Good news! Wiarton Willie didn’t see his shadow today, predicting an early spring. Willie is Ontario’s weather forecaster on Groundhog Day. People tired of winter wait with anticipation and hope every year on February 2 for his verdict about the coming spring. Willie’s report came in an official announcement at […]
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Winners of the ASK Student Exhibit 2023 People’s Choice Awards
Winners of the ASK Student Exhibit 2023 People’s Choice Awards Grade 1-4 Folklore Bloomfield Grade 5-8 Ethan Dresser High school Makayla Teichroeb Adult 18+ Cathy Gossen Congratulations to all! A special Thank you to Beatnik Art Supplies for all the prizes!
On Jan. 31 Library’s Kingsville Branch Offers Curbside Only
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 […]
Kingsville Writer Selected for 2023 Berton House Writers’ Residency
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 […]
Winter Chill in Cottam Returns on January 28
There’s another “Winter Chill in Cottam” THIS SATURDAY! Featuring Karen Morand and Colin Gronert. Part of our January Concert Series. Join us at Cottam United Church for live music with local musicians. Come early to shop, dine and experience our fantastic Cottam retailers and restaurants. Admission is FREE! Learn more: http://ow.ly/JRp450MkCln […]
Enter Teen Art Contest at Essex County Library’s Kingsville Branch
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 […]
Fill out a Ballot at a Branch of the Essex County Library
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, […]
Essex County Library Holds First Meeting with New Library Board
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 […]
Art Scoop: Cheryl Borkowski Has a Passion for Creativity
Passionately discovering Art in this season of my life. What a joy! In the past two years art has become one of my greatest passions and joys. Throughout my life as early as I can remember I have been creative in something. It started with experiencing finger painting, playdoh, coloring […]
Kingsville Announces January Concert Series
Winter Chill in Cottam The Town of Kingsville is excited to present Winter Chill in Cottam, part of our January Concert series, in conjunction with Kingsville Music Society. Join us Saturdays from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Cottam United Church (137 County Road 34 West) to hear live music […]