Little Bookworm Bookclub

Wed, Dec 03, All day

Comber Branch

Get into the holiday spirit with a fun and festive craft! Paint your own ornament! For all ages. No registration required.

Wed, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.

Registration is now closed

Create Your Own Comic Book!

Wed, Dec 03, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Cottam Branch

Used books and more are available for sale.

Device Advice

Wed, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Amherstburg Branch

Get some advice and lessons about your tech devices from library staff.

Registration is now closed

Device Advice

Wed, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

Get some advice and lessons about your tech devices from library staff.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Leamington Branch

Write your story and design your book! Ages: 7 and up.

Crafting Hive

Wed, Dec 03, 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.

Family Christmas Social

Wed, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Cottam Branch

All ages. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Learn Public Speaking Skills with Erie Shores Toastmasters

Wed, Dec 03, 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.

Wed, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch

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

Registration is now closed

Adult Craft: Holiday Decor

Wed, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Comber Branch

Create and build with Lego®! Ages: 5-12. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Harrow Branch

Join us for craft night. For Adults. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Woodslee Scavenger Hunt - Gingerbread Hunt!

Thu, Dec 04, All day

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

Drop in activity runs for the month of December. For all ages. No registration required.

Woodslee Drop In Craft - Merry and Bright

Thu, Dec 04, All day

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

Drop in activity runs for the month of December. For all ages. No registration required.

Drop-In Activity: Winter Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Dec 04, All day

Stoney Point Branch

Get into the holiday spirit with a fun and festive craft! Paint your own ornament! For all ages. No registration required.

Thu, Dec 04, All day

Stoney Point Branch

Drop in activity runs for the month of December. For all ages. No registration required.

Elf Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Dec 04, All day

Ruthven Branch

All ages. December 4 - 30.

Drop-In: Letters to Santa

Thu, Dec 04, All day

Stoney Point Branch

Bring your little ones to the Stoney Point Branch to write and send their very own Letter to Santa! For all ages. No registration required. This drop-in program will run until December 6th.

Art Wall: May your sweaters be ugly and bright!

Thu, Dec 04, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Drop in activity for all ages. December 2-30

This or That: Gingerbread or Candy Canes?

Thu, Dec 04, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Drop in activity for all ages. December 2-30

Craft of the Month: Handprint Christmas Tree

Thu, Dec 04, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Ruthven Branch

All ages. December 2-30.

Thu, Dec 04, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Used books and more are available for sale.

Thu, Dec 04, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.

This event is full

SpongeBob's Bikini Bottom Bash - A Children's Drop-in Craft

Thu, Dec 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

This month's selection is Giaci and Me. Registration required.

This event is full

Adult Crafternoon

Thu, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch

Join us for Adult Crafternoon. For adults and their support person or respite worker. Registration required.

Thu, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Join us and celebrate the new SpongeBob Squarepants movie with a drop-in craft and activities!

Loop of Friendship - Evening Knit and Crochet Group

Thu, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Harrow Branch

Create and build with Lego®! All ages welcome!

Family Craft Night

Thu, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch

Create and decorate a folded book Christmas tree to take home or gift! Please register everyone wanting to decorate a tree.

This event is full

Family Christmas Social

Thu, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Ruthven Branch

All ages. Registration required.

Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Leamington Branch

All skill levels welcome

DIY Christmas Ornaments: A Crock A Doodle Program

Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

Ages 4 and up WITH A CAREGIVER. Register online or at the library, but payment must be made by cash at the branch.

Registration is now closed

Giant Paper Snowflake Craft

Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Amherstburg Branch

Giant paper snowflake craft. For Adults. Registration required.

This event is full

Gone Virtual: ECL Book Club

Thu, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Stoney Point Branch

This month's selection: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Registration required.

Thu, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Harrow Branch

This month's selection is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Registration required.

Crafting and Conversation

Thu, Dec 04, 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, Dec 05, 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

Drop-In Crafternoon

Fri, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Make a wreath out of puzzle pieces! For all ages. No registration required.

Sat, Dec 06, All day

Comber Branch

Get into the holiday spirit with a fun and festive craft! Paint your own ornament! For all ages. No registration required.

Sat, Dec 06, All day

Stoney Point Branch

Get into the holiday spirit with a fun and festive craft! Paint your own ornament! For all ages. No registration required.

