Earn rewards by reading all summer long with CKPL! We've got a variety of programs and contests planned for the whole family. The fun starts June 25! Learn more by visiting CKPL's events webpage.
TD Summer Reading Club
Join the TD Summer Reading Club! This summer, CKPL is offering a mixture of in-person and Grab & Go programs! Reach out to your local branch or visit www.ckpl.ca for details.
CKPL offers many collections to keep kids learning, entertained, and inspired! This summer we are featuring online reading! Download “Libby” by OverDrive to access hundreds of ebooks and audiobooks just for kids. Download the “Library Pass” app to access ComicsPlus.
Adult Summer Reading Contest
From July 4 to August 31 visit your local library branch to pick up your bookmark to start your road trip to summer. Three visits and your bookmark becomes a ballot to win a terrific branch prize! For ages 16+.
Thank you to Scribendi for their generous donation in support of CKPL's Adult Summer Reading Contest.
Teen Summer Reading
Level up your reading game this year with the Teen Summer Reading program! CKPL has many collections to keep teens engaged this summer. Come check out graphic novels, board games, teen reads, and even video games – all free with your library card!
From June 25 through August 27 readers aged 12 to 18 have the chance to win prizes. Fill out a ballot when you borrow materials and you're entered into the draw! Attend a teen program and get an extra ballot. The more you borrow or do at the library, the more chances to win! The Grand Prize this year is a Switch Lite!
Adult Programs
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.
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. July's selection is “Patsy: A Novel” by Nicole Dennis-Benn.
Ridgetown Branch
Ridgetown Branch's monthly book club meets at 6:30 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. July's selection is the "Kitchen Front" by Jennifer Ryan (July 14).
Tilbury Branch
The Tilbury Branch Book Club meets at 6:00 pm on the first Tuesday of each month. July's selection is "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean (July 5).
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.
Teen Programs
Teen Summer Switch Party
Celebrate summer by coming and playing Nintendo Switch games on the big screen! Bring a friend or make new ones. Ages 12 to 18 welcome. No registration required.
Upcoming Parties:
Wallaceburg Tuesday, July 12 at 2:30 pm
Chatham Wednesday, July 13 at 3:00 pm
Chatham Wednesday, July 27 at 6:30 pm
Dresden Tuesday, July 19 at 3:00 pm
Tilbury Thursday, July 21 at 3:00 pm
Ridgetown Thursday, July 28 from 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm
Blenheim Tuesday, August 2 at 6:00 pm
Teen Tuesdays
July 12 | July 19 | July 26
3:00 pm
Dresden Branch
Games, Switch, Wii and cosplay are so much better when you bring a friend. Every week is a different adventure. Best for ages 13 to 16. Registration encouraged. Please call 519-683-4922 to register.
Featured Kids Programs
CKPL's Program Calendar
Visit CKPL's Program Calendar to browse the complete listing of kids summer reading programs!
Join us for Bigfoot inspired crafts and STEM activities. Practice your bigfoot walk, grow-a-Sasquatch, tag the Bigfoot, and more! Best suited for children 7+. Registration required.
Thursday Twilight Tales
July 7 | July 14 | July 21 | July 28
6:30 pm
Dresden Branch
Join us under the tree for a family storytime filled with silly stories and goofy games. All ages welcome. No registration necessary.
Waterday Wednesdays
July 13 | July 27
10:00 am
Dresden Branch
Water + Miss Jenn is a combination that guarantees a great time! Best for ages 2 to 6. Registration encouraged. Please call 519-683-4922 to register.
The Barry O Kidshow! Thursday, July 14 6:00 pm
Blenheim Cherry Fest
Performance brought to you by CKPL and sponsored by Chatham LaSertoma. Brighten your day with the Barry O Kidshow! Watch Barry O perform short bits and skits, including puppets, magic and juggling. Fun for the whole family! Registration not required.
Channel your magical powers by creating your very own wizarding wand just like Harry Potter. Join us as we celebrate your inner magic. Ages 8+ Registration required.
Mystic Drumz: World Music Safari Adventures
Friday, July 15
1:00 pm
Tecumseh Park
Chatham
3:00 pm
Memorial Park
Tilbury
Join us for a unique and interactive rhythm and sound program. Fun for all ages! Registration not required. This free performance is sponsored by Ahcom Shriners.
Snow White Storytime
Tuesday, July 19
2:30 pm
Wallaceburg Branch
Drop by for a magical afternoon of stories, songs and crafts with Snow White. All ages. Registration not required.
Embrace your unique rainbow side as we party like those mythical one-horned creatures! We will read stories, play games and paint a unicorn sun catcher. Registration required. Ages 5+
Have you ever heard of the Legend of Rock, Papers and Scissors? Join us for a Rock, Paper and Scissors tournament and make a fluffy pet rock to take home with you. Registration required. Ages 6 +
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!
CKPL members can now read thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the globe through PressReader. PressReader provides online access to newspapers and magazines from over 100 countries in over 60 languages.
Access PressReader through CKPL’s virtual library www.ckpl.ca/virtual and explore more than 7,000 of the world's top publications as soon as they're available on shelves. Available newspapers include, “Toronto Star”, “Globe and Mail”, “Toronto Sun”, “Windsor Star”, “London Free Press”, “Chatham Daily News” and many more!
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.