Friday Crafter-noon

Kids Trivia Bingo!! - Ages 5 and Up!

Tue, Jul 22, All day

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

Ages 2+. June 22-24.

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Leamington Branch

It's time to put your trivia skills to the test!

Branching Out Nature Club Amherstburg

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Amherstburg Branch

For families with children ages 5-10. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Build with DUPLO® Bricks

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Ages 2+. July 22-26.

Cancelled

Adult Book Club

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Harrow Branch

This month's selection is Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. Registration required.

OPP Visit at the Library

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Essex Branch

Meet an OPP officer and learn about their important job. Family program. Please register online or at the library.

Kids Puzzle Competition

Tue, Jul 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch

A puzzle competition for kids ages 5-8. Registration required, please register the team as one entry.

Adult Book Club

Tue, Jul 22, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

This month's selection is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Registration required.

No Pressure Book Club: Colour or Number in Title!

Tue, Jul 22, 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.

Dungeons and Dragons - Learn to Play

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Learn to play the world's most popular tabletop role-playing game. Ages 10-13. Registration Required

This event is full

Bite Club: A Cookbook Club

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

Picnic potluck for adults!

Rescheduled

Personalized Beach Bags - a tween craft night

Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

New date Wednesday, July 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Get ready for summer fun with a personalized beach bag. Ages 9-13.

Learn to Sew... a Scrunchie!

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:30am

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

Learn the basics of sewing by making a scrunchie. Ages 11 and up. Registration required.

Family Storytime

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.

This event is full

Family Storytime Summer Edition

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Leamington Branch

A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.

Summer Family Storytime - Tecumseh

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

A 30 minute program for children 0 to 5 years of age with a caregiver. Registration required.

Summer Family Storytime: Just Duckies

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Amherstburg Branch

For ages 0-5. Registration required.

Crafty Cooking: A Fun & Yummy Edible Craft for Kids! - Wiggle your way to the library for a tasty time!

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Kingsville - Highline Branch

For ages 5+ ( caregivers are welcomed) Please register for the program. Space is limited. Call 226-946-1529 Ext 445 or register on-line.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Cottam Branch

All ages. July 21-26.

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

McGregor Branch

All ages. All week. No registration required.

Beginner's Guide to Weaving

Wed, Jul 23, 12:30pm - 1:20pm

Cottam Branch

Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

This event is full

Bite Club - Fruit

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

Surprise us with a fruit recipe. Bring some to sample and your recipe to share.

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Learn how to weave a square.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 23, 1:30pm - 2:20pm

Cottam Branch

Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 3:20pm

Cottam Branch

Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

Drop-in LEGO® Adventures

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Explore LEGO® at the Library!

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Leamington Branch

One of Gotham City's rogues have planted a trap in the library! You and your group must use your detective skills to solve the mystery before time runs out! Registration required.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:20pm

Cottam Branch

Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 23, 4:45pm - 5:15pm

Leamington Branch

One of Gotham City's rogues have planted a trap in the library! You and your group must use your detective skills to solve the mystery before time runs out! Registration required.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:20pm

Cottam Branch

Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

This event is full

Family Fun Series: Enchanted Rocks and Trees

Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Leamington Branch

One of Gotham City's rogues have planted a trap in the library! You and your group must use your detective skills to solve the mystery before time runs out! Registration required.

This event is full

Adult Book Club

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

Pick up your beach read at the upstairs desk starting early June. Registration required.

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Harrow Branch

Family event, all ages welcome. Registration required.

Personalized Beach Bags - a tween craft night

Wed, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:20pm

Cottam Branch

Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Get ready for summer fun with a personalized beach bag. Ages 9-13.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

McGregor Branch

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

Wed, Jul 23, 6:45pm - 7:15pm

Leamington Branch

One of Gotham City's rogues have planted a trap in the library! You and your group must use your detective skills to solve the mystery before time runs out! Registration required.

This event is full

Painting Pizzazz: Pendulum Painting!

Thu, Jul 24, All day

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

Ages 2+. June 22-24.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

A new cool painting craft for children 5 years and older without a caregiver

This event is full

Digging for Dinos

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

Handle genuine dinosaur fossils! Ages 5+. Registration required.

Branching Out Nature Club- Leamington

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Leamington Branch

For ages 5-10 with a parent or guardian. Registration required.

This event is full

Build with DUPLO® Bricks

Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Ages 2+. July 22-26.

Thu, Jul 24, 12:30pm - 1:20pm

Ruthven Branch

Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

Thu, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 2:20pm

Ruthven Branch

Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

Drop-In Chess

Thu, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch

Learn to play or practice your chess skills! For all ages. No registration required.

