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Dragonfly Garden Art
Tuesday, August 5 | 1:00 pm Dragonflies are incredible insects. Did you know they can fly in 6 different directions? Join us to create a colourful dragonfly to hang in your garden. Ages 7 and older. Registration recommended. |
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Explore, Invent, Create Friday, August 15 | 10:30 am Discover some cool tech with hands-on activities. Try block coding with the library's Spheros, light things up with Snap Circuits, and more! Ages 7 and older. Registration recommended. |
Found Underground Tuesday, August 19 | 1:00 pm Join the library and CK Museum to uncover secrets hidden underground. Mastodons, fossils and even buried treasure! Ages 7 and older. Registration recommended. |
Big Five Wild Safari Saturday, August 2 | 1:00 pm Travel through South Africa while we take a wild safari to see the Big Five! Lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalos! |
Great Pyramid of Giza Saturday, August 16 | 1:00 pm Don your Egyptian headband and travel back in time to the land of pharaohs. Learn why the pyramids were built - watch out for mummies! |
Flowers, Peace and Love Thursday, August 14 | 2:30 pm Ages 8+ Come party like it’s 1960. Create a flower crown and make a groovy tie-dye bandana or bring your own item from home to tie-dye. Registration required. |
Krazy Keychains Thursday, August 21 | 2:30 pm Ages 8+ Come make a pony bead keychain like your mom used to make and learn about how each decision we make impacts the future! Registration required. |
August 5 Colour Your World Paint with watercolours and sphero robots! |
August 12 Light Up the World Create your own pony bead salamander with a twist. |
August 19 World of Friends Make a friendship bracelet. |
August 26 Button Maker at Sidestreets, 175 Main St. Create a custom button. |
August 7 Winter World Curling, curling, curling! |
August 14 Paint the World Can you break the balloons filled with paint? |
August 21 Water World Slippy, sliding water games. |
August 6 Rock Painting at the Tony Stranak Conservation Area Pavilion, Metcalf Ave W. Paint your own rock and listen to a story! |
August 13 Story and Swim! at the Dresden Pool, 760 Tecumseh St. Stories and songs then it’s time for a FREE SWIM! |
August 20 Bubble Bonanza at Dresden Branch, CKPL We’re bubbling with excitement for a bonanza of bubbles! |
Head to the Highlands Monday, August 11 | 1:00 pm Bring yer clan and grab yer kilt, aye! Test your strength and agility at the Scottish Highland Games. Participate in broad jump, haggis toss, welly throw and a good old tug-o-war. |
Explore the Lore of Medieval England Monday, August 18 | 1:00 pm Meet brave knights, scry dragons and learn about medieval daily life! Be creative with your own coat of arms and learn to build a catapult. |
Messy Thursdays
Thursdays | July 3 to August 21 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Are you ready to have fun and get messy? From painting to slime, and everything in between! Join us for a different project each week. All ages welcome. Drop-in
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Explore, Invent, Create Monday, August 18 | 1:30 pm Drop-in Discover some cool tech with hands-on activities. Try block coding with the library's Spheros, light things up with Snap Circuits, and more. Ages 7 and older. |
Enter the Dragon's Den! Friday, August 8 | 1:00 pm Play and have fun while learning about reptiles from around the world, plus meet a real dragon ... a Bearded Dragon! Drop-in. Ages 6+ |
Soapy Salt Scrub Cubes Tuesday, August 12 | 12:30 pm Pamper yourself and create your own cubes that smell wonderful and moisturize your skin. Various colours, and scents supplied. Please be aware of multiple scents in library during this program. Drop-in. Ages 9-16. |
Head to the Highlands Thursday, August 14 | 12:30 pm Bring your clan and grab yer kilt, aye! Test your strength and agility at the Scottish Highland Games. Participate in broad jump, haggis toss, wellie throw and a good old tug-o-war. Drop-in. Ages 6+ |
Beach Glass Art Tuesday, August 19 | 12:30 pm Create your own beach glass art - there are unlimited ways to be creative! Bring your own beach glass or use our supplies and "Seas the day!" Drop-in. Ages 6-12. |
August 5 Is that a penguin? This week we are in Antarctica, making pictures of the Southern lights with messy and fun paper marbling. |
August 12 Safari through colour Use block prints and paper weaving to create a kente design inspired by African Ghanaian royal tradition. |
August 19Little Miracles Learn about Mexican sugar skulls and tin hearts. We’ll make our own versions with fun symmetry squish painting
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Summer Reading Wrap UpSaturday, August 23 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | All Ages Welcome Join us for oodles of games and activities to wrap up summer reading for 2025 and drop in to see if you won a prize!
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Stuffie Sleepover
Parachute Party Thursday, August 21 | 6:30 pm Stuffie pick-up Friday, August 22 | 12:00 to 5:00 pm Join us at Tilbury Branch for stories, crafts, and parachute activities! After storytime, tuck in your stuffie and get them ready for their slumber party! Pick up your stuffie on Friday and check out what they got up to overnight. All ages, no registration required. |
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Creativity Lab
Mondays | June 30 to Aug 18
12:00 to 5:00 pm
Ages 5 and older
Stop by each week to get creative with different fun activities! Try making temporary tattoos, creating buttons with the button maker and more! Drop-in.
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Under the Sea in a Box Friday, August 8 | 1:00 to 4:00 pm Ages 5 and older Learn all about coral reefs and ocean life with this fun coral reef habitat craft. You bring a shoebox and we provide the rest. |
STEM Tuesdays
August 12 | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join us for nature inspired STEM activities! Great for children ages 4 to 10. Drop-in.
