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Library Laboratory
Friday, July 4 | 10:30 am
Chemical reactions, potions and fantastic physics. Join us for dancing spaghetti and other silly science experiments. Ages 7 and older. Registration recommended.
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Let's Get Bee-sy!
Friday, July 11 | 10:30 am
Things are buzzing at the library! Build a bug hotel and create bee-utiful beeswax candles. Supplies limited. Ages 7 and older. Registration recommended.
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Parachute Palooza
Tuesday, July 15 | 1:00 pm
Turn up the music and get ready to have a blast. Join us for parachute games and activities. All ages. Registration recommended.
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Shake It Up!
Friday, July 25 | 10:30 am
Can you build a structure that will withstand an earthquake? Test your construction skills when we crank up the Richter scale. Ages 7 and older. Registration recommended.
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You're a Strange Animal!
Tuesday, July 29 | 1:00 pm
Platypuses, pangolins, and goblin sharks ... the world is home to many strange animals. Be inspired and create a fascinating creature. (Dress appropriately, we will be using paints.) Ages 7 and older. The library is excited to welcome a special animal guest. Who could it be? Registration recommended.
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All Around the World
Saturday, July 5 | 1:00 pm
Pack your luggage, check in at security and travel down the run way to our final destinations this summer!
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Aloha 'Adventure Awaits'
Saturday, July 19 | 1:00 pm
Surf's Up - Let's catch a wave, play hula games and limbo away!
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Tiny Dino Terrariums (Ages 6+)
Thursday, July 3 | 2:30 pm
Make a dinosaur terrarium! Using a lidded jar, rocks, dirt and plants, place your tiny dinosaurs into a landscape you have created! Registration required.
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Ancient Amphoras (Ages 8+)
Thursday, July 10 | 2:30 pm
Using crayons, paper and paint, etch an ancient line design into your Greek Amphora: a vessel worthy of gifting to the gods. Registration required.
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Marvelous Mosaics (Ages 8+)
Thursday, July 17 | 2:30 pm
Use art and math skills to design a decorative tile using air dry clay and tiny geometric shapes. Registration required.
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Prints and Presses (Ages 8+)
Thursday, July 24 | 2:30 pm
Learn about the invention of the printing press! Then carve your own letters and print a custom nameplate using 11th century technology! Registration required.
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Renais-Science (Ages 8+)
Thursday, July 31 | 2:30 pm
Become an inventor for the afternoon. Learn about motion and force and make a simple flying machine. Registration required.
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July 8 Taking Flight!
Play with a hover ball robot, and participate in flying turkey races! |
July 15 Pom Pom Path
Create coasters with pom poms and maps. |
July 22 Tear Paper Art
Make your own bookmark or a collage. |
July 29 Origami Frog Races at Sidestreets, 175 Main St.
Make and race origami frogs! |
July 3 LEGO World
Build a maze and see what's hiding inside! |
July 10 Outside the World
Star Wars and planet themed activities for all. |
July 17 World of Knights
Try jousting and rubber ax throwing. |
July 24 World of Camping
Build and play in the biggest tent ever! |
July 31 Rolling Around the World
Build a foosball game and play with gravity mazes. |
July 2 Follow the North Star
Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History (29251 Freedom Rd.)
Come to this special storytime and learn about the north star.
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July 9 Playpack Extravaganza!
CKPL's Dresden Branch (187 Brown St.) Play with a selection of CKPL's awesome playpacks! |
July 16 Build a Fairy Garden
The Arboretum (102 Metcalfe Ave W.)
Build your own fairy garden using live plants and other accessories. All materials will be provided. Special thanks to the Dresden Horticultural Society and Dresden Rotary. Registration required.
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July 23
Water All Around!
Kinsmen Community Park (303 Sydenham St.)
Water stories, water songs, and water games!
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July 30
Climb and Crawl
Jackson Park- under the tree (319 Brown St.)
Crawl through tunnels, and climb foam hills provided by EarlyON.
