Ontario Provincial Parks Passes are once again available for loan from the Essex County Library! You’ll be able to place a hold online or stop by one of our branches. These permits allow unlimited day use access for one vehicle and its occupants to all provincial parks in Ontario where […]
Join the Essex County Library for an evening with author Richard Scarsbrook. Richard grew up in Olinda and went to Ruthven Public School and Kingsville District High School. We’ll be discussing his latest release “The Troupers.” *** The Trouper-Royale Orpheum Galaxie Theatre is a jewel in the entertainment crown of […]
Join the Essex County Library for an evening with author Richard Scarsbrook. Richard grew up in Olinda and went to Ruthven Public School and Kingsville District High School. We’ll be discussing his latest release “The Troupers.” *** The Trouper-Royale Orpheum Galaxie Theatre is a jewel in the entertainment crown of […]
November is Radon Action Month in Canada. Please join us on this webinar to learn all about radon. You will learn about what radon is and how it can affect our long-term health. You will also learn how to test your own home for radon for little to no cost. #RadonActionMonth […]
Welcome Back! It felt like it would never happen but here we finally are! Monday, July 26 your Kingsville branch will open its doors at 9 a.m. Hours are: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. *Hours are subject to change, please check […]
What’s New From Libby If you’re a library user, you’re very familiar with OverDrive. It’s how you access our digital library collection. Libby is the newer app released by OverDrive a little while ago. Libby is a fast and attractive digital experience. Libby is compatible with Android and iOS devices […]
Coming Soon! Select branches start to reopen. You’ll be able to come into the Kingsville branch starting Monday, July 26. We’re taking it slow to ensure that our staff and you are kept safe when walking through our doors. Thank you for your amazing support by using our curbside pickup and […]
Native Flower Seeds Now Available Hello November! You might think that the gardening season is over but think again! Thanks to a fabulous group of local gardeners and seed savers, we have a selection of native flower seeds that you can request today! Fill out this form to reserve yours […]
Contest Announcement Fall in Essex County is so beautiful! The leaves are changing colours, pumpkins and chrysanthemums decorate porches and front yards and there is a nip in the air. To celebrate we’re running a Fall Bucket List Giveaway. Do one or more of the activities on our bucket list, […]
Change in Hours We were happy to see so many people coming through the doors at the Kingsville branch. It’s wonderful to announce that we’ll be extending our days and hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 am—8 pm Friday: 9 am—6 pm Saturday: 9 am—5 pm Convenience! By trying to do our best […]
Welcome Back! Well Kingsville, you’ve waited long enough. Staff are excited to be welcoming you back Monday, September 21. Limited services will include: Holds pick-up (no appointment required) Printing Public computer use (1 hour per day) Limited visits to 30 minutes per day We remain closed as a gathering place […]
A New School Year To say that this school year will be different is an understatement! So much uncertainty and stress but, the library can help make it a little easier. We would like to highlight some resources that will make it a bit easier for teachers, parents and students! […]
Native Seed Collecting A local Kingsville resident heard that the Essex County Library had a seed library and that we would accept seed donations. What a surprise when she came in with hundreds of seed packets! All locally grown and collected by avid gardeners we happily accepted them! We’ve been […]
Let’s go back to March, 2019 when the Essex County Library did a soft launch of a seed library at two locations: Amherstburg and Essex. Hang on, “what’s a seed library?” you may ask. A seed library “is an institution that lends or shares seed. Different from a seedbank, it’s […]
Although our branches have been closed to the public, there has been a lot of activity going on behind our doors. Staff have been busy inventorying EVERY single item in our system! You can imagine the time involved in scanning, cleaning and weeding books, magazines, DVD’s, CD’s, audiobooks. Whew! Our […]
Hello Kingsville! We are so excited to be able to join the Kingsville Times online! The last several months have been a challenge for us all. Our hope is that the Essex County Library can help by offering quality reading material, streaming TV shows, movies, documentaries and so much more. […]