Pop-Up Storytime Join us for a unique storytime experience at a park near you! All ages welcome. Drop-in. Thursday, July 4 10:00 am to 11:00 am Mid-Wood Oxley Park, 217 Oxley Dr. Thursday, July 11 10:00 am to 11:00 am Blythe Park, 390 Tweedsmuir Ave W. Thursday, July 18 10:00 am to 11:00 am Lions Park, 82 Stewart St. Thursday, July 25 10:00 am to 11:00 am Turner Park, 140 Tweedsmuir Ave E.
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STEM Library Lab A fun and creative learning experience that strengthens skills in science, technology, engineering, and math! For children ages 6 and older. No registration required. Thursday, July 4 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Build a space helmet suitable for interstellar travel! Thursday, July 11 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Is it a bird or a plane or a... flying saucer? Create your own spinning UFO! Thursday, July 18 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Learn how to embroider a simple constellation using a blunt needle, fabric, and embroidery floss. Thursday, July 25 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Create your very own basketball game, played with one hand!
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Saturday Stay & Play Drop-in for themed crafts, activities, and scavenger hunts! Stay & Play activities continue all week. Saturday, July 6 Alien Encounter: Glowing lights, strange sounds… aliens have landed at CKPL! Activities and crafts feature visitors from outer space. Saturday, July 13 Constellation Station: Enjoy activities that will introduce constellations named Orion, The Big Dipper, Ursa Major and more! Saturday, July 20 Olympics: Faster, stronger, higher! Compete in library-style Olympic events. Saturday, July 27 Interstellar Travel Agency: Is there life beyond earth? What is an exoplanet? How do we get there? What should you pack? Travel to far off galaxies and find out!
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Alien Invasion Tuesday, July 9 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, July 15 10:00 am to 11:00 am Build an alien and then use block coding and the library's Sphero Bolts to bring it to life! Ages 8+. Registration required. Call 519-354-2940 or visit Chatham Branch to register.
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Movies @ Your Library Saturday, July 20 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Beat the heat and join us for a movie in the Meeting Room! Bring your lawn chairs, sleeping bags, and snacks. We'll be showing "Space Jam". Michael Jordan agrees to help the Looney Toons play a basketball game versus alien slavers to determine their freedom. Drop-in.
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Build-an-Alien Tuesday, July 23 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, July 29 10:00 am to 11:00 am Design, stuff, and sew your very own felt alien with the use of sewing machines and irons. No experience necessary. Ages 8+. Registration required. Call 519-354-2940 or visit Chatham Branch to register.
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Storytime July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00 am to 11:00 am Join us for songs, stories, and rhymes! Best suited to children 0 to 5 years old. Drop-in.
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Space Camp Join us at Blenheim Branch for Space Camp! Spend some time doing space inspired crafts, games and other activities. Best suited for ages 5+, parent/ guardian supervision required for those under 10. Registration recommended. Tuesday, July 2 Braille in Space Tuesday, July 9 Rocket Launchers Tuesday, July 16 Aurora Borealis Art Tuesday, July 23 Astronaut Academy Tuesday, July 20 Aliens Have Landed
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Family Fun Tuesday July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Merlin Branch Drop in to Merlin Branch to play board games, put together puzzles, and have fun with your family! Different activities each week.
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Preschool Storytime July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30 am to 11:15 am Blenheim Branch Songs, rhymes and stories for children and their caregivers. Best suited for ages 2 to 5, all ages are welcome. Drop in, no registration required.
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Messy Thursdays July 4, 11, 18, 25 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Merlin Branch Lego, painting, crafting and more! Join us at the Merlin Branch every Thursday for a surprise, probably messy, activity.
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Space Explorer Thursday, July 4 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Ridgetown Branch Learn about the hazards of space travel by playing our life-size Hazards of Space Travel game. All ages, drop-in.
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Aliens Have Landed! Friday, July 5 10:00 am to 11:00 am Highgate Branch Make an alien sock puppet and take on our trivia challenge. Ages 6 to 12, drop-in.
