COVID-19 Update
The Essex County Library is your portal to a world of discovery, creativity and lifelong learning through accessible resources, programs and innovative services.
There are 14 library branches across Essex County. Administration offices are located in the Essex County Civic Centre. Amherstburg, Essex, Kingsville, Lakeshore (Toldo), LaSalle, Leamington, & Tecumseh library branches are reopening July 26, 2021. As well, curbside pick-up and mailing service are continuing. No date has been announced for the reopening of other branches. Please check the Essex County Library website for the latest operational updates.
We encourage you to take advantage of our digital content. Your library card gives you free online access to hundreds of eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, popular magazines and newspapers from around the world and more.
Connect With Us
Call our Branch phone number: 226-946-1529
Call our Administrative Office: 519-776-5241
Visit our website.
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Library Memberships
Memberships are free and provide access to:
- More than 195,501 resources like books, magazines, DVDs and videos.
- Computers and WiFi access
- Early Literacy Stations designed for preschoolers
- Makerspace/Tech Kits
- Programs for all ages
- Online services like eBooks, audiobooks and Hoopla, a video service
Governance
The Essex County Library is funded by Essex County Council, which appoints a library board every four years in accordance with the Public Libraries Act.
The board includes four members from County Council, including the Warden or his representative, the Chief Librarian, and three lay appointees.
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