I Spy: Library Edition : See how many objects you can find around our library – everything is hidden in plain sight. Find them all to win a prize! The scavenger hunt will be available all week. Drop-in any time and ask staff for a copy of the challenge. All ages. No registration required.
Monday, March 11 to Saturday, March 16
Take and Make Kits: March Break Edition : Add some mystery to your March Break! Solve a hidden message after creating a Secret Decoder Wheel! Supplies and instructions will be provided. The kits will be available from all week while supplies last. All ages. No registration required.
Monday, March 11 to Saturday, March 16
Build a Bug : Visit the library to build your own unique bug and display it in its natural habitat with images from the Photographers of Otter Valley. This is a fun and interactive experience that is suitable for all those interested in insects! All ages. No registration required.
Monday, March 11 to Saturday, March 16
Dig into March Break! : Daily activities happening at the Dutton, West Lorne, and Rodney Libraries! Come visit us!
Family March Break Escape Room : Book a 20 minute slot to solve the Crime Scene. Recommended for ages 8 and up or accompanied by an adult. Maximum of 6 people per group.
Monday, March 11 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm
Visit the Events Calendar to see which slots are still available.
Register by visiting Aylmer Library, calling at 519-773-2439 or emailing at aylmerlib@elgin.ca
Cookie Decorating : Design and decorate a dinosaur egg cookie
Monday, March 11 2:00 – 4:00pm
Registration is required. Visit the Dutton Library, or call at 519-762-2780 or email duttonlib@elgin.ca to reserve your spot now. Please note space is limited to make sure we have enough cookie supplies for all participants.
Potato Head : Bring your imagination and make your very own pirate or princess potato head. We supply the materials. All ages welcome.
Monday, March 11 | All day 9:30am – 6:30pm
Registration not required, drop by whenever you can!
Some programs require registration. Some programs will be limited due to fire code capacity limits of the Library building. Be sure to register for programs that require it.
BarryO Kidshow : Enjoy a fun and dynamic performance by a ventriloquist!
Tuesday, March 12 | 11am
Book Craft : make a craft from an old book, come and let your creativity shine!
Tuesday, March 12 | 11am – 1pm
Registration not required for this program.
Board Game Takeover : Do you love playing board games? Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Grab a friend or two and head to the Port Burwell Library and choose from our large selection of great games! All ages.
Tuesday, March 12 | 2-4pm
No registration required.
Captain Corbin : This magical pirate performance is packed with family-friendly fun, exciting pirate adventure, and plenty of nautical nonsense.
Tuesday, March 12 | 11am
Registration is required. Please register by calling 519-782-4241. Please note space is limited due to the building’s fire code. We will have to turn away people who put us over our capacity limit so please register.
Dinosaur Stories & Craft : come out for this themed storytime!
Tuesday, March 12 | 10:30-11:30am
No registration, just come and visit us!
Go on a Dig! : Drop in and go for a dig looking for all sorts of things!
Tuesday, March 12 | 2pm
No registration, just come and visit us!
Captain Corbin : This magical pirate performance is packed with family-friendly fun, exciting pirate adventure, and plenty of nautical nonsense.
Tuesday, March 12 | 2pm
Registration is required. Please call 519-764-2081 to register. Please note space is limited due to the building’s fire code. We will have to turn away people who put us over our capacity limit so please register.
Bob the Fossil Guy – Let’s Talk Fossils : Participants aged 5+ are invited to hear Bob the Fossil Guy talk about fossils as well as interact with his exhibit at Malahide Community Place. Families with children under 5 are welcome to attend our EarlyOn program in the next room or visit the library.
Tuesday, March 12 | 10:30 – 11:30am
Registration is not required but there is a space limitation of 100 people.
Sloth Sleuth Mystery : Based on the graphic novel Sloth Sleuth by Canadian author Cyndi Marko comes a whodunnit mystery on an island crawling with crime where everyone’s a suspect. Help resident sloth sleuth Paz and pal Librarian Andrews solve the case in this immersive detective program! Ages 7+.
Tuesday, March 12 | 2-3pm
Registration required. Please register online in the Events Calendar or by calling the Straffordville Library at 519-866-3584.
(This program will also be held at the Port Burwell Library on Thursday.) Please note space is limited due to the building’s fire code. We will have to turn away people who put us over our capacity limit so please register.
Drop in and Make a Dinosaur Skeleton : feeling crafty? Come and make a dinosaur skeleton!
Tuesday, March 12 | all day 10am – 6pm
Some programs require registration. Some programs will be limited due to fire code capacity limits of the Library building. Be sure to register for programs that require it.
Family March Break Escape Room : Book a 20 minute slot to solve the Crime Scene. Recommended for ages 8 and up or accompanied by an adult. Maximum of 6 people per group.
Thursday, March 14 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm
Visit the Events Calendar to see which slots are still available.
Register by visiting Aylmer Library, calling at 519-773-2439 or emailing at aylmerlib@elgin.ca
Chess : Learn the basics and play a round! Open to all age!
