Winter Minute to Win It December 27 to January 4 Drop-in during open hours You've got one minute to succeed in these silly challenges! They are as fun to watch as they are to play. |
Stitch a Snowflake Friday, January 3 10:30 to 11:30 am Learn some tools and tips used in embroidery and then stitch something seasonal. Ages 8 and older. Registration required. |
Dresden Branch
Jumbo Winter Fun
December 21 to January 4 Drop-in to play some very BIG games and puzzles! |
Thamesville Branch
Noisy Winter Fun
December 21 to Janaury 4 Drop into the Thamesville Branch to play some very noisy games and find out what's in the melting ice. |
Ridgetown Branch
Kids Winter Paint It!
Friday, January 3 | 1:00 pm
Paint a magical snowman scene using your fingers and a paint brush. Please wear old clothes. Ages 5-16. Drop-in.
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Bothwell Branch
Warm & Cozy Stuffy Sleepover
Storytime & Stuffy Drop Off Friday, January 3 at 1:00 pm
Pick Up - Saturday, January 4 from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Bring your second best stuffy to a storytime and stuffy sleepover at the library! See what the stuffies got up to overnight at the library! Pop into the library as soon as you can on Saturday to pick them up. Drop-in. All ages.
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Welcome Winter December 21 to January 4 Drop-In During Open Hours Welcome Winter by creating a Snow Globe winter display. Children will have a lot of fun welcoming Winter to Wallaceburg. |
Is there a YETI in your Spaghetti? Friday, January 3 and Saturday, January 4 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Where is the Yeti? Is he hiding in your Spaghetti? Join us for TWO days of Yeti inspired fun! Drop in. |
Blenheim Branch
Building with Bricks
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Come and play with our building blocks! We've got tons of LEGO bricks, magna-tiles, giant linking acrobats and more! All ages. Drop-in. |
Bothwell Branch
It's a Bluey Party! 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Activate dance mode, test your skills at keepy-uppy, hunt for long dogs and more! Drop-in to join us for two days (Friday and Saturday) of Bluey-themed activities for all ages. |
Chatham Branch
Dog Man
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Drop-in and enjoy paw-sitively awesome Dog Man-themed activities. All ages welcome. |
Highgate Branch
Super Heroes Unite!
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fly, leap or run to Bookopolis and unleash the super hero in yourself! All ages, drop-in. |
Ridgetown Branch
Guess Who?
12:00 to 5:00 pm
You’ll find out when you bring the family along for some board game fun for all ages! Drop-in. |
Tilbury Branch
Pokemon Day
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Drop in to take part in all things Pokemon- Switch games, activities, a craft, and scavenger hunt! |
Wallaceburg Branch
Literacy Fun
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Celebrate Literacy Week with a craft, scavenger hunt and interactive word and number challenges, located at various stations throughout the Branch. All ages. Registration not required. |
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Ridgetown Branch
DIY Stylish Journal or Album
Tuesday, January 14 | 6:00 pm
Transform a binder into a stylish journal, scrapbook or photo album. All supplies provided. Ages 9-16. Registration required. |
Tilbury Branch
Adult Craft Program
Tuesday, January 14 | 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. |
Ridgetown Branch
Author Visit with C.J. Frederick
Tuesday, January 21 | 6:30 pm
A multi-generational tale, “Rooted And Remembered” is a historical fiction debut novel based in Southwestern Ontario set at the turn of the last century. It touches on WW1, but really it's a story about faith and love. Hear C.J. speak about how she knew about this real life story and why she decided to write about it. Books will be available for $20.
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Blenheim Branch
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Saturday, January 25 | 12:00 to 3:30 pm
From January 21 to 24, bring in your gently used jigsaw puzzles and receive a voucher for the swap event. Come back on January 25 to trade in your voucher and find your next favourite puzzle to complete. It’s a great way to refresh your collection while meeting other puzzle enthusiasts in the community. Any additional puzzles left at the end of the swap will be donated to the Blenheim Branch Book Sale.
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Merlin Branch
Family Game Nights
Tuesday Evenings January 7 to March 4
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Stop by the Merlin Branch Tuesday evenings to play board games - old and new! Fun for the whole family. |
Chatham Branch
Read to a Dog
Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Read aloud to Summer, a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog! Children in grades 1 to 6 can sign up for a 20 minute spot. Registration required.
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Merlin Branch
Special Messy Thursday
Thursday, January 16
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us for January's special Messy Thursday! We'll be getting messy crafting with cardboard. |
Chatham Branch
St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Saturdays
Saturdays, January 18
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. Drop-in. All ages welcome. |
Chatham Branch
Craft Workshop: Arm Knitting
Saturday, January 18
10:00 am
Learn how to use your arms as knitting needles and make a scarf! No knitting experience necessary. Registration required. For ages 8 and older. |
Blenheim Branch
Reduce, Reuse, Craft!
