Chatham Branch Author Meet & Greet: Michaela Cummings Tuesday, May 5 | 5:00 to 7:00 pm Meet the author of "The Meno Change Diary" Michaela Cummings is a menopause advocate and midlife woman with lived experience on a heartfelt mission to raise awareness and spark real, meaningful conversations. |
Chatham Branch Live Trivia Night Thursday, May 7 | 6:00 to 8:00 pm Do you have what it takes to beat The Librarian? There will be a mixture of general knowledge and pop culture questions. Come with a team of up to 4 people, play by yourself or let us make a team for you and try to win the top prize! As a special treat, the Community Living Library Café will be open extended hours for all your snacking needs. Please note that the café is cash only. Drop-in. |
Wallaceburg Branch
Diamond Dots
Thursday, May 7 | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Join Wallaceburg Branch staff for a diamond dot party. Chill with friends, bring a drink and a snack, and complete a diamond dot kit. Don't worry; if you don't finish it you can take it home. Everything you need will be supplied. Ages 16 and up. Registration required. |
Chatham Branch
Learn to Juggle
Friday, May 8 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm This light hearted, beginner friendly program is designed for anyone who has ever been curious about juggling—or simply enjoys a good laugh. No prior experience is required. The program will introduce the basics of juggling in a supportive, relaxed environment. All materials will be provided. Adults ages 16+ of all skill levels are welcome. Registration is required. |
Tilbury Branch
Adult Craft Night
Tuesday, May 12 | 6:00 pm 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. |
Dresden Branch
Adult Trivia Night
Third Tuesday of the month | 6:00 pm
Tuesday, May 19 Bring your own snacks and some friends as we battle in teams (or solo!) to see who knows the most on pop culture, local history, art, the sciences, and more! Ages 16+ |
Wallaceburg Branch
Jigsaw Puzzle Race
Tuesday, May 19 | 6:00 pm to 7:30 PM A team puzzle competition for adults and teens! How it works: Register your group of 4 people to compete against other teams. Each team receives a 500-piece puzzle and the first to complete it wins! Spaces are limited. Registration required. |
Discover Blenheim
Saturday, May 30 | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Talbot Trail Place (24 John St W, Blenheim) Join us as Talbot Trail Place to learn about library programs and make a button using the Library's button maker! Discover Blenheim is a family-friendly, community-supported, self-guided tour is the perfect way to explore the region, shop for unique treasures, and discover something new. |
- May 5 - "Spencer" (PG)
Stars: Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall, and Sally Hawkins - May 12 - "Jackie" (14A)
Stars: Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, and Greta Gerwin
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- May 19 - "Colette" (14A)
Stars: Keira Knightley, Fiona Shaw, and Dominic West - May 26 - "Maudie" (PG)
Stars: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke, and Zachary Bennett
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- May 6 - Mystery objects presentation.
- May 13 - Yejide Kilanko will be joining us for an author visit. Offered with funding support from the Canada Council for the Arts through The Writers' Union of Canada.
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- May 20 - Zentangle art.
- May 26 - Dresden: past and present.
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Chatham Branch
Comic Book Club
Tuesday, May 5 | 6:00 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. Ages 8-12. Drop-in! |
Tilbury Branch
Mother's Day Card-Making
Friday, May 8 | 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Stop by the library to make a card for the special mother or mother figure in your life! |
Chatham Branch
Creativity Club
Saturday, May 9 | 10:00 am Join staff for Creativity Club and explore a variety of art techniques. From painting to mix media, this club is all about hands-on fun that lets your imagination run wild! School-aged children welcome. Drop-in. |
Wallaceburg Branch
St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dogs
Saturday, May 9 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Meet Bright or Wally! All ages. Registration not required. |
Wheatley Branch
Mother's Day Card-Making
Saturday, May 9 | 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Stop by the library to make a card for the special mother or mother figure in your life! |
Ridgetown Branch
STEM Night - Snap Circuits
Thursday, May 14 | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Build your own electronic pathways with this STEM building set! Design with lights, music and more! Drop-in. Ages 6+. |
Chatham Branch
St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog Saturdays
Saturday, May 16 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. |
Tilbury Branch
Embroidery Extravaganza! with CK Museum
Saturday, May 16 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Get ready to stitch up some excitement - our May Kids Club (ages 6-12) is going to be SEW much fun! Join us as we dive into the colourful world of embroidery and create your very own hand-sewn masterpiece. It's creative, it's crafty, and it's the perfect way to let your imagination run wild! Sponsored by Waste Connections of Canada. *Registration is required; call 519-682-0100. |