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Sky's the Limit Storytime July 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30 am to 11:15 am Ridgetown Branch Catch a rocket to the stars while we sing songs, listen to stories, play musical instruments, and take part in fun activities! Best suited to children 0 to 6. Drop-in.
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Unidentified Flying Objects Saturday, July 6 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Bothwell Branch Aliens have landed! Enjoy stories and activities such as make a spaceship and make an alien. All ages, drop-in.
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Fantastic Planet Monday, July 15 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Ridgetown Branch Blast off to Mars where we'll build a Mars Rover and learn about the red planet! All ages, drop-in.
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To the Moon and Back Saturday, July 20 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Bothwell Branch Rock on at the library while you go on a moon rock hunt, play rock games and be creative with our story stones. All ages, drop-in.
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"The Darkest Dark" Story Walk Friday, July 26 10:00 am to 11:00 am Highgate Branch Meet us at the Highgate Ball Park playground, 271 Queen St, Highgate, to go on a story walk! We'll walk and read Chris Hadfield's book "The Darkest Dark" and then make a constellation craft. All ages, drop-in.
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Rhythm & Rhyme on the Road All events geared at preschool but everyone welcome. Wednesday, July 3 10:30 am to 11:30 am Josiah Henson Museum Different place, different story. This week we're meeting at Josiah Henson Museum. Follow the star and enjoy songs, stories and rhymes. And help Miss Tam make a poster of the North Star sky. For more details call 519-683-4922. Wednesday, July 10 9:30 am to 11:00 am Royal Canadian Legion Branch 113 Different place, different story. Please call the branch to register 519-683-4922. This week we're at the Legion, 180 St George St. where we will create a masterpiece with clay! While it dries we will enjoy Miss Jenn's silly stories and songs. Thank you to the Dresden Legion for providing all the supplies used for this program. Wednesday, July 17 10:30 am to 11:30 am Dresden Splashpad Different place, different story. Kinsmen Community Park, 303 Sydenham St. Water stories, water songs, water games! call the branch for more information 519-683-4922. Wednesday, July 24 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Ed Centre and Arboretum Different place, different story. 102 Metcalfe Ave W. (beside the bridge). Call the branch (519-683-4922) to register so you can design and build your very own Fairy Garden using live plants and other accessories. All materials, including a container for your garden, will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you'd prefer. A special thanks to the Dresden Horticultural Society and Dresden Rotary. Wednesday, July 31 10:30 am to 11:30 am Jackson Park Different place, different story. 319 Brown St. EarlyON is bringing their climb and crawl activities! Meet us under the tree. Call for more details 519-683-4922.
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Supernova Thursdays July 4, 11, 18, 25 10:00 am to 11:30 am Dresden Branch Stories and galaxy games geared for school age but everyone welcome.
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Weekend Board Games During open hours Dresden Branch Stop by the branch to play a board game with your family and friends. For more details, please call the branch 519-683-4922. Friday, July 5 & Saturday, July 6 Operation Friday, July 12 & Saturday, July 13 Jenga Friday, July 19 & Saturday, July 20 Battleship Friday, July 26 & Saturday, July 27 Yeti in My Spaghetti
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Axo-Lotl Fun Storytime Friday, June 28 4:00 pm Thamesville Branch Join us for a story, craft, and meet & greet with our salamander visitor. All ages welcome. Registration is required. Please call 519-692-4251.
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Constellation Craft Tuesday, July 2 2:00 pm Tilbury Branch Create your own STEM constellation craft! Drop in.
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Starry Night Thursday, July 11 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tilbury Branch Create your own Starry Night wind chime. Drop in.
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3-2-1 Blast Off Storytime with Ms. Jessica! Monday, July 15 10:00 am Tilbury Branch Join Ms. Jessica for an amazing space adventure storytime, followed by a craft. Drop in. Best suited to children 0 to 6.
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To Infinity and Beyond Tuesday, July 2 to Saturday, July 6 During open hours Throw your hat in the ring and race for glory, bragging rights, and the Mario Kart trophy! Kick off the summer with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the gang! Infinite fun will be had with activities inspired by Toy Story! Make your own Forky to keep you company over the summer.
