Forests Ontario and its partners planted approximately 2.5 million trees across the province this season as part of its 50 Million Tree Program. This brings the program’s total to almost 40 million trees planted, creating more than 18,400 hectares of new forest on nearly 8,000 project sites. “As we continue to […]
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Fun and Games at Kingsville Library
Kingsville Branch Fun and Games Sadly, summer is winding down. But we’ve been making the most of the time remaining at the Kingsville Branch of the Essex County Library. Recently we grew a tower, enjoyed some historical items and had a party. ** Lego Tower on the Rise We’ve been building […]
Important Wetlands And Forests In Essex County Now Protected
Two new nature reserves established in one of Ontario’s most threatened areas More than 25 years ago, Orfeo Lucchese purchased a rural farm and woodlot property in Essex County, near Harrow, Ontario. With great effort and insightful vision, he transformed it into a vibrant forest, meadow and wetland sanctuary. Now, […]
Movies in the Park! ‘Wonder Woman’ at Cottam’s Ridgeview Park August 25
Movies at Ridgeview Park! All summer we’ve been showing movies outside at Ridgeview Park in Cottam and at Lakeside Park in Kingsville. This week’s movie will be held at Ridgeview Park. Bring your blankets and watch “Wonder Woman” on Friday, August 25th! Games will start at 8:30 PM, movie at […]
Remembering The Dieppe Raid – August 19, 1942
On August 19, 1942, more than 5,000 Canadian navy, army, and air force personnel, joined by British and American troops, approached the German-occupied French towns of Dieppe, Puys, and Pourville to launch a large-scale raid against the Nazi troops guarding them. The operation was designed to test the German forces’ […]
Back-To-School: Helping Kids Learn About Privacy
The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) has released four new classroom-ready lesson plans to help educators teach students in grades two through eight about privacy rights, digital literacy, and online safety, just in time for back-to-school. These free lesson plans prepared by MediaSmarts, Canada’s Centre for Digital Media Literacy, in collaboration with the IPC, include […]
Bygone Days – The Kingsville Bingo Palace
This Kingsville Bingo Palace, which stood at 40 Main Street West, closed its doors in 2003 after owner Robert Dowd could not negotiate a new lease agreement. Dowd’s business was also facing an additional obstacle — new legislation that would restrict smoking in public and work places. The Kingsville Bingo […]
Libraries in Kingsville, Cottam & Ruthven Say Goodbye to Summer
Let’s wrap up our summer programming with a party! August will be over soon, and September is just around the corner. We hate to see the end of summer but we’re going to say goodbye with a celebration. Come on out to one of our branches in Kingsville, Cottam and […]
Cottam Library Visits the Cottam Fire Hall on August 18
TD Summer Reading Club Read, Discover and Create at the Essex County Library! Join us at the fire station in Cottam to learn about fire safety and tour the fire hall. It’s right next door to the Cottam Branch of the Essex County Library. Your little ones will feel like […]
U Guelph To Offer Distance Learning In Dairy Farming By 2024
In partnership with Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO), the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus’ Dairy Herdsperson Apprenticeship (DHA) program will be expanding to offer a hybrid, distance education option for students who are not able to study in person full-time or are already working on farms around the province. Participants […]
Family Game Night This Week at Cottam & Ruthven Libraries
Join us at the Ruthven and Cottam branches of the Essex County Library for a night of fun and games with your family, friends and neighbours. Cottam’s Game Night happens first, on August 9th. Ruthven’s is next, on August 10th. Come on out to one in your area — or […]
Pets and Crime Scenes at Kingsville Library in August
Looking for something to stir your curiosity and imagination? The Kingsville Branch of the Essex County Library is launching a Crime Scene Investigation on Tuesday, August 8th. Bring your best investigatory skills and help us solve the case! On August 9th, come out to the Kingsville Library with your favourite […]
Cancelled: St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog at Kingsville Library on August 5
“Meet a Therapy Dog!” has been cancelled till a later date. We apologize for the inconvenience. *** Essex County Library – Kingsville Branch: 40 Main St West Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 1H3 Call the Kingsville Branch at: (226) 946-1529 ext. 270 Website: Essex County Library Facebook: Essex County Library
