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Borrow Bling Blaine: Throw Glitter, Not Shade by Rob Sanders, illustrated by Letizia Rizzo, from Chatham-Kent Public Library! Bling Blaine is a heartwarming picture book about the power of allies to lift others up and the sparkling magic of glitter! Blaine's a boy who loves to sparkle. Whether it's his uniform, his book bag, or his baseball cap, Blaine's all about the bling. But when his bling rubs some people the wrong way, and the bullying begins, Blaine starts to lose... his shine. Can Blaine's friends bring back his sparkle by glittering up their own wardrobes? This delightful story proves that anyone can love bling, and that happiness comes when allies band together to throw glitter--not shade. Read-a-likes to Bling Blaine include: Pink is for Boys by Robb Pearlman Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress by Christine Baldacchino Sparkle Boy by Lesléa Newman Jacob’s New Dress by Sarah and Ian Hoffman Find them in CKPL's catalogue at search.ckpl.ca.

How is your #CKPL2021ReadingChallenge coming along? Here are some suggestions for "A children's book with a fun cover". Now is the perfect time to get started on the challenges if you haven't already! Download your own copy of the challenge sheet in the comments section.

Thanks to everyone who played our BONUS Monday Trivia Night last night! If you missed the game yesterday, we're back with our regularly scheduled Trivia Night tomorrow at 6:00 pm. In the meantime, check out the results from last night's Detectives Quiz - https://www.chatham-kent.ca//CK%20Reads_%20The%20Detective

This CK Reads stuff must be serious! Thanks to Cassey for muggin' for us with your favourite CK Reads title "Fight Like a Girl" by Sheena Kamal! Place a copy of "Fight Like a Girl" on hold today! Ask CKPL by phone 519.354.2940, text 519.401.7174, email [email protected] or Facebook chat @CKPLibrary!

6 Facts about my Shelf: 1. I am in the middle of reading Lisa Wingate’s Dandelion Summer and I don’t want it to end! I love the multigenerational relationships that are taking place. But I can’t wait to fall into another Nora Roberts’ world with a little magic and lots of romance! How lucky to get 3 trilogies all at once. 2. I found Lisa Wingate in 2017 when she released Before We Were Yours. She writes Historical Romantic fiction. I discovered Nora Roberts in my early... 20’s and I fall back to her stories when I am in need of some comfort reading. I can rely on her romance stories to keep things interesting. 3. The odds of me finishing these books are fairly good especially with CKPL’s automatic renewals. 4. This shelf demonstrates how my reading habits have changed over the last 6 months. 5. Lisa Wingate Read-A-Likes: Emilie Richards and Jennifer Erin Valent. Nora Roberts Read-A-Likes: Suzanne Brockman and Kay Hooper. 6. All these titles are available from CKPL! Call 519-354-2940 or visit us online (using the link below) if you are interested in reserving any of these titles https://search.ckpl.ca//C__Samy%27s%20pick__Orightresult__ See more

CKPL is offering Grab and Go! Free Arts & Crafts Kits. These awesome kits are available to crafters of all ages and can be picked up at any CKPL location! Register for the Snowflake Ballerina kit today and make two ballerinas that 'dance' in the air: by phone - 519.354.2940 by text - 519.401.7174... by email - [email protected] by Facebook chat - Chatham-Kent Public Library Learn how to make a paper snowflake on CKPL's database World Book in the Activity Corner.

Nursing Sister Rose is featured on a panel at the Chatham Branch of Chatham-Kent Public Library. Stop by to see it. All month long during November, the Chatham-Kent Museum will be highlighting the military contributions of men and women from Chatham-Kent. Nursing Sister Pauline Rose was born on December 17, 1877 in Chatham, ON. She trained as a nurse in New York from 1904-1905. Prior to enlisting, she worked as Matron in Nanaimo General Hospital in British Columbia.... Rose served at the No. 5 Canadian General Hospital in Salonika, Greece from May to December 1916. This hospital was one of three Canadian hospitals the No. 4 and No. 5 Canadian General Hospitals and the No. 1 Stationary Hospital that provided medical support to the British forces in Macedonia during the first two years of the war. At the beginning of 1917, Rose experienced a strain of duties as a result of her work at the hospital and returned to England for a month for medical care to recover. Following a request for Canadian medical staff to support Canadian troops on the Western Front, the three hospitals in Salonika were closed and Canadian staff were sent to assist. Rose worked at the No. 3 Canadian Stationary Hospital in Doullens, France from July 1917 to March 1919. On May 29, 1918, the No. 3 Canadian Stationary Hospital was bombed resulting in the death of three nursing sisters along with 29 patients and other staff. Remarkably, no other casualties were incurred at the site except those that were a direct result of the bombing. This was attributed to the care of the nursing sisters who quickly moved their patients to safety. Rose was awarded several medals recognizing her service during the First World War. Most notably, she received the Military Cross and the Royal Red Cross Class 2. For the bravery that she demonstrated during the bombardment of No. 3 Canadian Stationary Hospital, Rose was awarded the Military Cross in 1919 by King George V. The ceremony took place at Buckingham Palace. Lest We Forget.

