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Mini Bookshelf
2026-07-30 18:00:00 2026-07-30 19:00:00 America/New_York Mini Bookshelf Create a miniature bookshelf. Adult crafting program. Registration is required. Essex Branch -

Thursday, July 30
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Create a miniature bookshelf. Adult crafting program. Registration is required.

Summer at the Library!

Create your very own custom miniature bookshelf. 

If you want personalized books, please email (essbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca) or give branch staff a list of book titles (20 max) at least 3 days in advance that you wish to include on your shelf.  Otherwise, random book titles will be created in advance.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Craft |

Essex Branch
essbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x435
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Sat, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Join us for crafting and conversation. Adult program, no registration required.
LaSalle Scrabble Club
Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
Community Scrabble Club - If you like to play Scrabble, join us!
Mon, Jul 27, 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.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
Play an introductory game of Dungeons and Dragons. Ages 10-15. Registration Required
Registration is now closed
Teen Advisory Group
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch
Teen Advisory Group at the Essex Branch
Thrills & Chills - An Adult Thriller Book Club
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
We put the "spine" in "spine tingling" with our thriller books! Meet with us the last Monday night of every month! The book selection for the month of July is "God of the Woods" by Liz Moore.
This event is full
It's Summerween! Read or treat!
Tue, Jul 28, All day
Leamington Branch
We're celebrating Summerween this week!
Stacking Cups
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Ruthven Branch
All ages. July 28 - August 1.
Chalk and Bubbles Family Fun
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Families with children aged 4+ are invited to join us for some fun with chalk and bubbles! We will be outside for part of the program, so prepare accordingly. Registration required.
This event is full
Colouring Me Reading - an emergent reader program
Tue, Jul 28, 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 LEGO® Bricks at the Library
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
Create and build with Lego®! Ages: 5 and up. No registration require
Cancelled
Build a butterfly!
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Leamington Branch
Storytime & Craft. Ages: 4-6
Cancelled
ESL Conversation Group
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
Are you a new English language speaker? Join us to practice!
No Pressure Book Club - Element in Title/Cover
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Leamington Branch
We pick the prompt, you pick the book. Every month a different prompt will be featured and we discuss all the different books selected by our members that month.  Ages: Adult
Bricks & Books - Build, Craft, Imagine with LEGO®
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
Join us once a month for Tecumseh's new LEGO® club: Bricks & Books! Includes a LEGO® craft, free building or take part in our monthly building challange! Registration is required, ages 5-10.
It's Summerween! Read or treat!
Wed, Jul 29, All day
Leamington Branch
We're celebrating Summerween this week!
Summer Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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
Make Your Own Dragon Eggs!
Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leamington Branch
For ages 7-12. Registration required.
Build with DUPLO® Bricks
Wed, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Cottam Branch
18 months+. July 27 - August 1.
Build with LEGO® Bricks at the Library
Wed, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Cottam Branch
Drop-in program for kids and families.
Fun with Play-Doh
Wed, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
McGregor Branch
Drop-in activity. No registration required. Ages 2+. July 27 - August 1.
Tecumseh Board Game Night
Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
Come play board games at the library! For all ages. Registration required.
Kids Movie Watch Party-HITPIG
Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
This movie is made available by Kanopy. For All Ages. Registration not required.
The Book Worms: A Book Club for Kids
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch
This month's selection is YOUR FAVOURITE. For kids aged 9-12. Registration required.
Kids and Dogs: A Safety Meet and Greet Program
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
Meet a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog and learn about dog safety! For children and families. Registration required.
Learn Public Speaking Skills with Erie Shores Toastmasters
Wed, Jul 29, 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 Craft Night: Pet Portraits
Wed, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Comber Branch
Celebrate your furry friend with a one-of-a-kind pet portrait! Registration required.
This event is full
It's Summerween! Read or treat!
Thu, Jul 30, All day
Leamington Branch
We're celebrating Summerween this week!
It's Summerween! Spooky Golf
Thu, Jul 30, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Leamington Branch
We're celebrating Summerween this week! Today's activity is Spooky Golf.
Family Storytime
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kingsville - Highline Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
This event is full
Summer Storytime!
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
A 30 minute storytime program for ages 0-5. Registration required.
Stacking Cups
Thu, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Ruthven Branch
All ages. July 28 - August 1.
Build with LEGO® Bricks at the Library
Thu, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Ruthven Branch
Drop-in program for kids and families.
Build With LEGO® Bricks at the Library
Thu, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
Create and build with Lego®! Ages: 5 and up. No registration require
Build with LEGO® Bricks at the Library
Thu, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Harrow Branch
Create and build with Lego®! All ages.
Analog Summer Club
Thu, Jul 30, 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.
Loop of Friendship
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Leamington Branch
All skill levels welcome.
Mini Bookshelf
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch
Create a miniature bookshelf. Adult crafting program. Registration is required.
Summer Bedtime For Bears
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
A 30 minute storytime program for ages 0-5. Registration required.
STEM-tastic Summer!
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kingsville - Highline Branch
STEM-tastic Summer Day at Kingsville Branch.
No-Sew Sock Puppets
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Amherstburg Branch
Unleash your creativity. Ages: 6 and up. Registration required.
This event is full
Crafting and Conversation
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
Join us for a once a week crafting circle at the Woodslee Library.
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