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Build with Straws and Connectors  
2025-08-25 00:00:00 2025-08-25 23:59:00 America/New_York Build with Straws and Connectors   Ages 4+. August 25-30. McGregor Branch -

Monday, August 25
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-08-25 00:00:00 2025-08-25 23:59:00 America/New_York Build with Straws and Connectors   Ages 4+. August 25-30. McGregor Branch -

Ages 4+. August 25-30.

Join us and see what you can build with our Straws and Connectors!

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Kids | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Science & STEM |

McGregor Branch
mcgbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x465
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 1:00PM to 4:00PM

Mon, Aug 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 Closed
Wed, Aug 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 Closed
Fri, Aug 22 Closed
Sat, Aug 23 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Giant Connect 4
Sat, Aug 23, All day
Ruthven Branch
All ages. August 19-23.
Build with Straws and Connectors   
Sat, Aug 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
Ages 4+. August 19-23. 
K'NEX
Sat, Aug 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ruthven Branch
Ages 3 and up. August 19-23.
Build with Pattern Blocks 
Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
McGregor Branch
Ages 3 and up. August 18-23.
Play Dough Drop-In Days
Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cottam Branch
Ages 3+. August 18-23.
Tecumseh End of Summer Social
Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
All ages welcome! No registration required.
Build with Straws and Connectors  
Mon, Aug 25, All day
McGregor Branch
Ages 4+. August 25-30.
Drop-in Activity: I Spy School Supplies
Mon, Aug 25, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
For all ages. No registration required.
Serendipity Daycare Class Visit
Mon, Aug 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
n/a
Knitting club
Mon, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 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 - Drop In - Every Monday afternoon except Holidays
Mon, Aug 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
Mindfulness Mondays Art Journaling
Mon, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leamington Branch
For ages 10 to adult. Registration required.
Teen Advisory Group
Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch
Teen Advisory Group at the Essex Branch
Build with Pattern Blocks 
Tue, Aug 26, All day
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
Ages 3 and up. August 26-30.
Cup Stacking Challenge!
Tue, Aug 26, All day
Leamington Branch
How high can you stack your cups!!
Drop-in Activity: I Spy School Supplies
Tue, Aug 26, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
For all ages. No registration required.
ESL Conversation Group
Tue, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
Are you a new English language speaker? Join us to practice!
The Miracle of Monarchs - It's better than a book!
Tue, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
No registration required. All ages welcome
Adult Book Club
Tue, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Amherstburg Branch
This month's selection is fiction by celebrity authors! Suggested titles available for pick up at the desk or choose your own!. Registration is required.
Adult Book Club
Tue, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
This month's selection is The Women by Kristin Hannah. Registration required.
Build with Straws and Connectors  
Wed, Aug 27, All day
McGregor Branch
Ages 4+. August 25-30.
Cup Stacking Challenge!
Wed, Aug 27, All day
Leamington Branch
How high can you stack your cups!!
Drop-in Activity: I Spy School Supplies
Wed, Aug 27, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
For all ages. No registration required.
The Miracle of Monarchs - It's better than a book!
Wed, Aug 27, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
No registration required. All ages welcome
Cupcake with a Cop!
Wed, Aug 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
Come decorate your own cupcake with a LaSalle police officer! Registration preferred but drop ins welcome. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. All Ages.
Build With LEGO® Bricks at the Library
Wed, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Cottam Branch
Create and build with Lego®! Ages: 5 and up. Drop-in.
Drop-in LEGO® Adventures
Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
Explore LEGO® at the Library!
Crafting and Conversation 
Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 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.
Personalized Pencil Cases
Wed, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
We'll use paint markers to turn plain canvas pencil cases into something amazing! All materials provided.
This event is full
Build with Pattern Blocks 
Thu, Aug 28, All day
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
Ages 3 and up. August 26-30.
Cup Stacking Challenge!
Thu, Aug 28, All day
Leamington Branch
How high can you stack your cups!!
Drop-in Activity: I Spy School Supplies
Thu, Aug 28, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
For all ages. No registration required.
Build With LEGO® Bricks at the Library
Thu, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Leamington Branch
All skill levels welcome
Crafting and Conversation 
Thu, Aug 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
Join us for a once a week crafting circle at the Woodslee Library. 
Cup Stacking Challenge!
Fri, Aug 29, All day
Leamington Branch
How high can you stack your cups!!
Drop-in Activity: I Spy School Supplies
Fri, Aug 29, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
For all ages. No registration required.
Write On Drop-Ins
Fri, Aug 29, 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
Cup Stacking Challenge!
Sat, Aug 30, All day
Leamington Branch
How high can you stack your cups!!
Build with Pattern Blocks 
Sat, Aug 30, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
Ages 3 and up. August 26-30.
Drop-in Activity: I Spy School Supplies
Sat, Aug 30, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
For all ages. No registration required.
Build with Straws and Connectors  
Sat, Aug 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
McGregor Branch
Ages 4+. August 25-30.
Ms. Alyson is Getting Married! - A Drop-in Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Our very own librarian Ms. Alyson is getting married this week! Drop in and play our wedding-themed scavenger hunt! Runs all week long.
Pigeon Poll Drop In Activity - Would YOU let the Pigeon drive the bus?
Tue, Sep 02, All day
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
All month long, stop by the branch, color a pigeon and take our poll!
Woodslee Drop In Craft - Birds of a Feather
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
Drop in activity runs for the month of September. For all ages. No registration required.
Woodslee Scavenger Hunt - Tea Party!
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
Drop in activity runs for the month of September. For all ages. No registration required.
Studio Ghibli Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Sep 02, All day
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
Drop by the LaSalle branch to see if you can find all the Studio Ghibli characters. Runs all of September . All ages. No registration required
Drop-In Activity: Farm Friends
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Harrow Branch
For all ages. No registration required.
Drop-In Activity: This or That
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Harrow Branch
For all ages. No registration required.
Collaborative Art Project: Community Colouring Mural
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Harrow Branch
This is a drop in event, all ages welcome. No registration required.
Drop-In Craft - Make a Pokémon Card
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Stoney Point Branch
Drop in activity runs for the month of September. For all ages. No registration required.
Scavenger Hunt: Dragons
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Ruthven Branch
All ages. September 2-30.
Drop-In Activity - Pokemon Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Stoney Point Branch
Drop in activity runs for the month of September. For all ages. No registration required.
Drop-In Art Wall! For September: Roar! Dinosaur, Roar! - Starting Tuesday, September 2 and continues all month
Tue, Sep 02, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Colour a dinosaur egg or a fossil for our community art wall!
This or That - Caramel Apples OR Candy Apples
Tue, Sep 02, 9:00am - 11:59pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
All month long, stop into the Lasalle Branch and take our poll!
Craft of the Month: Back to School Backpack
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Ruthven Branch
Drop in activity for all ages. September 2 - 30.
Art Wall: Blast Off
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Ruthven Branch
Drop in activity for all ages. September 2 - 30
This or That? Rockets or UFOs
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Ruthven Branch
Drop in activity for all ages. September 2 - 30
ESL Conversation Group
Tue, Sep 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
Are you a new English language speaker? Join us to practice!
Cards & Games
Tue, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ruthven Branch
For adults. Register or drop in.
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