Name: Book-in-a-Jar Mystery Contest
Start: 2026-07-20T09:00
End: 2026-07-20T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Amherstburg Branch

Book-in-a-Jar Mystery Contest

2026-07-20 09:00:00 2026-07-20 20:00:00 America/New_York Book-in-a-Jar Mystery Contest For kids 7 and up. No registration required. Amherstburg Branch -

Monday, July 20
9:00am - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-20 09:00:00 2026-07-20 20:00:00 America/New_York Book-in-a-Jar Mystery Contest For kids 7 and up. No registration required. Amherstburg Branch -

Amherstburg Branch

For kids 7 and up. No registration required.

Can you solve our literary mystery? A few popular children's books have been shredded and sealed inside jars.

Drop in to the branch, look closely at the clues, words, and illustrations and then write the FULL TITLE of the book and submit for a chance to win a prize!

The contest runs July 20th-25th.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Other | Games |

Amherstburg Branch

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Upcoming Events

Customize Your Crocs!

Fri, Jul 10, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

Drop in to the Amherstburg Branch all day for a Jibbitz Trading Day! Bring in your Croc charms to trade for something new to you and deck out your footwear!

Storytime at the Park

Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch

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

Friday Crafternoon - Newspaper Sharks

Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Something scary is in the news! Newpaper sharks! For all ages. No Registration required.

Write On Drop-Ins

Fri, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

All ages. No registration required.

Perler Beads

Sat, Jul 11, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Essex Branch

Make your own perler bead creations. For ages 5+. No registration required.

Build a Q-BA-Maze

Sat, Jul 11, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

Drop-in activity. No registration required. Ages 5 and up. July 7-11.

Meet Tecumseh Fire!

Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

The Firefighters are visiting the library! For all ages. No registration required.

Summer Saturday Storytime

Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:45am

Amherstburg Branch

A special summer storytime for children 5 and under with their caregiver.

Community Partner Program - Amherstburg Art Crawl Unleashed

Sat, Jul 11, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

A Community Partner Program for all ages.

Building Blocks

Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cottam Branch

For kids and families. July 6-11.

Build with Straws and Connectors

Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

McGregor Branch

Drop-in activity. No registration required. Ages 4+. July 6-11.

Water Pistol Painting

Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

For ages 6 and up. Registration required.

Create -a- Monster

Mon, Jul 13, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Use your imagination to turn paper shapes into a monster. While supplies last. All ages. No registration needed.

Family Storytime

Mon, Jul 13, 9:30am - 10:00am

Amherstburg Branch

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

Drop-In Summer Craft - Paper Plate Dream Catcher

Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

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

Build a Q-BA-Maze

Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm

McGregor Branch

Drop-in activity. No registration required. Ages 5 and up. July 13-18.

Soccer Spectacular

Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Essex Branch

A program to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup happening in North America. For kids aged 7-12. Please register online or at the front desk.

Kids Device Advice

Mon, Jul 13, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

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

Kids Device Advice

Mon, Jul 13, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

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

Pot Your Own Spider Plant

Mon, Jul 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

McGregor Branch

No gardening experience needed. Ages 5 and up. Registration required.

Twisted Stitchers

Mon, Jul 13, 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, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch

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

LaSalle Scrabble Club

Mon, Jul 13, 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 13, 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.

Kids Device Advice

Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

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

Kids Device Advice

Mon, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

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

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Mon, Jul 13, 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

Bluey & Bingo BINGO! - A Family BINGO Night

Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Bluey and Bingo LOVE to play BINGO! Join us for a Bluey themed night of BINGO for a chance to win some prizes! All ages, registration is required!

This event is full

Create -a- Monster

Tue, Jul 14, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Use your imagination to turn paper shapes into a monster. While supplies last. All ages. No registration needed.

ConnectMyHealth - Access Your Health Records

Tue, Jul 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

A Community Partner Program. For Adults. No registration required.

Building Blocks

Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Ruthven Branch

For kids and families. July 14-18.

Colouring Me Reading - an emergent reader program

Tue, Jul 14, 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 Straws and Connectors

Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

Drop-in activity. No registration required. Ages 4 and up. July 14-18.

Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Leamington Branch

Stories and Ice cream craft! Ages: 4-6

Cancelled

ESL Conversation Group

Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

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

Summer Block Party

Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

Get ready to imagine, create, and build at the library! Ages: 7-10. Registration required.

Adult Book Club

Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

This month's selection is The Names by Florence Knapp. Registration required.

This event is full

Adult Book Club

Tue, Jul 14, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

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

Painting Pizzazz: Fireworks Salt Painting! for 5 & up

Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Join us at the Lakeshore library for some salt painting!

This event is full

Campfire Stories

Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

Campfire themed stories, songs and a craft. Ages 4-7. Registration required.

Make Your Own Buttons!

Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

Calling all teens, come in for a make your own button party! Personalize your jacket, your backpack, your shoes with your own DIY button pins. Ages 13 and up Registration is required.

Drop-In Craft: Make a Magic Wand!

Wed, Jul 15, All day

Comber Branch

Make a magical wand at the Comber Library! For all ages. No registration required—just stop by and join the magic!

Create -a- Monster

Wed, Jul 15, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Use your imagination to turn paper shapes into a monster. While supplies last. All ages. No registration needed.

Summer Family Storytime

Wed, Jul 15, 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 15, 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 LEGO® Bricks at the Library

Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Cottam Branch

Drop-in program for kids and families.

Build a Q-BA-Maze

Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

McGregor Branch

Drop-in activity. No registration required. Ages 5 and up. July 13-18.

Adult Book Club

Wed, Jul 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

McGregor Branch

This month's selection is Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman. Registration required.

Tecumseh Chess Night

Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Come join us for an evening of chess! Board games are also available to play. All ages welcome. Registration required.

Kids Movie Watch Party!- The Queen's Corgi

Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

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

Cancelled

Crafting Hive

Wed, Jul 15, 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.

LEGO® Club

Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Essex Branch

Come explore LEGOs at the Library!

Plant Bingo!

Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Join us for bingo where the prizes are plants! Adults only. Registration required.

This event is full

Trinket Holder Craft

Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

Join us for a relaxing evening of creative fun. For Adults. Registration required.

This event is full

Learn Public Speaking Skills with Erie Shores Toastmasters

Wed, Jul 15, 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.

Create -a- Monster

Thu, Jul 16, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Use your imagination to turn paper shapes into a monster. While supplies last. All ages. No registration needed.

Family Storytime

Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Kingsville - Highline Branch

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

Summer Storytime!

Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

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

Pasta Coral Reef

Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Leamington Branch

Come celebrate Earth Day and build your own Coral Reef! Ages: 7-12. Registration required.

Building Blocks

Thu, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Ruthven Branch

For kids and families. July 14-18.

Build with LEGO® Bricks at the Library

Thu, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Drop-in program for kids and families.

Build with Straws and Connectors

Thu, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

Drop-in activity. No registration required. Ages 4 and up. July 14-18.

Pot Your Own Spider Plant

Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

No gardening experience needed. Ages 5 and up. Registration required.

Mon, Jul 06	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 07	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 08	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 09	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 10	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 11	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 12	Closed

Book-in-a-Jar Mystery Contest

Monday, July 209:00am - 8:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

Amherstburg Branch

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Monday, July 20
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