Blenheim Branch Storytime with a Special Constable
10:30 to 11:30 am Join us for a story with Special Constable Nicholas Walls from the Chatham-Kent Police Service! |
Bothwell Branch Journey Through Space
10:00 am to 1:00 pm Blast out of this world with alien and space crafts and activities. Drop-in. All ages. |
Chatham Branch Who Are the People In Your Neighbourhood? 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Join us at 10:30 am for a special storytime with special guests from the CK Fire Department! Drop-in for all day activities to discover the community helpers in your neighbourhood. All ages. |
Highgate Branch Lip Balm Lab
11:00 am Create your own smile shimmering lip balm with the following ingredients: coconut oil, petroleum jelly, various water flavours. Drop-in. Ages 6 to 16. |
Ridgetown Branch Super Mario World
12:00 to 5:00 pm Game on with our Nintendo Switch and legacy consoles to play Super Mario games. Themed crafts and activities will be available for all ages. Drop-in. |
Tilbury Branch Storytime with a Special Constable
1:00 pm Join us for a story with Special Constable Lauren from the Chatham-Kent Police Service! Check out the special monster craft and scavenger hunt too. |
Wallaceburg Branch Celebrate the Earth
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Join us as we celebrate our planet with Earth-friendly activities, including a scavenger hunt, flower craft and a garbage sorting game. Discover how to make a seed bomb for your garden. |
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Wallaceburg Branch Beat the Odds Health Fair
Wednesday, April 1 | 1:00 to 3:00 pm Join the Beat the Odds team for an exciting afternoon of book-inspired wellness activities! We’ll get moving with gentle chair exercises, enjoy a delicious healthy snack, explore helpful health tips, and unwind with a guided book-themed meditation. Don’t get so lost in a good book that you miss out on all the fun—come turn the page toward better health with us! Hosted by Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres. |
Tilbury Branch Adult Craft Night Tuesday, April 14 | 6:00 to 7:00 pm Join us every month to create a beautiful and fun craft together. All supplies will be provided. Registration required. |
Chatham Branch Intro to 3D Printing Workshop
Friday, April 24 | 10:00 am Join us to learn about 3D printing, how to use CKPL services, and check out our MakerBot Sketch Sprint! Registration is required. |
Ridgetown Branch Adult & Teen Craft Night Tuesday, April 28 | 6:00 to 8:00 pm Create a themed greeting card. This craft is created using cardstock cut from our Cricut machine. All materials are provided. Registration required. For ages 13-99. |
- April 7 - "The Intern" (PG)
Stars: Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway - April 14 - "Late Night" (14A)
Stars: Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling
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- April 21 - "The Penguin Lessons" (PG-13)
Stars: Steve Coogan and Jonathan Pryce
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Dresden Branch Tween Bookclub Wednesday, April 1 | 2:30 pm Join us at the Dresden Branch on the first Wednesday of the month for a tween bookclub! This month we're reading "Moo" by Sharon Creech. Ages 9+ |
Chatham Branch Comic Book Club Tuesday, April 7 | 6:00 to 7:00 pm Join staff to talk about graphic novels, share recommendations, and spend time drawing your own comics. Perfect for readers, artists, and comic fans of all experience levels. Each session includes creative time and a fun, hands-on craft. Ages 8-12. Drop-in. |
Chatham Branch Pokemon Day Saturday, April 11 | 2:00 to 4:30 pm
Poke-stop by the library for fun activities, free cards and prize draws, while supplies last. Special thanks to Cojac Trading Junction for their generous donation!
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Wallaceburg Branch LEGO Saturday, April 11 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Come and get creative with our bins of LEGO. Drop in. All ages welcome. |
Chatham Branch Creativity Club Saturday, April 11 | 10:00 to 11:00 am Join us for Creativity Club and explore art, building, science experiments, and more. This club is all about hands-on fun that let's your imagination run wild! School-aged children welcome. Drop-in. |
Wallaceburg Branch
St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dogs
Saturday, April 11 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Meet Bright or Wally! All ages. Registration not required. |
Blenheim Branch Bright Minds Club
Thursday, April 16 3:30 to 5:00 Join us as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through hands-on activities and projects. Drop-in. |
Ridgetown Branch STEM Night - Robots in Motion
Thursday, April 16 | 4:00 to 8:00 pm Build your own robot creations with this STEM building set! Design new robots, or follow along with the included Activity Guide. Drop-in. |
Chatham Branch STEAM Storytime Friday, April 17 | 10:30 am Join us for stories and hands-on activities exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Best suited to children under 5 years old and their adult
co-learner. Drop-in. |
Chatham Branch St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog Saturdays Saturday, April 18 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Visit with our furry friends, the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs! Come for cuddles or to read a story. All ages welcome. Drop-in. |
Dresden Branch A Flutter of Fun with CK Museum Saturday, April 18 | 11:00 am Spring is here! Let's celebrate by creating a bird feed to welcome back our feathered friends who call Chatham-Kent our home! Ages 6-12.
*Registration is required; call (519) 683-4922 |
Blenheim Branch Flower Arranging for Kids Saturday, April 25 | 1:00 to 2:00 pm Join us for a story and learn how to arrange flowers with Linda Clendenning from the Ridgetown Horticultural Society. Everyone will get their own flower arrangement to take home. Ages 8+. Registration required. |
Chatham Branch Afterschool Makerlab Wednesdays, April 22, May 27, June 17 3:30 to 4:30 pm Come to the library after school for engaging STEAM-centric activities and challenges! School-age children welcome. Drop-in! |
Thamesville Branch St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dog Wednesday, April 29 | 6:30 pm
Come visit with our furry friend Harry! Read a story or just hang out - Harry is happy to spend some calm time with you. All ages.