Build With LEGO® Bricks at the Library

Thu, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 3:20pm

Ruthven Branch

Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Harrow Branch

Create and build with Lego®! All ages welcome!

Thu, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 5:20pm

Ruthven Branch

Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

Family Craft Night

Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch

Help add some character to the Essex Branch by participating in our Paint Your Own Book End Competition this summer.

DIY Air Dry Clay Coasters

Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 6:20pm

Ruthven Branch

Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Explore the world of clay with this DIY clay coaster program!

This event is full

Painting in Miniature

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Tiny Canvas, tiny easel, tiny brushes!

This event is full

Loop of Friendship - Evening Knit and Crochet Group

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Leamington Branch

All skill levels welcome

Adult Book Club - Evening

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:20pm

Ruthven Branch

Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

This event is full

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

This month's selection is Memphis by Tara Stringfellow. Registration required.

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

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

Storytime at the Park

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Essex Branch

A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.

Under the Sea!

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

Come to LaSalle and enjoy some fun-filled activities!

This event is full

Write On Drop-Ins

Fri, Jul 25, 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

Friday Crafter-noon

Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

All ages, no registration required.

Sat, Jul 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

All ages. All week. No registration required.

Build with DUPLO® Bricks

Sat, Jul 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Ages 2+. July 22-26.

Happy Birthday Thomas!

Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Amherstburg Branch

Thomas the Tank Engine turns 80! Celebrate with us at the library. Ages 4 to six. Registration required.

Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cottam Branch

All ages. July 21-26.

Connect Four Challenge - Ready, Set, Drop — All Week Long!

Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

McGregor Branch

All ages. All week. No registration required.

Water Pistol Painting

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

All ages welcome. Registration required.

This event is full

Movie Matinee

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

A Matinee for the Adults! Popcorn and a drink included!

All That You Are

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch

Ages 12+. Registration required.

Mon, Jul 28, All day

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Challenge a friend to disc-dropping fun with the classic game of Connect 4!

Paint Your Own Bookend Competition

Mon, Jul 28, All day

Essex Branch

Help add some character to the Essex Branch by participating in our Paint Your Own Book End Competition. All ages welcome.

Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt!

Mon, Jul 28, All day

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Can you find all 12 of the chocolate frog trading cards hidden around the library? Grab your wands and start searching!

Make a Plucky Pineapple

Mon, Jul 28, All day

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

Drop in and make a fun pineapple craft

Summer Stories Plus: Yoga!

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm

McGregor Branch

Ages 2+. June 28-30.

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Harrow Branch

A 60 minute program for children 4-7 with a caregiver. Registration required each week.

This event is full

Outdoor Family Storytime

Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cottam Branch

For families with young children. Registration required.

Knitting club

Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch

Join us for crafting and conversation. Adult program, no registration required.

Twisted Stitchers

Mon, Jul 28, 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.

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

Mon, Jul 28, 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.

Scrabble Club - Every Monday afternoon except Holidays

Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

All ages and skill levels are welcome! Register with staff or online.

Registration is now closed

Mindfulness Mondays Art Journaling

Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Leamington Branch

For ages 10 to adult. Registration required.

Teen Advisory Group

Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch

Teen Advisory Group at the Essex Branch

Tue, Jul 29, All day

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

All ages. All week. No registration required.

Summer Family Storytime: Goin' on a Picnic

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Ruthven Branch

All ages. July 29 - August 2.

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Amherstburg Branch

A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver. Registration required.

Serendipity Daycare Class Visit

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

n/a

Outdoor Family Storytime

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ruthven Branch

For families with young children. Registration required.

The Curious Kids Club

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Comber Branch

This months topic: DINOSAURS! Registration required.

Show & Share Book Club for Kids

Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Essex Branch

Come in and share with others your favorite books. A book club for kids. Registration required.

Dungeons and Dragons - Learn to Play

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Learn to play the world's most popular tabletop role-playing game. Ages 10-13. Registration Required

This event is full

Stranded: A Wild Robot Escape Room Adventure

Wed, Jul 30, All day

Kingsville - Highline Branch

For ages 8+. Registration required to book your 45 minute time slot.

This event is full

Friendship Bracelet Frenzy - A Drop-in Craft Program

Wed, Jul 30, 9:30am - 8:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Drop-in and celebrate International Friendship Day and create your own friendship bracelet for you and your bestie!

Drop-In Giant Battleship

Wed, Jul 30, 9:30am - 7:00pm

Essex Branch

All ages. Drop-In

Harry Potter BINGO!