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Temporary Tattoo Party
Monday, July 14 | 1:00 pm
Design your own tattoo using temporary ink or press on tattoos. All supplies provided.
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Afternoon on the Amazon
Monday, July 28 | 1:00 pm Play trivia - find out how much you know about the world’s largest tropical rainforest. Bring the sounds home with you by making a rainstick. |
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BBQ & Game Night
Tuesday, July 29 | 5:30 PM
Grab a hot dog and play some games at our summer party at the Highgate Ball Park, 271 Queen Street. BBQ runs from 5:30-7:00 pm but be entertained with big games while watching your friends play baseball until 7:30 pm. BBQ sponsored by the Duart Community Hall.
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Messy Thursdays
Every Thursday | 5:00 to 7:00 pm July 3 to August 21
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
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Library Laboratory
Monday, July 7 | 1:30 pm
Chemical reactions, potions and fantastic physics. Join us for dancing spaghetti and other silly science experiments. Ages 7 and older. Drop-in.
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Shake It Up!
Monday, July 21 | 1:30 pm
Can you build a structure that will withstand an earthquake? Test your construction skills when we crank up the Richter scale. Ages 7 and older. Drop-in.
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Get Lost in Peru!
Monday, July 7 | 1:00 pm
Enter the land of Peru and learn about lost civilizations. Drop-in. Ages 6+.
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Fun with Fiber
Thursday, July 17 | 12:30 pm Have some fun with fibers and learn to weave. Drop-in. Ages 9-16. |
Hola from Mexico!
Tuesday, July 22 | 12:30 pm
Learn about Mexican culture through games, crafts and activities. Drop-in. Ages 6+ .
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African Safari Adventure
Thursday, July 31 | 12:30 pm
Hop on board - we're going on safari! Search for lions, dance with giraffes and make animal crafts. Drop-in. Ages 6+.
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July 8 Dragons, Foxes & Phoenixes, Oh My!
Explore mythical animals from Asia, learn some folklore, and make fire-breathing dragon snouts. |
July 15 Landscape Mapping and Magnets
Welcome to Europe! Make maps of ancient cities and mountains and use magnets to travel along the roads you’ve built. |
July 22 Glowworm Caves
Travel to Oceania and make your own light-up glowworm cave to experience the magic of these naturally glimmering critters. |
Keepers of stories
July 29
Journey to South America, craft Guatemalan worry dolls to confide in, and hear the tale of the Mayan princess behind this tradition. |
Creativity Lab
Mondays | June 30 to Aug 18
12:00 to 5:00 pm
Ages 5 and older
Stop by each week to get creative with different fun activities! Try making temporary tattoos, creating buttons with the button maker and more! Drop-in.
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STEM Tuesdays
July 15, 22, 29, August 12
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join us for nature inspired STEM activities! Great for children ages 4 to 10. Drop-in.
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Chomping Alligator Fridge Magnet
Friday, July 11 | 1:00 to 4:00 pm Ages 5 and older. Drop-in. Better be careful… this fridge magnet BITES! Using a clothespin and a little bit of paint… and don’t forget the googly eyes!... make a scary alligator fridge magnet. It’s easy, and handy too for leaving notes. |
Animal Splatter Art
Friday, July 25 | 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Ages 5 and older. Drop-in. Take a splatter art trip and discover amazing animals and the places where they live. Using the shapes of mammals, birds, fish, and bugs, create a cool ‘wild’ scene with paint and paper. TRAVEL ADVISORY: It’s going to be messy, but loads of fun! |
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Landmarks of the World
Thursday, July 13 | 2:30 pm
Look at landmarks from around the world, then create a replica of your favourite using Strawbees. All ages. Drop-in.
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Ocean Collage
Thursday, July 10 | 2:30 pm
Create an ocean inspired piece of art by using torn paper collage technique. You will have a whale of a good time. Ages 6 and up. Registration required.
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Visit with Bright, St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog
Saturday, July 12 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
All ages. No registration.