‘Tune Up The Parks’ With Nick Hedden in Colchester August 7
It’s Time to Tune Up the Park! Monday, August 7th at 7 p.m. The “Tune Up the Parks” Concert Series is offering free live performances by local musicians this summer. Through July and August, performances are being held in Colchester on Mondays and the Essex Centre on Wednesdays. On Monday, August […]
Kingsville Library Displays Katherine Roth’s Art in August
Kingsville Art Wall Display: The Kingsville Branch is pleased to feature Katherine Roth, a local artist from Amherstburg, whose works will be on display for the month of August. Katherine has enjoyed a lifelong journey with creativity. Her passion for painting began over 20 years ago and since then she […]
Leamington Arts Centre Offers Coveted Naming Rights Sponsorships
The Leamington Arts Centre is offering coveted naming rights sponsorships to individuals, businesses, and organizations Residents and businesses in Windsor-Essex and beyond are invited to participate in the Leamington Arts Centre’s (LAC) Naming Rights Sponsorship Opportunities Program. The LAC is offering highly coveted naming rights sponsorship opportunities to businesses, organizations, […]
Bygone Days — The Taxi Stand With A Long History
This little building, which stood at 16 Division Street North, was demolished in 1996 after having served as a taxi office for many years. It had previously been the location of E.L “Jack” Frost’s insurance business as well as the local telegraph office. In the 1960s and 1970s, it was […]
Kingsville Library Kicks off the Month of August
There’s still more summer fun ahead at the Kingsville Branch of the Essex County Library! Here are just a few of the things we’ve got planned for the month of August. Come on out and join us! Kingsville Lego Reading Challenge All summer long in Kingsville kids, adults and teens […]
Movies at Dusk: At Lakeside Park ‘Rio 2’ Screens August 4th
Movies at Lakeside Park! This summer we’re showing movies outside at Lakeside Park in Kingsville and Ridgeview Park in Cottam. This week’s movie will be held at Lakeside Park’s Lower Bowl on Friday, August 4th. Come on out and join the crowd to watch Blue Sky Studio’s Rio 2. Bring […]
‘Miracle of Monarch Butterflies’ at Kingsville Library August 1-2
Miracle of Monarch Butterflies August 1 — 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. August 2 — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monarch butterflies are a thing of beauty, and this is their season. Want to know more about them? The Kingsville Branch of the Essex County Library will be offering an […]
BBB Tip: What To Know About Threads
Earlier this month, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, Meta, officially launched Threads, a new social media platform and its competitor to Twitter Instagram users with an iPhone or Android can use the new Meta app to make and interact with public text posts. Threads bills itself as “a new way […]
Canada Welcomes More Than 32,000 Tech Workers Over Past 12 Months
The Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) and Canada’s Tech Network have released Tech Workforce Trends: The Migration of Tech Workers and Tech Jobs Since The Pandemic, a new report exploring globalization and migration of tech occupations in Canada. The findings highlight that between April 2022 and March 2023, 32,115 new workers came to Canada with […]
July Programs for Children and Teens at Kingsville Library
Looking for something new and entertaining to jazz up your summer? The Kingsville Branch of the Essex County Library has got some fun and interesting July Programs for kids and teens. We’ve got stories and games for the kids, not to mention a little forensic adventure. For the teenagers, there […]
Movies in the Park! ‘Alvin & The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked’ July 14
Movies at Ridgeview Park! This summer we’re showing movies outside at Ridgeview Park in Cottam and at Lakeside Park in Kingsville. This week’s movie will be held at Ridgeview Park on Friday, July 14. Come on out and join the crowd to watch our first Cottam Movie in the Park. […]
Enjoy the Pollinating Gardens at the Ruthven Library
We are very fortunate to have these two beautiful gardens that are maintained by local volunteers. These gardening friends have supplied all the plants and work in the gardens until the fall. The gardens provide habitat for our pollinating insects and birds. They provide food from early spring to late […]
Rosalyn Raymont Embraces Artistic Passion and Finds Creative Identity
