Chatham Branch
Capture Your Memories
Tuesday, December 2 | 6:30 to 7:30 pm Join us to learn how to turn your favourite recipes, special photographs, funny stories or inspirational quotes into a one of a kind gift. This event is geared for ages 16+. Registration is required, please call 519.354.2940 or contact Ask CKPL staff to save your spot in this program. |
Wallaceburg Branch
Adult Holiday Craft
Thursday, December 4 | 6:00 to 7:30 pm Come into Wallaceburg Branch to create a beautiful acrylic holiday ornament. We provide all the materials and instructions needed to complete your special decoration. Registration required. |
Wallaceburg Branch
Connect My Health Promotion
Monday, December 15
11:30 am to 2:30 pm Learn how to access your health records anytime, anywhere. |
Tilbury and Wheatley Branches
Celebrating Jane Austen
December 15 to 20 | Open hours The Tilbury and Wheatley branches are celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday (Dec 16, 1775)! Drop in all week to find out your regency name, try some Jane Austen trivia, and learn the art of the fan! |
Tilbury Branch
Adult Craft Night
Tuesday, December 16 | 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. |
Chatham Branch
CK Reads Book Club Meeting
Tuesday, December 16 | 6:30 pm The fourth CK Reads book club meeting to discuss “The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections” by Eva Jurczyk will take place on Tuesday, December 16 at 6:30 pm at the Chatham Branch. Drop-in. |
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Chatham Branch
The History of Afternoon Tea & Victorian Christmas Traditions Wednesday, December 17 | 6:30 to 7:30 pm Join Wanda Bell from Mrs. Bell's Tea Room as she shares the history of afternoon tea and explores Victorian Christmas traditions. The program will be held in the Meeting Room at the Chatham Branch. Tea will be served! |
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- December 2 - "The Boy in the Woods" (NR)
- December 9 - "Peace by Chocolate" (NR)
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- December 16 - "The Man Who Invented Christmas" (PG)
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- December 3 - Holiday Craft
- December 10 - Singing holiday tunes
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- December 17 - Let's Make a Leather Change Purse
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Bothwell Branch
Believe in the Magic of the Holidays!
December 1 to 23 | Open hours Find your holiday magic at Bothwell Branch this season by dropping in to play games, complete activities and make some crafts. New items available each week. Drop-in, all ages. |
Highgate Branch
'Tis the Season to Sparkle!
December 1 to 22 | Open Hours Find your holiday sparkle at Highgate Branch this season by dropping in to play games, complete activities and make some crafts. New items available each week. Ask about our Teen crafts! Drop-in, all ages. |
Ridgetown Branch
Holly Jolly Days!
December 1 to 23 | Open Hours Find your holiday excitement at Ridgetown Branch this season by dropping in to play games, complete activities and make some crafts. New items available each week. Drop-in, all ages. |
Wallaceburg Branch
Library Elf on the Shelf
December 1 to 23 | Open hours Where’s Dewey the Library Elf? Visit Wallaceburg Branch and see if you can find where he is hiding. |
Blenheim Branch
Tree Trimming Storytime
December 3 at 10:30 am Join staff for a special Wednesday storytime! We will sing songs, read stories, and hang ornaments. No registration required. |
Dresden - Rotary Park
Light Up Rotary Park
Thursday, December 4 | 5:00 to 7:00 pm Bring a flashlight and walk through Rotary Park (across from Dresden Foodland) to see the Storybook Trail and do a scavenger hunt - all in lights! Free hot chocolate and timbits provided by Dresden Tim Hortons. Please call the library to register 519-683-4922. |
Tilbury Branch
Creativity Club
Saturday, December 6 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Join staff this month to make your own stickers! |
Blenheim Branch
Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Tuesday, December 9 | 6:00 to 7:00 PM Listen to Santa's favorite stories, sing songs, and take a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Registration required. To register you must have a library card in good standing. Please call 519-676-3174 to Register. |
Bothwell Town Hall- Jim Kish Theatre
Movie Night - 'Elf'
Friday, December 12 | 7:00 to 8:45 pm
Doors open at 6:45 pm. Donations gratefully accepted. Non-Perishable food items, new or gently used toys, coats, hats, mittens & monetary donations. All proceeds support the Bothwell Toy & Hamper Drive. |
