Come hear a bedtime story! Ages: 2-8 with a caregiver Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffy while we read bedtime stories at our Cottam and Ruthven Branches. Afterwards, leave your stuffy at the library for a sleepover. Then come back the next day to pick it up and see […]
Drop-In Adult Program: Kingsville Crafting Hive Wednesday June 7th & 21st @ 5:30– 7:30pm Crafting knows no boundaries, limits, or inhibitions … “Kingsville’s Hive” is a space for everyone to share various crafting techniques. Keep it in mind on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month. ** Adult Book […]
Dan MacDonald Book Club — Meet Up #6 Wow! We can’t believe we’re hosting Dan’s 6th meet up next Wednesday, May 31 at the Harrow branch. As usual he’s sold out, so we thought we’d add a virtual option. Author Casey Plett will be joining us virtually. If you can’t […]
Hey Puzzlers! Did you know that the Harrow Branch is home to a Little Free Puzzle Library? Come on in, and borrow one. You can swap out for one you’ve already done. We’ve got new puzzles in here every week! Does the thought of doing a whole puzzle by yourself […]
It was standing room only on Saturday at the Kingsville Public Library as a large group of residents and guests gathered to hear the stories of local long-time resident Joan Harder. Joan was reading from her recently-published book from Prairie Roots to Lake Erie Shores – My Story In My […]
Every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Ages: all ages, family Bring a cozy blanket and snuggle with the whole family. Then settle in for a pleasant time at the weekly read-aloud of James and the Giant Peach in our Kingsville Branch. Each week on Thursday, the story continues and the fun […]
Come on out to one of our Adult Book Clubs — or come to them all! Here we’re highlighting the Club selections for our Kingsville and Harrow branches for the month of May. Settle in for a presentation by our library staff, and be ready to discuss your favourite books […]
Meet Local Author Joan Harder Saturday April 29th at 1 p.m. Come on out to meet local author Joan Harder who has shared much of her life story in her new book From Prairie Roots to Lake Erie Shores. Although she has been a Kingsville resident for many years, Joan […]
Family Storytime starts at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25 for 6 weeks! This program is for families with children under 5 years of age. Encourage a lifelong love of reading! You can register online or in person. Essex County Library — Cottam Branch 122 Fox Street Cottam, Ontario N0R 1B0 Phone: […]
It is with much anticipation and excitement that we share the news that the Essex County Library will be adding more decodable books to our collection! Together with the International Dyslexia Association and the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Education, we were able to add over 200 more decodable books […]
Easter Holiday Hours All branches of the Essex County Library will be closed Friday, April 7th for Good Friday, and Monday, April 10th for Easter Monday. We will be open on Saturday, April 8th. Website: Essex County Library Facebook: Essex County Library Instagram: essexcountylib Twitter: Essex County Library Image by […]
Dianne Joyce is a former Kingsville resident and University of Windsor Graduate from the early days of Windsor’s Creative Writing Program. She is currently living in Hanover, Ontario. Her poems have appeared in Canadian Literature, The Windsor Review, The Antigonish Review, Grain, Room of One’s Own, Event and Descant, Arms […]
Spring Storytimes are coming! Family Storytime is a program for families of parents with children from 1½ (19 months) to 5 years of age. Baby Storytime is a program for parents with infants (birth – 14 months). Visit our website for details of programs at your local branch. Register today!
