Paint Party Tuesday, March 17 2:00 to 4:00 pm Bring your own canvas or use one of ours and create a painted masterpiece using brushes, hands and toys! All ages welcome. Drop in. |
Messy Storytime Wednesday, March 18 10:30 to 11:15 am Join us for a storytime that celebrates the mess and ability to be creative while messy, and how to clean up afterwards! All ages welcome. Drop in. |
Cardboard Creations Wednesday, March 18 1:30 to 2:30 pm Turn ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations using the Library's ChompSaws! Ages 8+. Registration required. |
Bright Minds Club: Leprechaun Traps & Brick Bracelets Thursday, March 19 | 1:30 to 4:00 pm Create a trap for the illusive Library Leprechaun, or make your own brick bracelet using LEGO. Ages 8+. Drop in. |
LEGO Block Party Friday, March 20 | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday March 21 | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm We're breaking out the bricks for a building bonanza! All ages welcome. Drop in. |
Stay 'N Play March 17 to 21 | Open Hours Be "messy" at the library this week with new daily crafts and activities for all ages. Have fun making it, building it up, breaking it down and colouring it all week long! All ages, drop-in. |
Chomp Saw Cardboard Creations Tuesday, March 17 | 4:00 pm Turn ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations using the Chomp Saw! Ages 8 and older. Registration required as spots are limited. |
Creativity Club Saturday, March 14 | 10:00 am Explore art, building, science experiments, and more! This club is all about hands-on fun that lets your imagination run wild! Drop-in. All ages welcome. |
Painting with Spheros Saturday, March 14 | 2:30 pm Create a colourful, dynamic piece of art using a Sphero robot! Ages 8 and older. Registration required. |
Break and Make Coasters Monday, March 16 | 10:30 am Smash, glue, and create something new! Break old ceramics and turn the pieces into a one-of-a-kind mosaic coasters! Ages 9-12. Registration required. |
Junk Joy Journal Monday, March 16 | 2:30 pm We're saving scraps so you can make a journal from the things we throw away! Let's clear the clutter with creativity. Ages 8 and older. Registration required. |
Make Your Own Clay Wednesday, March 18 2:00 to 3:00 PM Discover how to make clay with bread and glue! Use it to create something special for Spring. Ages 8 and older. |
Watercolour Painting Thursday, March 19 2:30 to 3:30 PM Let's play with watercolours and see what happens when you add bubbles, salt, and plastic wrap! Ages 6 and older. |
Chomp Saw Cardboard Creations Friday, March 20 2:30 to 3:30 pm OR 4:00 to 5:00 pm Turn ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations using the Chomp Saw! Ages 8 and older. Registration required. |
Chomp Saw Cardboard Creations Tuesday, March 17 |1:00 to 2:00 PM Turn ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations using the Chomp Saw! Ages 8 and older. Registration required. |
Radically Recycled Wednesday Wednesday, March 18 | 1:00 pm Join us as we make some amazing masks out of egg cartons. |
Paint With Pam Thursday, March 19 | 6:00 pm Join us for a Family Art Night with our special guest Pam Smith. Wear old clothes because we are going to get messy! Registration required. |
Dough-It-Yourself Friday, March 20 | 11:30 am Join us we make homemade playdough using KoolAid. Registration is required. Ages 5 and up. |
Stay and Play March 16 to 20 | Open Hours Be "messy" at the library this week with new daily crafts and activities for all ages. Have fun making it, building it up, breaking it down and colouring it all week long! All ages, drop-in. |
Chomp Saw Cardboard Creations Friday, March 20 | 10:30 am Turn ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations using the Chomp Saw! Ages 8 and older. Registration required as spots are limited. |
Chomp Saw Cardboard Creations Monday, March 16 | 1:30 to 3:30 pm Turn ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations using the Library's ChompSaws! Ages 8+. Registration required. |
Leprechaun Traps Tuesday, March 17 | 4:30 to 7:30 pm Create a trap for the illusive Library Leprechaun using LEGO. All ages welcome. Drop in. |
Messy Thursday: Paint Party Thursday, March 19 | 4:30 to 7:30 pm Bring your own canvas or use one of ours and create a painted masterpiece using brushes, hands and LEGO bricks! All ages welcome. Drop in. |
Brick Bracelets Saturday March 21 | 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Come and make a custom brick friendship bracelet. LEGO and other supplies will be provided. All ages welcome. Drop in. |
