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Kids Programs

​​​​​Don't Miss CKPL's Ongoing Children's Programs

From weekly storytimes to monthly clubs, CKPL offers recurring programs for kids of all ages!

Branch and Name of ProgramDates & TimeDescription
Blenheim Branch –
Bright Minds Club (monthly)

Thursdays,
January 15,
February 19,
March 16
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Join us as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through hands-on activities and projects. Drop-in.
Chatham Branch –
Storytime (weekly)

Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:00 am

Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! Best suited to children 5 years and younger. Drop-in.
Chatham Branch –
Mother Goose (weekly)

Wednesdays
10:30 am

Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs, and stories for babies birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Drop-in.
Chatham Branch –
St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs (monthly)

Saturdays,
January 17,
February 21,
March 21
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Visit with our furry friends, the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs! Come for cuddles or to read a story. All ages welcome. Drop-in.
Chatham Branch –
Creativity Club (monthly)

Saturdays,
January 17,
February 14,
March 14
10:00 am to 11:00 am

Join us for Creativity Club and explore art, building, science experiments, and more! This club is all about hands-on fun that let's your imagination run wild! School-aged children welcome. Drop-in.
Chatham Branch –
Comic Book Club (monthly)

Tuesdays,
January 27,
February 24,
March 31
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Join staff to talk about graphic novels, share recommendations, and spend time drawing your own comics! Perfect for readers, artists, and comic fans of all experience levels. Each session includes creative time and a fun, hands-on craft. Ages 6-10. Drop-in.
Dresden Branch –
Teen Programs (biweekly)

Tuesdays,
January 27 (Sidestreets),
February 5 (Dresden Branch),
February 24 (Sidestreets),
March 3 (Sidestreets)
4:00 pm

Join us for a new activity including pinecone bird feeders, pom pom animals, and more! Drop-in. For children 9 years and older.
Dresden Branch –
Story & Skate (weekly)

Wednesdays, February 4 to March 11
10:15 am

Join us at the Dresden Arena for morning storytime, followed by an hour of tiny tot skating. Contact Dresden Branch at 519-683-4922 for more information.
Dresden Branch –
Twilight Tales (weekly)

Thursdays, February 12 to March 12
6:00 pm

Stories, songs, and crazy activities that are great for the whole family.
Ridgetown Branch –
Storytime (weekly)

Fridays, January 23 to March 13
10:30 am

Take part in our family storytime with stories, songs, crafts, musical instruments, and other fun activities. Best suited to children 4 and younger. Drop-in.
Tilbury Branch –
Creativity Club (monthly)

Tuesdays, February 3
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Drop-in this month to create pointillism art!
Wallaceburg Branch –
Storytime (weekly)

Thursdays, January 15 to February 19 and March 5 to April 9
10:30 am

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 18 months and older and their caregivers. Registration preferred but not required.
Wallaceburg Branch –
St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs (monthly)

Saturdays,
January 10,
February 14,
March 14
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Meet Bright or Wally! All ages welcome. Registration is not required.
Wallaceburg Branch –
LEGO Club (monthly)

Saturdays,
January 10,
February 14,
March 14
During open hours

Come get creative with our bins of LEGO! Drop-in. All ages welcome.
Wheatley Branch –
Creativity Club (monthly)

Saturdays, February 7
10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Drop-in this month to create pointillism art!​



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! 

Contact your local library branch for more information! ​​


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