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Spooky Scavenger Hunt
2025-10-15 00:00:00 2025-10-15 23:59:00 America/New_York Spooky Scavenger Hunt Drop by the LaSalle branch to see if you can find the spookier version of our scavenger hunt. Runs from October15th - 31st. All ages. No registration required. LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch -

Wednesday, October 15
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Add to Calendar 2025-10-15 00:00:00 2025-10-15 23:59:00 America/New_York Spooky Scavenger Hunt Drop by the LaSalle branch to see if you can find the spookier version of our scavenger hunt. Runs from October15th - 31st. All ages. No registration required. LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch -

Drop by the LaSalle branch to see if you can find the spookier version of our scavenger hunt. Runs from October15th - 31st. All ages. No registration required.

Drop-in anytime during the month of October at the LaSalle Branch to play our scavenger hunt.

All ages. No registration required. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Games |

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
lasbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x455
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We're closed Monday October 13
Mon, Oct 13 Closed
Tue, Oct 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 19 Closed
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Drop-In Craft: Ghost Portrait
Thu, Oct 16, All day
Stoney Point Branch
Come and turn an egg carton into a spooky portrait of a ghost! No registration required.
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
A 30 minute program for children 19 months to 5 years of age with a caregiver.
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and children up to 5 years of age with a caregiver.
Giant Jenga
Thu, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Ruthven Branch
All ages. October 2-18.
Build with LEGO® Bricks at the Library
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Harrow Branch
Create and build with Lego®! All ages welcome
Halloween Storytime and Craft
Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Essex Branch
This is a family program for ages 3-8. Registration required.
LEGO® Club
Thu, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Leamington Branch
All skill levels welcome
Sewing Machine Basics
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
Curious about sewing but not sure where to start? Join us for a hands-on introduction to sewing machines!
Registration is now closed
Hallow-"weekly" Fun
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Amherstburg Branch
Ages: 5 and up. Registration required.
Crafting and Conversation
Thu, Oct 16, 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: Halloween
Fri, Oct 17, All day
Essex Branch
Join us at the Essex Branch for stories, crafts and more! No registration required.
Egg Carton Ghost Portraits
Fri, Oct 17, All day
Leamington Branch
Celebrate a spooky weekend at the Leamington branch with an egg carton ghost portrait craft!
Rescheduled
Drop-In Activity: Skeleton Craft!
Fri, Oct 17, 9:00am - 8:00pm
New date Friday, October 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Drop into the Lakeshore Library and do a skeleton craft!
Drop-In Activity: Skeleton Craft!
Fri, Oct 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Drop into the Lakeshore Library and do a skeleton craft!
Spooky Golf
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Leamington Branch
A PA day drop in for you to try a round of Spooky Golf!
Rescheduled
The Library Dragon - Kids age 6 & up
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, October 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
New venue Leamington Branch
Join us as our dragon loves to read books and make crafts!
Arachnid Adventures
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Amherstburg Branch
Calling all arachnologists aged 4-7. Explore the world of spiders. Registration required.
PD Day Drop in STAR WARS building!
Fri, Oct 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Harrow Branch
For kids of all ages. No registration required.
Write On Drop-Ins
Fri, Oct 17, 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
PD Day Crafter-noon
Fri, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
Join us in the afternoon for a fun and simple craft. While supplies last.
Drop-In Craft: Ghost Portrait
Sat, Oct 18, All day
Comber Branch
Come and turn an egg carton into a spooky portrait of a ghost! No registration required.
Drop-In Craft: Ghost Portrait
Sat, Oct 18, All day
Stoney Point Branch
Come and turn an egg carton into a spooky portrait of a ghost! No registration required.
Egg Carton Ghost Portraits
Sat, Oct 18, All day
Leamington Branch
Celebrate a spooky weekend at the Leamington branch with an egg carton ghost portrait craft!
Giant Jenga
Sat, Oct 18, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ruthven Branch
All ages. October 2-18.
Community Partner Program - SEED Sharing Program
Sat, Oct 18, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
A Community Partner Program. Registration required.
Music and Me
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Personal Date with Your Vehicle Workshop
Sat, Oct 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Essex Branch
A Community Partner Program. For Teens and Adults. Registration required.
Travel by Cookbook- South Korea
Sat, Oct 18, 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.
Build with Stacking Cups
Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cottam Branch
All ages. October 1-18.
Personal Date with Your Vehicle Workshop
Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
A Community Partner Program. For Teens and Adults. Registration required.
Halloween Costume Parade
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Show off your costume at the library! Join us for a costume parade as we parade around the Atlas Tube Centre, and do a little trick-or-treating. For Children 2 and up with a caregiver.
Make a Fabric Wreath
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
Join us for an afternoon as we each make a decorative wreath out of fabric scraps. For Adults. Registration required.
Personal Date with Your Vehicle Workshop
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch
A Community Partner Program. For Teens and Adults. Registration required.
Personal Date with Your Vehicle Workshop
Sat, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Essex Branch
A Community Partner Program. For Teens and Adults. Registration required.
Drop-In Activity: Celebrate Diwali with a special craft!
Mon, Oct 20, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Starting Monday, October 20, while supplies last. No registration required.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Amherstburg Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
This event is full
Giant Jenga
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Cottam Branch
All ages. October 20-November 1.
Family Storytime
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Comber Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
Family Storytime
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cottam Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver. October 20 - November 24.
Age Well...Move to Be Strong! VON SMART Exercise Class
Mon, Oct 20, 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.
Family Storytime
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
McGregor Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
Twisted Stitchers
Mon, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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 - Drop In - Every Monday afternoon except Holidays
Mon, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
Adult Book Club
Mon, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
