Chatham Branch
Library Olympics
10:00 am to 8:00 pm Go for the gold at CKPL's Library Olympic Games! Celebrate the spirit of the Olympics with games, activities, and crafts. All ages welcome. Drop-in. |
Highgate Branch
Minute to Win It Game Day
3:00 to 8:00 pm Bring the family after or during skating (if skating isn't your thing) to the branch to play fun challenging games. All ages, drop-in. |
Merlin Branch
Family Day Fun
1:00 to 5:00 pm Bring the whole family to play board games or create a family art project. All ages welcome. Drop in. |
Ridgetown Branch
Story and Skate at Ridgetown Arena
2:00 to 3:30 pm Free Story and Skate at the Ridgetown Arena. Ice time sponsored by Ridgetown District Agricultural Society. All ages, drop-in. |
Ridgetown Branch
Minute to Win It Game Day
12:00 to 8:00 pm Bring the family before, after or during skating (if skating isn't your thing) to the branch to play fun challenging games. All ages, drop-in. |
Tilbury Branch
Seed Bombs
2:00 to 4:00 pm Celebrate Family Day by making a seed ball with wildflower seeds, soil, and clay. Plant your seed bomb at home and watch it bloom! |
Wallaceburg Branch Family Day Fun 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Celebrate Family Day with fun activities, including board games, LEGO, scavenger hunt and crafts. Registration not required.
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Tilbury Branch
Book Tasting
Thursday, February 5 3:00 to 4:00 pm Join staff and other readers as you sit down for a five-course “meal” of titles that will pique your appetite for more! |
Tilbury Branch Adult Craft Program Tuesday, February 10 6:00 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. |
Chatham Branch
Learn to Juggle with Larry
Friday, February 13 2:00 to 3:00 pm OR Thursday, February 19 2:00 to 3:00 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 needed. Registration required. |
Wheatley Branch
Book Tasting
Saturday, February 14 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Join staff and other readers as you sit down for a five-course “meal” of titles that will pique your appetite for more! |
Chatham Branch
Puzzle Swap
Saturday, February 28 10:00 to 11:00 am Drop off your gently used puzzles during library hours from February 23 to 27. Receive a voucher for each puzzle you bring in. Return on Saturday, February 28 and redeem your voucher(s) for new to you puzzles. |
Blenheim Branch
Tech Connect
Wednesdays 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Learn how to use your tech and devices by registering for an appointment with our Tech Connect program! All ages welcome. By appointment only. |
- February 3 - "The Dressmaker" (14A)
Stars: Kate Winslet, Liam Hemsworth and Sarah Snook - February 10 - "A Star is Born" (14A)
Stars: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
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- February 17 - "What Men Want" (14A) Stars: Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton
- February 24 - "Florence Foster Jenkins" (PG)
Stars: Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant
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Tilbury Branch Creativity Club Tuesday, February 3 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Drop in this month to create some pointillism art!
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Dresden Branch Story And Skate Wednesdays, February 4 to March 11 10:15 am | Dresden Arena Please join us at the Dresden Arena for a morning storytime that includes sensory actvities, songs and free tiny-tot skating. Please ensure all children have helmets. |
Dresden Branch Pirate Party Thursday, February 5 6:00 pm Grab your pirate costume and share Miss Tam's last day working at the Dresden branch. Games, songs and stories! No registration required. |
Chatham Branch Celebrate Black History Month
Saturday, February 7 10:30 to 11:30 am Celebrate Black History Month with a story and hands-on music experience. All ages welcome. Drop-in.
In partnership with Buxton National Historic Site & Museum. |
Wheatley Branch Creativity Club Tuesday, February 7 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Drop in this month to create some pointillism art!
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Wallaceburg Branch
St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dogs
Saturday, February 14 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Meet Bright or Wally! All ages. Registration not required. |
Wallaceburg Branch
LEGO
Saturday. February 14 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Come and get creative with our bins of LEGO. Drop in. All ages welcome. |
Blenheim Branch
Bright Minds Club
Thursday, February 19 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Join us to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through hands-on activities and projects. Ages 6 to 12. No registration required. |
Chatham Branch Storytime in Motion Friday, February 20 10:30 am to 12:00 pm An interactive, movement-based program that combines early literacy and physical activity. Best suited to children 5 years and younger. Drop-in. |
Chatham Branch
St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog Saturdays
Saturday, February 21 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. |
Chatham Branch
Comic Book Club
Tuesday, February 24 6:00 to 7:00 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. Each session includes creative time and a fun, hands-on craft. Ages 8-12. Drop-in. |
Merlin Branch
Messy Thursdays
Every Thursday 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
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. |
Ridgetown Branch
Family Storytime
Friday mornings | 10:30 am January 23 to March 13 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 |
Wallaceburg Branch Family Storytime
Thursday Mornings | 10:30 am
February 5, 12 and 19 Stories, songs and rhymes for children 18 months and older and their caregivers. Registration preferred but not required. |
Chatham Branch
Blind Date with a Book
February 2 to 28 Try something new by letting CKPL set you up with a good book! |
Chatham Branch
Taylor and Travis Engagement Party
Saturday, February 7 11:00 am to 12:00 pm You are invited to join us for a Taylor and Travis engagement party! Dress festive and be prepared to enjoy a variety of activities (and music). Available while supplies last. No registration required. |
Ridgetown Branch Teen DIY Candle Decorating Tuesday, February 10 6:30 pm Drop-in to make a personalized candle for yourself or that special someone in your life. All materials supplied. Ages 9-16. Drop-in. |
Chatham Branch DIY Lip Balm Saturday, February 21 1:00 to 2:00 pm
Join us to make lip balm with the following ingredients: coconut oil, petroleum jelly, essential oil, and Revlon lipstick. Great for ages 10 to 18. Registration required.
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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, February 11 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, February 18 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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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. |
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. |
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: February 3 at 6:00 pm. |
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