Lego Day Monday, March 16 | 12:00 to 3:45 pm Drop-in to be creative with our Lego and Duplo blocks for most of the afternoon! The blocks will be put away when the Chomp Saw program begins at 4:00 pm. All ages welcome! |
Chomp Saw Cardboard Creations Monday, March 16 | 4:00 pm Turn ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations using the Chomp Saw! Ages 8 and older. Registration required as spots are limited. |
Messy Tuesday Tuesday, March 17 12:00 to 8:00 pm Something messy will be available to make or play with including LEGO, paint, crafts, and more so please wear old clothes. All ages, drop-in. |
Creative Thursday Thursday, March 19 12:00 to 8:00 pm Get busy building with our STEM activities today. Have a competition with your friends or family to see who can build the fastest, the highest, the strongest. All ages, drop-in. |
Easter Flowers Friday, March 20 | 11:00 am Make a real flower arrangement for Easter with members of the Ridgetown & District Horticultural Society. All materials supplied. Suitable for all ages, please register as spots are limited. |
Cut, Paste, Create! Tuesday, March 17 | 11:00 am Enter the enchanting world of decoupage. Learn about its history—from Ancient China to the royal courts of Italy—and make your own masterpiece. All ages. Drop-in. |
Chomp Saw Cardboard Creations Thursday, March 19 | 3:00 pm Turn ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations using the Chomp Saw! Ages 8 and older. Registration required. |
Cupcake Liner Flower Art Monday, March 16 | 2:00 pm Celebrate spring by creating your own flower bouquet out of cupcake liners! |
Melty Bead Bonanza! Tuesday, March 17 | 1:00 to 4:00 pm Choose from one of our templates, or use your imagination to create a unique melty bead design. |
Creativity Club Thursday, March 19 | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Create some Warhol-inspired art! |
Splatter Art Friday, March 20 | 2:00 to 4:00 pm Be a Picasso! Learn how to splatter paint! Be prepared to get MESSY!!! |
Dinosaur Discovery Wednesday, March 18 2:30 pm Brush off your hammers and chisels, put on your paleontologist’s hat, and join us for two dino-tastic activities: complete a sticker by number dinosaur picture, then excavate a dinosaur from stone! Registration required. Ages 6 and up |
Police Services Family Storytime Thursday, March 19 10:30 am Members of the Chatham-Kent Police Services Mobilization Section will be joining library staff to read stories and discuss positive messages. Registration preferred but not required. |
Chop Saw Program Thursday, March 19 12:30 pm Turn ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations using the Chomp Saw! Ages 8 and up. Registration required. |
Chomp Saw Cardboard Creations Wednesday, March 18 | 10:30 am Turn ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations using the Chomp Saw! Ages 8 and older. Registration required. |
Creativity Club Saturday, March 21 | 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Create some Warhol-inspired art! |
Chatham Branch Join Us for a Fun Afternoon of "Catan" Every Friday | 2:00 to 4:00 pm February 20 to March 27 Are you looking to keep your mind sharp and meet new friends? Come and learn the world-famous board game CATAN! No experience needed! Our friendly volunteer, Sam, will guide you through every step of the game. |
Chatham Branch Plant Swap Saturday, March 14 | 11:00 am Drop-off for plants will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The swap will begin at 11:00 am sharp. When preparing your plants to swap please make sure they are in containers that will make it easy to transport them. Members of the Chatham Horticultural Society will be here to questions about the plants you have and plants and their care. |
Wallaceburg Branch Have you written a will? Thursday, March 26 6:30 to 7:30 pm Join us at Wallaceburg Branch and learn: Why you should have a will. What is a Power of Attorney? What is Probate? What does an executor do? Why you should pre-plan your funeral. Joceyln Kraayenbrink, B.A.(Hons), J.D. Anderson Law Group. Registration required. Spaces are limited. Please call 519-627-5292 to register. |
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. |
- March 3 - "Eddie the Eagle" (PG)
Stars: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, and Tom Costello - March 10 - "Roofman" (14A)
Stars: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, and LaKeith Stanfield
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- March 24 - "The Great Escaper" (NR)
Stars: Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, and Danielle Vitalis - March 31 - "The Friend" (R)
