"Harvesting Freedom" Author Talk with Gabriel Allahdua
Monday, September 15 at 12:00 pm
Chatham Cultural Centre
CK Local Immigration Partnership and Chatham-Kent Public Library are excited to welcome Gabriel Allahdua, author of "Harvesting Freedom: The Life of a Migrant Worker in Canada".
Gabriel will speak about the themes in his book regarding the hidden cost of Canada's food system: “As a migrant farm worker in Canada, I was called essential—but treated as disposable. Tied to a single employer, denied basic human rights, and excluded from the protections other workers take for granted, I laboured in fields that feed this country while being made vulnerable by law. In Canada, it is legal to exploit the soil, the environment, and the very people who harvest our food. Our fruits and vegetables are grown by hands that are too often overworked, underpaid, and unheard. A truly healthy, sustainable, and just food system must nourish everyone—from the land to the workers."
Copies of "Harvesting Freedom: The Life of a Migrant Worker in Canada" are available to borrow from CKPL.
This program is made possible in part by the generous support of Rotary Club of Chatham in celebration of Welcome Week.
This event is free to attend and open to all. No registration is required. Light refreshments will be served.
To find out more about programs and events at Chatham-Kent Public Library, visit www.ckpl.ca/ProgramCalendar.
Café Capers-Chatham Branch
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!
August 06 - Let's Play Board Games
August 13 - Create & Build with Marshmallows & Toothpicks
August 20 - Beachy Craft
August 27 - Bingo
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!
See You at CKPL this Summer!
Summer is a great time to explore and enjoy your local surroundings. Starting June 27 visit any Chatham-Kent Public Library (CKPL) branch and borrow items for your chance to win a summer-tastic prize pack featuring gift cards to businesses featured on the
VisitCK Ice Cream and
VisitCK Bakery Trails.
Get started by picking up an Adult Summer Reading punch card at any of the CKPL's 11 branches. After 3 check outs your punch card becomes a ballot to win a summer-tastic prize pack. This contest is for ages 16+ and will run until August 31. Tell us about your experience at one of the businesses on the VisitCK Ice Cream or VisitCK Bakery trail and receive an extra punch on your card.
To discover more ways to have fun in Chatham-Kent this summer, go online to
www.visitck.ca or follow
#SeeYouinCK on Facebook or Instagram and learn more about what is happening in Chatham-Kent this summer!
No library card? Come in and get one or sign up for a Virtual Card online by visiting
www.ckpl.ca/virtualcards. Follow CKPL on social media
#cklibrary for additional information.
The more you borrow, the more chances for you to win! See you at CKPL this summer!
Mahjong Club
Chatham 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.
Movies
Chatham Branch
Tuesdays at 2:00 pm
Watch our Facebook page or look for our in-house listing for weekly movies. No registration required. Donation at the door suggested.
Spice Club
Join us each month as we explore a new spice. This is a virtual program and registration is required.
Contact us to register.