That scroll Check out the new picture books and early readers that have been added to cloudLibrary. Pete the Cat, Jan Thomas, Fancy Nancy, Daniel Tiger, Berenstain Bears, Llama Llama, and so much more! And best of all? You can access all of these titles from home with your Chatham-Kent Public Library card. Download the cloudLibrary app or access from a browser at yourcloudlibrary.com... Don't have a library card yet? You are DEFINITELY going to need to get one. Apply for a virtual card at www.ckpl.ca/virtualcards

Stop by the Tilbury Branch today between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm to take a look at our Pick 5 book bundles!

Today Miss Erica from Chatham Branch is telling us the story of Little Bunny Foo Foo! Visit your local branch of Chatham-Kent Public Library to borrow a book about bunnies! Some staff favourites include: "What the Fluffy Bunny Said to the Growly Bear," "Black Belt Bunny," and "Bunny Overboard." Find our open hours at www.ckpl.ca. See you at the library!

Treat yourself to the gift of reading this holiday season! Discover your new favourite author or book through CKPL's 'Your Next Favourite Read' book subscription service. Subscribe today at https://www.chatham-kent.ca//%27Your-Next-Favourite-Read%2

It’s time to get reading! Stop in at the Wallaceburg Branch, Chatham-Kent Public and check out our display of leveled readers. Find the perfect books for your child’s reading level. A love of reading starts at home and we have the books to help you. http://search.ckpl.ca//C__Slevel%20reader__Orightresult__U

Have a hold ready at Wallaceburg Branch? There is curbside pickup there from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm today! Just walk up to the door with your library card and we'll get you your holds. Easy peasy *banana* squeezy! Happy Hallowe'en!

CKPL is now offering Grab and Go! Free Arts & Crafts Kits. These awesome kits are available to crafters of all ages and can be picked up at any CKPL location! Register for the Geometric Paper Collage kit today: by phone - 519.354.2940 by text - 519.401.7174... by email - [email protected] by Facebook chat - Chatham-Kent Public Library All of the kits are inspired by videos on CKPL's database CreativeBug. CreativeBug provides instructor led videos for beginner to expert level makers on art and design, sewing, quilting, paper, knitting, crochet, food, home, jewelry, and holiday! CreativeBug is available to use 24/7 from any location with an internet connection.

Thank you to everyone who played our Guinness World Records 2020 Quiz last night! Make sure to check back on Wednesday at 6:00 pm for our next Trivia Night! In the meantime, check out the results of last night's quiz and see how everyone did: https://www.chatham-kent.ca//Guinness%20World%20Records%20

With rain in the forecast this weekend, stop by the Blenheim Branch tomorrow (Saturday) between 10am and 2pm and pick up a board game from our 'Games to Go' collection to play with your family! Don't see what you're looking for? Place a hold today. https://rb.gy/wrhxwz

Gourmet reads=Gourmet eats! Stop in at the Wallaceburg Branch, Chatham-Kent Public Library and peruse our display of cookbooks. Whether you want to learn some classic dishes, ethnic cuisine or how to bake, we have you covered. This book display looks good enough eat! http://search.ckpl.ca//C__Schristmas%20cooking__Orightresu

Hi friends! Join Miss Cindy this morning to sing Sleeping Bunnies! She even brought a couple more animal friends with her. Miss Cindy loves to pair Sleeping Bunnies with the book "Bunny Yoga" by Brian Russo and Sleeping Bears with the book "Bear Snores On" by Karma Wilson. Check them out in our catalogue at search.ckpl.ca. Do you have a favourite storytime song you wish we'd sing? Let us know in the comments below.

Are you the authority on all things Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Test your knowledge with our bonus virtual quiz this Sunday, October 18! The Animal Crossing: New Horizons quiz will be available between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm on Sunday. It's easy to play!... 1. Click on the game link (between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm) 2. Enter a nickname 3. Join the game 4. Check back Monday to see how everyone did! Check our Facebook every Wednesday at 6:00 pm for a new virtual Trivia Night game.

Calling all Romance Readers! CKPL invites you to join us for a Romance Readers: Check ‘em Out Virtual Book Club. The book club will be offered on Thursday, November 19 at 3:00 pm through Zoom. Choose your favourite Nora Roberts book and join the discussion! Registration and email address are required. Please contact 519.354.2940 or go to https://libraryaware.com/269KGQ and search Romance Readers to register. https://libraryaware.com/269KGR

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Brands, Slogans and Logos Trivia Night last night! See how you scored using the link below. Join us every Wednesday for virtual Trivia Night! Each week we'll post a new Trivia Night game on CKPL's Facebook and Twitter pages. The game will be available from 6:00 pm until midnight. https://www.chatham-kent.ca//Brands,%20Slogans%20and%20Log

Love Dog Man? Place a hold on the newest book by Dav Pilkey coming out in December: "Cat Kid Comic Club"! https://search.ckpl.ca/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1458975 Need something to read in the meantime? Check out these Dog Man read-a-likes in CKPL's catalogue: https://bit.ly/2IN8ivN

It's Trivia Night! Join us every Wednesday for a new virtual Trivia Night game. Quizzes will be available from 6:00 pm until midnight. Tonight's game is: Brands, Slogans and Logos. To play: 1. Click on the game link below (don't forget, the quiz is only available until midnight!) 2. Enter a nickname ... 3. Join the game 4. Check back tomorrow to see how everyone did! See more

Kali wants you to know that Wallaceburg Branch is OPEN on Wednesdays for browsing and computer appointments from 2-6 and Chatham Branch is OPEN from 4-8 too! Kali loves to browse! #CKPL #CKont

Just a reminder that new hours started at the Tilbury Branch last week. Visit us for curbside service or pop in during our open hours!