Rosalyn Raymont is a passionate individual who has always found joy in expressing herself creatively from a young age. Starting her professional journey as a graphic designer specializing in beverage branding, particularly in the world of wineries, Rosalyn has recently taken a new artistic path towards abstract painting. In this exciting […]
Local Singer and Musician Rick Stephenson Pays Tribute To Sinatra
It has been a busy year for local Kingsville singer and musician Rick Stephenson and it’s set to get even busier! In May, Rick released his fourth album Reflections In The Wee Small Hours. He recorded it as a tribute to one of his favourites, Frank Sinatra’s classic In The […]
THE MENU — Surreal Interpretations for Eclectic Love’s Brunch
THE MENU is a series of 10 original paintings that are surreal interpretations of the items from the Eclectic Love brunch menu. Eclectic Love is a new brunch restaurant located at 7 Main St. East in Kingsville Ontario, in the former location of the popular Dutch Restaurant. There will be […]
Kingsville Library’s July Artist Display by Brianne Taggart
Artist Display by Brianne Taggart The Essex County Library is pleased to present the art of Brianne Taggart at our Kingsville Branch for the month of July. Brianne’s display this month is from her latest collection of nature, captured through her photography. Ever versatile with the different mediums of art, […]
Ontario Offers Free Fishing to Celebrate Canada Day
Free fishing from July 1 to July 9 across the province To help celebrate Canada Day, the Ontario government is encouraging families, fishing enthusiasts and first-time anglers to participate in the province’s week-long free fishing event. From July 1 to July 9, Canadian residents can fish for free. “To help […]
TRUE Kingsville’s Art Walk Project
TRUE Kingsville is a not-for-profit organization created in January of 2021 and guided by a community based, volunteer Board of Directors. TRUE Kingsville is dedicated to promoting Kingsville Tourism & Cultural Enrichment by forging partnerships with community groups, businesses and the Town of Kingsville. TRUE Kingsville is excited to announce […]
Kingsville Mural Unveiled at Lakeside Park
On Monday, June 19, 2023, Mayor Dennis Rogers and members of Kingsville Town Council joined the Communities in Bloom Committee, mural artist Sarah M. Robbins, and grade eight students from St. John de Brebeuf, for the official unveiling of the new Kingsville Mural at Lakeside Park. The mural is an initiative of […]
Movies in the Park: The Movie ‘EPIC’ Screens on June 23
UPDATE: Tonight’s movie EPIC has been moved indoors due to weather, now at Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre. Movies in the Park! This summer we’ll be showing movies outside at Lakeside Park in Kingsville and at Ridgeview Park in Cottam. Come join the crowd at Lakeside Park on the 23rd […]
Carnegie Adult Drop-In Arts Program Happening Twice a Month
Express yourself! All artistic mediums are welcome! We’re looking forward to seeing all your creations at our Adult Drop-In Arts Program, from fibre arts to painting to junk journalling and beyond. Come out to the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre Enjoy the friendly atmosphere at 28 Division Street South. Join […]
Cedar Island Is Proud of Its Little Library
A few years ago the Cedar Island community decided we wanted a little library. Many of our residents are avid readers. As a community we all did a part to make our dreams a reality! All of the materials and time were donated. A cottager named John Healsey built the library. […]
Official Opening of Kingsville Library’s Teen Corner Unveils Art Contest Winners
Last weekend was the official opening of the Teen Corner in our Kingsville Branch. That included the unveiling of the work of the winners of our Teen Art Contest! Complete with cozy chairs, floor cushions and an Art Cart, this area is available as a teen hang-out spot and a […]
Pelee Islander Passes Inspection, Sandusky Service Begins
Good news! The MV Pelee Islander has passed its USCG inspection. The ferry will be starting its regular Sandusky service on Friday, June 2, 2023. You can book reservations online at ontarioferries.com or call 1-800-661-2220. Reservation Line Hours: April 1 – December 9 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily Pelee Island Terminal: General […]
Kingsville Library’s Drop-In Family Activities for June
DROP-IN ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES Drop In Craft of the Month: Crafty Popsicles Pop into the Library’s Kingsville Branch any time during the month and make a summertime popsicle craft. P.A. Day Drop-In Friday June 9th 10-5 Stop by the branch and discover a new way to have fun! Q-BA-MAZE is […]
