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Civic Holiday - Branch Closures All CKPL branches will be closed for Civic Holiday on Monday, August 3. CKPL's Virtual Library is always open! Visit www.ckpl.ca/virtual for more information. |
Pom-Pom Monsters Tuesday, August 4 1:30 to 3:30 pm Make a fuzzy pom-pom monster and a monster bookmark. All ages are welcome. Drop in. |
How to Make Balloon Animals Thursday, August 6 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Learn how to make a dog, a giraffe, a rabbit and a sword. Ages 8+. Registration required. |
Paper Squishies Tuesday, August 11 1:30 to 3:30 pm Learn how to design and create your own paper squishy! All ages are welcome. Drop in. |
DIY Bath Bombs and Body Scrub Thursday, August 13 6:00 to 7:00 pm Learn about skin care and make your own bath bomb or body scrub. Ages 8+. Registration required. |
Shades of Summer Saturday, August 1 | 1:00 pm We’re diving into a world of vibrant colors with our glowing activities and crafts that make every day feel like a rainbow. Don't let your summer fade—come help us paint the library with pure excitement! All ages. Drop-in. |
Sunshine & Scoreboards Saturday, August 15 | 1:00 pm This is your chance to play hard and have a blast! We’re trading screens and high scores for awesome in-person games with friends. Are you greater than our obstacle course? All ages. Drop-in. |
Movie Night Friday, August 28 | 7:00 pm It's Movie Night at the Jim Kish Theatre in Bothwell! Enter the theatre through the Main Street door at 320 Main Street. This kids movie night is fun for the whole family. New movie each month, end times vary due to the length of each movie. Free drink and snack provided to each child by the Optimists. All ages. Drop-in. |
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Creativity Club Saturday, August 1 | 10:00 am Explore a variety of art techniques that let your imagination run wild! School-age children welcome. Drop-in. |
Take a Closer Look at Your Library Tour Mondays | 10:00 am until August 24 Have you ever wondered how the CKPL courier service works? Do you wonder what is behind closed doors at the library? Children 7 and older can join us for a guided tour behind the scenes. Registration required. |
Comic Book Club Tuesday, August 4 | 6:00 pm We'll talk about graphic novels, share recommendations, and spend time drawing. Recommended for ages 8 to 12. Drop-in. |
Experiment & Explore Thursday, August 13 | 2:30 pm Take part in hands-on activities designed to encourage curiosity and exploration. All ages welcome. Drop-in. |
Puppy Party Saturday, August 22 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Join the paw‑ty when St. John Ambulance
Therapy Dogs come for a fun‑filled puppy
celebration. All ages welcome. Drop-in. |
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Tuesdays for Tweens Tuesday afternoons | 2:00 pm July 7 to August 18 | 9+ August 4 | Pool Noodle-palooza August 11 | DIY Softie Crab August 18 | Dragon's Eye |
Thursdays for Thinkers Thursday afternoons | 2:00 to 7:00 pm July 2 to August 20 Come visit the library to challenge your brain: play with robot friends, make rockets, learn to code among many other brain-teasers. All ages are welcome. Drop-in. |
Fun Fridays Friday mornings | 11:00 am July 3 to August 14 Registration required, Ages 5+ August 7 | Make a Giant Pool Noodle Lizard August 14 | Maker Mayhem |
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Mega Game Day Friday, August 7 | 10:30 am Get ready for nonstop fun at our Kids Mega Game Day! Join us for a jam‑packed hour filled with giant games, fast‑paced challenges, and friendly competition with our tug of war rope! All ages. Drop-in. |
Monday August 10 | 1:00 pm Space Slime Launch into a cosmic crafting adventure with our Space Slime creation lab! Young astronauts will stretch their imaginations across the galaxy as they mix up alien slime. All ages. Drop-in. |
Library Movie Magic Friday, August 14 | 10:30 am Bring your friends and get comfy as we turn the community hall into a mini movie theater. We’ll watch a fantastic kid‑friendly film filled with laughs, adventure, and big‑screen fun. It’s the perfect way to relax, imagine, and enjoy a magical movie moment together. Breakfast snack provided. All ages. Drop-in. |
Fair Crafts Monday, August 24 | 12:30 to 1:30 pm Get creative with objects supplied by the Highgate District Agricultural Society and decorate some crafts in your age group. Your crafts will be delivered to the Highgate Fair to try to win! All ages. Drop-in. |
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Messy Thursdays
4:30 to 7:30 pm
All ages are welcome. Drop in. August 6 | Paper Squishies August 13 | Pom-Pom Monsters Augsut 20 | DIY Bath and Body Scrub August 27 | Back to School Survival Kits |
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Campfire Fun Tuesday, August 4 | 12:30 pm Get ready to spark some serious fun at our Campfire Program! Grab your pretend roasting sticks and pull up a log for an hour of wild stories, crafts and activities. Don't miss out on the glow—come help us keep the fun burning bright! All ages. Drop-in. |
Spin Art Friday, August 14 | 12:30 pm We’re diving into a world of vibrant colors with our spinning activities and crafts that make every day feel like a rainbow. Don't let your summer be bland—come help us paint the library with pure excitement! All ages. Drop-in. |
Mega Game Day Friday, August 21 | 2:00 pm Get ready for nonstop fun at our Kids Mega Game Day! Join us for a jam‑packed hour filled with giant games, fast‑paced challenges, and friendly competition with our tug of war rope! All ages. Drop-in. |
Fair Crafts Monday, August 24 | 11:00 am Hang out with volunteers from the Highgate District Agricultural Fair Board and get creative. Decorate some crafts in your age group and they will be delivered to the Highgate Fair in September for a chance to win prizes! Supplies provided. All ages. Drop-in. |