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree Sweepstake: Day 1

Sat, Dec 06, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Used books and more are available for sale.

Cancelled

Wicked Library

Sat, Dec 06, 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!

Cancelled

Sat, Dec 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Essex Branch

Dec 6- 20: Bring your version of Charlie Brown's Christmas tree to Essex branch for a friendly competition. Meet kindred spirits; enjoy Peanut themed activities and enter a sweepstake.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Celebration

Sat, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Stoney Point Branch

Create and build with Lego®! Ages: 5-12. Registration required.

Cancelled

Sat, Dec 06, 10:30am - 4:00pm

Essex Branch

For fans of A Charlie Brown Christmas: a weeklong celebration with various crafts and activities in Essex branch. No registration needed! All ages are welcome! A heartfelt merry wish to you!

Sat, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cottam Branch

Used books and more are available for sale.

Holiday Cookies & Cards

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Get into the holiday spirit enjoying cookies while making holiday cards. All necessary materials will be provided.

Swiftie Scavenger Hunt! - Drop-in all week!

Mon, Dec 08, All day

Comber Branch

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

Mon, Dec 08, All day

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

To celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday week, we’ve designed our very own Swiftie Scavenger Hunt at the Lakeshore Library! Search though the library to find Taylor in each one of her eras.

Drop-In: Taylor Swift Birthday Craft! Are you ready for it? - Beginning Monday, December 8

Mon, Dec 08, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

A special Taylor Swift drop-in craft!

Mon, Dec 08, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

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

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

Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Cottam Branch

Used books and more are available for sale.

Mon, Dec 08, 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.

Stay and Play

Mon, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cottam Branch

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

Knitting club

Mon, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch

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

Twisted Stitchers

Mon, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 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.

Deck the Halls

Mon, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch

Holiday crafts Teens and Tweens. Registration required.

Tue, Dec 09, All day

Stoney Point Branch

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

Baby Storytime At Tecumseh

Tue, Dec 09, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

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

Tue, Dec 09, 9:30am - 10:00am

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.

This event is full

Family Storytime At Tecumseh

Tue, Dec 09, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Used books and more are available for sale.

Tue, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Harrow Branch

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

ESL Conversation Group

Tue, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

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

Cards & Games

Tue, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Ruthven Branch

For adults. Register or drop in.

Tue, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

This month's selection is: The People We Keep by Allison Larkin Registration required.

This event is full

Craft, Colour and Chat

Tue, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Harrow Branch

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

Tue, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 3:45pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

A Community Partner Program. For ages 3-17.Registration required.

Tue, Dec 09, 3:50pm - 4:05pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

A Community Partner Program. For ages 3-17.Registration required.

LEGO® Club - Build With LEGO® Bricks at the Library

Tue, Dec 09, 4:10pm - 4:25pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

A Community Partner Program. For ages 3-17.Registration required.

Tue, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Leamington Branch

Calling all Master Builders! Come explore LEGOs at the Library! Ages: 6 to 12 years of age Register online or at the library.

Tue, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

A Community Partner Program. For ages 3-17.Registration required.

Tue, Dec 09, 4:50pm - 5:05pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

A Community Partner Program. For ages 3-17.Registration required.

A Very Bear-y Christmas

Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Amherstburg Branch

A Family Story Hour to celebrate all the Winter Holidays. For ages: 3-6 and their caregivers. Registration required.

Warm and Cozy Storytime

Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Essex Branch

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

Reading Journal 101

Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Leamington Branch

Are you a big reader? Or maybe you want to read more books in 2026? Let's set up your own reading journal! Registration is required. Ages 13 and up!

LEGO® Club

Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Create and build with Lego®! Ages: 5-12. Registration required.

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

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.

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.

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

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.

This event is full

Loop of Friendship - Evening Knit and Crochet Group

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

Harrow Branch

Create and build with Lego®! All ages welcome!

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

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.

Drop In Craft - Arctic Fox

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.

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

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

Make a fluffy Arctic fox!

Swiftie Friendship Bracelets - A Drop-in Craft Program

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

Amherstburg Branch

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

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!

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

Ruthven Branch

Used books and more are available for sale.

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

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, 10:30am - 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.