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. 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!
Community Navigators I. D. Clinic
Chatham Branch Meeting Room
Friday, October 16
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Join us for our free I. D. Clinic!
Appointments are avaiable on a first come, first served basis. Service Canada can issue Social Insurance Numbers, Personal Access Codes, or answer questions about Canada Pension Plans.
Financial screening will be available for those who may need assistance with payment for identification.
For questions please contact Community Navigators at 519.355.1380 by phone or email at CKCN@chatham-kent.ca.
“The Librarians” Documentary Screening at the Chatham Capital Theatre
Wednesday, October 21
7:00 pm
In celebration of Ontario Public Library Week join us for a free screening of the documentary film "The Librarians". No registration required. About the film: Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities. In Texas, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQIA+ stories - triggering sweeping book bans across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate, librarians connect the dots from heated school and library board meetings nationwide to lay bare the underpinnings of a large-scale coordinated extremist movement fueling the censorship efforts. Despite facing harassment, threats, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work - the librarians' rallying cry for freedom to read is a chilling cautionary tale.
How-To Festival
October 19 to 24
CKPL’s How-To Festival is in celebration of Ontario Public Library Week and will take place from October 19 to 24. Interested community members can reserve How-To themed 'grab and go' kits or attend in-person How-To programs. Registration for ‘grab and go’ How-To kits will open on October 5. Kits will be available for pickup at any CKPL branch starting on October 12. To register for a 'grab and go' kit or in-person program please contact Ask CKPL staff.
Available 'grab and go' kits:- Make a Woven Star Ornament
- Make a Paint by Number Art Piece
- Make a Folded Book Art Sculpture
- Make a Reusable Bag
- Make Candy Sushi
- Make a Friend that Bends (kids kit)
- Make a Library Fish (kids kit)
In-Person Programs:How-To Use Your iPhone/iPad
Chatham Branch
Monday, October 19 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Learn features and functions of an iPhone and iPad. This workshop is for those who have a new Apple mobile device, or are considering getting one, and want to learn more about the basic functions. It will support attendees to get connected, identify common apps, and build confidence in using their device safely. Registration required.
How-To Use Your Android Mobile Device
Chatham Branch
Monday, October 19 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Learn features and functions of an Android tablet and mobile devices. This workshop is for those who have a new Android mobile device, or are considering getting one, and want to learn more about the basic functions. It will support attendees to get connected, identify common apps, and build confidence in using their device safely. Registration required.
Dresden Branch
How-To Make Your Own Ghost Garland
Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 pm
Join us for a casual crafting experience. Please call the library at 519-683-2844 to register. 16+.
Ridgetown Branch
How-To-Make Fab-Boo-Lous Creations
Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 pm
All ages.
Wallaceburg Branch
How-To Make a Picasso Pumpkin
Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 pm
Celebrate the fall season with a cubist twist! Crafters of all ages are invited to join us to make Picasso Pumpkins. Choose your canvas: use ordinary paper to assemble your own wonderfully abstract paper pumpkin collage, using bold geometric shapes, mismatched facial features, and vibrant colors, or bring your vision to life by painting a real pumpkin! (while supplies last). Whether you are a preschooler learning shapes, a teen experimenting with design, or an adult looking for a fun creative outlet, this program is designed for everyone. Registration is not required.
Dresden Branch
How-To Make Your Own Scarecrow Can
Thursday, October 22 at 6:00pm
Join us for a fun filled family scarecrow can making event. Please call the library at 519-683-4922 to register.
Thamesville Branch
How-To Make Your Own Herbal Tea Blend
Thursday, October 22 | 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Learn about different herbs and try your hand at creating your own tea blend to take home. All supplies provided. Drop-in.
Tilbury Branch
How-To Make a Diorama
Thursday, October 22 | 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Drop-in.
Tilbury Branch
How-To Bedazzle
Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 pm
Join library staff to bedazzle a book cover with your own unique, artistic flair! Please bring your own book. Call 519-682-0100 to register.
Wheatley Branch
How-To Decorate a Pumpkin
Thursday, October 22
4:00 to 8:00 pm
Drop-in.
Highgate Branch
How-To Make Mini Message in a Bottle
October 19 to 23 | Open hours
All ages.
Ridgetown Branch
How-To Make Mini Macrame Keychains
October 19 to 24 | Open hours
All ages.
Bothwell Branch
How-To-Make Colourful Pumpkin Masterpieces out of Seeds and Beans
October 20 to 24 | Open hours
All ages.
How-To CaféChatham BranchSaturday, October 24 | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Drop by the Chatham Branch on Saturday, October 24, and explore a variety of hands-on activities and creative crafts from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Make your own button, help build a newspaper fort, fold an origami paper star, create a puzzle mosaic, and design a unique tree to add to the library's growing ChompSaw Forest. There's something for all ages to enjoy! No registration required.
Make a Will Month: An Information Session
Chatham Branch
Wednesday, November 25 at 6:00 pm
Join us to celebrate November as "Make A Will" Month by attending a free legal information workshop presented by lawyer Brad Langford in partnership with the Ontario Bar Association. Learn the significance of having a will, the value of estate planning and the importance of Powers of Attorney. Registration not required.
Mahjong Club