Fairy Gardens Tuesday, August 4 | 11:00 am Join our guests from the Thamesville Horticultural Society to create a miniature fairyland garden and hear stories and folklore about the fae folk. Drop in. All ages. |
3D Shark CraftWednesday, August 12 | 11:00 am Create your own baby shark (do do do do) after joining us for some shark-tastic songs, rhymes, and stories. Drop in. All ages. |
Book Bedazzling Monday, August 10 | 2:00 to 4:00 pm Ages 9 and older |
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Mindfulness Mondays
Every Monday | 10 am to 6 pm
July 6 to August 31 Drop in each Monday for a new Mindfulness activity to help keep your calm through summer's heat. All ages. Registration not required. |
WAMBO Fun at the Library! Saturday, August 8 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm While you're downtown enjoying WAMBO, be sure to visit the library and get creative with our bins of LEGO, make a car craft, and take part in a WAMBO scavenger hunt. All ages. Registration not required. |
Musical Performance Featuring Wallaceburg Musician Qu! Tuesday, August 18 | 2:30 pm Qu is a multi-instrumental musician who is well-known for being engaging, charismatic and encouraging of audience participation. Tickets are free and available beginning July 20 at Wallaceburg Branch. |
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Bubble Art Tuesday, August 4 | 3:00 pm All ages |
Melty Beads Tuesday, August 11 | 3:00 pm All ages |
Tilbury Branch
Adult Craft Night
Tuesday, August 11 | 6:00 to 7:00 pm Join staff to create a beautiful and fun craft together with all supplies provided. Please call 519-682-0100 to register. |
Chatham Branch
Make it at Your Library: Welcome Sign
Thursday, August 27
2:30 or 6:30 pm Create a welcome sign to hang on your wall or door. Registration is required. Adult program for ages 16 and older. All supplies are provided. |
August 4 "Dog Days" (PG)
Stars: Nina Dobrev, Vanessa Hudgens, and Adam Pally
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August 11
"Call of the Wild" (PG) Stars: Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, and Cara Gee. |
August 18
"Megan Leavey" (PG) Stars: Kate Mara, Ramón Rodriguez, and Tom Felton. |
August 25
"Paterson" (14A) Stars: Adam Driver, Golshiteh Farahani, and Nellie The Dog. |
Blenheim Branch
Family Storytime
Every Wednesday | 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
Storytime
Tuesdays Mornings | 10:00 am
July 8 to August 26
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 | 10:00 am
July 2 to August 27 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
Storytime
Thursdays Mornings | 10:00 am
July 3 to August 28 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. |
Tilbury Branch Family Storytime Thursdays mornings | 10:00 am July 2 to August 13 Join staff for songs, stories, and crafts. Great for children 0 to 6 years. Drop-in. |
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All Branches Teen Bookmark Contest
June 27 to August 10 Do you sketch, collage, paint, draw, or take photos? Enter the Bookmark Contest! One winning design will be chosen. Return your design to your closest branch by August 10. The design must fit the provided template which will be available at all branches. For more information, please email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca. |
Chatham Branch
Rockin' Photo Holders
Saturday, August 8 | 1:00 to 2:00 pm Come hang out and get creative! Paint your own awesome rock and turn it into a unique photo holder—perfect for your favourite pictures, desk décor, locker, or gifting. Bring your imagination… we have the supplies! Registration required. |
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Dresden Branch Keith's Superheroes Thursday, August 13 | 2:00 to 5:00 pm Bring your imagination to the Dresden branch! Choose a Superhero. Choose his abilities. Choose an alliance. Then roll the dice and see who has the most power. Great for ages 12 and up. No registration required. |
Ridgetown Branch Teen Teacup Garden Workshop Thursday, August 20 | 1:00 pm Ready to get your creativity flowing? Join us for a super fun Teacup Garden Craft Workshop where you'll transform tiny teacups into adorable mini gardens to take home. All materials supplied. Great for tweens and teens. No registration required. |
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 Are you new to chess or a chess master? If you'd like to test your strategies or learn some new skills, feel free to drop in Thursday night. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. Drop-in. |
Tilbury Branch
Saturday Afternoons
11:45 am to 1:45 pm Drop in to learn to play chess or show your skills and teach someone else! Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. |
Wheatley Branch
Thursdays evenings
5:45 to 7:45 pm Drop in to learn to play chess or show your skills and teach someone else! Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. |
Tilbury Branch
Thursdays | July 2 to August 27
Stop by each week during open hours to complete a new challenge and receive a ballot to win a new Lego set! The draw will take place at end of the summer.
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Wheatley Branch
Saturdays | July 4 to August 29
Stop by each week during open hours to complete a new challenge and receive a ballot to win a new Lego set! The draw will take place at end of the summer.
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Thamesville Branch Book club meets the second Thursday of each 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 Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm. Contact Tilbury Branch for details at 519-682-0100. Next meeting: Thursday, August 6 at 6:00 pm. |
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