Hope, Love & Loss: Creating Your Pathway to Healing on June 13
Hope, Love & Loss, Creating Your Pathway to Healing Tuesday June 13th at 6 p.m. Hope, Love & Loss, Creating Your Pathway to Healing is a hands-on workshop facilitated by Melissa Lyons. It is designed to bring comfort, create clarity, and illuminate pathways toward healing and healthier thought patterns. Melissa […]
Planters for Pollinators at the Kingsville Library on June 3
Planters for Pollinators — June 3 Elaine Buschman, Resource Assistant at the Kingsville Branch, started Kingsville’s planter program a couple of years ago. “In the beginning we had a variety of planter programs, such as ‘grow your own pizza’ and ‘salad to go,’” she said. There is no cost to attend […]
Teen Art Unveiling Celebration at Kingsville Library on June 3
Teen Art Unveiling Celebration It’s almost time for the Unveiling of the Teen Art Contest Winners! Join us at the Kingsville Branch of the Essex County Library on June 3rd at 1 p.m. for our Teen Art Unveiling Celebration. Come out to see the amazing art pieces that decorate our […]
Good Luck! New Moon Entered Taurus May 19, 2023
Hello friends, At the risk of alienating myself further from society, I’d like to talk to you about the moon. Before I do though, a bit of context. The moon has always fascinated me. A benevolent night light in the sky, but so much more than that. Let’s be clear, […]
MV Pelee Islander Will Be Returning to Reduced Service May 26 and 28
The MV Pelee Islander will be returning to reduced service on Friday, May 26 and Sunday, May 28, 2023. According to Pelee Island Transportation Service, the Pelee Islander will be leaving Leamington at 12 noon and at 4 p.m. It will set sail from Pelee Island at 2 p.m. and 7 […]
Kingsville Library: June Calendar of Events
June Art Display by Kingsville High School Art Students Our Community Partner Events are front and center! The unveiling of our new art display wall in the branch is exciting! This display wall is dedicated for teen art. The plan is to have a yearly art contest open to teens […]
MV Pelee Islander Not in Service Until Early June
The MV Pelee Islander will not be in service until early June due to technical issues. Updates will be posted when available. The Pelee Islander is normally scheduled for four trips a week to the Island this time of year. The Pelee Islander was built in Erieau, Ontario in 1960. […]
Celebrate Point Pelee National Park’s Dark and Quiet Skies on May 20
Come out at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, to see Steve Pellerin from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Windsor Chapter. He will be appearing in Point Pelee National Park’s Visitor Centre theatre. Pellerin will be providing an evening presentation which will focus on the Challenges and Strategies […]
MV Pelee Islander II Begins Ferry Service to Pelee May 12
The MV Pelee Islander II will begin ferry service to Pelee Island on May 12, 2023 rather than on May 18 as had previously been scheduled. When the ferry was in drydock a technical problem was discovered so the return had to be delayed. The Pelee Islander II will be […]
Leamington Announces Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Lineup
The Municipality of Leamington, in partnership with The Bank Theatre, is pleased to announce the 2023 lineup of the Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Series. Leamington’s SUNSET® Amphitheatre at Seacliff Park will set the stage for the following musical acts: Saturday, June 24, 2023 – Nemesis at 8:30 PM with opener Max Marshall […]
Kingsville Hosts ‘Get in Touch With Nature’ Event May 27
The Town of Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee is pleased to host an environmentally focused event on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre. “Get in Touch With Nature” runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and features a variety of vendors and speakers. “We have […]
Air Transat Announces 2023-2024 Winter Program For Ontario
Sun destinations become more accessible than ever Air Transat has announced its 2023-2024 winter flight program for Ontario travellers, slated to begin on November 1, 2023. The airline continues to develop its operations and will offer, at the peak of the season, more than 110 direct flights per week from Toronto, Ottawa, London and Hamilton to over […]
Kingsville Library Holds First Teen Space Event May 10
We’re kicking off our first Teen Space Event! It’s going to be happening at our Kingsville Branch on May 10 at 6 p.m. And we’ve got some cool plans. We’re going to have a mini-craft project and some tasty snacks. All in a comfortable hangout spot for teens to enjoy. […]
