Hearing Health Information Session
Tuesday, January 19
2:00 to 3:00 pm
Chatham Branch
Join us for an information session with Canadian Hearing Services. Learn about your hearing aids, services provided by Canadian Hearing Services and have your questions answered! No registration required.
Decluttering & Downsizing Workshop
Feeling overwhelmed by clutter or wanting to downsize? Join Kim Wakem, Certified Ultimate Professional Organizer™ from Talbot West Organizing and Bridget Blonde, Realtor® from Nest Realty Inc Brokerage for an energizing workshop to clear your space and mind. Discover simple techniques, get an action plan! You can bring a picture of your problem space to get advice and tips in the Q&A time:
Thursday, January 22nd 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Chatham Branch Meeting Room,
Ridgetown Branch,
Tilbury Branch or Online
Learn to Juggle with Larry
Chatham Branch
Meeting Room
Friday, February 13 or Thursday, February 19
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Registration required.
The program will introduce the basics of juggling in a supportive, relaxed environment. All materials will be provided. Adults of all skill levels are welcome. For ages 16+. Registration is required, call 519.354.2940, email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca or text 519.401.7174.
Puzzle Swap Chatham Branch
Meeting Room
Saturday, February 28
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Want to participate? Drop your puzzles off to the Chatham Branch during library open hours the week of February 23 to February 27. Staff will provide you with a voucher to return on Saturday, February 28 to select your new-to-you puzzles. We are looking for puzzles in good condition, with all their pieces and in strong boxes.
Tech Workshop: Digital Decluttering 101
Ready to declutter your digital world? Want to find out where your information resides? Are you overwhelmed with an overflowing inbox and too many notifications, feel like you're drowning in information overload? Learn to incorporate digital decluttering into your day-to-day life. Join Lisa with this Digital Decluttering 101 workshop to liberate yourself from the overwhelming clutter of data, notifications, and digital chaos. Registration is required and Teams meeting link will be shared. contacting Ask CKPL .
Thursday, February 26 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Chatham Branch Meeting Room,
Ridgetown Branch,
Wallaceburg Branch or Online
Spice Club
This is a free monthly program that will promise to add a bit of SPICE to your life! Each month, those registered will receive a Spice Club kit that includes:
- information about and the history of each spice
- two recipes to try
- sample of the spice to use in the recipes.
Spice Club members are invited to try the recipes at home, and on the last Tuesday of each month, we will meet virtually on Zoom to discuss the history and uses of each spice and share how we enjoyed cooking with the spice. Space for this program is limited and registration is required. Check our Program Calendar for more information and call 519-627-5292 to register.
Mahjong Club
Come and play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong at the Chatham branch. Our in-person Mahjong Club takes place every Monday afternoon at 3:00 PM in the first floor meeting room or Cafe area ( if the meeting room booked for other events). This is a free, drop-in program.
Adult Colouring
Are you looking for a creative outlet? Need some time to escape the everyday? All supplies provided. Come alone or bring a friend. Drop-in. Open to all ages and all skill levels.
Wallaceburg Branch every Wednesday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. See our Program Calendar for details
Chess Club
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 or Thursday night. 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.
Wallaceburg Branch every Tuesday 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm.
Ridgetown Branch every Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Chatham Branch every Tuesday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Knitting and Crochet Club
Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us to trade patterns, give suggestions or learn a new skill. Drop-in.
Wallaceburg Branch every Tuesday 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
Book Clubs
Join one (or more!) of our book clubs in a community near you! Visit our Book Clubs page for more information.
Movies @ CKPL
Watch a movie with us at the Chatham Branch. Movie time is 2:00 pm. Check our Program Calendar for Tuesday movie showings.
Trivia Night
Join us every Wednesday for virtual Trivia Night! Each week we'll post 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 or Twitter post, choose a nickname and enter the game. Don't forget to check back the next day to see how everyone scored!