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

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

Let's celebrate Harry's birthday with a game of BINGO. Ages 6 and up. Registration required. Dressing like a Wizard is encouraged!

This event is full

Family Storytime

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.

This event is full

Family Storytime Summer Edition

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Leamington Branch

A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.

Build With LEGO® Bricks at the Library

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Cottam Branch

Create and build with Lego®! Ages: 5 and up. Drop-in.

Mario Kart Summer Tournament

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

McGregor Branch

Ages 2+. June 28-30.

Wed, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

For ages 8 to 14. Registration required.

Learn Public Speaking Skills with Erie Shores Toastmasters

Wed, Jul 30, 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.

Adult Craft: Flower Pot Painting

Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Comber Branch

Come in and decorate a pot, and take home an inch plant! Registration required.

This event is full

Local Author K.G. Miceli

Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Amherstburg Branch

We are excited to welcome local author K.G. Miceli to share with us some true stories of firsthand experiences at Old Texas Road: one of Ontario's most haunted locations.

Pot Your Own Spider Plant

Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

McGregor Branch

No gardening experience needed. Registration required.

Stranded: A Wild Robot Escape Room Adventure

Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

McGregor Branch

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

Thu, Jul 31, All day

Kingsville - Highline Branch

For ages 8+. Registration required to book your 45 minute time slot.

This event is full

Summer Family Storytime - Tecumseh

Thu, Jul 31, All day

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

All ages. All week. No registration required.

Drop-In Giant Battleship

Thu, Jul 31, 9:30am - 7:00pm

Essex Branch

All ages. Drop-In

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

A 30 minute program for children 0 to 5 years of age with a caregiver. Registration required.

Harry Potter Wand Making

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Happy Birthday Harry! Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday by selecting, and decorating your own wand. Ages 5 and up. Register online or at the library.

This event is full

Build With LEGO® Bricks at the Library

Thu, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Ruthven Branch

All ages. July 29 - August 2.

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Harrow Branch

Create and build with Lego®! All ages welcome!

Cancelled

Legends in the Library - A Cryptids & Creatures Club Program

Thu, Jul 31, 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!

Loop of Friendship - Evening Knit and Crochet Group

Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Leamington Branch

All skill levels welcome

Learn to Crochet for Adults

Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

Learn the basics of crochet! For Adults and Seniors. Registration required.

This event is full

Pot Your Own Spider Plant

Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

No gardening experience needed. Registration required.

Book Character Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

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

Fri, Aug 01, All day

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

Drop by the LaSalle branch to see if you can find all the famous book characters. Runs from August 1st - August 16th . All ages. No registration required.

Drop-In Activity: This or That

Fri, Aug 01, All day

Harrow Branch

For all ages. No registration required.

Drop-In Activity: Magical Friends Search and Find

Fri, Aug 01, All day

Harrow Branch

For all ages. No registration required.

Collaborative Art Project: Go Places with the Library

Fri, Aug 01, All day

Harrow Branch

This is a drop in event, all ages welcome. No registration required.

Drop-In Art Wall! For August: A Day at the Beach!

Fri, Aug 01, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Colour a picture for our Beach Wall at the library!

Fri, Aug 01, 9:30am - 10:30am

Essex Branch

Sign-up online or at the library for a 1-hour time slot to use our Meta Quest S3 VR Headset. All ages are welcome.

Storytime at the Park

Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Essex Branch

A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Essex Branch

Sign-up online or at the library for a 1-hour time slot to use our Meta Quest S3 VR Headset. All ages are welcome.

Fri, Aug 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Essex Branch

Sign-up online or at the library for a 1-hour time slot to use our Meta Quest S3 VR Headset. All ages are welcome.

This event is full

Adult Book Club - day - The Spoon Stealer

Fri, Aug 01, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Essex Branch

Sign-up online or at the library for a 1-hour time slot to use our Meta Quest S3 VR Headset. All ages are welcome.

Write On Drop-Ins

Fri, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Friday Crafter-noon

Fri, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

All ages welcome. No registration required.

Fri, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

This month's selection is The Spoon Stealer. Registration required.

This event is full

Fri, Aug 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Essex Branch

Sign-up online or at the library for a 1-hour time slot to use our Meta Quest S3 VR Headset. All ages are welcome.

Enchanted Fairies

Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

For ages 7 and up. Registration required.

Fri, Aug 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Essex Branch

Sign-up online or at the library for a 1-hour time slot to use our Meta Quest S3 VR Headset. All ages are welcome.

This event is full