Craftsman Dann Becker’s Birdhouses & Feeders at Kingsville Library
A Community Partner Display Calling all bird lovers! Stop in and treat your eyes to some beautiful handcrafted birdhouses and birdfeeders throughout the month of May. They are all the work of local craftsman Dann Becker. His creations will be on display all month long at the Kingsville branch of the […]
Art Scoop: Lorraine Johnson’s Creations Have a Touch of Magic
Lorraine Johnson was born and raised in Windsor. A university communications executive, broadcaster, arts teacher and instructor, author and artist, she’s found that her career in the Arts took her to a number of far-flung and Canadian residences. Her passion supporting the arts has included: teaching art K-12 in a […]
Try Your Hand at Collage Crafts at Library’s Kingsville Branch
Come out to our Kingsville Branch and create a pendant, tin or magnet using collage. Please bring some items to use in the collage (photos, papers, etc.) and we will supply the rest. Adult Collage Craft May 6th at 11:00am Teen Edition Collage May 10th at 6:00pm Register online here […]
Parks Canada Website Will Be Unavailable April 28-30
Please note that the Parks Canada website will be unavailable from Friday, April 28th, 10 pm ET to Sunday, April 30th, 10 pm ET due to maintenance. This operation will not affect the Parks Canada Reservation Service or the Passes and Permits website. The park will be open 6am-10pm every […]
Mike Evans Presents Documentary at Point Pelee Visitor Centre April 27
Mike Evans will be presenting his documentary “A Year in the Forest” on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in the Point Pelee National Park Visitor Centre theater. The presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a screening of the documentary to follow. In April, 2020 Evans photographed wildlife in the woods near […]
Artist Danah Beaulieu’s Meet & Greet Was Held at Kingsville Library
At her Meet and Greet at the Kingsville Lihrary on April 22, local artist Danah Beaulieu spoke about her journey for the inspiration in her “Making of a Flower” art installation. She engages her creative process, her art of allowing, and translates the blossoms’ transformation curiously … expressing the joy […]
Festival of Birds at Point Pelee National Park May 1-19, 2023
Point Pelee National Park’s Festival of Birds runs May 1st-19th This is the perfect opportunity to place a hold on a new Birds Canada birdwatching kits from the Essex County Library. Visit Point Pelee National Park for more information on their events and schedule. To contact Essex County Library Phone: […]
National Film Board of Canada Offers Earth Day Movies
Whether you’re interested in wildlife, agriculture or complex ecosystems, the National Film Board of Canada has an extensive collection of films that advocate for a greener, more sustainable future. NFB’s The Green Channel offers short and feature length movies which are free for viewers. Click here to see the full list.
Earth Day 2023 Is April 22 — Invest In Our Planet
Earth Day was first held on April 22, 1970. Gaylord Nelson, a United States senator from Wisconsin, organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. He wanted to increase public awareness about air and water pollution and had been inspired by student anti-war demonstrations and teach-ins on U.S. […]
Ruthven and Cottam Libraries Celebrating Earth Day April 22
Earth Day Is Saturday, April 22 Come and celebrate the day at our Essex County Library branches in Ruthven and Cottam. Join us to make Cheerio bird feeders for our feathered friends! Ruthven Library Branch at 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 1695 Elgin Street Ruthven, Ontario Phone: (226) 946-1529 ext. 221 […]
Essex County Is Home to 3 Carnegie Library Buildings
Did you know that Essex County is home to 3 Carnegie library buildings and that we once had four Carnegie libraries in our county? The construction of the buildings was funded by American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Ontario was a major recipient of Andrew Carnegie’s generosity. Only the states of Indiana […]
Meet & Greet Artist Danah Beaulieu at Kingsville Library on April 22
Meet and Greet: Danah Beaulieu Saturday April 22nd 1-3 pm Come out and meet local artist Danah Beaulieu and view her art installation “The Making of a Flower” in the Kingsville Public Library. About The Making of A Flower: The Making of a Flower is an energetic, uplifting, and colourful […]
Art Scoop: Katherine Roth Is Inspired by Nature, Guided by Spirit
