Chatham-Kent Public Library Wheatley Branch Set to Reopen

Following the successful investigation and plugging of the well discovered behind the Chatham-Kent Public Library Wheatley Branch at 35 Talbot St. West, the Branch will be reopening on August 9.

Starting August 9, CKPL’s Wheatley Branch will resume regular hours:

Tuesday, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wednesday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Thursday, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

At no time was gas detected inside the library. The building was closed to the public out of an abundance of caution for staff and the public due to its proximity. Active monitors around the well will remain for at least the next two weeks, meaning parking behind the library will be closed during this time. The site will be added to the monthly soil gas surveys going forward. The customer service drop box will again be available once the library reopens.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent would like to extend sincere appreciation to The Village Resource Centre for the use of their space during the service interruption.

TD Summer Reading programming continues at Wheatley Branch:

Creativity Lab every Wednesday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, drop-in
LEGO Club every Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, drop-in
Storytime at Coulter Park on Friday, August 15 at 11:00 am

Teens and adults can also participate in Summer Reading Programs. Drop-in to learn more.