Our book experts can curate a selection of titles to perfectly meet your reading needs! Request your bag of books: - By Phone: 519-354-2940
By Text: 519-401-7174 - By Facebook Messenger: @CKPLibrary
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CK Reads Virtual Author Visit To celebrate the grand finale of the 2021 CK Reads program, we will be hosting bestselling author, Sheena Kamal, for a virtual author talk on Thursday, May 27 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Register online or through Ask CKPL.
The 2021 CK Reads titles “The Lost Ones” and “Fight Like a Girl” by Sheena Kamal are available at all 11 CKPL branches and online in both ebook and audiobook format.
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Weaving Craft Kit for Kids Learn to weave with Chatham-Kent Public Library! Weaving supplies and instructions are provided in the kit and you can watch the accompanying video on Chatham-Kent Public Library’s YouTube channel. Register for a Weaving Craft Kit for Kids online or through Ask CKPL. While supplies last.
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Crafternoon: To Go! This is a free monthly program that will boost your spirits and exercise your creative mind! Our May Crafternoon: To Go! features a Macramé bookmark. Registration begins Monday, May 17 at 9:30 am. Supplies are limited. Registration is required. Recommended for ages 13+.
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LitBits CKPL staff are sharing their favourite songs, rhymes, and story recommendations for little ones in these literacy video tidbits: LitBits!
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Online TriviaJoin us every Wednesday for virtual Trivia Night! Each week we'll post a new Trivia Night game on CKPL's Facebook and Twitter pages. The game will be available from 6:00 pm until midnight. To play, click the link in our Facebook or Twitter post, choose a nickname and enter the game. Don't forget to check back the next day to see how everyone scored! Every weekend we're posting a Kahoot! for Kids on our Facebook page. The game will be available from Saturday at 8:00 am to Sunday at 10:00 pm. Play along!
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hoopla Bonus Borrows are back from May 1 to 31! Choose from hundreds of titles without using your monthly hoopla Instant borrows. hoopla allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone! CKPL patrons have access to 10 hoopla Instant borrows each month and up to 10 Flex titles at any one time.
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(For a Limited Time) Your library card now gives you free access to Ancestry Library Edition — from anywhere! Until now, this powerful genealogy (family research) tool was only available on computers at library branches or remotely with a paid subscription.
Remote access is currently available until June 30, 2021.
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Here are a list of recent celebrity book club picks from Reese Witherspoon , Oprah Winfrey , Sarah Jessica Parker , Emma Roberts , Jenna Bush Hager , and Gwyneth Paltrow .
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Books into Movie 2021Whether you’re looking for a good thriller or a non-fiction investigation into the drug wars, a huge variety of written works are coming to the screen over the next 12 months. Here is a not even close to exhaustive list of books turned movies that you may want to look out for in 2021.
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Women’s Prize For Fiction 2021The Women’s Prize for Fiction is the UK’s most prestigious annual book award celebrating & honouring fiction written by women. Here is the list of 2021 nominated titles.
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Beach ReadsSummer officially starts on June 20, but it's never too early to start planning your beach reads. From thrilling page-turners to sweet reads to moving personal narratives and hilarious new stories, these books will keep you entertained all summer long.
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Kids LaunchpadsMade just for little explorers. Kids Launchpads are loaded with learning apps, videos, games and more for hours of interactive learning and play. No download time. No need for Wi-Fi. Access to educational content is available — anytime, anywhere.
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StorykitsStorykits contain a variety of storytelling and circle time materials, including: books, puppets, musical instruments, CDs, DVDs, rhyme and song sheets, puzzles, items to count and sort, and props. Kits circulate for 4 weeks and can be picked up and returned to any CKPL branch.
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Play PacksPlay Packs are created for movement! These unique physical literacy kits are filled with equipment, props, and books that encourage families to get up and move! Play Packs are great resources for parents, grandparents, teachers, early childhood educators, day care providers and homeschoolers.
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