Visit any Chatham-Kent Public Library branch on Saturday, June 25 to register for TD Summer Reading Club and you will be entered into a draw to win one of six Ahcom Shriners Prize Packs! Ahcom Shriners Prize Packs include a range of activities, toys, and local business gift certificates for kids valued at $160 each.
Thank you to Ahcom Shriners for their generous donation in support of Chatham-Kent Public Library and TD Summer Reading Club.
TD Summer Reading Club is a summer long program for kids from 0 to 16 years old! Borrow library materials, attend in-person programs, and take Grab & Go bags home!
Author Meet and Greet with Mark Aarssen
Tuesday, June 7
6:00 pm to 7:45 pm
Wallaceburg Branch
Mark Aarssenis a retired Chatham-Kent Police Officer who recently published a memoir based on his frontline experiences on the Wallaceburg Police Force. Please join us in celebrating Mark's new book, "An Onion Under Glass."
Mark will have his book for sale at the Wallaceburg Branch during the meet and greet and signatures will be offered! The cost of the book is $26.20, tax included.
Online Program
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!
Movies at CKPL
Watch a movie with us at the Chatham Branch. Movie time is 2:00 pm. Space for this program is limited and registration is required.
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. Registration is required. Join us on Zoom for a virtual Spice Club discussion on Tuesday, June 28 at 7:00 pm.
Lego Club
Tuesday Evenings
6:00 pm
Ridgetown Branch
Each week will have a different hands-on activity to complete, and time to build your own small designs.
Take a weekly challenge to build at home with your own Lego blocks. Registration required.
Scrabble Club
Wednesday Afternoons
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Wallaceburg Branch
Drop in for a friendly game. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. Registration is not required.
Knitting and Crochet Club
Thursday Afternoons
1:30 to 3:00 pm
Wallaceburg Branch
Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us every Thursday afternoon to trade patterns, give suggestions or learn a new skill. Registration is not required.
Chess Club
Tuesday Evenings
5:45 to 7:45 pm
Wallaceburg Branch
Tuesday Evenings
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Chatham Branch
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 night to CKPL's Chatham or Wallaceburg branches. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. Registration is not required for this free program.
CKPL Book Clubs
Audiobook Club
Join us via Zoom the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm for a discussion of that month's listen. All audiobook club selections are available from OverDrive 24/7 without holds or wait lists! Registration is required to participate in the Zoom discussion. June's selection is “Make Your Home Among Strangers” by Jennine Capo Crucet
Ridgetown Branch
Ridgetown Branch's monthly book club meets at 6:00 pm on the second Thursday of each month. Register online or stop by the branch to register and pick up a copy of the latest book. Upcoming meetings: June 9-"Five Little Indians" by Michelle Good, July 14- "Kitchen Front" by Jennifer Ryan.
Highgate Branch
On June 20 at 1:00 pm the Highgate Branch Book Club will be discussing "Kitchen Front" by Jennifer Ryan. Register online or contact Highgate Branch for details519-678-3313.
Bothwell Branch
On June 27 at 7:00 pm the Bothwell Branch Book Club will be discussing "Inheritance Games" by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Register online or contact Bothwell Branch for additional details 519-695-2844.
Book Club Kits
Hosting your own book club? CKPL has book club kits that contain multiple copies of the same title! Place a hold on book club kit titles in our online catalogue.
Borrow a 2022 Ontario Parks Annual Vehicle Permit from any of our 11 branches. Passes are loaned for 7 days and provide day use access to all Ontario Provincial Parks.
A limited number of passes will also be available as part of CKPL’s Express Collection. Express Collection items are loaned on a "first come first served" basis. Items in this collection cannot be placed on hold, nor can they be set aside for pickup.
Passes were provided by Ontario Parks as part of their library day-use vehicle lending program. The motivation behind this program is to help Ontarians spend more time in nature. A wide body of research supports the idea that time spent in nature has significant benefits for our mental and physical health.
Access thousands of free arts and crafts videos through Creativebug. Creativebug provides instructor led videos for beginners to expert level makers. Videos are produced by renowned artists and creative experts. Classes never expire, so users can start and stop projects at their own pace. No pressure, just possibilities!
Watch classes 24/7 from any location with an internet connection. All you need is a Chatham-Kent Public Library card. Classes available on art and design, sewing, quilting, paper, knitting, crochet, food and home, jewelry, holiday and kids.
Still using the OverDrive app? Switch to Libby! The legacy OverDrive app will soon be retired and our digital library will best be enjoyed with Libby. 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 currently use the legacy OverDrive app and need assistance, Ask CKPL.