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Grinch at the library
2025-12-12 10:00:00 2025-12-12 16:00:00 America/New_York Grinch at the library Grinch drop in crafts and activities at Essex branch. Essex Branch -

Friday, December 12
10:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-12 10:00:00 2025-12-12 16:00:00 America/New_York Grinch at the library Grinch drop in crafts and activities at Essex branch. Essex Branch -

Grinch drop in crafts and activities at Essex branch.

AGE GROUP: | Kids | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Games | Craft | Celebration |

Essex Branch
essbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x435
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Mon, Dec 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 07 Closed
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Rescheduled
Woodslee Scavenger Hunt - Gingerbread Hunt!
Tue, Dec 02, All day
New date Thursday, December 04, All day
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
Drop in activity runs for the month of December. For all ages. No registration required.
Rescheduled
Woodslee Drop In Craft - Merry and Bright
Tue, Dec 02, All day
New date Thursday, December 04, All day
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
Drop in activity runs for the month of December. For all ages. No registration required.
Rescheduled
Baby Storytime At Tecumseh
Tue, Dec 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
New date Tuesday, December 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
Cancelled
Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
Cancelled
Music and Movement!
Tue, Dec 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Get ready to dance, sing and move in this Music and Movement program for children 2 years of age and up.
Cancelled
ESL Conversation Group
Tue, Dec 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
Are you a new English language speaker? Join us to practice!
Cancelled
Craft, Colour and Chat
Tue, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Harrow Branch
Join us for a weekly crafting circle at the Harrow Library.
Drop-In Craft: Make an Ornament
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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
This event is full
Book Sale
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.
Device Advice
Wed, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
Get some advice and lessons about your tech devices from library staff.
This event is full
Create Your Own Comic Book!
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.
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.
Adult Book Club
Wed, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Essex Branch
A monthly meeting to discuss books. Adult program, no registration required.
Build with LEGO® Bricks at the Library
Wed, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Comber Branch
Create and build with Lego®! Ages: 5-12. Registration required.
Adult Craft: Holiday Decor
Wed, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Harrow Branch
Join us for craft night. For Adults. Registration required.
This event is full
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 Craft: Make an Ornament
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.
Drop-In Activity: Winter Scavenger Hunt
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.
Book Sale
Thu, Dec 04, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Ruthven Branch
Used books and more are available for sale.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 04, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
This event is full
Adult Book Club
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.
SpongeBob's Bikini Bottom Bash - A Children's Drop-in Craft
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!
Build with LEGO® Bricks at the Library
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.
Family Christmas Social
Thu, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ruthven Branch
All ages. Registration required.
Loop of Friendship - Evening Knit and Crochet Group
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
Adult Book Club
Thu, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stoney Point Branch
This month's selection: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Registration required.
Gone Virtual: ECL Book Club
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.
Drop-In Craft: Make an Ornament
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.
Drop-In Craft: Make an Ornament
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.
Book Sale
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
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree Sweepstake: Day 1
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.
Build with LEGO® Bricks at the Library
Sat, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Stoney Point Branch
Create and build with Lego®! Ages: 5-12. Registration required.
Cancelled
A Charlie Brown Christmas Celebration
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!
Book Sale
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.
Drop-In Craft: Quilling Holiday Cards
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.
Swiftie Scavenger Hunt! - Drop-in all week!
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!
Drop-in Activity: Rockin' Around the Library
Mon, Dec 08, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required.
Book Sale
Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Cottam Branch
Used books and more are available for sale.
Age Well...Move to Be Strong! VON SMART Exercise Class
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.
Drop-In Craft: Quilling Holiday Cards
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.
Drop-in Activity: Rockin' Around the Library
Tue, Dec 09, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required.
Baby Storytime At Tecumseh
Tue, Dec 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
This event is full
Book Sale
Tue, Dec 09, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Ruthven Branch
Used books and more are available for sale.
Family Storytime At Tecumseh
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.
Adult Book Club
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.
Community Partner Program - Cookie With a Cop
Tue, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
A Community Partner Program. For ages 3-17.Registration required.
Community Partner Program - Cookie With a Cop
Tue, Dec 09, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
A Community Partner Program. For ages 3-17.Registration required.
Community Partner Program - Cookie With a Cop
Tue, Dec 09, 4:10pm - 4:25pm
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, 4:30pm - 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.
Community Partner Program - Cookie With a Cop
Tue, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
A Community Partner Program. For ages 3-17.Registration required.
Community Partner Program - Cookie With a Cop
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.
Drop-In Craft: Quilling Holiday Cards
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.
Drop-in Activity: Rockin' Around the Library
Wed, Dec 10, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required.
Taylor Swift Family Storytime at Lakeshore!
Wed, Dec 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
For children 5 years and younger with a caregiver
Baby Storytime
Wed, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
This event is full
Book Sale
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!
Snowman Chocolate Bar Wrappers
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!
Drop-In Craft: Quilling Holiday Cards
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.
Drop-in Activity: Rockin' Around the Library
Thu, Dec 11, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required.
Book Sale
Thu, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Ruthven Branch
Used books and more are available for sale.
Afternoon Adult Book Club
Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
A monthly meeting to discuss books. Adult program, no registration required.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Harrow Branch
Create and build with Lego®! All ages welcome!
Loop of Friendship - Evening Knit and Crochet Group
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
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.
Drop-in Activity: Rockin' Around the Library
Fri, Dec 12, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required.
Grinch at the library
Fri, Dec 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch
Grinch drop in crafts and activities at Essex branch.
Write On Drop-Ins
Fri, Dec 12, 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
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