Katherine Roth is an artist from Amherstburg, Ontario who has enjoyed a lifelong journey with creativity including gardening, planting trees for the environment, photography, sewing, décor creations and staging homes for real estate clients. Her passion for painting began over 20 years ago and since then she has become known […]
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter to you and yours! ~ From all of us here at the Kingsville Times Image by Mila Novikova from Pixabay
Do You Work In The Gig Economy? Here’s What You Need To Know
What Is The Gig Economy? The gig economy is based on temporary and freelance work, or short-term contracts. As a gig worker, your contract services may range from a small task to a highly specialized service. If you are connecting with clients through online platforms or applications (apps) such as […]
Kingsville Library’s April Artist Display by Danah Beaulieu
April Artist Display — ‘The Making of a Flower’ by Danah Beaulieu My paintings and drawings are artistic snap shots of blossoming in the vibrational world of growth. It’s my vision in colour and form of how our physical world and the divine heavens co-create. “The Making of a Flower” […]
Kingsville Library: April Calendar of Events
DROP-IN ACTIVITY FOR FAMILIES Drop In Craft: Hatching lil’peeps April 1st to April 15th Pop into the Kingsville Branch and create a little peep to take home. April Showers Scavenger Hunt April 17th to April 29th April Showers & May Flowers are hidden around the library. How many can you […]
Art Scoop: Donny Moore’s Art Journey
My art journey is more of a life journey. I express my life through my photography and hope that the insight I provide of the world around us inspires others to step out into the world and view it a little more closely. I found art in school only to […]
Chatham Writer Kelly Young Features Local Wineries in Latest Book
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 Has Birds Canada Kits
We are SO excited to announce a new collection. Birds Canada Kits are here just in time for spring! Each kit comes in a Birds Canada backpack that includes: * 1 Pair of Vortex Crossfire HD 8X42 Binoculars With Strap * 1 Vortex Branded Binocular Case * 1 Microfiber Lens […]
Mayor’s Easter Hunt Will Return on April 8, 2023
Egg Hunts for Kids The Town of Kingsville is excited to announce the return of the Mayor’s Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8, 2023. This event is a Kingsville holiday tradition. Bring the kids by Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for pictures with […]
March 20 Is the First Day of Spring!
Something to sing about! It’s official. The vernal equinox arrives on Monday, March 20 at 5:24 p.m. EST. Daylight hours just keep on increasing. As our hemisphere tilts toward the sun the weather will be getting warmer — and it’s spring! If you’re itching to get into your garden, or […]
Essex County Library’s Holding a Raffle!
As of Monday, March 20, 2023 all 14 Essex County Library branches will be open! If you’re in the area drop by the Cottam Branch for a celebration starting at 1 pm. Need a library card? Has it been awhile since you’ve been in a library? Come in and learn […]
ECL Seed Library Will ‘Spring Up’ March 27
2023 Seed Library “springs up” at your favourite branches Monday, March 27! We’re looking forward to another great season of growing with you. You’ll need to have a library card, that’s all! You can choose up to 8 different vegetable or herb seeds. NEW: Pollinator collection coming late April! Please […]
Essex County Is Coming to CBC Gem with Jeff Lemire on March 19
Essex County is coming to CBC and CBC Gem as a 5-part limited series on March 19th! Award-winning cartoonist Jeff Lemire pays tribute to his roots with Essex County, an award-winning trilogy of graphic novels set in an imaginary version of his hometown, the farming community of Essex County, Ontario, […]
March Break at Essex County 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 […]
Springing Forward …
The Time Change weekend is upon us. On Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m. we’re going to have to set our clocks ahead one hour to 3 a.m. Will this be the last time we go through this seismic shift? Let’s hope. The time change is not a popular event. Twice […]
Open Streets and Migration Festival in Top 100 Ontario Festivals & Events
Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) announced the 2023 Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario at its Annual Conference “CELEBRATE” on March 8, 2023. Kingsville was thrilled to be acknowledged for both Kingsville Open Streets and Kingsville Migration Festival. The Top 100 recipients represent festivals and events that excel within […]
Coming Soon: Little Tomato Children’s Theatre Presents ‘Frozen Jr.’
