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Build With LEGO® Bricks at Cottam Library
2025-06-07 13:00:00 2025-06-07 16:00:00 America/New_York Build With LEGO® Bricks at Cottam Library Come explore LEGO bricks at the Cottam library! Cottam Branch -

Saturday, June 07
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-07 13:00:00 2025-06-07 16:00:00 America/New_York Build With LEGO® Bricks at Cottam Library Come explore LEGO bricks at the Cottam library! Cottam Branch -

Come explore LEGO bricks at the Cottam library!

Come explore LEGO bricks at the Cottam library!

Use your imagination to create masterpieces with LEGO!

Share your own ideas and get inspired for your next building experience.

Ages 5 & up

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Kids | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Other |

Cottam Branch
cotbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x430
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Closed

Mon, May 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, May 27 Closed
Wed, May 28 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 Closed
Fri, May 30 Closed
Sat, May 31 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Build with Straws and Connectors
Thu, May 29, All day
Ruthven Branch
Ages 4+. May 20-31.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 29, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
Build With LEGO® Bricks at the Library
Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Harrow Branch
Create and build with Lego®! All Ages Welcome
BEE Happy
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch
Storytime and craft about bees and flowers. Ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Register online or at the library.
Loop of Friendship - Evening Knit and Crochet Group
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Leamington Branch
All skill levels welcome
Legends in the Library - A Cryptids & Creatures Club Program
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Do you believe in urban legends? Join us once a month to learn about the spookiest stories and creepiest creatures around the world!
Adult Craft Night: Canvas Tote Bag
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ruthven Branch
Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
This event is full
Cancelled
Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Amherstburg Branch
Hey Teens! Join the Quest! Discover a world of creativity, critical thinking, and adventure. Meet new friends and fellow adventurers. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.
Adult Book Club
Thu, May 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
This month's selection is Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin . Registration required.
Crafting and Conversation
Thu, May 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
Join us for a once a week crafting circle at the Woodslee Library.
Write On Drop-Ins
Fri, May 30, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
Join the quiet camaraderie and group accountability of this writer’s group! Quiet writing time for projects, with the occasional opportunity to brainstorm solutions to thorny problems with manuscripts
Build with DUPLO® Bricks
Sat, May 31, All day
Cottam Branch
Ages 2+. May 21-31.
Build with Straws and Connectors
Sat, May 31, All day
Ruthven Branch
Ages 4+. May 20-31.
It's a... Pig! - A Drop-in Peppa Pig Day
Sat, May 31, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Peppa Pig and Georgie Pig are getting a new sibling! Mummy Pig is due in June and we're throwing a "piggy shower" filled with activities and crafts to celebrate!
Teen Art Contest- Open House!
Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
The Big Reveal!! Come and see the winners of the Teen Art Contest 2025.
Fiction Book Swap!
Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
Bring in some well-loved FICTION books to the Tecumseh branch all throughout the month of May, and exchange them for new ones on May 31st.
Travel By Cookbook: The 'stans
Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
The 'stans: Kazakhstan Uzbekistan Turkmenistan Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Afghanistan Pakistan
Crocs Scavenger Hunt! - Begins Monday, June 2nd through Saturday, June 7th
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Put on your favorite pair of crocs and get hunting!
Art Wall: Summer Bucket List
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Cottam Branch
Drop in activity for the month of June in Cottam!
Drop-In Activity: Under the Sea Friends Search and Find
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Harrow Branch
For all ages. Available all month long.
Drop-In Activity: This or That
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Harrow Branch
For all ages. Available all month long.
Drop-In: Colour a Croc! - Begins June 2nd through June 30th
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Summer is here, and it's time to get your Crocs out! Drop-in and design your dream pair of Crocs to add to our community art wall.
Bluey Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Cottam Branch
All ages. June 2-30.
I SPY with my little eye
Mon, Jun 02, All day
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
I SPY with my little eye...all month long drop by the LaSalle branch and see if can you find all the items hidden on our I SPY board. All ages. Drop In activity, no registration required.
McGregor Scavenger Hunt - Solar System!
Mon, Jun 02, All day
McGregor Branch
Drop in activity runs for the month of June. For all ages. No registration required.
This or That? Watermelon vs. Pineapple
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Cottam Branch
All ages. June 2-30.
Build with KAPLA Planks
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Cottam Branch
Ages 2+. June 2-14.
Collaborate Art Wall - Under the Sea!
Mon, Jun 02, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Harrow Branch
June 2-30. All ages.
Sit & Sew
Mon, Jun 02, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
Are you looking for a space to work on your sewing projects? Do you have your own sewing machine and would enjoy the company of other sewing enthusiasts?
Craft of the Month: Pete the Cat
Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Cottam Branch
Drop in craft at the Cottam library, all month long.
Device Advice
Mon, Jun 02, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
If you need personalized help, use our Device Advice service! 
This event is full
Device Advice
Mon, Jun 02, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
If you need personalized help, use our Device Advice service! 
This event is full
Twisted Stitchers
Mon, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Leamington Branch
This afternoon knit and crochet is open to all skill levels and ages.  Bring your own projects and supplies to share in conversation and friendship. 
Device Advice
Mon, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
If you need personalized help, use our Device Advice service! 
This event is full
Scrabble Club
Mon, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
All ages and skill levels are welcome! Bring your own game. A Community Partner Program
Community Scrabble Club - If you like to play Scrabble, join us!
