Blenheim Branch
Day at the Races
10:00 am to 3:00 pm Race day is here! Fun, thrills, and friendly competition await. Call or stop in to register to participate in a Mario Kart tournament or drop-in for other race themed activities, games, and crafts. All ages welcome |
Bothwell Branch
Holiday Card Making
10:00 am to 1:00 pm Kids can craft holiday cards to brighten a local seniors’ season. All ages, drop-in on both Friday and Saturday. |
Chatham Branch
Zootopia Activities 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Awesome Animals Storytime 10:00 am Zootopia/ Animal themed activities will be available all day. Books about predators are disappearing at the library! Join the Zootopia Police Department, hunt for clues and solve the mystery. An Awesome Animals Storytime is also happening at 10:00 am. Hop, trot, and slither to the library for awesome animal songs, rhymes and stories. Drop in. All ages are welcome. |
Dresden Branch
Crazy Games
10:30 am
Join us at the Dresden Branch and try out Human Hungry Hippo, blindfolded running, and Jumbo Head or Tails. Drop-in.
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Highgate Branch
Holiday Card Making
10:00 am to 3:00 pm Kids can craft holiday cards to brighten a local seniors’ season. All ages, drop-in. |
Ridgetown Branch
Holiday Card Making
12:00 to 5:00 pm Kids can craft holiday cards to brighten a local seniors’ season. All ages, drop-in. |
Tilbury Branch
Game Day
1:00 to 5:00 pm Stop by the Tilbury Branch during PA Day to play some games with the Nintendo Switch! |
Wallaceburg Branch
Learn to Curl Storytime
2:00 pm Join us at Sydenham Community Curling Club at 7379 North River Line in Wallaceburg for Learn to Curl 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. |
Chatham Branch
Honouring Treaties Recognition Week 2025
Tuesday, November 4 | 6:00 pm CKPL is pleased to welcome Dean M. Jacobs to Chatham Branch to speak about local Treaties and what they mean for advancing Truth and Reconciliation based on mutual trust and respect. All are welcome to attend. |
Ridgetown Branch
Author Visit - Dawn Beecroft Teetzel
Tuesday, November 4 | 6:30 pm Enjoy a local author visit from Dawn Beecroft Teetzel! Dawn has published her third book entitled “Take Me to Tomintoul”. Drop by at 6:30 pm and enjoy listening to an excerpt from her book! Books will be available for sale for $25. |
Chatham Branch
Puzzle Swap
Saturday, November 8 10:00 to 11:00 am Drop puzzles off at Chatham Branch from November 3 to 7 during open hours. Receive a voucher to swap for new-to-you puzzles on Saturday, November 8 between 10:00 and 11:00 am. All puzzles should have all their pieces and boxes should be in good condition. |
Chatham Branch
Make a Will Month: Information Session
Monday, November 17 | 6:00 to 7:30 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. |
Tilbury Branch
Craft Night
Tuesday, November 18 | 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. |
Tilbury Branch Craft Supplies Swap Tuesday, November 25 | 6:00 pm Tilbury Branch is hosting a craft supplies swap! Bring your crafting supplies that are clean and in good condition to swap for something inspiring and new to you! |
- November 4 - "September 5"
- November 18 - "Conclave"
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- November 25 - "Chosen Family"
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- November 5 - Rhymes & Riddles Team Trivia
- November 12 - The Art of Drawing
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- November 19 - Shelf Ready
Learn how our tech services staff work behind the scenes to get materials ready to go on the shelves for you to checkout.