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Make a Bead Pet Friday, August 22 | 1:00 to 4:00 pm Ages 5 and older Make a bead pet (knapsack clip or keychain). Wherever you go… whatever the adventure… make an exotic frog out of beads and take him or her along for a fun journey! |
Will it Sink or Float? Thursday, August 7 | 2:30 pm Come and build the float-iest boat using only recycled materials. Test them out and set sail for WAMBO! Ages 6 and up. Registration required. |
Hot Air Balloon Tuesday, August 19 | 2:30 pm Have you ever wanted to learn how to papier-mache? We will show you how! Decorate a papier-mache hot air balloon, that you can take home and hang in your bedroom. Ages 6 and up. Registration required. |
Creativity Lab
Wednesdays | July 2 to Aug 20
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Ages 5 and older
Stop by each week to get creative with different fun activities! Try making temporary tattoos, creating buttons with the button maker and more!
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Pebble Art Tuesday, August 19 4:00 to 7:00 pm Ages 5 and older Create your own picture or greeting card using beautiful beach pebbles. |
August 5 "Me Before You" Stars: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin and Janet McTeer. Rated PG. |
August 12 "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" Stars: Thomas Horn, Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock. Rated PG 13. |
August 19 "Still Alice"
Stars: Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin and Kristen Stewart. Rated PG-13.
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August 26 "The Giver" Stars: Brenton Thwaites, Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep. Rated PG-13. |
Dresden Branch Family Board Games Fridays | August 1 to 29 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Drop in to the Dresden branch and play a fun, family board game. All ages welcome. |
Tilbury Branch
Adult Craft Program
Tuesday, August 12 | 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.
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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
July 8 to August 26
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 | 10:00 am
July 2 to August 27 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
July 3 to August 28 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. |
Tilbury Branch
Storytime
Thursdays mornings | 10:00 am
July 3 to August 28 Join us every Thursday morning at Tilbury Branch for songs, stories, and crafts! Great for children 0 to 6 years, but all ages are welcome. No registration required. |
Wallaceburg Branch Family Storytime
Wednesday Mornings | 10:30 am
July 9 to August 20 Children along with their parents and caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Best suited for children 2 years and older. Drop in. |
Wheatley Branch Storytime
August 1 and 15 | 11:00 am
Coulter Park
Join us at Ivan Coulter Memorial Park for songs, stories, and crafts! Great for children 0 to 6 years, but all ages are welcome. No registration required.
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Elicia Roper Author Visit Tilbury Branch Saturday, August 2 | 1:00 to 2:00 pm Wheatley Pop-Up Library Saturday, August 9 | 1:00 to 2:00 pm Come meet Elicia at CKPL! Grab your own copy of her book, have it signed, engage in a conversation with the author, and explore a variety of merchandise available for purchase! |
Chatham Branch STEM Program at CKPL with PEO! Friday, August 8 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Join us for STEM learning with (PEO) Professional Engineers of Ontario! Great for ages 9 to 14. Registration is required. To register, please call 519-354-2940 or email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca. |
Chatham Branch Made with Pride: DIY Bracelets Thursday, August 14 | 2:00 to 4:00 pm Join CK Pride at the Chatham Branch for an afternoon of creativity and bracelet making. This event is for 2S/LGBTQIA+ youth. No registration is required. Please reach out to CK Pride or library staff for questions. |
Chatham Branch Teen Zen Thursday, August 21 | 2:00 to 3:00 PM Join us for a relaxing zen session featuring meditative and restorative poses, journaling, and colouring. No registration required. Feel free to bring a blanket, towel, or yoga mat and a journal. All other supplies will be provided. Great for tweens and teens. |
Chatham Branch
Rainbow Read Book Club in Partnership with CK Pride
Saturday, August 23 | 2:30 pm Join us one Saturday a month to discuss a Rainbow Reads book of your selection! Participate either in person or online. If you wish to join virtually, registration is required. Email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca or call 519-354-2940 to register. |
Chatham Branch
DIY Watercolour Postcard
Saturday, August 23 | 1:00 to 2:00 pm Join us at the Chatham Branch Cafe on Saturday, August 23 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm to paint your very own postcard! Great for tweens and teens. No registration required. Available while supplies last. |
Drop-In Teen Activities All CKPL Branches Open Hours July 28 to August 9
90s Cartoon Drawing Station | Postcard Activity August 11 to 29 Origami Station! |
Summer Reading Club Instagram Photo Challenge June 28 to August 30 Available for all ages to enjoy! Tag us by using #2025ckplsummer @ckplibrary. Tag us in your posts and stories about: - Current Reads
- Favourite Book Covers
- Program or Events
- Games from the library!
- Book Selfie or Book Face
- CKPL materials on vacation!
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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
We provide the boards and pieces and you provide the strategy! No registration. Open to all ages.
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Tilbury Branch
Thursdays | July 3 to August 21
Stop by each week during open hours to complete a new challenge and receive a ballot to win a new Lego set! The draw will take place at end of the summer.
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Wheatley Pop Up Library
Saturdays | July 5 to August 23
Stop by each week during open hours to complete a new challenge and receive a ballot to win a new Lego set! The draw will take place at end of the summer.
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- Accounting Fundamentals
- Speed Spanish
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2019
- Discover Sign Language
- Grammar Refresher
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- Introduction to QuickBooks Online
- Computer Skills for the Workplace
- Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My!
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Introduction to Python 3 Programming
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