Beautiful Bookends

Craft of the Month: Sunflower

Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

This month's selection is The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Build with DUPLO® Bricks

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

Cottam Branch

18 months+. July 27 - August 1.

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

Cottam Branch

All ages. August 1 - 31.

Collaborative Art: Cottam's Garden

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

Cottam Branch

All ages. July 4 - August 31.

Scavenger Hunt: Pokémon

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

Cottam Branch

All ages. August 1 - 31.

This or That? Beach vs Park

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

Cottam Branch

All ages. August 1 - 31.

Fun with Play-Doh

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

McGregor Branch

Drop-in activity. No registration required. Ages 2+. July 27 - August 1.

Rescheduled

Drop-In Summer Craft - Pokeballs

Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 7:00pm

New date Tuesday, August 04, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Drop in this week to make a craft at the library! While supplies last, all ages. No registration required.

Collaborative Art Project

Tue, Aug 04, All day

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Stop in all month to contribute to our collaborative colouring project. All ages welcome to participate.

Tue, Aug 04, All day

Amherstburg Branch

Bring all your brain power and deductive reasoning to solve the riddles, mysteries, and challenges around the library. This is a drop in program, no registration required.

Drop-In Summer Craft - Pokeballs

Tue, Aug 04, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Search for pictures of beach items hidden around the library. All ages. Drop in.

Summer Storytime!

Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

A 30 minute storytime program for ages 0-5. Registration required.

Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Drop in this week to make a craft at the library! While supplies last, all ages. No registration required.

Branching Out Nature Club Amherstburg

Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Try some of the many games on our Meta Quest S3 VR Headset! Ages 11 and up. Registration required

Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Amherstburg Branch

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

This event is full

Drop-In Craft: Make a Button

Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

Come make your very own custom button! For all ages. No registration required.

Monarch Caterpillars Visit Ruthven

Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Visit the library to see live monarch caterpillars as they grow, munch, and transform on their incredible journey to becoming butterflies.

I Spy with my Little Eye!

Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Leamington Branch

Stories & craft. Kids ages 4-6

Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man

Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Essex Branch

Join us for crafts and games celebrating all things Spider-Man. Ages: 5+. Registration required.

Cancelled

ESL Conversation Group

Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

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

Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Try some of the many games on our Meta Quest S3 VR Headset! Ages 11 and up. Registration required

Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Try some of the many games on our Meta Quest S3 VR Headset! Ages 11 and up. Registration required

Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Try some of the many games on our Meta Quest S3 VR Headset! Ages 11 and up. Registration required

This event is full

Cards & Games

Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Ruthven Branch

For adults. Register or drop in.

Tue, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Try some of the many games on our Meta Quest S3 VR Headset! Ages 11 and up. Registration required

This event is full

Tue, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Come play and explore with a robot! Book a 45 minute session to take the robot around the library, build mazes, and practice your coding skills. Children aged 7 and up with a caregiver.

This event is full

Build with LEGO® Bricks at the Library

Tue, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Come play and explore with a robot! Book a 45 minute session to take the robot around the library, build mazes, and practice your coding skills. Children aged 7 and up with a caregiver.

This event is full

Tue, Aug 04, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Leamington Branch

Create and build with Lego®! Ages: 7-12. Registration required.

Tue, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Come play and explore with a robot! Book a 45 minute session to take the robot around the library, build mazes, and practice your coding skills. Children aged 7 and up with a caregiver.

This event is full

Children's Paint Night

Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch

For ages 6-12. Registration required.

Summer Bedtime For Bears

Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

A 30 minute storytime program for ages 0-5. Registration required.

Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Come play and explore with a robot! Book a 45 minute session to take the robot around the library, build mazes, and practice your coding skills. Children aged 7 and up with a caregiver.

This event is full

Tue, Aug 04, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Come play and explore with a robot! Book a 45 minute session to take the robot around the library, build mazes, and practice your coding skills. Children aged 7 and up with a caregiver.

This event is full

Drop-In Craft: Perler Bead Keychain!

Wed, Aug 05, All day

Amherstburg Branch

Bring all your brain power and deductive reasoning to solve the riddles, mysteries, and challenges around the library. This is a drop in program, no registration required.

Wed, Aug 05, All day

Comber Branch

Drop in and make your very own custom keychains—no registration needed! For all ages.

Monarch Caterpillars Visit Cottam

Wed, Aug 05, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Search for pictures of beach items hidden around the library. All ages. Drop in.