Thursday, March 14 | 6:30pm
Registration required. Visit the Aylmer Library, call at 519-773-2439 or email aylmerlib@elgin.ca to register.
Make a Fort : drop in and make a fort!
Thursday, March 14 | 10am – 1pm
Sloth Sleuth Mystery : Based on the graphic novel Sloth Sleuth by Canadian author Cyndi Marko comes a whodunnit mystery on an island crawling with crime where everyone’s a suspect. Help resident sloth sleuth Paz and pal Librarian Andrews solve the case in this immersive detective program! Ages 7+.
Thursday, March 14 | 2-3pm
Registration required. Please register online in the Events Calendar or by calling the Port Burwell Library at 519-874-4754.
Please note space is limited due to the building’s fire code. We will have to turn away people who put us over our capacity limit so please register. (This program will also be held at the Straffordville Library on Tuesday.)
Make a Fort : drop in and make a fort!
Thursday, March 14 | 3pm
Potato Head : Bring your imagination and make your very own pirate or princess potato head. All ages welcome.
Thursday, March 14 | 10am – 2:30pm
No registration required, just come visit us!
Travel Around the World with STELIP : Come join us for this fun program as we take a trip around the world without leaving Springfield! Ages 5+
Thursday, March 14 | 10:30am
Registration required. Please call the Springfield Library at 519-765-4515. Please note space is limited due to the building’s fire code. We will have to turn away people who put us over our capacity limit so please register.
Make Salt Dough Fossils : Drop in and make salt dough fossils!
Thursday, March 14 | 4-5pm
Some programs require registration. Some programs will be limited due to fire code capacity limits of the Library building. Be sure to register for programs that require it.
Springwater Storytime : Come to Springwater Conservation Area for a special storytime as part of their Maple Festival!
Friday, March 15 | 11am @ Springwater Conservation Area
Go on a Dig! : Drop in and go for a dig looking for all sorts of things!
Friday, March 15 | all day 9am-5pm
No registration, just come and visit us!
Bob the Fossil Guy! : Come and learn all about fossils with your favourite fossil guy!
Friday, March 15 | 3:30pm
Registration required. Call Dutton Library at 519-762-2780 or visit the Dutton Library to register. Please note space is limited due to the building’s fire code. We will have to turn away people who put us over our capacity limit so please register.
Southwest Pet : Get wild in the Library! Come meet some cool reptiles!
Friday, March 15 | 2pm
Registration is required, call 519-782-4241 or visit the Port Stanley Library to register. Please note space is limited due to the building’s fire code. We will have to turn away people who put us over our capacity limit so please register.
Bob the Fossil Guy : Let’s dig into March Break! Come out for a presentation and activities by Bob the Fossil Guy.
Friday, March 15 | 11am
Registration required. There is a cap of 40 people. Please note space is limited due to the building’s fire code. We will have to turn away people who put us over our capacity limit so please register.
Little Ray’s: Get wild in the Library! Come meet some cool reptiles!
Friday, March 15 | 11am
Registration is required call 519-764-2081 or visit the Shedden Library to register.
Video Game Hangout : Join us to play games with your friends and family on the Straffordville Library’s Nintendo Switch! Enjoy our selection of board games while you wait to play with the console. Light refreshments will be provided. Ages 6+
No registration required. See you there!
Bob the Fossil Guy : Let’s dig into March Break! Come out for a presentation and activities by Bob the Fossil Guy.
Friday, March 15 | 1:30pm
Registration required. There is a cap of 40 people per performance. Please note space is limited due to the building’s fire code. We will have to turn away people who put us over our capacity limit so please register.
Some programs require registration. Some programs will be limited due to fire code capacity limits of the Library building. Be sure to register for programs that require it.
Shamrock Hunt : Join us for a Shamrock Hunt, a story and a craft.
Saturday, March 16 | 11am
Registration required. Please register by calling 519-782-4241.
Cookie Decorating : Design and decorate a dinosaur egg cookie
Saturday, March 16 2:30 – 4:30pm
Registration is required. Visit the Rodney Library, or call at 519-785-2100 or email rodneylib@elgin.ca to reserve your spot now. Please note space is limited to make sure we have enough cookie supplies for all participants.
Shamrock Hunt : Join us for a Shamrock Hunt, a story and a craft.
Saturday, March 16 | 2pm
Registration required. Please register by calling 519-764-2081.
Go on a Dig! : Drop in and go for a dig looking for all sorts of things!
Saturday, March 16 | all day 10am-1pm
No registration, just come and visit us!
Some programs require registration. Some programs will be limited due to fire code capacity limits of the Library building. Be sure to register for programs that require it.
Monday, April 22, 2024 is Earth Day and at Elgin County Library we have lots of resources to help you celebrate this wonderful planet. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.
Space Out & Read On April 8, 2024 Elgin County will experience a once-in-a-lifetime Total Solar Eclipse! We have lots of resources to help you learn more about the solar
March Break 2024 March Break Programs 2024 All Week Drop-In Activities Port Burwell Library & Straffordville Library Dutton Library, Rodney Library & West Lorne Library Port Burwell Library & Straffordville