Mon, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
All ages and skill levels are welcome! No registration required. Bring your own game or use one of ours.
Device Advice
Mon, Jun 02, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
If you need personalized help, use our Device Advice service! 
Junior LEGO® Club
Mon, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Use your imagination to complete building challenges, and create masterpieces. Ages: 5-7. Registration required.
Senior LEGO® Club
Mon, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Use your imagination to complete building challenges, and create masterpieces Ages: 8-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Bluey Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jun 03, All day
Ruthven Branch
All ages. June 3-28.
ZOOB Builderz
Tue, Jun 03, All day
Ruthven Branch
Ages 6+
This or That? Watermelon vs. Pineapple
Tue, Jun 03, All day
Ruthven Branch
All ages. June 3-28.
Woodslee Scavenger Hunt - Solar System!
Tue, Jun 03, All day
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
Drop in activity runs for the month of June. For all ages. No registration required.
Craft of the Month: Pete the Cat
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Ruthven Branch
Drop in craft at the Ruthven library, all month long.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Leamington Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
Art Wall: Summer Bucket List
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Ruthven Branch
Drop in activity for the month of June in Ruthven!
ESL Conversation Group
Tue, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
Are you a new English language speaker? Join us to practice!
Cards & Games at Ruthven
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ruthven Branch
Enjoy an afternoon of cards, board games, and socializing.
LEGO® Club - Build With LEGO® Bricks at the Library
Tue, Jun 03, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Leamington Branch
Calling all Master Builders! Come explore LEGOs at the Library! Ages: 6 to 12 years of age Register online or at the library.
Build with KAPLA Planks
Wed, Jun 04, All day
Cottam Branch
Ages 2+. June 2-14.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Leamington Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
Crafting Hive
Wed, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
Kingsville's Crafting Hive is a space that allows creative freedom, to work on ongoing projects, and to share various crafting techniques.
Kids Craft Night for Father's Day
Wed, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cottam Branch
Ages 5-12. Registration required.
Needle Arts Drop-in @ the Amherstburg Branch - A Community Partner Program
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
Weekly adult drop-in sessions for you to work on your current projects or to begin a new project.
Learn Public Speaking Skills with Erie Shores Toastmasters
Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Leamington Branch
Practice and have fun learning how to speak in public. We meet every other Wednesday from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
Crafting and Conversation 
Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McGregor Branch
Join us for a once a week crafting circle at the McGregor Library. 
Adult Book Club
Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Essex Branch
A monthly meeting to discuss books. Adult program, no registration required.
ZOOB Builderz
Thu, Jun 05, All day
Ruthven Branch
Ages 6+
Adult Book Club
Thu, Jun 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
Jolin us this month as we each review our all-time favourite book! Registration required.
This event is full
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jun 05, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
Adult Crafternoon
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch
A craft program for adults and their support person.
This event is full
Build With LEGO® Bricks at the Library
Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Harrow Branch
Create and build with Lego®! All Ages Welcome
Book Club for Kids: Norse Mythology
Thu, Jun 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
Come in and share what you've learned from your Norse Mythology book!
Kids Craft Night for Father's Day
Thu, Jun 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ruthven Branch
Ages 5-12. Registration required.
Loop of Friendship - Evening Knit and Crochet Group
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Leamington Branch
All skill levels welcome
Cook the Book
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch
Essex Cook the Book
Book Club
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stoney Point Branch
A monthly meeting to discuss books.
This event is full
Gone Virtual: ECL Book Club
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Harrow Branch
This month's selection is The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway. Registration required.
Crafting and Conversation
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
Join us for a once a week crafting circle at the Woodslee Library.
PA Day Drop-In: Pete the Cat
Fri, Jun 06, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Essex Branch
Join us at the Essex Branch for stories, crafts and more! 
Jibbitz Trading - Take a Jibbitz, leave a Jibbitz
Fri, Jun 06, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Drop- in anytime between 9:30 - 4:30 to visit the Jibbitz trading board. Trade up to 3 charms to give your Crocs an updated look!
PA Day: Doughnut Drop-in
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
For kids age 4 and up with a caregiver. No registration required.
Drop-In Craft: Fairy Friends
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Harrow Branch
For kids of all ages. No registration required.
Rock Your Crocs Off! Croc Parade!
Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Grab your favorite pair of crocs, and head down to the library. We will be parading around the Atlas Tube Centre as we show off our stylish footwear.
Adult Book Club - daytime
Fri, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
This month's selection is Memphis, by Tara Stringfellow. Registration required.
This event is full
Write On Drop-Ins
Fri, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
Join the quiet camaraderie and group accountability of this writer’s group! Quiet writing time for projects, with the occasional opportunity to brainstorm solutions to thorny problems with manuscripts
ZOOB Builderz
Sat, Jun 07, All day
Ruthven Branch
Ages 6+
Build with KAPLA Planks
Sat, Jun 07, All day
Cottam Branch
Ages 2+. June 2-14.
Drop-In Program: Make Your Own Bug Hotel
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
Drop in to the Lasalle library from 10am-4pm to make your own bug hotel! For kids of all ages*. No registration required. *guardian needed for kids under 5.
A Date With Dad
Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Essex Branch
A Father's Day celebration at Essex branch. Age 4-8 with a caregiver.
Build With LEGO® Bricks at Cottam Library
Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cottam Branch
Come explore LEGO bricks at the Cottam library!
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