Summer Family Storytime

Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

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

This event is full

Summer Family Storytime

Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

A 30 minute program for children up to 5 years of age with a caregiver. Register for EACH storytime separately.

This event is full

Build with KAPLA Planks

Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

McGregor Branch

Ages 2+. Drop-in Aug 5-8.

Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Cottam Branch

Visit the library to see live monarch caterpillars as they grow, munch, and transform on their incredible journey to becoming butterflies.

Tecumseh Game Night

Wed, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Come by the library and play some Nintendo Switch games! All ages welcome. No registration required.

Movie for Teens/Adults!- The Librarian: Quest for the Spear

Wed, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

This movie is made available by Kanopy. For Teens/Adults. Registration not required. Free!!! Popcorn and a drink are included!

Cancelled

Crafting Hive

Wed, Aug 05, 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.

Tween craft night - DIY door knob hangers

Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Come hang out and make a personalized door knob hanger for your room! Ages 9-13. Registration is required.

This event is full

Anything but a Paintbrush

Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cottam Branch

Ages 2-12. Registration required.

Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Comber Branch

This month's selection: Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak. Registration required.

Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch

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

Family Bingo

Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Harrow Branch

For all ages. Registration required.

Thu, Aug 06, All day

Amherstburg Branch

Bring all your brain power and deductive reasoning to solve the riddles, mysteries, and challenges around the library. This is a drop in program, no registration required.

Thu, Aug 06, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Search for pictures of beach items hidden around the library. All ages. Drop in.

Family Storytime

Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Kingsville - Highline Branch

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

This event is full

Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Try some of the many games on our Meta Quest S3 VR Headset! Ages 11 and up. Registration required

Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:45am

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Come play and explore with a robot! Book a 45 minute session to take the robot around the library, build mazes, and practice your coding skills. Children aged 7 and up with a caregiver.

This event is full

Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Try some of the many games on our Meta Quest S3 VR Headset! Ages 11 and up. Registration required

Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:45am

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Come play and explore with a robot! Book a 45 minute session to take the robot around the library, build mazes, and practice your coding skills. Children aged 7 and up with a caregiver.

This event is full

Drop-In Craft: Make a Button

Thu, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Come play and explore with a robot! Book a 45 minute session to take the robot around the library, build mazes, and practice your coding skills. Children aged 7 and up with a caregiver.

This event is full

Thu, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

Come make your very own custom button! For all ages. No registration required.

Monarch Caterpillars Visit Ruthven

Thu, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Visit the library to see live monarch caterpillars as they grow, munch, and transform on their incredible journey to becoming butterflies.

Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Try some of the many games on our Meta Quest S3 VR Headset! Ages 11 and up. Registration required

Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Come play and explore with a robot! Book a 45 minute session to take the robot around the library, build mazes, and practice your coding skills. Children aged 7 and up with a caregiver.

This event is full

Thu, Aug 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

This month's selection is Moon of the Crusted Snow - Waubgeshig Rice. Registration required.

This event is full

Adult Crafternoon

Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch

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

Seasonings Cookbook Club

Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Leamington Branch

This month's selection is seasonal ingredients available in August.

Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Try some of the many games on our Meta Quest S3 VR Headset! Ages 11 and up. Registration required

Build with LEGO® Bricks at the Library

Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Try some of the many games on our Meta Quest S3 VR Headset! Ages 11 and up. Registration required

Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Harrow Branch

Create and build with Lego®! All ages.

Analog Summer Club

Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Leamington Branch

Doom scrolling is out. This summer, join us at the Leamington Library every Thursday afternoon to try out new analog hobbies that will having you ditching your screens. Registration Required.

Chess Night

Thu, Aug 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Essex Branch

Learn to play or practice your chess skills! For all ages. Please register online.

Loop of Friendship

Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Leamington Branch

All skill levels welcome.

Personalized Pencil Cases

Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

We will use paint markers to turn plain canvas pencil cases into something amazing!

Anything but a Paintbrush

Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Ages 2-12. Registration required.

Adult Craft Night

Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

This month's craft: Watercolour! Some materials will be provided. For Adults. No registration required.

Plant Bingo

Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

Get ready to win some beautiful houseplants while enjoying plants and bingo! For Adults. Registration required.

This event is full

Crafting and Conversation

Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

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

Gone Virtual: ECL Book Club

Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Harrow Branch

This month's selection is Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain. Registration required.

Stoney Point Book Club at Comber Branch

Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Comber Branch

This month's selection: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Registration required.

