We have a winner! Thanks everyone for coming out to our One Book, One County event this past Wednesday. We held our $50 gift card draw today and the winner is … Jack Fisher of Kingsville! We’re looking forward to hosting more literary events and hope to see you soon.
Wow! We had a phenomenal time at last night’s One Book, One County event in Kingsville on Wednesday, August 10. Thirty-six people attended. A HUGE thank you to Richard Scarsbrook for letting us feature his book “The Troupers” as this year’s community read, and to Dan MacDonald for doing a […]
One Book, One County presents: The Troupers by Richard Scarsbrook Have you got your “ticket” yet? Pick up one of these cool bookmarks and be sure to read this year’s One Book, One County title “The Troupers” by Richard Scarsbrook! Download your copy here. Be sure to join us Wednesday, […]
Kingsville Open Streets has some extra fun this summer! Join Essex County Library staff for “Storytime Fun” at Open Streets in Kingsville on July 30, and then again next month on August 13. Come on out to Open Streets this Saturday! You’ve got an open invitation to drop by for […]
Would you like to display your art in the library? Our LaSalle, Kingsville, Lakeshore, and Leamington branches have display space available! Call staff to get more details or go to our website. Essex County Library – Kingsville Branch is located at: 40 Main St West Kingsville, ON N9Y 1H3 Call […]
One Book, One County This year, our “One Book, One County” title is THE TROUPERS, by Richard Scarsbrook, who grew up in Essex County. “In THE TROUPERS, Richard Scarsbrook creates a family like few others. I mean how many parents are blessed with five children born on the very same […]
Get out of the heat and into one of our branches when temps and humidity are high. When everything is so expensive remember, the library is free! Our branches in the Towns of Amherstburg, Essex, Kingsville, LaSalle and Tecumseh, as well as the Municipalities of Lakeshore and Leamington operate as […]
It’s officially summer and we’re ready for in-person programs! Each day up until the kickoff on Monday, July 4 we’re sharing program highlights from each of our branches. Check out what’s happening at our Kingsville branch this summer! We have a great selection of programs for little and big kids. Programs […]
So much is happening at our branches! Did you know that several locations have meeting rooms? If you’re a non-profit organization or local community group rooms are free. Questions? Reach out to staff at these locations: Essex Kingsville Leamington McGregor Tecumseh For the Essex County Library website click here. NOTE: […]
We’re so happy to be welcoming live programs and events to our branches after far too long! Please join us at the Kingsville branch on Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m. as we welcome local author and poet Marty Gervais. He will share a presentation of photos and poetry readings […]
Thanks to everyone who participated in our salad bowl planting event this past weekend. The weather kindly cooperated and it was a beautiful day. We had a great time! Thank you to all the local businesses and community gardeners who generously donated their time and supplies to make this day […]
Stop by the Kingsville branch Saturday, May 28 and get your fingers dirty! You will receive: 1 pot, potting soil and a variety of edible plants. To reserve yours please register here *Available for seniors — balcony planter Open to all ages! A big thank you to: Anna’s Garden, Home & […]
“There is hope. I have seen it, but it does not come from the governments or corporations. It comes from the people … And that is the hope because we have democracy and democracy is happening all the time.” ~Greta Thunberg, Climate Activist Thursday, June 2 is Election Day in […]
A BIG thank you to the Harrow Rotary Club for a generous donation of $600. Thank you for supporting the Harrow branch of the Essex County Library. The Open House last Thursday was a great success! Photo: pictured from left to right are Bill Pook, member of the original fund raising […]
Join Essex County Library and Essex Region Conservation Authority for a virtual hands-on tree planting with tips from ERCA staff. The form was made available on Saturday, May 7 so you can reserve your native seedling. On Saturday, May 14 you’ll be able to pick up your seedling. Our video […]
All Essex County Library branches will be closed Good Friday, April 15 and Easter Monday, April 18. Branches will be open Saturday, April 16. Regular hours resume Tuesday, April 19. Website: Essex County Library YouTube: EssexCountyLibrary Instagram: essexcountylib Twitter: Essex County Library
April 6th is National Tartan Day! Did you know that Essex County has its own tartan? It was designed in 1983 by Mrs. Edythe Bakes of Leamington. The colours represent specific aspects of Essex County: ~ Golden yellow for sunshine and the rich agriculture ~ Green for the many fields […]
Seedy Adventures with ECL Celebrate the first day of spring with the launch of our 2022 Seed Library! We’re so glad to be able to offer seeds at our open branches starting Monday, March 21st. *Details coming soon. In the meantime, if you’re out and about and would like to […]
BRANCHES CLOSED AT 5 PM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Due to severe weather conditions, ALL Essex County Library branches closed today at 5 p.m.
NOTICE OF SYSTEM MAINTENANCE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Our systems will all be down for required maintenance. Public internet access, our website, “My Account”, Overdrive, Hoopla, and Kanopy will be unavailable during this time, in addition to many of our databases. All services should be restored by the […]
We will be extending our curbside pickup until Saturday, January 29 (*subject to change). Regular branch hours will apply. Check here for hours. As always, our virtual library is open 24/7. You can: 1. Request curbside printing 2. Call staff for assistance 3. Request mail delivery by Canada Post 4. COMING […]
Out of an abundance of caution for the health of our communities and staff, the Essex County Library will offer curbside services ONLY starting tomorrow, Tuesday, January 4 until Saturday, January 15. (This information is subject to change.) The present change to Curbside Pickup Only affects these branches: Amherstburg Essex […]
October 4-8 is First Nations Public Library Week Initiated in 2000 by Indigenous libraries there are currently 46 public libraries on First Nation communities in Ontario. Laura shares book recommendations from June’s Indigenous History month. https://youtu.be/IZM0spkQOxA
Drop by any open Essex County Library location and let our staff know that you’d like to print your vaccination receipt. We’ll help you print it for free! Here’s how it works: • Using a Library computer, visit Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination information page: www.https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/ • Read and agree to the […]
How much do you know about your hometown? Want bragging rights? Play Essex County Library’s Trivia Night Tuesday and find out! This one was all about Kingsville. The game runs for a week so even if you missed it on Tuesday, you can still get in on it. Gameplay started […]
We’re happy that with the Town of Kingsville, our branch will operate as a cooling station on extreme heat days. Essex County Library – Kingsville Branch is located at: 40 Main St West Kingsville, ON N9Y 1H3 Call us at: (226) 946-1529 ext. 270 Website: Essex County Library Facebook: Essex […]