Your cell phone is one of the dirtiest gadgets that you carry around, and is likely to carry more bacteria than a public toilet! Don’t forget to clean your phone, and help reduce your risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus.

In light of the rapidly evolving response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Essex has taken additional measures to protect the community while maintaining essential services for residents.

The closure of all facilities and cancellation of programs has been extended until Sunday, May 31.

Want to learn something new, improve your skill set or test your readiness for college? Gale Courses, one of the many databases CKPL subscribes to may be just what you’re looking for! Gale Courses offers patrons access to hundreds of instructor-led online courses covering everything from health and wellness to web design, learning a new language, GED test preparation and much more.

The courses are entirely web-based so patrons can take them anywhere they have internet access. Use or apply for a CKPL library card and enjoy free online courses 24/7.

Thankful the Chatham-Kent Public Library has so many resources to keep us entertained during these times. Romance Book Cloud offers a collection of romance books including contemporary, historical, time travel, paranormal and inspirational. Whatever your heart's desire, you will find it on Romance Book Cloud. Read until your heart’s content! https://www.chatham-kent.ca/community-services/public-libraries/using-your-library/digital-library-services

Do you love magazines? Did you know that you can access digital magazines through our library? Read through RB Digital mobile apps or online in your browser. Visit https://www.chatham-kent.ca/community-services/public-libraries/using-your-library/digital-library-services

 

The next property tax installment is due May 1, 2020.  For further information please call 905-945-9634.