Stars: Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, and Cloé Xhaulaire
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Dresden Branch Story And Skate Wednesday, March 4, 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. |
Library LEGO Checkout Club February 16 to March 31 Visit Wallaceburg Branch from February 16 to March 31 and get a ballot for every book you checkout to enter to win a LEGO set! Add to our community tower every time you borrow books. Registration not required. |
Tilbury Branch Dr. Seuss Day Monday, March 2 | 12:00 to 5:00 pm Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day by dropping into Tilbury Branch during open hours to make a special bookmark! |
Chatham Branch Creativity Club Saturday, March 14 | 10:00 to 11:00 am Join us for Creativity Club and explore art, building, science experiments, and more. This club is all about hands-on fun that let's your imagination run wild! School-aged children welcome. Drop-in. |
Chatham Branch Painting with Spheros Saturday, March 14 | 2:30 to 3:30 pm Create a colourful, dynamic piece of art using a Sphero robot! Ages 8 and older. Registration opens March 2 at 9:30 am. |
Wallaceburg Branch
St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dogs
Saturday, March 14 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Meet Bright or Wally! All ages. Registration not required. |
Wallaceburg Branch LEGO Saturday. March 14 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Come and get creative with our bins of LEGO. Drop in. All ages welcome. |
Chatham Branch St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog Saturdays Saturday, March 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. |
Bothwell Theatre Movie Night Saturday, March 28 | 7:00 pm It's movie night at the Jim Kish Theatre in Bothwell! Enter the theatre through the Main Street door at 320 Main Street. Run by the Bothwell Branch of the library and supported by the Optimists Club of Bothwell, this kids movie night is fun for the whole family. New movie each month, end times vary due to the length of each movie. Free drink and snack provided to each child. No registration necessary. |
Chatham Branch Comic Book Club Tuesday, March 31 | 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. |
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. |
Dresden Branch Twilight Tales March 5, 12 | 6:00 pm Stories, songs and crazy activities. Great for the whole family. |
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 |
Tilbury Branch
Winter Family Storytime
Thursday mornings | 10:00 am
March 5, 12, 19 Join us at Tilbury Branch for songs, stories, and crafts! Great for children 0 - 6 years. Drop-in. |
Wallaceburg Branch Family Storytime
Thursday Mornings | 10:30 am
March 5 to April 9 Stories, songs and rhymes for children 18 months and older and their caregivers. Registration preferred but not required. |
March Mystery Bag All branches Register, check out, and receive a mystery bag for the month! The bag will include a book, a movie, a craft, and a little surprise! To register, please call 519-354-2940 or email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca. You can keep the craft and the surprise, but the book and movie must be returned in April. A due date slip will be included. |
March Break Take & Make Zine Kits All branches Available throughout the week during business hours at all 11 branches! What is a Zine? It's a DIY booklet or magazine, and they come in all shapes, sizes, topics, and formats. Have some fun and create your own DIY zine! No registration required. Available while supplies last. |
Teen Art Contest All branches Are you 12 to 18 and passionate about creating art? If so, gear up for our 2026 Teen Art Contest! Four winners will be chosen, one for each category. This year's theme is 'Imagination.' The categories are Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. Visit CKPL's teen program page for more information. |
Ridgetown Branch Teen Diamond Art Tuesday, March 24 6:30 to 7:30 pm Make a spring diamond art coaster. Great for a gift or keep for yourself. All supplies provided. 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, March 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, March 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
2:00 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: March 16 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: March 9 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. Next Meeting: March 12 at 6:30 pm. |
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: March 3 at 6:00 pm. |
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