Check out some of our favourite feel good reads! We asked staff to choose a book that makes them happy. Have you read any of our Feel Good Reads? Want more staff picks? Check out our new Your Next Favourite Read Subscription Book Service! Visit www.ckpl.ca for more info.

We've missed you Chatham! Join us this week on Thursday, October 15 from 9:30 to 1:00 pm for Open Hours! Drop in to pick up your holds, grab your next great read, or book a computer to use. Questions? Call (519.354.2940) or Text (519.401.7174) Ask CKPL to find out more! https://libraryaware.com/25TW12

Don't forget that the Wheatley Branch has new hours starting next week (Tuesday, November 3). Visit us for curbside service or pop in during our open hours!

Chatham-Kent Public Library has partnered with Engineering Science Quest to offer STEM kits for kids in grades 6 to 8! Kit includes supplies and instructions to complete four STEM activities: - The Source is Good with This One: Explore Electricity and Circuit Design - Newton's Cradle: Explore Energy and Momentum... - TinkerCAD Bionic: Explore Structures, Systems, and the Engineering Cycle - Ant Marble Maze - Explore Biology, Forces, and Motion Register today: by phone - 519.354.2940 by text - 519.401.7174 by email - [email protected] by Facebook chat - Chatham-Kent Public Library

*All Yarn Banner Kits have been spoken for. Thanks for your enthusiasm. Check back soon for a new kit! CKPL is now offering Grab and Go! Free Arts & Crafts Kits. These awesome kits are available to crafters of all ages and can be picked up at any CKPL location! Register for the Yarn Banner today:... by phone - 519.354.2940 by text - 519.401.7174 by email - [email protected] by Facebook chat - Chatham-Kent Public Library All of the kits are inspired by videos on CKPL's database CreativeBug. CreativeBug provides instructor led videos for beginner to expert level makers on art and design, sewing, quilting, paper, knitting, crochet, food, home, jewelry, and holiday! CreativeBug is available to use 24/7 from any location with an internet connection.

This LitBit is for the babies! Have an older child who wants to participate? No worries--have them grab a stuffie 'baby' and sing along! Visit www.ckpl.ca and click the purple "What's Happening" button to find the hours for browsing and curbside at your local CKPL branch.

Pair "Seismic Seven" by Katie Slivensky with CKPL's database National Geographic Kids! Place a hold on the book at search.ckpl.ca "Seismic Seven" is an action-packed, science-infused adventure that follows a group of seven kids racing to save the world from a deadly supervolcano about to erupt in Yellowstone National Park. If they can't stop it, Earth will be plunged into an endless winter and civilization will be destroyed. Will the Seismic Seven be able to defy nature and save the world? After you’ve read "Seismic Seven", check out CKPL’s National Geographic Kids database to learn more about volcanoes, geology and Yellowstone National Park. Access National Geographic Kids at ckpl.ca/kids

Dresden Branch is OPEN on Tuesdays and Fridays! Call 519.683.4922 for details or questions. #CKPL #CKont

Share your good news and inspiring stories from the pandemic with CKPL - guaranteed to lift spirits! What are some acts of kindness and positivity that you have seen come out of this pandemic? Your response can be done as a simple post under ours, a picture, or an email to [email protected]. CKPL wants to spread the kindness! One comment a week will be randomly selected to receive a care package full of library swag! We would love to hear from you! https://libraryaware.com/25SBBA

It's time for another round of Kiss, Marry, Kill! Your options: "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn... "Fifty Shades of Grey" by E L James Which would you Kiss, Marry, and Kill? Check out these titles and more in CKPL's catalogue: search.ckpl.ca

Wallaceburg Branch, Chatham-Kent Public Library had a visit from a future firefighter who wanted to learn about the career. Check out our books on firefighters and other community helpers. http://search.ckpl.ca//C__Scommunity%20helpers__Orightresu

CKPL challenges you to read 10 books in 10 weeks! There are no rules to the challenge, our goal is just to read more! Every Saturday from October 3 to December 5, CKPL will be posting a new genre to stretch you out of your regular reading habits and have fun trying something new. What is the genre for Week 2? Mysteries! Visit CKPL's catalogue to borrow your mystery book: https://libraryaware.com/25S24R https://libraryaware.com/25S24S

This good-looking enewsletter is CKPL's newest, and the October issue is going to come out soon! Sign up for "Feast" at www.ckpl.ca/new and enjoy this newsletter feast for the eyes as well as the stomach! #CKPL #LibraryHaul #NextReads