Learn Public Speaking Skills with Erie Shores Toastmasters

Wed, Dec 10, All day

Comber Branch

Get creative and celebrate the season by quilling some cards. For ages 6 and up. No registration required.

Taylor Swift Family Storytime at Lakeshore!

Wed, Dec 10, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required.

Wed, Dec 10, 9:30am - 10:00am

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

For children 5 years and younger with a caregiver

Baby Storytime

Wed, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.

This event is full

Snowman Chocolate Bar Wrappers

Wed, Dec 10, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Cottam Branch

Used books and more are available for sale.

Drop-In Gaming Day!

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

For all ages. No registration required.

LEGO® Club

Wed, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Essex Branch

Come explore LEGOs at the Library!

Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Amherstburg Branch

For Tweens and Teens. Ages 10 and up. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Annual Holiday Open House

Wed, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

We’re excited to invite you to our annual celebration at the Kingsville Branch!

Thu, Dec 11, All day

Stoney Point Branch

Get creative and celebrate the season by quilling some cards. For ages 6 and up. No registration required.

Thu, Dec 11, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required.

Afternoon Adult Book Club

Thu, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Used books and more are available for sale.

Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Essex Branch

A monthly meeting to discuss books. Adult program, no registration required.

Baby Storytime

Thu, Dec 11, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.

This event is full

Build with LEGO® Bricks at the Library

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Harrow Branch

Create and build with Lego®! All ages welcome!

Loop of Friendship - Evening Knit and Crochet Group

Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Leamington Branch

All skill levels welcome

Cook the Book: Cookie Exchange

Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch

Essex Cook the Book

Cancelled

Holiday Cookie Swap

Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Bring 4 dozen cookies of one type, a container to bring cookies home, and send your recipe to: lakbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca

Crafting and Conversation

Thu, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

Join us for a once a week crafting circle at the Woodslee Library.

Fri, Dec 12, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required.

Write On Drop-Ins

Fri, Dec 12, 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

Sat, Dec 13, All day

Comber Branch

Get creative and celebrate the season by quilling some cards. For ages 6 and up. No registration required.

Sat, Dec 13, All day

Stoney Point Branch

Get creative and celebrate the season by quilling some cards. For ages 6 and up. No registration required.

Swiftie Friendship Bracelets - A Drop-in Craft Program

Sat, Dec 13, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Used books and more are available for sale.

Sat, Dec 13, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Calling all Swifties! Drop in anytime from 9:00am until 4:00pm and make your very own friendship bracelets- just like Taylor!

Drop In Craft - Arctic Fox

Sat, Dec 13, 9:00am - 4:30pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

Make a fluffy Arctic fox!

Sat, Dec 13, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required.

Rescheduled

Music and Me

Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

New date Saturday, December 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

A Community Partner Program. Join local children's musician Kara Kaufmann for some musical learning and fun. Ages 3 and up. Registration required.

Little Bookworm Bookclub

Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

Join us once a month for a picture book read-aloud and a craft to match! December features Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas by Kimberly & James Dean

Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch

Book a 30 minute session to discuss your tech related questions. Register online or at the library.

This event is full

Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Essex Branch

Book a 30 minute session to discuss your tech related questions. Register online or at the library.

This event is full

Music and Me

Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

A Community Partner Program. Join local children's musician Kara Kaufmann for some musical learning and fun. Ages 3 and up. Registration required.

Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Essex Branch

Book a 30 minute session to discuss your tech related questions. Register online or at the library.

Travel by Cookbook- Holiday Treats of the Season

Sat, Dec 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Essex Branch

Book a 30 minute session to discuss your tech related questions. Register online or at the library.

Who's the Grinchiest?

Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

A fun-filled hour of stories and games. Ages: 7-10. Registration required.

Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Come and learn about the cuisine from a different part of the world! Cook something wonderful and bring it in to share.

Taylor Swift Baking Birthday Bash!

Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cottam Branch

Used books and more are available for sale.

Make a Yarn Hat Ornament

Sat, Dec 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Join us to make a simple decor piece that will warm your heart during the snowy months! For Adults. Registration required.

Make Your Own Pomanders

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Leamington Branch

Get in the holiday spirit with an old fashioned pomander craft, a perfect, fragrant centerpiece for your holiday table. Registration Required.

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Are you a Swiftie between the ages of 8 and 13? Join us for an afternoon of music and mixing! We'll be whipping up Taylor Swift's famous chai sugar cookies.

This event is full

Poké Ball Ornament

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

Deck the halls with baubles bright, let's craft a Poké Ball tonight! Ages: 7-12. Registration required.

