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PA Day Activities Friday, November 20 |
Blenheim Branch
Police Services Storytime
10:30 am Special Constable Brenda Koldyk will be joining library staff to read some stories and do a craft. Registration not required. Ages 2 and up. |
Bothwell Branch
Every Day is a Hoot
1:00 pm Children will learn amazing facts about owls and create fun feathered crafts. All ages, drop-in. |
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Chatham Branch
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Library!
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Join us for a magical day inspired by a beloved story. Enjoy themed activities, crafts, and fun for the whole family. Plus, don't miss a special storytime at 10:30 am. There's no place like the library!
Follow the Yellow Brick Road activities also available: Saturday, November 21, drop-in 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
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Highgate Branch
Bad Art Harvest Scraps
10:00 am to 3:00 pm Make an ugly woodland creature or a not-so-beautiful fall masterpiece. Perfect for all ages and skill levels. Drop-in. |
Ridgetown Branch
Angry Birds Fun
12:00 to 5:00 pm Get ready to launch into fun with Angry Birds adventures where you can build your own towers, target those sneaky green pigs, and send your favorite birds flying in real life. Squawk, aim, and catapult your way to victory! All ages, drop-in. |
Tilbury Branch
LEGO Challenge
12:00 to 5:00 pm Stop by the Tilbury Branch during open hours to complete a challenge and have a chance to win a LEGO prize. |
Wallaceburg - Sydenham Community Curling Club
Curling Storytime
2:00 pm Join us at Sydenham Community Curling Club at 7379 North River Line in Wallaceburg for Curling Storytime! Enjoy stories and games followed by on-ice instruction. All ages welcome, but children must be over the age of 5 to go on the ice. On-ice participants must have a signed waiver, helmet, and clean indoor shoes. Contact 519-354-2940 to register. Limited space available |
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Chatham Branch
Make a Will: An Information Session
Wednesday, November 25
6:00 to 7:00 pm Join us to celebrate November as "Make A Will" Month by attending a free legal information workshop presented by lawyer Brad Langford in partnership with the Ontario Bar Association. Learn the significance of having a will, the value of estate planning and the importance of Powers of Attorney. Registration not required. |
November 3
"Juror #2" (PG) Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, and J.K. Simmons |
November 10
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" (PG) Stars: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt |
November 17
"Fantasy Life" (R) Stars: Amanda Peet, Matthew Shear, and Alessandro Nivola |
November 24
"Drive Back Home" (NR) Stars: Alan Cumming, Charlie Creed-Miles, and Clare Coulter |
Tilbury Branch
Craft Night
Tuesday, November 10 | 6:00 pm Join us on the second Tuesday of every month to create a beautiful and fun craft together with all supplies provided. Please call 519-682-0100 to register. |
Wheatley Branch
Book Bedazzling
Thursday, November 12 | 6:00 pm Join library staff to bedazzle a book cover with your own unique, artistic flair! Please bring your own book. Call us at 519-682-0100 to register. |
Blenheim Branch
12+ Paint Night
Tuesday, November 17 | 6:00 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. |
Dresden Branch
Adult Craft Club
Thursday, November 17 | 6:00 pm Join Brittany the third Tuesday of the month and be crafty! Registration required. This month we be creating an Autumnal Painting. Ages 18 and up. |
Chatham Branch
Make it At Your Library: Découpage Ornaments
Thursday, November 19
2:30 pm or 6:30 pm Decorate for the holidays by creating your own découpage ornament. All supplies are provided. Adult program for ages 16 and older. Register by calling 519-354-2940 or visiting your local CKPL branch. |
Chatham Branch
Cafe Capers
Wednesday Mornings | 10:00 am
16+ | Drop-in Join us Wednesday mornings for a different caper each week. Some activities will be challenging, others will get you crafting and still others will be relaxing and fun! Registration is not required. Simply drop by the Library Café on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. While in the café, you can also treat yourself to a hot or cold drink and a tasty snack if you like! |
Highgate Branch
Movie Time with Harry the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog
Monday, November 2 | 6:00 pm It's Movie Time and we'll be watching The Wild Robot with Harry the Therapy Dog and his handler Bobbi. This kids movie time is fun for the whole family. Free drink and snack provided to each child. No registration necessary. All ages, drop-in. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. |
Chatham Branch
Creativity Club
Saturday, November 7 | 10:00 am Explore art techniques that let your imagination run wild! School-age children welcome. Drop-in |
Wallaceburg Branch
Family Stem Night
Tuesday, November 10 | 6:30 to 7:30 pm Join us each month for a fun hands-on STEM adventure! Each month will feature something new to discover, design and create. |
Ridgetown Branch
Sphero Balls STEM Night
Thursday, November 12 4:00 to 8:00 pm It's time to click into creativity and let your imagination run wild. All ages. Drop-in |
Wallaceburg Branch
LEGO
Saturday, November 14
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
The second Saturday of the every month come and get creative with our bins of LEGO. Drop in. All ages welcome. |
Wallaceburg Branch
St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dogs
Saturday, November 14
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Meet Bright and Wally! All ages. Registration not required. |
Blenheim Branch
Bright Minds Club
Thursday, November 19 | 3:30 pm Drop in after school and join us as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) through hands-on activities and projects. |
Wallaceburg Branch
Frost Fest Downtown Holiday Market
Thursday, November 19 4:00 to 8:00 pm Visit the library for festive crafts and enter to win a Holiday LEGO set. Enjoy songs and stories with Mrs. Claus at 6:00 pm then visit with her until 7:30 pm. |
Bothwell - Jim Kish Theatre
Free Family Movie Night
