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.
April 15 - Enchanted Colouring & Twisted Fairy Tales
April 22 - Spring Craft
April 29 - Community Sketches: Merlin Past & Present
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!
Author Talk with Ray Robertson
Chatham‑Kent Public Library will host an Author Talk with Ray Robertson on Wednesday, April 29, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Chatham Branch, held in the Library Café.
This free event will feature a moderated conversation with Councillor Alysson Storey about Robertson's latest book, “The Right to Be Wrong," exploring writing, ideas, and the importance of intellectual curiosity and respectful dialogue. An audience Q&A and book signing will follow.
Light refreshments will be served, with assistance from the Library Café.
The event is supported by the Hydro One Community Benefits Fund.
Local Author Reading with Yejide Kilanko at Chatham Branch
Chatham-Kent Public Library invites the community to spend the morning with local author Yejide Kilanko for a special reading and conversation on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00 am at Chatham Branch.
Yejide Kilanko is a Nigerian Canadian fiction writer living in Chatham-Kent. She will read from her latest book, “What the Eyes See". Written as a picture book for children, the story explores themes of perception, empathy, and understanding that will resonate with readers of all ages. A conversation with the author will follow the reading, with opportunities for audience questions.
This program is free to attend and offered with funding support from the Canada Council for the Arts through The Writers' Union of Canada. No registration is required.
Learn to Juggle with Larry
Chatham Branch Meeting Room
Saturday, April 25, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm or Wednesday, April 29, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
or Friday, May 8, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The program will introduce the basics of juggling in a supportive, relaxed environment. All materials will be provided. Adults of all skill levels are welcome. For ages 16+. Registration is required, call 519.354.2940, email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca or text 519.401.7174.
Adult Board Game Club
Chatham Branch
Friday 2:00 pm
Join us for a fun afternon of Catan, Dominion and more. Our in-person Adult Board Game Club takes place in the first floor Cafe area. This is a free, drop-in program.
Mahjong ClubChatham Branch
Mondays, 3:00 pm
Come and play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Our in-person Mahjong Club takes place in the first floor Cafe area. This is a free, drop-in program.
