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CK Reads Author Visit

To celebrate the grand finale of the 2024 CK Reads program, CKPL will be hosting CK Reads author, Kai Thomas for a visit at CKPL's Chatham Branch on Wednesday, April 24 at 6:00 pm. Registration is not required. Thanks to the Rotary Club of Chatham for sponsoring CKPL's 2024 CK Reads program. CKPL's 2024 CK Read's title is "In the Upper Country" by Kai Thomas. Pick up a copy of "In the Upper Country" at any CKPL branch or borrow it from our Virtual Library. 


Learn to Play Mahjong

Chatham-Kent Public Library (CKPL) is offering a free four-week Learn to Play Mahjong program for adults in the Chatham Branch Meeting Room.

Thursday Feb 29, March 7, 21, 28 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Friday March 1, 8, 15, 22 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Thursday April 4, 11, 18, 25 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Friday April 5, 12, 19, 26 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Mahjong is a fun and challenging game. With the help of our knowledgeable instructor Sam, you'll be playing like a pro in no time. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn a new skill and meet new people in the process!

Space is limited. Attendance at all four sessions is recommended.


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.


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! 

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