Tuesday, January 21
6:30 to 7:30 pm
Join us for a craft night! Use recycled materials to create a castle for cats, a musical instrument, marble maze or more! Drop-in. |
Wallaceburg Branch
Reading Buddies
January 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20 & 27
Reading Buddies offer free 1-on-1 assistance to kids in grades 1 through 6 who'd like to practice reading. Volunteers spend 30-minute appointments encouraging and motivating kids to read using literacy-based games activities and high interest readers. Appointment times: 6:00 pm/6:30 pm/7:00 pm. Call 519-627-5292 to register or for more information. |
Chatham Branch
National LEGO Day!
Tuesday, January 28
5:00 to 8:00 pm
Drop-in tonight and create something cool with LEGO! Build a maze, your dream house, or find inspiration from the LEGO books we have available in the library. If you’re still stumped on what to make, you can draw a LEGO challenge card too! All ages are welcome. |
Tilbury Branch
Learn to be Green, Together
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Stop by the Tilbury Branch to participate in a themed craft, activity, and scavenger hunt! |
Ridgetown and Highgate Branches
Literacy Fun Have a wackadoo time on Literacy Day with Bluey games and activities. Drop-in during open hours. |
Wallaceburg Branch
Family Literacy Week
January 26 to February 2
A, B, C and 1, 2, 3. Join us to celebrate Family Literacy Week with your family and friends at the library! Crafts, scavenger hunts and so much more! Drop in during open hours. |
Chatham Branch
Tuesday Storytime January 7 to March 4
Tuesday mornings |10:00 am Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! Best suited to children 5 years and younger. Drop-in. |
Chatham Branch
Thursday Storytime January 9 to March 6
10:00 am Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! Best suited to children 5 years and younger. Drop-in. |
Blenheim Branch
Preschool Storytime
January 8 to March 5
Wednesday mornings | 10:30 am
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! Best suited to children 5 years and younger. Drop-in. |
Chatham Branch
Mother Goose
January 8 to March 5 Wednesday mornings | 10:30 am Songs, rhymes, and stories for children 0 to 18 months and their caregivers. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Room opens at 10:00 am for playtime and socialization. Drop-in. |
Ridgetown Branch
Winter Family Storytime
January 24 to March 14 Friday mornings | 10:30 am
There's snow better time for storytime! Songs, stories, rhymes, musical instruments and crafts will brighten your child's winter morning. Ages 0-4. Drop-in. |
Tilbury Branch
Storytime
January 16 to February 20
Thursday mornings | 9:30 am
Join us at the Tilbury Branch for songs, stories, and crafts. Great for children 0 to 6 years. |
Wallaceburg Branch
Winter Storytime
January 16 to February 13, 2025
Thursday mornings | 10:30 am
Stories, songs and rhymes for children 18 months and older and their caregivers. Registration required. |
Wheatley Branch
Storytime
Thursday, January 9
10:00 am Join us at the Wheatley Branch for songs, stories, and crafts. Great for children 0 to 6 years. No registration required. |
Chatham Branch Café
Dream Board Revolution
Saturday, January 11
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Young dreams and big goals! Drop by to create your very own vision board for the new year! We’ll play some tunes and enjoy great resolutions ahead. Great for tweens and teens. No registration required. |
Chatham Branch or Zoom
Rainbow Reads Teen Book Club, in collaboration with CK Pride
Tuseday, January 8
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Starting January 2025, join us every second Tuesday of the month to discuss a Rainbow Reads book of your selection. All types of reading formats are encouraged. You have the option to participate either in person or online. If you wish to join virtually registration is required. To register email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca or call 519-354-2940. |
Chatham Branch
Tuesdays
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Get your game on! Chatham Branch is offering the opportunity for you to come and play chess in our Cafe area every Tuesday night from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. We provide the boards and pieces and you provide the strategy! No registration. Open to all ages. |
Wallaceburg Branch
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:45 pm to 7:45 pm
Are you new to chess or a chess master? If you’d like to test your strategies or learn some new skills, feel free to drop-in any Tuesday or Thursday night from 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. Drop-in. |
Wallaceburg Branch
Knitting and Crochet Club
Every Tuesday | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Every Thursday | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us every Tuesday evening or Thursday afternoon to trade patterns, give suggestions, or learn a new skill. Registration not required. |
Chatham Branch
CK Creative Yarns
Wednesday, January 15
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. |
Tilbury Branch
Every Thursday
4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Drop-in | All ages |
Wheatley Branch
Every Saturday
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Drop-in | All ages |
Bothwell Branch Bothwell Branch monthly 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 monthly book club meets the second Tuesday of every month at 3:15 pm. Contact Dresden Branch for details at 519-683-4922. |
Highgate Branch Highgate Branch monthly 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 monthly 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 monthly 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 first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Contact Tilbury Branch for details at 519-682-0100. Next meeting is Tuesday, January 7. |
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