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Galaxy Slime Thursday, July 4 2:30 pm Beam down to Wallaceburg Branch to create Galaxy Slime! Ages 5 and up. Registration required.
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To the Stars Monday, July 8 to Saturday, July 13 During open hours Hunt for hidden Milky Way scavenger pieces, use your creativity to make a cosmic stars whirligig craft, and build your space vocabulary with a solar system word search.
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Through the Galaxies with Snap Circuits Thursday, July 11 2:30 pm Use Snap Circuits to create the sounds you imagine the Milky Way might make. Ages 5-and up. Registration required.
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Astronauts Zoom Monday, July 15 to Saturday, July 20 During open hours Explore the library as you hunt for hidden Space Scavenger Hunt pieces. Search for planets in the sensory bin and make an Astronaut craft!
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Astronaut Training Academy Thursday, July 18 2:30 pm Test your skills as an astronaut as you make your way through various stations. Complete all 8 stations and receive your official Astronaut Certificate. All ages welcome. Drop in.
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Aliens Galore Monday, July 22 to Saturday, July 27 During open hours Explore all things extra-terrestrial!. Do UFO’s and aliens exist? They do this week! Beam down any time for alien-themed crafts and a scavenger hunt.
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UFO with Alien Commander Tuesday, July 23 2:30 pm Make a funky UFO out of paper plates. Create your own alien to fly your crazy aircraft. Hang it up at home when you’re done! All ages. Registration required.
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There's No Place Like Space! Monday, July 29 to Saturday, August 3 During open hours Explore the solar system as you search for hidden planets, work on a solar system puzzle and make an out of this world craft!
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Book Clubs Bothwell: One Monday evening per month at 7:00 pm (except July and August) Contact the Bothwell Branch for details at 519-695-2844. Dresden: Second Tuesday of each month at 3:15 pm Contact the Dresden Branch for details at 519-683-4922. Highgate: One Monday afternoon per month at 1:00 pm (except July and August) Contact the Highgate Branch for details at 519-678-3313. Ridgetown: Second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm (except August) Contact the Ridgetown Branch for details at 519-674-3121. Thamesville: Second Thursday of each month at 11:00 am Contact the Thamesville Branch for details at 519-692-4251. Tilbury: First Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm Contact the Tilbury Branch for details at 519-682-0100.
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Chess Club Every Tuesday from 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm Wallaceburg Branch Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. No registration required.
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Colour Away During open hours Tilbury Branch Looking for something to do? Get ready to get creative! Drop by during open hours to colour away at Tilbury Branch. Available for all ages.
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Countryview Machine Knitting Club Every third Thursday from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Blenheim Branch
Join us the third Thursday of the month at Blenheim Branch as we gather to share a love of machine knitting. New members are welcome! Come learn about machine knitting. Please bring your own machine and supplies or drop by to see what it is about! |
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Die Cuts and Laminating Every Wednesday evening from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Chatham Branch
Die cut machines punch themed shapes into paper, cardstock, felt, and craft foam! Great for bulletin boards, party décor, scrapbooks, and more! Bring your own supplies to cut. Drop-in. Laminating service available for $1.00 plus $1.00 per linear foot. Call ahead to book the laminator. |
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Knitting and Crochet Club Every Thursday from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Wallaceburg Branch 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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Learn to Play Chess Every Thursday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Wallaceburg Branch Want to learn how to play chess? Our volunteers can show you how! All ages welcome. Registration not required.
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Learn to Play Chinese Mahjong Every Monday from 3:00 pm to 4:45 pm Chatham Branch Mahjong is a fun and challenging game. With the help of our knowledgeable instructor, you'll be playing like a pro in no time. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn a new skill and meet new people in the process!
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Lego Club Every Thursday from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm Tilbury Branch Join us every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm for LEGO building fun! For all ages. No registration required.
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Scrabble Club Every Tuesday from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Blenheim Branch Come to the Blenheim Branch every Tuesday afternoon for a friendly game of scrabble. Drop in.
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