Spring Storytimes
Mother Goose
Wednesdays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am
Chatham Branch
April 5 to May 24
Songs, rhymes, and stories for children 0 to 18 months and their caregivers. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Registration required.Participants will receive a FREE board book donated by Ahcom Shriners!
Preschool Story and Skate
Fridays at 10:15 am
February 10 to April 28
Ken Houston Memorial Agricultural Centre
Join us at the Dresden Arena for morning storytime followed by an hour of tiny-tot skating starting February 10! Call Dresden Branch to register at 519-683-4922.
Ridgetown Branch Spring Storytime
Fridays at 10:30 am
April 14 to June 16
Join us for fun stories, songs and activities! This program is best suited to ages 0-6 years old. Registration is not required.
Tuesday Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
Chatham Branch
April 4 to May 23
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! Best suited for children under 5 years. Registration required.
Thursday Storytime
Thursdays at 10:00 am
Chatham Branch
April 6 to May 25
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! Best suited for children under 5 years. Registration required.
Twilight Tales
Thursdays at 6:30 pm
Dresden Branch
Stories, songs and games for the whole family. Drop-in.
Wallaceburg Storytime
Thursdays at 10:30 am
April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 and June 1
Children ages 2,3 and 4 together with parents and caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, rhythm instruments and crafts. Registration required.
April 28 PA Day Activites
Superhero Training Academy
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wallaceburg Branch
Test your superhero powers as you make your way through various stations and receive your official Superhero Certificate. All ages welcome. Registration not required.
Can You Dig It?
9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Chatham Branch
Spring is in the air, so lets dig in some dirt! Plant some seeds, explore the earth beneath your feet. All ages. No registration required.
Chess Clubs
Chatham Branch
Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
If you'd like to test your strategies or learn some new skills, feel free to drop in any Tuesday night to the Chatham Branch at 6:00 pm. Chess Club is open to all ages and skill levels. You are welcome to bring your own board or use one provided by the library.
Ridgetown Branch
Thursdays from 6:00 om to 7:00 pm.
Chess Club is open to all ages and skill levels. You are welcome to bring your own board or use one provided by the library.
Wallaceburg Branch
Tuesdays from 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm
If you'd like to test your strategies or learn some new skills, feel free to drop in any Tuesday 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.
Learn to Play Chess
Thursdays 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Wallaceburg Branch
Beginning March 30
Want to learn how to play chess? Our volunteers can show you how! All ages welcome. Registration not required.
Lego
Lego Saturdays
Saturday, April 8 and May 13
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Everyone is invited to come and get creative with our bins of LEGO
Lego Night
Thursdays - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Chatham Branch
Come and build with the library's LEGO. Build your own design, or choose a challenge and practice becoming a LEGO Master! All ages. No registration required.
Kids Online Resources
Brainfuse - Homework help, live tutors and studying tips and tricks.
ComicsPlus - Unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from more than one hundred publishers.
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.
PebbleGo Next - PebbleGo Next is for researchers who have graduated from PebbleGo Science. This tool covers earth, life and physical science as well as the general field of science.
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! Here are the current choices on Dial-A-Story:
1 - Because I Love You read by Author Mary Genge
2 - Hope You're Happy read by Author Mary Genge
3 - Alice Learns to Take a Stand
4 - Fast Friends
5 - Too
6 - Mother Goose Rhymes
7 - Tanka Tanka Skunk
8 - This Is A Library Podcast - Episode 1 - Library Gives Connection
9 - This Is A Library Podcast - Episode 2 - Library Gives Place
10 - This Is A Library Podcast - Episode 3 - Library Gives Access
11 - This Is A Library Podcast - Episode 4 - Library Builds Community
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!
Contact your local library branch for more information!