Bothwell Branch
Kids Paint Night
Tuesday, May 19 | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Create a beautiful painting. Pick from pre-drawn canvases. Register required. Ages 6+. |
Blenheim Branch
Tuesday Paint Nights
Tuesday, May 19 | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Join us for a staff led paint night. Best suited for adults and kids ages 12+. Space is limited. Registration required; call 519-676-3174. |
Blenheim Branch
Bright Minds Club
Tuesday, May 21 | 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Join us as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through hands-on activities and projects. Drop-in. |
Chatham Branch
Afterschool MakerLab
Wednesday, May 27 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Come to the library after school for engaging STEAM-centric activities and challenges! School-age children welcome. Drop-in! |
Tilbury Branch
Plant a Sunflower
Saturday, May 30 | 12:30 pm to 1:30 PM Join us to learn about sunflowers and plant one. Stop by the library throughout the Summer to see the sunflowers growing! |
Merlin Branch
Messy Thursday
Every Thursday | 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Are you ready to have fun and get messy? From painting to slime, and everything in between! Join us for a different project each week. All ages welcome. Drop-in. |
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 Spring Storytimes Wednesday mornings | 10:15 am April 8 to May 27 Stories, songs and crazy activities. Great for the whole family. |
Dresden Branch
Twilight Tales
Thursday evenings | 6:15 to 7:00 pm April 9 to May 28 Songs, stories and craft. Drop-in. |
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 . |
Tilbury Branch
Spring Family Storytime
Thursday mornings | 10:00 am
April 23 to May 28 Join us at Tilbury Branch for songs, stories, and crafts! Great for children 0 - 6 years. Drop-in. |
Wallaceburg Branch Family Storytime
Thursday Mornings | 10:30 am
April 2 to May 28 Stories, songs and rhymes for children 18 months and older and their caregivers. Registration preferred but not required. |
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Teen Art ContestAll 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.
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Dresden Branch
Tween Craft
Tuesday, May 5 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Visit the Dresden Branch and create scrapbook paper silhouettes. Drop-in. |
Dresden Branch
Tween Book Club
Wednesday, May 6 | 2:30 pm Love reading—or want to read more? Join us First Wednesday of the Month at Dresden Branch to explore and discuss books across genres for the tween demographic. Ages 9 - 15 are welcome to participate. This month we will be discussing "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodges Burnett. |
Chatham Branch
Sitter Toolkit Workshop
Saturday, May 16 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Are you interested in becoming a babysitter? We offer a variety of professional resources to support you. Register to explore all the valuable tools and materials available to you! Great for teens and young adults. |
Ridgetown Branch
Book Bedazzling
Saturday, May 30 | 12:00 pm
Bring a book you'd like to bling up to our book bedazzling program. All other supplies provided. Drop-in. Ages 9-16 |
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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Wheatley Branch
Thursday Evenings
5:45 pm to 7:45 pm
Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. Drop-in.
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Chatham Branch
Yarn and Yak Club
Wednesday, May 13 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, May 20 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
LEGO Night
Every Thursday | 5:30 to 7:30 pm Drop in for a night of fun and creativity where kids (and adults) can build and create with our collection of LEGO and building bricks. All ages are welcome. |
Ridgetown Branch
Lego Club
Thursday, May 28 | 4:00 to 8:00 pm
Get creative with our bins of LEGO and Duplo. Drop in. All ages. |
Tilbury Branch
Every Thursday
2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Drop-in | All ages Drop by Tilbury Branch during every Thursday for LEGO building fun! |
Wheatley Branch
Every Saturday
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Drop-in | All ages Drop by Wheatley Branch during open hours every Saturday for LEGO building fun! |
Bothwell Branch Bothwell Branch book club meets one Monday a month at 7:00 pm. Contact Bothwell Branch for details at 519-695-2844. |
Dresden Branch Dresden Branch book club meets one Tuesday a month. Contact Dresden Branch for additional details 519-683-4922. Next meeting: May 12; reading "At a Loss for Words" by Carol Off. |
Highgate Branch Highgate Branch book club meets one Monday a month at 1:00 pm. Contact Highgate Branch for details at 519-678-3313. |
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: May 14. |
Thamesville Branch Thamesville Branch book club meets the second Thursday of the month at 11:00 am. Contact Thamesville Branch for details at |
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: May 5. |
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