Fri, Aug 07, All day

Amherstburg Branch

Bring all your brain power and deductive reasoning to solve the riddles, mysteries, and challenges around the library. This is a drop in program, no registration required.

Friday Crafternoon! Tissue Paper Turtles

Fri, Aug 07, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Search for pictures of beach items hidden around the library. All ages. Drop in.

Storytime at the Park

Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch

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

Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Drop in the the library to make you own tissue paper turtle. For all ages. No Registration required.

Drop-In: Mermaid Craft Day

Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Essex Branch

For all ages.

Write On Drop-Ins

Fri, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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 Crafternoon

Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

All ages. No registration required.

Sat, Aug 08, All day

Amherstburg Branch

Bring all your brain power and deductive reasoning to solve the riddles, mysteries, and challenges around the library. This is a drop in program, no registration required.

Drop-In Craft: Make a Button

Sat, Aug 08, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Search for pictures of beach items hidden around the library. All ages. Drop in.

Sat, Aug 08, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

Come make your very own custom button! For all ages. No registration required.

Monarch Caterpillars Visit Ruthven

Sat, Aug 08, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Visit the library to see live monarch caterpillars as they grow, munch, and transform on their incredible journey to becoming butterflies.

Music & Me

Sat, Aug 08, 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.

K-Pop Demon Hunter Party

Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Essex Branch

Join us for dancing, crafts and activities around your favorite K-POP Demon Hunter songs! Registration required. Ages 5 and up.

Pokemon Creations! - A Perler Bead Program

Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Join us to make a pokemon friend you can keep, either as a keychain or a magnet! For ages 7 and up. Registration required.

This event is full

Build with KAPLA Planks

Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

McGregor Branch

Ages 2+. Drop-in Aug 5-8.

Monarch Caterpillars Visit Cottam

Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cottam Branch

Visit the library to see live monarch caterpillars as they grow, munch, and transform on their incredible journey to becoming butterflies.

Fun with K'nex

Mon, Aug 10, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

We'll have our K'nex kit out for you to enjoy all week long!

Family Storytime

Mon, Aug 10, 9:30am - 10:00am

Amherstburg Branch

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

Play-Doh

Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Cottam Branch

Ages 2+. August 10 - 15.

Drop-In Summer Craft - Soccer Finger Puppets!

Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Drop in this week to make a craft at the library! Runs all week long while supplies last! All ages, no registration required.

Book Boxes

Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

Book boxes are designed for children ages 9 to 12. Registration required.

This event is full

Roller Coaster Marbles

Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm

McGregor Branch

Drop-in program. No registration required. Ages 5+. August 10-15.

Save the Mermaids! - An Ice Excavation Challenge

Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cottam Branch

Help melt the ice and save the mermaids! For ages 3 and up. Registration required.

Mon, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

If you need personalized help, use our Device Advice service!

This event is full

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

Mon, Aug 10, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

If you need personalized help, use our Device Advice service!

This event is full

Twisted Stitchers

Mon, Aug 10, 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.

Knitting club

Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch

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

LaSalle Scrabble Club

Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

All ages and skill levels are welcome!

Mon, Aug 10, 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.

Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

If you need personalized help, use our Device Advice service!

This event is full

Spidey's Big Day! - A Spiderman Birthday Bash

Mon, Aug 10, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

If you need personalized help, use our Device Advice service!

This event is full

Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Swing into action and celebrate Spiderman's special day with us! Test your Spidey skills and enjoy a web-slinging evening packed with crafts and adventure! Registration required, ages 4 and up!

This event is full

Fun with K'nex

Tue, Aug 11, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

We'll have our K'nex kit out for you to enjoy all week long!

Pattern Blocks

Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Ages 3+. August 11 - 15.

Colouring Me Reading - an emergent reader program

Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:45am

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Bring stories to life one crayone at a time with these sessions for emergent readers. We'll practice early literacy skills with stoires and colouring activities. Ages: 3-7. Registration required.

Build with KAPLA Planks

Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

Ages 2+. Drop in Aug 11-15.

Build a Bear

Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Leamington Branch

Bear stories and craft. For ages 4-6. Registration required.

Hungry for Summer Stories.....and SLOP!

Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Harrow Branch

For ages 5+. Registration required.

Save the Mermaids! - An Ice Excavation Challenge

Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ruthven Branch

Help melt the ice and save the mermaids! For ages 3 and up. Registration required.

Cancelled

ESL Conversation Group

Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

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