Saturday, November 21 | 7:00 pm Join us at the Jim Kish Theatre Movie Night! This kids movie night is fun for the whole family. New movie each month, end times vary due to the length of each movie. Drinks and snacks for kids provided by the Optimist Club of Bothwell. Donations greatly appreciated. All ages, drop-in. |
Chatham Branch
St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs
Saturday, November 21
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Visit with our furry friends, the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs! All ages welcome. |
Tilbury Branch
CK Museum Kids Club
Saturday, November 21 | 11:00 am No knitting needles needed — just fingers, yarn, and creativity. Cooler temps are coming - create your very own finger knit ear warmer you'll love to wear! Sponsored by Waste Connections of Chatham-Kent. Registration required. Please call 519-682-0100. |
Chatham Branch
Bookish Buttons
Thursday, November 26 6:00 to 8:00 pm Make a customized bookish button using the button maker! All ages welcome. |
Dresden Branch
Family Craft Night
Thursday, November 26 | 6:00 pm Enjoy a night out at the library. Complete a fun, family art project. This month will be making wood reindeers. For all ages. Registration required. Please call 519-683-4922 to register. |
Merlin Branch
Messy Thursdays
Every Thursday | 5:00 to 6:00 pm Join us for an hour of messiness. From LEGO to slime, and everything in between we'll be doing a different messy activity each week. All ages welcome. Drop-in. |
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
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
Wednesday Mornings | 10:00 am Join us at the library for songs, rhymes, stories. Best suited for children aged 0-5. No registration required. November 18 - Autumn colours
November 25 - Hats, Mittens, and Scarves |
Dresden Branch
Bilingual Storytime
Wednesday, November 4 | 10:00 am Join us the first Wednesday of the month for songs, stories, and rhymes in English and Spanish. Best suited for children ages 0-5. No registration required. |
Dresden Branch
Twilight Tales
Thursday Evening | 6:00 pm
Story at 6:15 pm Stories, songs and crazy activities. Great for the whole family. No registration required. November 5 - Diwali Adventures
November 12 - Falling Leaves
November 19 - Dresden Shines: Card Making |
Ridgetown Branch
Fall Family Storytime
Fridays Mornings | 10:30 am
November 13 to 27 Drop-in for our fall themed family storytime full of new songs, rhymes and stories each week. Ages 0-4. |
Wallaceburg Branch
Storytime
Wednesdays Mornings | 10:30 am
November 4 to December 16
Stories, songs and rhymes for children 2 years and older and their participating caregiver. Registration preferred but not required. |
Wallaceburg Branch
Storytime
Thursdays Mornings at 10:30 am
November 12 to December 17 Stories, songs and rhymes for children 2 years and older and their participating caregiver. Registration preferred but not required. |
Cards for a Cause - Available at all CKPL branches! November 1 to 30 Teens are invited to create cards and send positive messages to seniors throughout Chatham-Kent, all while earning volunteer hours for a great cause! Every card made will be distributed to local organizations. Available at all CKPL branches. Great for teens 12 to 18. For more information, please email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca. |
Dresden Branch
Tween Book Club
Wednesday, November 4 | 2:30 pm This book club is for tweens (ages 10+) and meets the first Wednesday of the month at 2:30 pm. This month we will discuss "Bunns Rabbit" by Alan Barillaro. |
Chatham Branch DIY Perfume & Cologne Workshop
Saturday, November 14 1:00 to 2:00 pm Discover the art of natural fragrance making! Create your own roll-on perfume or cologne using essential oils and other natural ingredients. Registration is required. Please call 519-354-2940 or email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca to register. |
Ridgetown Branch
Plush Pumpkins Studio
Tuesday, November 17 | 6:30 pm Bring your friends and get cozy at our Plush Pumpkins Studio Night designed exclusively for tweens and teens! You will use soft fabrics, fluffy stuffing, and autumn accents to create your own no-sew pumpkin to level up your room decor. Ages 9-16. Drop-in. |
Dresden Branch
Tween Club
Wednesday, November 18 | 2:30 pm
Tweens (ages 10+) can join us the second Wednesday of the Month at 2:30 pm for games, crafts and more with Miss Brittany! This month we will be having a DIY Spa Day
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Wallaceburg Branch
Teen and Adult Craft Night
Tuesday, November 24 | 6:30 pm Transform an ordinary Altoid tin into a unique mini masterpiece using colourful paper, paint, embellishments and more! One little tin + some quality time and a bit of creativity = a memorable evening at the library. Ages 12 and up. 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
We provide the boards and pieces and you provide the strategy! No registration. Open to all ages.
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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. |
Chatham Branch
Yarn and Yak Club
Wednesday, November 18 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, November 18 | 1:30 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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Bothwell Branch Bothwell Branch book club meets one Monday a month (except July and August) 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: Tuesday, November 10 at 3:15 pm; reading "At a Loss for Words" by Carol Off. |
Highgate Branch Highgate Branch book club meets one Monday a month (except July and August) 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: Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 pm. |
Thamesville Branch Thursday Morning Thamesville Branch morning book club meets the second Thursday of the month at 11:00 am. Contact Thamesville Branch for details at |
Thamesville Branch Wednesday Evening Thamesville Branch evening book club meets the last Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm. Contact Thamesville Branch for details at 519-692-4251. Next meeting: Wednesday, November 25, reading: "The Intrigue" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. |
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: Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 pm. |
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