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Our Band
Tuesday, July 22 | 2:30 pm
Come out to make musical instruments and try them out in our very own band. All ages. Registration required.
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Mario Kart Tournament
Tuesday, July 29 | 2:30 pm
Challenge your friends to a Mario Kart tournament! Prizes for the fastest drivers! Ages 6 and up. Registration required.
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Creativity Lab
Wednesdays | July 2 to Aug 20
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Ages 5 and older
Stop by each week to get creative with different fun activities! Try making temporary tattoos, creating buttons with the button maker and more!
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Stuffie Sleepover Parachute Party - Tuesday, July 8 6:30 pm Stuffie pick-up - Wednesday, July 9 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Join us at Wheatley Branch for stories, crafts, and parachute activities! After storytime, tuck in your stuffie and get them ready for their slumber party! Pick up your stuffie on Wednesday and check out what they got up to overnight! All ages, no registration required. |
July 8
"Viva Las Vegas" Stars: Elvis Presley, Ann Margret and Cesare Danova. Rated PG. |
July 15
"Risky Business" Stars: Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay and Joe Pantoliano. Rated R. |
July 22
"The Devil Wears Prada" Stars: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Adrian Grenier. Rated PG 13. |
July 29
"Grease" John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and Stockard Channing. Rated PG 13. |
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. |
Ridgetown Branch
Summer Family Storytime
Fridays | 10:30 am
July 4 to 25
Children, along with their parents and caregivers are invited to join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! Best suited to children 4 years and younger. Drop-in.
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Tilbury Branch
Storytime
Thursdays mornings | 10:00 am
July 3 to August 28 Join us every Thursday morning at Tilbury Branch for songs, stories, and crafts! Great for children 0 to 6 years, but all ages are welcome. No registration required. |
Wallaceburg Branch Family Storytime
Wednesday Mornings | 10:30 am
July 9 to August 20 Children along with their parents and caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Best suited for children 2 years and older. Drop in. |
Wheatley Branch Storytime
July 4, July 18 | 11:00 am
Coulter Park
Join us at Ivan Coulter Memorial Park for songs, stories, and crafts! Great for children 0 to 6 years, but all ages are welcome. No registration required.
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Chatham Branch
Rainbow Read Book Club in Partnership with CK Pride
Saturday, July 12 | 2:30 pm Join us one Saturday a month to discuss a Rainbow Reads book of your selection! Participate either in person or online. If you wish to join virtually, registration is required. Email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca or call 519-354-2940 to register. |
Chatham Branch
Design Your Own Mini Sketchbook Cover
Saturday, July 12 | 1:00 to 2:00 pm
Join us at the Chatham Branch Café to decorate your own mini sketchbook cover! You get to keep the sketchbook to draw all summer long. Drop-in. Available while supplies last
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Drop-In Teen Activities All CKPL Branches Open Hours June 30 to July 12 Lisa Frank Colouring Station | Postcard Activity July 14 to July 26
Cassette Bookmark Craft | Postcard Activity July 28 to August 9
90s Cartoon Drawing Station | Postcard Activity |
Summer Reading Club Instagram Photo Challenge June 28 to August 30 Available for all ages to enjoy! Tag us by using #2025ckplsummer @ckplibrary. Tag us in your posts and stories about: - Current Reads
- Favourite Book Covers
- Program or Events
- Games from the library!
- Book Selfie or Book Face
- CKPL materials on vacation!
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Tilbury Branch
Thursdays | July 3 to August 21
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 5 to August 23
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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Dresden Branch Dresden Branch book club meets once a month on a Tuesday. Next meeting: Tuesday, July 15 at 3:15 pm; reading "Briar Club" by Kat Quinn. |
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. |
Thamesville Branch Thamesville Branch monthly 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: Tuesday, July 8 at 6:00 pm; reading "The 7 ½ Lives of Evelyn Hardcastle" by Stuart Turton |
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