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Build with DUPLO® Bricks
2025-06-17 00:00:00 2025-06-17 23:59:00 America/New_York Build with DUPLO® Bricks Ages 2+. June 17-28. Ruthven Branch -

Tuesday, June 17
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-06-17 00:00:00 2025-06-17 23:59:00 America/New_York Build with DUPLO® Bricks Ages 2+. June 17-28. Ruthven Branch -

Ages 2+. June 17-28.

AGE GROUP: | Toddler | Preschool | Kids | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & STEM | Other |

Ruthven Branch
rutbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x470
Hours

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Jun 02 Closed
Tue, Jun 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 Closed
Thu, Jun 05 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 Closed
Sat, Jun 07 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 Closed
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Build with KAPLA Planks
Mon, Jun 09, All day
Cottam Branch
Ages 2+. June 2-14.
Sit & Sew
Mon, Jun 09, 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?
Knitting club
Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch
Join us for crafting and conversation. Adult program, no registration required.
Community Scrabble Club - If you like to play Scrabble, join us!
Mon, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 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. 
Scrabble Club
Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
All ages and skill levels are welcome! Bring your own game. A Community Partner Program
Books & Brews --Summer Edition - "Chasing Sunshine: Light Fiction for a Warm Day"
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
Stories that are bright, uplifting, and full of joy, ideal for a sunny afternoon read. Join us for a fun night sampling different genres and authors.
This event is full
ZOOB Builderz
Tue, Jun 10, All day
Ruthven Branch
Ages 6+
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Leamington Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
ESL Conversation Group
Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
Are you a new English language speaker? Join us to practice!
Adult Book Club
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
A monthly meeting to discuss books. This month's selection: The Spoon Stealer by Lesley Crewe
This event is full
STEM Challenge: Will it Float?
Tue, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Essex Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at the Essex Branch.
Puzzle Challenge
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Leamington Branch
Gather a team of up to 4 people and register for our puzzle challenge. Each table will get a 1000 piece puzzle to complete.
Build with KAPLA Planks
Wed, Jun 11, All day
Cottam Branch
Ages 2+. June 2-14.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Leamington Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
This event is full
Device Advice - Tech Help
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Amherstburg Branch
Get some advice and lessons on how to operate your tech devices from library staff.
This event is full
Device Advice - Tech Help
Wed, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
Get some advice and lessons on how to operate your tech devices from library staff.
LEGO® Club
Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Essex Branch
Come explore LEGOs at the Library!
Craft Night: Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Leamington Branch
Come in for an all ages craft night where we will be making pressed flower bookmarks. Bring your own flowers to preserve, or use the flowers provided!
Cottam Craft 'n' Chatter
Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cottam Branch
Bring your own project from home and meet fellow crafters from the community.
Crafting and Conversation 
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McGregor Branch
Join us for a once a week crafting circle at the McGregor Library. 
Father's Day Prep
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Comber Branch
We'll get ready for Father's Day by making a special gift.
This event is full
ZOOB Builderz
Thu, Jun 12, All day
Ruthven Branch
Ages 6+
Afternoon Adult Book Club
Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
A monthly meeting to discuss books. Adult program, no registration required.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Harrow Branch
Create and build with Lego®! All Ages Welcome
Loop of Friendship - Evening Knit and Crochet Group
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Leamington Branch
All skill levels welcome
Crochet a Cat Coaster for Adults!
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
Learn to make a crocheted cat coaster! For Adults and Seniors. Basic crochet skills needed. Registration required.
Crafting and Conversation
Thu, Jun 12, 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, Jun 13, 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 KAPLA Planks
Sat, Jun 14, All day
Cottam Branch
Ages 2+. June 2-14.
ZOOB Builderz
Sat, Jun 14, All day
Ruthven Branch
Ages 6+
Dough Tools Stay and Play
Sat, Jun 14, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
For kids and families. No registration required.
Music and Me
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Amherstburg Branch
Join local children's musician Kara Kaufmann for some musical learning and fun. Ages 3 and up. Registration required.
Pizza Planting Party - Grow your own pizza in a pot!
