National Indigenous Peoples Day, which falls on June 21, was the occasion upon which our Kingsville Branch held the “One Book, One County” Book Club with host AM800 CKLW’s Dan MacDonald and author G.A Grisenthwaite. Grisenthwaite spoke of his novel Home Waltz, a coming-of-age tale about an Indigenous teen just […]
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Library Hosts G.A. Grisenthwaite on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June is National Indigenous History Month. National Indigenous Peoples Day falls on June 21, 2023. In honour of this, our title for the 2023 season of One Book, One County is Home Waltz, written by G.A. Grisenthwaite, a Nlaka’pamux writer from Canada. His debut novel Home Waltz was a shortlisted finalist for […]
Stories & Stuffy Sleepovers at Cottam and Ruthven Libraries
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 […]
Kingsville Library’s Adult Programs for June
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’s Meet Up Is in Harrow May 31
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 […]
Visit the Little Free Puzzle Library at Our Harrow Branch
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 […]
Local Author Joan Harder Regales Community At Book Reading
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 […]
Bring the Family Out to Thursday Read-Alouds at Kingsville Library
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 […]
Essex County Library’s Adult Book Club Offerings for May
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 […]
Local Author Event: Kingsville Library Presents Joan Harder
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 […]