Kelly Young is the author of the popular Travel Writer Cozy Mystery series. She has released the first instalment of the Travel Writer Day Trips Cozy Mystery series, titled Wines and Whines, on February 28, 2023. The new book contains the same mix of humour and mystery found in the […]
Essex County Library to Celebrate Cottam Branch Reopening and Kickoff of Spring Membership Drive The Essex County Library is proud to announce the re-opening of its Cottam Branch beginning Monday, March 20th. To mark the occasion, the Cottam Branch (122 Fox Street, Cottam) will be hosting an open house and […]
With the reopening of our Cottam Branch on Monday, March 20 ALL of our 14 Essex County Library branches will be open! We hope that you’re as excited as we are! We want you back in our spaces and using all the amazing things you can get with a library […]
Wow! We’ve got a great variety of drop-in activities and programs all week long at our branches. Check our full calendar here then click on your location. Spots are available at picture programs. Click on a link for dates and times. Amherstburg — Tropical Island Play-cation Essex — Spy Camp Essex […]
Border City Data: Data Mining Essex County’s Rich Newspaper History Text collections and textual analysis offer a unique and largely untapped combination for applying data mining techniques and computational analysis to generate new insights into the past. This is particularly true for newspaper collections. Newspaper pages typically have eight times […]
The Essex County Library is proud to announce a return to regular service at it’s Ruthven and Cottam branches. After an extended closure that began during the COVID 19 pandemic, Ruthven is set to reopen it’s doors to the public at 9am on Monday, March 6th, with Cottam reopening on […]
HARROW: Power is back on, branch will be open from 5 pm – 8 pm. KINGSVILLE: Branch is open. LAKESHORE: Power is on BUT we are experiencing issues with phones, WiFi and internet. STILL CLOSED: Essex, McGregor, Woodslee
Please be advised that all Essex County Library branches will close today at 4 p.m. We want to keep you and our staff safe from the icy roads! Website: Essex County Library Facebook: Essex County Library Instagram: essexcountylib Twitter: Essex County Library
The Essex County Library has announced some exciting events coming soon for people in Ruthven and Cottam. The Ruthven Branch will be reopening on March 6, 2023 at 1695 Elgin Street in Ruthven. Phone: (226) 946-1529 ext. 221 The Cottam Branch will open once again on March 20, 2023 at 122 […]
Regular hours will once again resume at all library branches on Tuesday, February 21. We hope you can enjoy Family Day with the people you love! Website: Essex County Library Facebook: Essex County Library Instagram: essexcountylib Twitter: Essex County Library
“I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.” – from “Invictus” by William E. Henley Will Cowell was born and raised in Kingsville. As an adult he has travelled the world for business, for pleasure and for spiritual growth, and has recently come back […]
KINGSVILLE BRANCH – CURBSIDE ONLY Starting at 4:30 tonight, Tuesday, January 31 the Kingsville Branch is offering curbside service only. This is just for tonight. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. Thank you. Essex County Library – Kingsville Branch: 40 Main St West Kingsville, ON N9Y 1H3 Call […]
Writers’ Trust of Canada today announced three writers set to attend its 2023 Berton House Writers’ Residency program. Each writer will travel to Dawson City, Yukon to live and work for two months in the childhood home of author and Writers’ Trust co-founder Pierre Berton (1920 – 2004). Residents will receive […]
Calling all teens! We’ve got a great contest for young artists. The Kingsville branch has a brand new Teen Corner! We’d love to brighten it up with your art. CONTEST: Started Monday, January 23 and ends Monday, March 13. Lots of time to get creative! Yes, there will be 3 […]
It’s time for our first giveaway of 2023 and it’s a really good one! While we wait for catalogued copies of “Spare” by Prince Harry to arrive, we thought it would be fun to purchase a copy for each of our branches and raffle it off! Starting Monday. January 16, […]
On January 11, 2023, the Essex County Library held its first meeting with our new library board. We’re very excited about what’s coming to our communities! Pictured from left to right: * Manuela Denes, Manager Community Services * Lauren Segedin, Town of Kingsville * Sue Desjarlais, Town of LaSalle * Deputy […]
Our New Year’s closures are listed on our website. You can also find a complete listing of branch hours here. We’ve got magazines, movies, music, and of course, we’ve also got plenty of books. And our digital library is always open! Website: Essex County Library Facebook: Essex County Library Instagram: […]
Our Christmas and New Year’s closures are listed on our website as well. Be sure to stock up on library materials for the holiday season! We’ve got movies, music, magazines and, of course, books. The digital library is always open! Website: Essex County Library Facebook: Essex County Library Instagram: essexcountylib […]
A nice crowd filled the Essex County Library’s branch in Kingsville on Wednesday, December 14. We were so pleased with the turnout to Kingsville’s Holiday Open House. More than 100 people came out to make the event truly memorable. A bit of trivia: The first Open House took place in […]