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
A Community Partner Program. ALL AGES ARE WELCOMED. Registration is required. Register by phone 226-946-1529 ext 445 or on-line at www.essexcountylibrary.ca
This event is full
Parachute Storytime!
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
A 30 minute program for children 2-6 years of age with a caregiver.
Techie Talk
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch
Book a 30 minute session to discuss your tech related questions. Register online or at the library.
Techie Talk
Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Essex Branch
Book a 30 minute session to discuss your tech related questions. Register online or at the library.
Techie Talk
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Essex Branch
Book a 30 minute session to discuss your tech related questions. Register online or at the library.
This event is full
Techie Talk
Sat, Jun 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Essex Branch
Book a 30 minute session to discuss your tech related questions. Register online or at the library.
This event is full
A Second Career to Die For
Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
A discussion on writing murder mysteries in late middle-age
Teen Writer's Workshop
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch
Join us at Essex Branch for the Teen Writer's Workshop.
Pretty Kitty Adoption Party - A Stuffed Animal Adoption Program
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
It's National Adopt a Cat Month- and to celebrate we're having a stuffy adoption party! Choose one of our pretty kitties and complete the adoption process before taking your new fur-baby home.
This event is full
Build with Straws and Connectors
Mon, Jun 16, All day
Cottam Branch
Ages 4+. June 16-28.
Sit & Sew
Mon, Jun 16, 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?
Scrabble Club
Mon, Jun 16, 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 16, 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, Jun 16, 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. 
Adult Book Club
Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
This month's selection is Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout. Registration required.
Build with DUPLO® Bricks
Tue, Jun 17, All day
Ruthven Branch
Ages 2+. June 17-28.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Leamington Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
Adult Book Club
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harrow Branch
This month's selection is "Ginny Moon" by Benjamin Ludwig. Registration required.
ESL Conversation Group
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
Are you a new English language speaker? Join us to practice!
Ruthven Craft 'n' Chatter
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ruthven Branch
Bring your own project from home and meet fellow crafters from the community.
Adult Book Club
Tue, Jun 17, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
This month's selection is Five Little Indians by Michelle Good. Registration required.
Journal Afternoon
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
BRING YOUR OWN JOURNAL! Come and join Ms Michelle for an hour of journaling!
No Pressure Book Club: Colour of the Cover!
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Adult Craft Night: Dragonfly Whisks
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
Learn how to turn a metal whisk into a cute dragonfly – then have fun decorating it! Registration is required. Ages 16 to adult
This event is full
Adult Craft Night: Door Mat Painting!
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Join us to stencil a welcome door mat!
This event is full
Build with Straws and Connectors
Wed, Jun 18, All day
Cottam Branch
Ages 4+. June 16-28.
Parachute Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
A 30 minute program for children 2-6 years of age with a caregiver.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Leamington Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
This event is full
Adult Book Club
Wed, Jun 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
McGregor Branch
This month's selection is Rush Home Road by Lori Lansens. Registration required.
Drop In Gaming Day!
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
Come by the library and play some Nintendo Switch games. All Ages welcome! No registration required.
Crafting Hive
Wed, Jun 18, 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.
LEGO® Club at Cottam
Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cottam Branch
Come explore LEGO® bricks at the library!
Device Advice - Tech Help
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Amherstburg Branch
Book a session to get some advice and tips for your tech devices.
Humanism from the Heart
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch
with local author Steve Ghikadis
Aloe Harvest and Plant Swap!
Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Harrow Branch
Harvest some fresh aloe from our plants in the window to bring home. For adults and teens 16+. Registration is required.
Crafting and Conversation 
Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McGregor Branch
Join us for a once a week crafting circle at the McGregor Library. 
Learn Public Speaking Skills with Erie Shores Toastmasters
Wed, Jun 18, 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.
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