This month's selection is "Scream queens, scares and suspense". Registration required.
Spooky Science
Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Essex Branch
Join us for some spooky fun with science! Ages 7-12.
Baby Storytime At Tecumseh
Tue, Oct 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
Music and Movement
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kingsville - Highline Branch
A 30 minute program for children 19 months to 5 years of age with a caregiver.
Toddlertime
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
A 30 minute program for toddlers (19-36 months) and their caregivers.
Build with Stacking Cups
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Ruthven Branch
All ages. October 21-November 1.
Music and Movement!
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Get ready to dance, sing and move in this Music and Movement program for children 2 years of age and up.
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Leamington Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
Family Storytime At Tecumseh
Tue, Oct 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
A 30 minute program for children 19 months to 5 years of age with a caregiver.
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Harrow Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Stoney Point Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
ESL Conversation Group
Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
Are you a new English language speaker? Join us to practice!
Craft and Chatter
Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ruthven Branch
For adults. Register or drop in.
Craft, Colour and Chat
Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Harrow Branch
Join us for a weekly crafting circle at the Harrow Library.
Adult Book Club
Tue, Oct 21, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
This month's selection is Rush Home Road by Lori Lansens. Registration required.
Meet the Organization - Hearing Life
Tue, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Amherstburg Branch
Drop-in to chat with the people from Hearing Life and get tips and hints on how to acheive your full hearing potential.
Egg-cellent Halloween Craft for Kids! Ages 7 to 12
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Join us to make two Halloween characters from recycled egg cartons!
This event is full
Journal Night
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
BRING YOUR OWN JOURNAL! Come and work for an hour and a half on your journal!
Leaf Art
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch
A fun creative leaf art workshop at Essex branch for kids. Please bring in your own supplies of leaves and we will explore leaf art together! Registration for the event is required.
Rescheduled
Adult Book Club
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Tuesday, October 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
This months selection is A History of Canada in Ten Maps by Adam Shoalts
The Principal Chronicles Two with David Garlick
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Amherstburg Branch
An Author Event and Book Signing
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
This event is full
Baby Storytime - Come Have Some FUN!
Wed, Oct 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Kingsville - Highline Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
This event is full
Giant Jenga
Wed, Oct 22, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Cottam Branch
All ages. October 20-November 1.
Adult Book Club
Wed, Oct 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
McGregor Branch
This month's selection is Need To Know by Karen Cleveland. Registration required.
Community Partner Program - Seed Sharing Program
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 7:45pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
A Community Partner Program. Registration required.
Cancelled
Tote or Treat! Paint Your Own Trick-Or-Treat Bag - For ages 0 - 6
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Are you in need of the perfect bag for all of your Halloween candy? Then you're in luck, come on down to the Lakeshore-Toldo branch and decorate your very own trick-or-treat tote bag!
LEGO® Club
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
Explore LEGO® at the Library!
Family Trivia Night
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cottam Branch
All ages. Registration encouraged.
Learn Public Speaking Skills with Erie Shores Toastmasters
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Amherstburg Branch
A 30 minute program for children 19 months to 5 years of age with a caregiver.
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
A 30 minute program for children 19 months to 5 years of age with a caregiver.
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and children up to 5 years of age with a caregiver.
Build with Stacking Cups
Thu, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Ruthven Branch
All ages. October 21-November 1.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Harrow Branch
Create and build with Lego®! All ages welcome
Halloween Storytime and Craft
Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Essex Branch
This is a family program for ages 3-8. Registration required.
Loop of Friendship - Evening Knit and Crochet Group
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Leamington Branch
All skill levels welcome
Tote or Treat! Paint Your Own Trick-Or-Treat Bag
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Are you in need of the perfect bag for all of your Halloween candy? Then you're in luck, come on down to the Lakeshore-Toldo branch and decorate your very own trick-or-treat tote bag!
This event is full
Hallow-"weekly" Fun
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Amherstburg Branch
Ages: 5 and up. Registration required.
Thrills & Chills Book Club - An Adult Thriller Book Club
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Not for the faint of heart! We put the "spine" in "spine tingling" with books that keep you up at night! This month's selection is "My Heart is a Chainsaw" by Stephen Graham Jones
Drop In Sit 'n Stitch
Thu, Oct 23, 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!
Crafting and Conversation
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 24, 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 Stacking Cups
Sat, Oct 25, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ruthven Branch
All ages. October 21-November 1.
Wicked Library
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Leamington Branch
We're not in Kansas anymore! We're celebrating the Wizard of Oz with three fun program- each featuring a different part of Dorothy's time in Oz. Drop in and check them out!
The Library Dragon - Kids age 6 & up
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Leamington Branch
Join us as our dragon loves to read books and make crafts!
Kid's Book Club - Graphic Novels
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Amherstburg Branch
Read the book, then come tell us what you thought of it while enjoying activities and games based on the story! Ages 7-12, Registration is required. This month's theme is Graphic Novels.
Paddington Watchalong
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Branch
This TV series is made available by Kanopy. For children and families.
Wacky Saturday - Optical Illusions
Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
Come join us at LaSalle to learn about optical illusions and have some treats!
This event is full
Giant Jenga
Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cottam Branch
All ages. October 20-November 1.
Teen Craft - Zombie Dolls
Sat, Oct 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Turn a regular toy doll into your own creepy horror zombie just in time for Halloween. Open to tweens and teens, registration is a must!
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