Author Visit - Dawn Beecroft Teetzel "My Mary: A Story of One Barnardo Home Child"
Chatham Branch
Monday, May 26 at 6:30 pm
Chatham-Kent Public Library is proud to announce a local author visit from Dawn Beecroft Teetzel. The event will be held in the Chatham Branch Meeting Room. Registration is not required. Dawn has published her second book entitled “My Mary: A Story of One Barnardo Home Child." Drop by and enjoy listening to an excerpt from her book! Autographed copies will be available for sale at $25 per book cash or e-transfer.
Chatham Branch Spring Book Sale
Chatham-Kent Public Library is hosting its Spring Book Sale at Chatham Branch,
Community Living Café,
Monday, May 12 and Saturday, May 17, while supplies last.
The sale is available during open hours.
For library hours, please visit ckpl.ca or call 519.354.2940.
This is a great opportunity to stock up before heading out to the beach or a day out to the park, as we have a large selection of adult fiction! Please bring your own bag. All proceeds from the sale will support library programs and services.
Café Capers-Chatham Branch
Join us Wednesday mornings for a different caper each week. Some activities will be challenging, others will get you crafting and still others will be relaxing and fun!
The schedule of programs for April 2025 includes:
May 07 - Accessorize a flower pot and plant seeds inside!
May 14 - Cafe Capers will be meeting in the YA area this week. Enjoy a chat with L.A. 1 staff as they talk about a typical day.
May 21 - Treasures & Tales
May 28 - Let's Play Bingo!
Registration is not required. Simply drop by the Library Café on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. While in the café, you can also treat yourself to a hot or cold drink and a tasty snack if you like!
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!