Do you want to build a snowman? Well, it’s almost that time! Some people are worth melting for, some shows are worth waiting for. Little Tomato Children’s Theatre is beyond excited to welcome everyone to join them on an adventure to the magical land of Arendelle on April 21-23. This […]
Art Scoop: Brianne Taggart’s Creations Are Close to Her Heart
Brianne Taggart has always felt the inner push to become an artist. She says she officially started painting and drawing at age 17. Brianne is known to especially love sunflower, sunsets and owl subjects. But her patrons are also thrilled with such things as her other impressionistic flowers and hot air balloons, […]
Raising the Roof at the new Kingsville K-12 School
Everything is coming together at the new Kingsville K-12 school. Fortis Construction Group continues to advance construction toward the scheduled opening date of September 2024, with the final beam being placed on the interior structure of the school on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Fortis Group brought forward the idea to […]
More Should Be Done to Encourage Ontarians to Save for Retirement
A recent poll commissioned by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) found that 88% of respondents feel more needs to be done to encourage people to save for retirement, while 60% feel there is not enough public information available about pensions. “Thinking about saving for retirement is usually […]
Early Spring Predicted by Wiarton Willie
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
Point Pelee National Park to Be Temporarily Closed January 5–20, 2023
To ensure the long-term health of Point Pelee National Park’s sensitive ecosystems, Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation will be conducting a deer population reduction activity in the park between January 5 and January 20, 2023, inclusive. Public safety is of the utmost importance to Parks Canada and therefore Point […]
Canada Post Deadlines for Christmas Mailings and Letters to Santa
Thinking about sending cards and packages out to people you love this holiday season? You may be wondering when everything needs to be sent in order to arrive on time. Canada Post can help with that. Deadlines for packages and for cards can be found on Canada Post’s website. And that […]
Art Scoop: Self-Taught Artist Bert Moore Shares His Story
I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. As a child, I exhibited a unique artistic ability. I am a self-taught artist. Throughout my life, I have experimented with a wide variety of mediums. While living in the scenic hills of Caledon, Ontario, I came to know first hand the beauty […]
In Focus: Change Your Angle, Frame Your Subject
In this five-part series, academic, retired teacher and multimedia artist Diane J Sanderson shares tips for improving your photography skills. This week’s instalment focuses on two simple techniques that are sure to take your photos to the next level. CHANGE YOUR ANGLE Changing the angle of your camera allows you […]
Art Scoop: Peter Olsen Reflects on Artistic Influences in His Life
The first connection to art and myself was in the first grade. The teacher had us all facing her as she started doing the alphabet. She got to B and drew a balloon with a tail on it. The wavy line caught my attention and I dared to turn and […]
Ready to Fall Back This Weekend?
We shouldn’t be so shocked. All the signs have been there. The days are slowly getting cooler. Night is falling earlier and earlier. The slow slide into autumn, then winter, has been inching its way along. This weekend, though, things change with a bang. That’s right. It’s time to switch […]
Pick up Native Flower Seeds at Library Branches Starting October 31
Native Flower Seeds Native flower seeds will be available starting Monday, October 31st. No trick here! Stop by any of our branches and choose up to 5 different seed packs to plant before the ground freezes. What do you need? Just an Essex County Library card! While supplies last, please […]
Free Halloween Crafts and Activities at Kingsville Arena October 29
Families! Come out to the Kingsville Arena in your costumes for some free Halloween crafts and activities. The event will be happening from 2 – 5 p.m. It’s free but registration is required: Kingsville.ca/clickandplay Kingsville Arena Complex 1741 Jasperson Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2E4
Student Art on Display at Kingsville Branch till End of October
Check out the amazing art that is hanging at the Essex County Library, Kingsville branch. Thank you to the students for creating these masterpieces and the teachers who inspire you. Well done, your community is loving it! Essex County Library – Kingsville Branch: 40 Main St West Kingsville, ON N9Y […]
Art Scoop: ASK Member Roy G. James Shares His Love of Visual Art
ROY G. JAMES, a.k.a. R. PATRICK JAMES visual artist, muralist, poet, novelist I began life quite some time ago, in fact more than 80 years ago — the day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, specifically December 8, 1941. Things were quite different then. However, my love of art and […]
Celebrate The Art Of Nature At Point Pelee National Park
Join Parks Canada and the artist community as we celebrate the art of nature at Point Pelee National Park through the third annual Art at the oTENTiks arts and crafts festival, and the Artist-in-Residence exhibit at the Leamington Arts Centre. Art at the oTENTiks On October 15 and 16, we invite visitors […]
Movies in the Park! ‘Fly Away Home’ Plays at Lions Hall on October 14
The location has changed from Lakeside Park to Lions Hall. This movie will take place indoors and start around 7:00 pm instead of at dark. The Town of Kingsville’s movie series continues this Friday, October 14, 2022, with Fly Away Home, in honour of the Migration Festival! Join us at Lions […]


































































































