Summer Saturday Storytime

Crafting and Conversation

Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Harrow Branch

Create and build with Lego®! All ages.

Loop of Friendship

Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Leamington Branch

All skill levels welcome.

Thu, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Harrow Branch

This month's selection is Being Henry - The Fonz and Beyond by Henry Winkler. Registration required.

Drop-In Activity: Magician's Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Comber Branch

This month's selection: The Echo Man by Sam Holland. Registration required.

Write On Drop-Ins

Fri, Jul 03, 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

Sat, Jul 04, All day

Comber Branch

Calling all young magicians and curious minds! Come to the library for out magical scavenger hunt! For all ages. No registration required. Program runs for the month of July.

McGregor Scavenger Hunt - Happy Camper!

Sat, Jul 04, All day

McGregor Branch

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

Collaborative Art: Cottam's Garden

Sat, Jul 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

This month's selection is Five Little Indians by Michelle Good. Registration required.

Kid's Book Club

Sat, Jul 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

This month's selection is The Curse of Eelgrass Bog by Mary Averling. Ages 9-13. Registration required

Sat, Jul 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cottam Branch

All ages. July 4 - August 31.

This or That? Ketchup vs All Dressed Chips

Sat, Jul 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cottam Branch

All ages. July 4 - 29.

Craft of the Month: Rainbow Fish

Sat, Jul 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cottam Branch

All ages. July 4 - 29.

Scavenger Hunt: Eh Canada!

Sat, Jul 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cottam Branch

All ages. July 4 - 29.

Summer This or That

Mon, Jul 06, All day

Harrow Branch

For all ages.

Scavenger Hunt: SHARK!! All week!

Mon, Jul 06, All day

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Find the sharks!

Comber Summer Reading Challenge!

Mon, Jul 06, All day

Comber Branch

Get ready to read, collect, and create this summer at the library! No registration required. For ages 6 and up. Starting July 6 and running until August 22.

Drop-In Activity: Plinko at the Library!

Mon, Jul 06, All day

Comber Branch

Drop a chip, test your luck, and win a prize! For ages 6 and up. No registration required. 📅July 6 – August 22.

Collaborative Community Art Project

Mon, Jul 06, All day

Harrow Branch

All ages. No registration required. Runs from July 6-August 22nd.

Going on a Bear (Scavenger) Hunt!

Mon, Jul 06, All day

Harrow Branch

For all ages. No registration required. Runs from July 6 - August 22nd

Collaborative Art Project - Popsicle Stick Extravaganza

Mon, Jul 06, All day

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

Stop in all month to contribute your piece to our collaborative project. From bright colours to creative patterns, every stick represents the individuality and creativity of our community. All Ages

Books and Beads- A Summer Reading Challenge

Mon, Jul 06, All day

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Track your reading all summer long and create a one-of a kind reading bracelet or necklace! Every time you finish a book, you’ll earn a bead. Watch your bracelet grow throughout out the summer!

Build with Straws and Connectors

Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm

McGregor Branch

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

Drop-In Summer Craft - Jawsome Crown Creations!

Mon, Jul 06, 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.

Building Blocks

Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Cottam Branch

For kids and families. July 6-11.

The Curious Kids Club: Magical Mandrakes

Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Comber Branch

Make your very own magical mandrake! Ages: 7-14 Registration required.

Mon, Jul 06, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

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

This event is full

Mon, Jul 06, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

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

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

Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

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

Mon, Jul 06, 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.

Twisted Stitchers

Mon, Jul 06, 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.

LaSalle Scrabble Club

Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

All ages and skill levels are welcome!

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Mon, Jul 06, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Kingsville - Highline Branch

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

Mon, Jul 06, 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

Anime and Manga Club

Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

Ages: 11 and up. Registration required.

Build a Q-BA-Maze

Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

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

Summer Storytime!

Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

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

Branching Out Nature Club Amherstburg

Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Amherstburg Branch

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

Dragons Love Tacos!

Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Leamington Branch

Stories and a craft! Ages 4-6

Sharks: Fact vs. Fiction

Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch

For ages 7-11. Registration required.

Summer Reading Kick Off!

Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Harrow Branch

For ages 5+. Registration required.

Essex Firefighters

Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Essex Branch

Learn about fire safety. All ages welcome, please register everyone who will be in the program room.

Cancelled

ESL Conversation Group

Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

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

Cards & Games

Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Ruthven Branch

For adults. Register or drop in.

Adult Craft Night- Alcohol Painted Coasters

Tue, Jul 07, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Leamington Branch

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

Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Leamington Branch

Painting tile coasters with alcohol ink

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Summer Bedtime For Bears

Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

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

It's UFO Day!!

Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Amherstburg Branch

Join us for some space age fun celebrating Unidentified Flying Object Day! For Ages 5 and up, please register online or in branch.

Family Storytime

Wed, Jul 08, 9:30am - 10:00am

Amherstburg Branch

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

Play With Your Food- Kitchen Science for Kids

Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Leamington Branch

food based experiments for kids

Summer Family Storytime

Wed, Jul 08, 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 08, 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 Straws and Connectors

Wed, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

McGregor Branch

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

Building Blocks

Wed, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Cottam Branch

For kids and families. July 6-11.

Tecumseh Game Night

Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

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

Personalized Canvas Tote Bag

Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cottam Branch

Ages 4-14. Registration required.

Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Comber Branch

Create and build with Lego®! Ages: 5-14. Registration required.

Afternoon Adult Book Club

Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch

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

Family Storytime

Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Kingsville - Highline Branch

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

Summer LEGO® Club

Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch

Use your imagination to complete building challenges, and create masterpieces. Ages 5 and up. Registration required.

This event is full

Build a Q-BA-Maze

Thu, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch

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

Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Essex Branch

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

Thu, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

This month's selection isThe Wild Robot - Peter Brown. Registration required.

This event is full

Seasonings Cookbook Club

Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Leamington Branch

This month's selection is seasonal ingredients available in July. Registration required.

Personalized Canvas Tote Bag

Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Harrow Branch

Create and build with Lego®! All ages.

Analog Summer Club

Thu, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Essex Branch

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

Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ruthven Branch

Ages 4-14. Registration required.

Loop of Friendship

Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Leamington Branch

All skill levels welcome.

Adult Craft Night

Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tecumseh - Cada Branch

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