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Fall Programming Spotlight

Discover what's happening this fall at your local library branch! Find all programs and events in the Program Calendar.

Blenheim Branch
Bright Minds Club
Thursdays, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Drop in after school and join us as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) through hands-on activities and projects.

Bothwell Branch
Free Family Movie Night
Friday, October 23 at 7:00 pm
Join us at the Jim Kish Theatre Movie Night! This kids’ movie night is fun for the whole family. New movie each month, end times vary due to the length of each movie. Drinks and snacks for kids provided by the Optimist Club of Bothwell. Donations greatly appreciated. All ages, drop-in.

Chatham Branch
Crow Party
Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 pm
Celebrate our crow neighbours! Dress in black and trade trinkets, make crafts, and solve puzzles. All ages welcome. Drop-in.

Pokémon Day
Saturday, October 17, drop-in 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Join us for fun activities and free cards, while supplies last. Special thanks to Cojac Trading Junction for their generous donation! No registration required.

Bookish Buttons
Thursday, November 26, drop-in 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Make a customized bookish button using the button maker! All ages welcome.

Dresden Branch
Twilight Tales - Story & Play Thursdays at 6:00 pm
Stories, songs and crazy activities. Great for the whole family. No registration required, just drop-in.

Grand Opening of the New Storybook Trail
Wednesday September 23 at 10:30 am
Join us for songs, stories, and a scavenger hunt as we celebrate the refurbishment of our Storybook Trail at Rotary Park. A special thanks to Chatham-Kent Community Foundation and South Kent Wind Community Fund.

Getting Crafty in the Library at 6:00 pm
Enjoy a night out at the library. Complete a fun, family art project. For all ages. Registration required. Call 519-683-4922 to register.
Thursday, September 24 – Make an Owl
Thursday, October 22 – How-To Make a Scarecrow Can
Thursday, November 26 – Make a Wooden Reindeer

Highgate Branch
Squish and Sculpt Squad
Wednesday, September 16 from 3:00 to 8:00 pm
It’s an evening of creativity with colourful playdough that your children can roll, cut, sculpt and shape their own creations. All ages, drop-in.

Paint a Pumpkin
Wednesday, October 14 from 3:00 to 8:00 pm
Bring your imagination to paint a spooky or friendly jack-o-lantern and take it home with you. All ages, drop-in.

Bad Art Harvest Scraps
Friday, November 20 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Make a not-so-beautiful fall masterpiece. Perfect for all ages and skill levels. Drop-in.

Merlin Branch
Messy Thursdays
Thursdays from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Join us for an hour of messiness. From LEGO to slime, and everything in between we'll be doing a different messy activity each week. All ages welcome. Drop-in.

Tilbury Branch
PA Day LEGO Challenge
Friday, November 20 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm
Stop by Tilbury Branch during open hours to complete a challenge and have a chance to win a LEGO prize.

Chess Club
Saturdays from 11:45 am to 1:45 pm
Drop-in to learn to play chess or show your skills and teach someone else! Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library.

Ridgetown Branch
Bean-tastic Mosaics
Saturday, September 19 at 11:00 am
Let your creativity sprout! Join Ridge House Museum staff at the library to create your very own colourful mosaics using a variety of beans, seeds, and your imagination. Ages 6-12. Register at the library.

Wallaceburg Branch
Curling Storytime
Friday, November 20, PA Day, at 2:00 pm
Join us at Sydenham Community Curling Club at 7379 North River Line in Wallaceburg for Curling Storytime! Enjoy stories and games followed by on-ice instruction. All ages welcome, but children must be over the age of 5 to go on the ice. On-ice participants must have a signed waiver, helmet, and clean indoor shoes. Contact 519-354-2940 to register. Limited space available.

Wheatley Branch
Chess Club
Thursdays from 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm
Drop-in to learn to play chess or show your skills and teach someone else! Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library.

Kids Online Resources

Brainfuse - Homework help, live tutors and studying tips and tricks.

Creativebug - "Youtube for Crafters" that features 1000+ instructor led videos for beginner to expert level makers.

Hoopla - A streaming service of ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and TV shows that can be enjoyed on your computer, tablet, or phone.

Libby by Overdrive - Ebooks, audiobooks and magazines.

NoveList K-8 - Find your next read based on your favourite books, authors and series

PebbleGO - Animal, Science, Social Studies and Dinosaur databases that feature built-in reading and research tools expertly levelled for emerging readers.

TumbleBook Library - Animated talking picture books, read-along chapter books, graphic novels, audio books, educational videos, language learning books, read-alongs, and nonfiction too!

Dial-A-Story

Even when the library is closed, this new program is always available for your listening pleasure! Call 519-354-2940 and press "3" to select a story to listen to over the phone. The recordings will change regularly, so check back often!

LitBits

CKPL staff are sharing their favourite songs, rhymes, and story recommendations for little ones in these literacy video tidbits. You can find all our videos on CKPL's YouTube channel.

Borrow Some Fun!

Storykits & Play Packs – These kits contain literacy and physical activity toys, puppets, storytelling props, books and more to keep you busy and learning.

Puzzles – From 6 pieces to 1,000 pieces, we have a puzzle that fits every member of your family!

Launchpads – Tablets pre-loaded with content for kids; designed with a simple, easy-to-use interface. 100% secure, no download time and no need for wifi!