- November 26 - Note Cards
Make animal note cards and envelopes
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Wallaceburg Branch
LEGO
Saturday, November 8 Come and get creative with our bins of LEGO. Drop in. All ages welcome. |
Wallaceburg Branch
St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dogs
Saturday, November 8
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Meet Bright and Wally! All ages. Registration not required. |
Chatham Branch
St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog Visit
Saturday, November 15
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Drop in to Chatham Branch to feel, touch, pet and cuddle with one of our local St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dogs. |
Wheatley Branch
Creativity Club
Saturday, November 15
10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Join staff this month to make an Agamograph! |
Tilbury Branch
Rainbow Wonderland with CK Museum
Saturday, November 15 11:00 am to 12:00 pm This November, step into a world of colour and get creative at our Kids Club. Join us for a colourful morning creating your very own kaleidoscope to celebrate the opening of our latest exhibit CK in Full Colour! Sponsored by Kent and Essex Mutual & Stoneridge Insurance Brokers Chatham-Kent. *Registration is required; call 519-682-0100. |
Chatham Branch
Robots + Paint = Fun
Tuesday, November 18 | 6:00 pm What can you create using Sphero robots and paint? Code a design, mix colours and create a unique masterpiece. Registration required. Recommended for kids ages 7+. |
Bothwell Branch
High Five a Librarian Night
Tuesday, November 18
6:00 to 8:00 pm Show of hands! Create a unique high five design to decorate the library. All ages, drop-in. |
Wallaceburg Branch
Frost Fest Downtown Holiday Market
Thursday, November 20
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. Visit with Mrs. Claus 6:15 to 7:30 pm. |
Blenheim Branch
Bright Minds Club
Thursday, November 20
3:30 to 4:30 pm
Join us the third Thursday of the month to explore science, technology, engineering and more. For ages 6 - 12. No registration required. |
Bothwell Branch
Movie Night - 'Christmas Vacation'
Friday, November 21
7:00 to 8:45 pm ‘Christmas Vacation’. Clark Griswold is determined to stay home for the holidays - and the neighbourhood will never be the same! Rated PG 13. Drop in. Snacks provided by the Bothwell Optimists Club. |
Tilbury Branch
Creativity Club
Saturday, November 22
10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Join staff this month to make an Agamograph! |
Merlin Branch
Messy Thursdays
Every Thursdays | 4:30 to 7:30 pm
Something messy will be available to make or play with each Thursday night, including LEGO, painting, crafts, and more! 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 Wednesdays at 10:15 am September 24 to November 26 Silly stories, silly songs, and lots of fun with Miss Jenn. Everyone welcome but best suited to children 5 and younger. Drop-in. |
Dresden Branch Twilight Tales Thursdays at 6:00 pm October 2 to November 27 Dancing, games, and hilarious storytime activities for the whole family. Drop-in. |
Ridgetown Branch Fall Family Storytime Friday Mornings | 10:30 am November 7 to 28 Join us for fall songs, rhymes, and stories! Best suited to children 4 years and younger. Drop-in. |
Tilbury Branch Family Storytime
Thursday Mornings | 10:00 am
November 6 to 27 Join us at the Tilbury Branch for songs, stories, and crafts. Great for children 0 to 6 years. No registration required. *November 27 will be a special tree trimming storytime. |
Wallaceburg Branch Family Storytime
Thursday Mornings | 10:30 am
November 6 to December 18 Stories, songs and rhymes for children 18 months and older and their caregivers. Registration preferred but not required. |
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Cards for a Cause
All branches | Open hours
November 1 to 29 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 or call 519-354-2940. |
Dresden
T(w)een Tuesdays
Best for kids 12 and older Tuesday, November 4 at 4:00 pm Loom Weaving at Dresden Branch Tuesday, November 25 at 4:00 pm Trinket Dish at Sidestreets, 175 Main St. |
Chatham Branch - Meeting Room
Teen Zen
Saturday, November 15
2:30 to 3:30 pm Join us for a relaxing session featuring meditative and restorative poses, journaling, and colouring. No registration required. |
Ridgetown Branch
Mosaic Magic for Teens
Tuesday, November 18 6:30 to 7:30 pm Custom coasters for teen makers. Craft bold, beautiful coasters that reflect your style. Ages 9-16. Drop-in. |
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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Chatham Branch
Yarn and Yak Club
Wednesday, November 12 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 19 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. |
Dresden Branch Drop in Knitting Tuesday, November 18 | 6:00 to 7:30 pm Come learn some basic stitches; share your project, socialize and learn with other crafters. This club meets the third Tuesday of the month. Drop-in. |
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. |
Tilbury Branch
Every Thursday
12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Drop-in | All ages |
Wheatley Branch
Every Saturday
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Drop-in | All ages |
Bothwell Branch Bothwell Branch book club meets one Monday a month at 7:00 pm. Contact Bothwell Branch for details at 519-695-2844. Next meeting: November 24 at 7:00 pm. |
Dresden Branch Dresden Branch book club meets one Tuesday a month. Contact Dresden Branch for additional details 519-683-4922. |
Highgate Branch Highgate Branch book club meets one Monday a month at 1:00 pm. Contact Highgate Branch for details at 519-678-3313. Next meeting: November 3 at 1:00 pm. |
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. |
Thamesville Branch Thamesville Branch 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: November 4 at 6:00 pm. |
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