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​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 March 2025 includes:

April 16 – Let's play cards
April 23 – Staycation
April 30 - Navigate and connect with community supports

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! 

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