Kingsville Holiday Open House The Essex County Library is soo happy to be able to host this event after two long years! We hope to see a nice big number of you pop in to the Kingsville branch next week. Essex County Library – Kingsville Branch: 40 Main St West […]
New book compiles a lifetime of stories from 1930s prairies to present day Kingsville resident Joan Harder has always been a talented writer, but never dreamed of being published. Family and friends often encouraged her to take this step but it wasn’t until she approached her 90th birthday that she […]
ANNOUNCEMENT Due to a rise in severe respiratory illness in Ontario we are asking that starting Tuesday, November 15th all visitors to our Library branches wear a mask. Essex County Library wants to maintain the highest possible standards for the safety of our patrons and staff and so we are […]
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.” ~ Laurence Binyon, “Ode of Remembrance” All Essex County Library branches will be closed […]
“Lest We Forget” Looking for books and other Remembrance Day materials? We’ve got you covered. Stop by any of our branches and we’ll help you find what you’re looking for. Website: Essex County Library Facebook: Essex County Library Instagram: essexcountylib Twitter: Essex County Library
Kingsville is getting ready to celebrate I Read Canadian Day this Wednesday, November 2 What’s it all about? Read about it here and come celebrate with us! #IReadCanadian Essex County Library – Kingsville Branch: 40 Main St West Kingsville, ON N9Y 1H3 Call the Kingsville Branch at: (226) 946-1529 ext. […]
We were thrilled to receive a grant from the International Dyslexia Association Ontario. With this grant we have ordered several collections of decodable readers. Decodable books and text contain words made of letter-sounds, and spelling and morphological patterns (e.g. prefixes & suffixes) that a student has been explicitly taught. In […]
We are so excited to be hosting open houses at our branches. Celebrate the library and community throughout the week! Pop into one of our many Open House events this week. Kingsville’s Open House will be on Wednesday, October 19 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Connect with community and […]
Kingsville branch closed today, Thursday, August 18 Our branch in Kingsville will be closed today, Thursday, August 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you. Essex County Library – Kingsville Branch: 40 Main St West Kingsville, ON N9Y 1H3 Call the […]
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, […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 & […]
Last summer while out for a walk, author Lynn McLaughlin called her niece Amber Raymond on a whim. “Hi hon. How would you like to write a children’s book series with me?” Amber was just about to graduate with her Master of Social Work degree and, as a lifelong educator, Lynn […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Failed to Return: Canada’s Bomber Command Sacrifice in the Second World War is a collection of essays about Canadians in the Royal Air Force Bomber Command during WWII. In Failed to Return, author Keith C. Ogilvie tells stories of heroism and tragedy from Canada’s Bomber Command while offering insight into the […]
Founded in 1936, the Governor General’s Literary Awards are among Canada’s oldest and most prestigious prizes. Kingsville writer Gord Grisenthwaite received some wonderful news October 14, 2021 when he learned that his novel “Home Waltz” has been shortlisted in the fiction category for the prestigious Governor General’s Literary Awards for 2021. […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Do you sometimes find yourself drifting off in thought to a time when life was simpler? Do you pine for days gone by when meeting up with friends for root beer floats or cruising the strip looking for fun were top of your agenda? Growing up in Amherstburg at a […]
Miklos Galata moved to Kingsville from Vancouver, British Columbia about 10 years ago. He has been busy for some time now taking pictures of the area, both in town and in nature. He shares many of those photos via social media and people love them. Some of his photos have made […]
As I read Lynn McLaughlin’s book “Jackson” I found myself wondering at times if I was reading excerpts of someone’s diary, so personal and intimate were the thoughts written there. McLaughlin painstakingly and meticulously builds a scenario that is a parent’s worst nightmare. Or worse than that perhaps. She has […]
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 […]
One in five of us in Canada and the United States will experience a mental illness in our lifetime. As an educator, friend, family member and parent, I’ve been personally affected, as have so many of us. Yet, we struggle to accept and understand mental illness, knowing when to seek […]
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 […]
Interested in learning more about the town of Kingsville’s history? Do you love to pore over old photos of our community? If that’s your situation, the Kingsville Archives has the perfect book for you. “Kingsville, 1790 – 2000: A Stroll Through Time” is a two-volume set, offered in softcover and hardcover […]
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. […]