Stranger Things Drop In Activity

Mon, Dec 15, All day

Comber Branch

Come play some winter games, and win some prizes! For all ages. No registration required.

Mon, Dec 15, All day

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

Stop by the branch to help colour and decorate our STRANGE alphabet wall.

Drop-In Craft: Happy Hanukkah!

Mon, Dec 15, All day

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Join us for a special drop-in craft this week to celebrate Hanukkah!

Age Well...Move to Be Strong! VON SMART Exercise Class

Mon, Dec 15, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required.

Stay and Play

Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cottam Branch

For children aged 1 - 6 with a caregiver. Registration encouraged.

Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:15am

Leamington Branch

For adults 55 years and older or any adult living with a disability. A Community Partner Program. Registration required.

Community Scrabble Club - If you like to play Scrabble, join us!

Mon, Dec 15, 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.

Twisted Stitchers

Mon, Dec 15, 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.

Anime and Manga Club

Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

Ages: 11 and up. Registration required.

Tue, Dec 16, All day

Stoney Point Branch

Come play some winter games, and win some prizes! For all ages. No registration required.

Tue, Dec 16, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required.

ESL Conversation Group

Tue, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Are you a new English language speaker? Join us to practice!

Craft, Colour and Chat

Tue, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Harrow Branch

Join us for a weekly crafting circle at the Harrow Library.

Craft and Chatter

Tue, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Ruthven Branch

For adults. Register or drop in.

Tue, Dec 16, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

This month's selection is Breathless by Amy McCulloch. Registration required.

Adult Craft Night: Yarn Santa Ornaments

Tue, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

This month's selection is Those We Thought We Knew by David Joy. Registration required.

Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

Make these adorable yarn Santa ornaments to keep or to give as gifts! Registrations is required. Space is limited.

This event is full

Journal Night

Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

BRING YOUR OWN JOURNAL! Come and work for an hour and a half on your journal!

DIY Wrapping Paper

Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Unlock your creativity as we paint, stamp, and roll to create festive wrapping paper that is truly one of a kind. Ages 7-12

This event is full

Adult Book Club - Secret Santa

Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Leamington Branch

We pick the genre, you pick the book. Every month a different genre or topic will be featured and we discuss all the different books selected by our members that month.

Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

This month's selection is The Children's Blizzard by David Laskin. Registration required.

Wed, Dec 17, All day

Comber Branch

Come play some winter games, and win some prizes! For all ages. No registration required.

Wed, Dec 17, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required.

Christmas Family Craft Night

Wed, Dec 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

McGregor Branch

This month's selection is Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See. Registration required.

Drop-In Gaming Day!

Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

For all ages. No registration required.

LEGO® Club

Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Cottam Branch

Create and build with Lego®! Ages: 7-12. Registration required.

Crafting Hive

Wed, Dec 17, 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.

Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Christmas story, craft, and activity for families with children 3 year of age and older.

This event is full

Learn Public Speaking Skills with Erie Shores Toastmasters

Wed, Dec 17, 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.

Thu, Dec 18, All day

Stoney Point Branch

Come play some winter games, and win some prizes! For all ages. No registration required.

Build with LEGO® Bricks at the Library

Thu, Dec 18, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required.

Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Harrow Branch

Create and build with Lego®! All ages welcome!

STEM: Winter Adventure

Thu, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

STEM-tastic Winter Adventure at Kingsville Branch.

LEGO® Club

Thu, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ruthven Branch

Create and build with Lego®! Ages: 7-12. Registration required.

Loop of Friendship - Evening Knit and Crochet Group

Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Leamington Branch

All skill levels welcome

Crafting and Conversation

Thu, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

Join us for a once a week crafting circle at the Woodslee Library.

Drop In Sit 'n Stitch

Thu, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

Working on a project? Looking for some quiet time with fellow needle crafters? Drop in for our monthly gatherings, bring your projects and your friends and let's sit 'n stitch!

Bite Club: A Cookbook Club Cookie Exchange

Fri, Dec 19, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required.

Write On Drop-Ins

Fri, Dec 19, 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

Fri, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

Holiday Cookie Exchange. Bake a batch in bulk and swap some for a variety of tasty treats!

Sat, Dec 20, All day

Stoney Point Branch

Come play some winter games, and win some prizes! For all ages. No registration required.

Drop-in: Create Your Own Winter Snow Globe

Sat, Dec 20, All day

Comber Branch

Come play some winter games, and win some prizes! For all ages. No registration required.

Sat, Dec 20, All day

Leamington Branch

Make your own snow globe! Ages: 5 & up