LibraryAware

May 2023

Teen Materials Now Fine Free!

CKPL has expanded it’s fine-free policy and now both children’s and teen items can be borrowed fines free. No overdue (late) fines will be charged for any child or teen collection materials returned late. This includes books, playaways, graphic novels, and video games that are in CKPL's teen and children's collections. This new policy applies to children's and teen material regardless of the age of the library cardholder.

Materials that are 60 days or more late will continue to be billed for replacement. The bill will be removed from a patron's account when the item is returned. Damaged items will still be billed.

Grow a Row for Salvation Army Food Banks

Chatham-Kent Public Library (CKPL) and Salvation Army Chatham-Kent are partnering to encourage gardeners to “grow a row” for Salvation Army Food Banks using vegetable seeds from CKPL’s Spring Seed Library.

CKPL card members can “borrow” seeds from all 11 CKPL locations: Chatham, Blenheim, Bothwell, Dresden, Highgate, Merlin, Ridgetown, Thamesville, Tilbury, Wallaceburg and Wheatley branches. 10 packages of seeds can be borrowed, 1 per plant variety.

Produce can be donated at Salvation Army Food Banks located in Chatham (19 Raleigh Street), Blenheim (24 Talbot Street), Ridgetown (19 Main Street) and Wallaceburg (600 Lowe Street). Please call 519-354-1430 for more information about Food Bank donations.

Featured Programs

CK Reads Author Visit with Silvia Moreno Garcia

Virtually on Zoom

Broadcast live at the following branches: Chatham, Blenheim, Dresden, Ridgetown, Tilbury, Wallaceburg

Thursday, May 4

2:00 pm

To celebrate the grand finale of the 2023 CK Reads program, Chatham-Kent Public Library (CKPL) will be hosting author, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, for a virtual author talk via Zoom. CKPL would like to extend a special thank-you to the Rotary Club of Chatham for sponsoring Silvia’s visit.

Silvia’s talk will be broadcast live at CKPL’s Chatham, Blenheim, Dresden, Ridgetown, Tilbury and Wallaceburg branches.

Community members can also watch Silvia’s visit on the go by registering for the program Zoom link through Ask CKPL:

By phone – 519.354.2940

By text – 519.401.7174

By email – cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca

By Facebook chat - @ckplibrary

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Book Tasting

Chatham Branch

Saturday, May 13

11:00 am

The Chatham Branch of CKPL will be transformed into a “restaurant” for a “sampling” of books. Just like with food, if you don’t try out different types of books, you will never know if you like them.

Join staff and other readers as you sit down for a five-course “meal” of titles that will pique your appetite for more!

Registration not required.

Teen Mother’s Day Card Creation Station

All CKPL branches

Drop in until May 22

Looking to make a Mother’s Day card? CKPL can help you out!

Drop into any CKPL branch before May 22 to create a card. All supplies provided.

CKPL Grows Seed Library: Successful Vegetable Gardening

Chatham Branch and virtually on Zoom

Monday, May 15

6:30 pm

Join us as we welcome Gardening Girl, Julia Dimakos for a live virtual presentation on Successful Vegetable Gardening. The event will also be shown at Chatham Branch for those unable to attend virtually. Registration and an email address are required. Register for this free information session at your local branch or by contacting Ask CKPL.

CKPL's Program Calendar

CKPL's Program Calendar

Visit CKPL's Program Calendar to browse the complete listing of library programs for all ages!

Adult/Teen Programs

Adult Trivia Night

Join us every Wednesday for virtual Trivia Night! Each week CKPL posts a new Trivia Night game on CKPL's Facebook page. The game will be available from 6:00 pm until midnight. To play, click the link in our Facebook post, choose a nickname and enter the game. Don't forget to check back the next day to see how everyone scored!

Spice Club

Tuesday, May 30

7:05 pm on Zoom

Add some spice to your life! Each Spice Club kit includes information about the featured spice, two recipe cards and a sample of the spice. Please register to receive a Spice Club Kit by calling 519-354-2940 or texting 519-401-7174.

Chess Club

Every Tuesday

5:45 to 7:45 pm

Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. No registration required.

Lego Discovery
Saturday, May 13

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Everyone is invited to come and get creative with our bins of LEGO. No registration required.

Adult Colouring
Every Wednesday

1:00 to 3:00 pm

Keep calm and colour on! Colouring is a great way to de-stress and relax. All supplies are provided. Registration not required. Ages 16+.

Knitting and Crochet Club

Every Thursday
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Join us every Thursday afternoon to trade patterns, give suggestions or learn a new skill.
No registration required.

Children's Programs

Blenheim Family Storytime

Blenheim Branch

May 25

11:00 a.m.

Join us the last Thursday of each month for a special before-opening-hours storytime! These events are geared towards participants between the ages 0-5, though older siblings are welcome.

Wallceburg Branch Storytime
Wallaceburg Branch

May 4, 11, 18, 25

10:30 am

Children ages 2 to 4 together with parents and caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, rhythm instruments and crafts. Registration required.

Children's Programs in Chatham

Star Wars Day

Chatham Branch

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

May the 4th be with you. Come celebrate Star Wars day at the library and train to be a Jedi. Battle Darth Vader, learn from Yoda, and prepare to protect the galaxy. All ages. Drop in program, no registration required.

Library Laboratory
Chatham Branch

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Chemical reactions, bubbling potions and fantastic physics. Join us for dancing spaghetti and other science fun! Registration required. Recommended for ages 8 to 10.

Sensory Storytime
Chatham Branch

10:00 am to 11:00 am

Squishy, slimy, and bumpy! Joing us for a sensory-friendly reading of "Margot Moose: Summertime Sensations" by local author, Sarah Ventura-Wright. Explore a variety of sensory activities. All ages. No registration required.

Lego Nights
Chatham Branch

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

May 4, 11, 18, 25

Come and build with the library's LEGO collection! Build your own design or choose a challenge and practice becoming a LEGO Master! All alges welcome. No registration required.

New Collection

PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Video Games Now Available

Chatham-Kent Public Library is expanding its video game collection to now include games for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. All games are free to borrow with your Chatham-Kent Public Library card and are available from all 11 CKPL branch locations.

Video games can be borrowed for 14 days and can be renewed up to 2 times (provided no holds have been placed on the item). You may borrow up to 3 games at a time.

Virtual Library

Libby App by OverDrive

The legacy OverDrive app has been retired and replaced by the Libby app. Libby offers the same collection of digital titles from our library, but with new features we know you'll love!

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. It's free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/.

If you need assistance, please contact Ask CKPL.