Wallaceburg Branch
LEGO
December 13 | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Come and get creative with our bins of LEGO. Drop in. All ages welcome. |
Wallaceburg Branch
St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dogs
Saturday, December 13
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Meet Bright, Wally and Sassy! All ages. Registration not required. |
Wheatley Branch
Creativity Club
Saturday, December 13
10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Join staff this month to make your own stickers! |
Blenheim and Merlin Branches
Winter Break Activities
December 15 to January 3 | Open hours Stop by the Blenheim and Merlin branches for winter themed crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities! |
Blenheim Branch
Bright Minds Club
Thursday, December 18 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. |
Ridgetown Branch
K-Pop Demon Hunters Holiday Party
Thursday, December 18 | 6:30 pm Be a part of our KPop Demon Hunters Holiday Party where you can enjoy music, create a craft and enjoy an activity. Don't forget to dress up! All ages, drop-in. |
Chatham Branch
St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog Visit
Saturday, December 20
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. |
Ridgetown Branch
Thumbprint Bookmarks
Monday, December 22 | 1:00 pm We're all thumbs while making some cute reindeer or snowmen on your wooden bookmarker. All ages, drop-in. |
Highgate Branch
Gnome Diamond Art Stickers
Monday, December 22 | 3:00 to 8:00 pm Sparkle up those gnomes and use them to decorate your binder, travel mug or cell phone case. Drop-in, ages 6-16. |
Wallaceburg Branch
Holiday Stay and Play Activities
Open Hours December 22 to January 3
It’s a snowman party! Complete snowball challenges, play with “snow dough” and make a snowman craft. December 22 to December 27
Disguise the gingerbread characters to help them avoid being eaten! Complete the scavenger hunt and work on your counting skills with a gingerbread matching game. December 29 to January 3
Make a pair of glasses for New Year’s Eve. Complete the scavenger hunt and have fun searching the sensory bin. |
Tilbury and Wheatley Branches
School Break Activities
December 22 to January 3 | Open hours Stop by Tilbury and Wheatley branches for new crafts, scavenger hunts, and a footprints in the snow matching game. We will also have some giant games available to play! |
Merlin Branch
Messy Saturday!
December 27 | 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Holiday closures got you missing the Messy Thursday fun? Join us for a special Messy Saturday! No registration required. |
Wheatley Branch
The Groovy Hair Salon
Saturday, December 27
10:30 am to 1:30 pm New year, new hair! Stop by the library to play at our hair salon. |
Highgate Branch
Craft a Holiday Coffee Can
Monday, December 29 | Open hours Keep the holiday festivities going by making a snowman, reindeer, or holiday gnome container. All ages, drop-in. |
Chatham Branch
Noon Year's Eve Party
December 30 at 11:15 am Party at the library with stories, activities, crafts, and dancing, as we countdown to 12:00 noon! All ages welcome. Drop-in. |
Wallaceburg Branch
Mario Kart Tournament
Tuesday, December 30 | 2:00 pm Put on your snow tires and join the Mario Kart tournament. Ages 6 to 13. Registration required. Spaces limited. |
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
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
Holiday Family Storytime
December 5 and 12
10:30 to 11:15 AM Join us for holiday songs, rhymes, and stories! Best suited to children 4 years and younger. Drop-in. |
Wallaceburg Branch Family Storytime
Thursday Mornings | 10:30 am
December 4, 11 and 18 Stories, songs and rhymes for children 18 months and older and their caregivers. Registration preferred but not required. |
Bothwell Branch
Teen Snowflake Craft
Thursday, December 4 6:00 to 8:00 pm Drop-in to make a wooden snowflake ornament craft. Ages 9-16. |
Bothwell Branch
Teen Gnome Diamond Art Stickers
Thursday, December 11 6:00 to 8:00 pm Drop-in to make a wooden snowflake ornament craft. 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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Chatham Branch
Yarn and Yak Club
Wednesday, December 10 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, December 17 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. Next meeting: December 8 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. |
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: December 2 at 6:00 pm. |
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