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Blenheim Branch
Family Storytime
Wednesday Mornings | 10:30 am
Children, along with their parents and caregivers, are welcome to join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! Best suited to children 5 years and younger. Drop-in.
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Chatham Branch
Family Storytime
Tuesdays Mornings | 10:00 am
Children, along with their parents and caregivers are welcome to join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! Best suited to children 5 years and younger. Drop-in. |
Chatham Branch
Mother Goose
Wednesday Mornings | 10:30 am Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs, and stories for babies birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers. Room opens at 10:00 am for playtime and socialization. Drop-in. |
Chatham Branch
Family Storytime
Thursdays Mornings | 10:00 am Children, along with their parents and caregivers are welcome to join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! Best suited to children 5 years and younger. Drop-in. |
Dresden Branch Morning Storytime Wednesdays, April 8 to May 27 10:15 am Join us at the library for songs, rhymes, and stories. Best suited for children ages 0-5. |
Dresden Branch Twilight Tales Thursdays, April 2 to May 28 | 6:00 pm Stories, songs and crazy activities. Great for the whole family. |
Ridgetown Branch
Family Storytime
Friday Mornings | 10:30 am April 10 to May 29 Take part in our family storytime with stories, songs, crafts, musical instruments and other fun activities. Best suited to children 4 years and younger. Drop-in |
Wallaceburg Branch Family Storytime
Thursday Mornings | 10:30 am
March 5 to April 9 and April 23 to May 28 Stories, songs and rhymes for children 18 months and older and their caregivers. Registration preferred but not required. |
Teen Art Contest All branches Are you 12 to 18 and passionate about creating art? If so, gear up for our 2026 Teen Art Contest! Four winners will be chosen, one for each category. This year's theme is 'Imagination.' The categories are Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. Visit CKPL's teen program page for more information. |
Chatham Branch Professional Engineers Ontario Scholarship and Teen Resume Workshop Saturday, April 18 | 11:30 am to 12:45pm Join PEO to learn about available scholarships and CKPL staff to learn how to write a winning resume with Brainfuse! Registration required. Great for grade 12 students. Pizza is sponsored by PEO. |
Ridgetown Branch Stained Glass Lanterns Tuesday, April 21 6:30 to 7:30 pm Turn a simple jar into a glowing stained glass lantern using tissue paper and special glue. Ages 9-16. Drop-in. |
Chatham Branch St. Clair College A.C.E Program Meet & Greet Friday, April 24 | 2:00 pm
It's a PA Day! Join St. Clair College A.C.E Program Coordinator to discuss options available to upgrade your education! Great for those who need Grade 12 equivalent courses, workplace skills upgrades, or apprenticeship training.
Brochures and business cards will be provided during the meet and greet for further questions and registration. Drop-in.
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Chatham Branch
Tuesday Evenings
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Play chess in the Chatham Branch Cafe area every Tuesday evening. We provide the boards and pieces and you provide the strategy! No registration. Open to all ages.
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Ridgetown Branch
Thursday Evenings
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
We provide the boards and pieces and you provide the strategy! No registration. Open to all ages.
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Chatham Branch
Yarn and Yak Club
Wednesday, April 8 6:30 to 8:00 pm Anyone interested in the yarn arts is welcome to participate. Bring projects to work on; share tips and tricks with others; brainstorm challenges you are encountering; show and share your art. This club meets the second Wednesday of every month. Drop-in. |
Chatham Branch
C-K Creative Yarns Meeting
Wednesday, April 15 1:30 to 3:30 pm Anyone interested in the yarn arts (knitting, macrame, weaving, crochet, etc.) is welcome to participate No registration required. Learn new techniques, participate in project 'show and tells' and get troubleshooting help. |
Wallaceburg Branch
Knitting and Crochet Club
Every Thursday | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us every Thursday afternoon to trade patterns, give suggestions, or learn a new skill. Registration not required. |
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Blenheim Branch
Every Thursday
5:30 to 7:30 pm
Drop-in | All ages |
Ridgetown Branch
Thursdays, April 2 & 30
4:00 to 8:00 pm
Drop-in | All ages |
Tilbury Branch
Every Thursday
2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Drop-in | All ages |
Wheatley Branch
Every Saturday
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Drop-in | All ages |
Bothwell Branch Bothwell Branch book club meets one Monday a month at 7:00 pm. Contact Bothwell Branch for details at 519-695-2844. Next meeting: April 27 at 7:00 pm. |
Dresden Branch Dresden Branch book club meets one Tuesday a month. Contact Dresden Branch for additional details 519-683-4922. Next meeting: April 14 at 3:15 pm |
Highgate Branch Highgate Branch book club meets one Monday a month at 1:00 pm. Contact Highgate Branch for details at 519-678-3313. Next Meeting: April 20 at 1:00 pm. |
Ridgetown Branch Ridgetown Branch book club meets the second Thursday of each month (except August) at 6:30 pm. Stop by the branch to register and pick up a copy of the latest book. Next Meeting: April 9 at 6:30 pm. |
Thamesville Branch Thamesville Branch book club meets the second Thursday of the month at 11:00 am. Contact Thamesville Branch for details at 519-692-4251. |
Tilbury Branch The Tilbury Branch book club meets the open first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Contact Tilbury Branch for details at 519-682-0100. Next Meeting: April 7 at 6:00 pm. |
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