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Branch Closures: September 7 and September 30 All CKPL branches will be closed for Labour Day on Monday, September 7 and for Staff Training on Wednesday, September 30. CKPL's Virtual Library is always open! Visit www.ckpl.ca/virtual for more information. |
Highgate Branch
Movie Time! Friday, September 4 | 10:30 am It's Movie Morning and we'll be watching a family friendly movie. New movie each month, end times vary due to the length of each movie. Free drink and snack provided to each child. All ages, drop-in. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. |
Bothwell Branch Nintendo Switch Tuesday, September 8 to Saturday, September 12 During open hours
Power up our Switch and get ready for the ultimate Nintendo adventure! Kids can race to the finish line in Mario Kart, experience game-changing surprises in Super Mario Bros. Wonder and other Mario games. Ages 5+. Drop-in.
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Chatham Branch Creativity Club Saturday, September 12 | 10:00 am Explore a variety of art techniques that let your imagination run wild! School-age children welcome. Drop-in. |
Chatham Branch Pokemon Day Saturday, September 12 2:00 to 4:30 pm Join us for fun activities and free cards, while supplies last. Special thanks to Cojac Trading Junction for their generous donation! Drop-in. |
Chatham Branch Crow Party Tuesday, September 15 | 6:30 pm Celebrate our crow neighbours! Dress in black and trade trinkets, make crafts, and solve puzzles. All ages welcome. Drop-in. |
Highgate Branch Squish and Sculpt Squad Wednesday, September 16 3:00 to 8:00 pm It's an evening of creativity with colourful playdough that your children can roll, cut, sculpt and shape their own creations. All ages. Drop-in. |
Blenheim Branch Bright Minds Thursday, September 17 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Join us as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through hands-on activities and projects. Drop-in.
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Ridgetown Branch Bee Bot STEM Night Thursday, September 17 4:00 to 8:00 pm Bee-Bots are colorful, bee-shaped floor robots created for young children ages 3 to 8. They teach basic coding, sequencing, and direction using simple directional buttons on their backs without needing a screen. Drop-in. |
Ridgetown Branch Bean-Tastic Mosaics Saturday, September 19 |11:00 am Let your creativity sprout! Join Ridge House Museum staff at the library to create your very own colourful mosaics using a variety of beans, seeds and your imagination. Ages 6-12. Register at the library. |
Chatham Branch St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs Saturday, September 19 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Visit with our furry friends, the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs! All ages welcome. |
Chatham Branch Science Storytime Tuesday, September 22 | 10:00 am & Thursday, September 24 |10:00 am Celebrate curiosity with science-themed stories, songs, and fun learning experiences. Best suited to children 0-5 years old. Drop-in. |
Chatham Branch Bookish Buttons Thursday, September 24 6:00 to 8:00 pm Make a customized bookish button using the button maker! All ages welcome. |
Bothwell Branch Orange Shirt Day Saturday, September 26 &
Tuesday, September 29
Stop by during open hours to make your own Orange Shirt pin for National Truth and Reconciliation Day. All ages. Drop-in.
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Merlin Branch Messy Thursdays Thursdays | 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Join us for an hour of messiness. From LEGO to slime, and everything in between we'll be doing a different messy activity each week. All ages welcome. Drop-in.
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Tilbury Branch
Adult Craft Night
Tuesday, September 8 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. |
Dresden Branch Adult Craft Club Tuesday, September 15 | 6:00 pm Join Brittany and be crafty!. September's craft is a DIY leaf bowl. Ages 18+. Registration required. |
Wheatley Branch Drop-in Tech Help Tuesday, September 22 5:00 to 7:00 pm Are you interested in reading ebooks or e-audiobooks? Drop in to Wheatley Branch with your device to learn about all of the virtual resources the library has to offer. |
Blenheim Branch
Paint Night Tuesday, September 22 6:00 to 7:30 pm Join us for a staff led paint night. Best suited for adults and kids ages 12+. Space is limited. Registration required; call 519-676- 3174. |
September 1 "The Goldfinch" (14A) Stars: Oakes Fegley, Ansel Elgort, and Nicole Kidman
Based on the novel by Donna Tartt. |
September 8
"Little Women" (PG) Stars: Lea Thompson, Sarah Davenport, and Allie Jennings
A modern retelling of the novel by Louisa May Alcott. |
September 15 "The Lovely Bones" (PG) Stars: Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg, and Saoirse Ronan
Based on the novel by Alice Sebold. |
September 22
"Never Let Me Go" (14A) Stars: Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan, and Andrew Garfield
Based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro. |
September 29 "Indian Horse" (14A) Stars: Ajuawak Kapashesit, Wayne Baker, and Sladen Peltier
Based on the novel by Richard Wagamese. |
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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
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
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 September 18 to October 23 Drop-in for our fall themed family storytime full of new songs, rhymes and stories each week. Ages 0-4. Drop-in. |
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Dresden Branch Tween Book Club First Wednesday of the month 2:30 pm | Ages 9+ Welcome back tweens! Jump back into reading with Miss Brittany. Next meeting: September 2, "Tidesong" by Wendy Xu |
Dresden Branch
Tween Club Second Wednesday of the month at 2:30 pm
Join us for games, crafts and more with Miss Brittany! Next meeting: September 9 - Board Game Bonanza
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Chatham Branch Bookmark Weaving
Saturday, September 19 1:00 to 2:00 pm
Stop by and learn how to weave your own yarn bookmark! No experience needed and all materials provided. Just drop in and get crafty! |
Ridgetown Branch Fall Pumpkin Decor Thursday, September 24 | 6:30 pm
Create some fall spirit with our puzzle pumpkin decor. Layer up puzzle pieces to create a one of a kind decoration to keep or give as a gift. Different wording, stems and ribbon available. Ages 9 to 16. Drop-in.
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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 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 Thursday night. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. Drop-in. |
Tilbury Branch
Saturday Afternoons
11:45 am to 1:45 pm Drop in to learn to play chess or show your skills and teach someone else! Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. |
Wheatley Branch
Thursdays evenings
5:45 to 7:45 pm Drop in to learn to play chess or show your skills and teach someone else! Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. |
Chatham Branch
Yarn and Yak Club
Wednesday, September 9 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, September 16 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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Bothwell Branch 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 The Dresden Branch book club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 3:15 pm. Next meeting: Tuesday, September 8 discussing "Becoming a Matriarch". |
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 Book club meets the second Thursday of each 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 Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm. Contact Tilbury Branch for details at 519-682-0100. Next meeting: Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 pm. |
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