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NJ Makers Day

All Day 3/20 - 3/21
Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Celebrate the joy of creativity with NJ's 12th annual Makers Day!  Join us for two days of illuminating activities and events, and learn more about the fascinating ways people imagine, design and create.

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Celebrate the joy of creativity with NJ's 12th annual Makers Day!  Join us for two days of illuminating activities and events, and learn more about the fascinating ways people imagine, design and create.

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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Binary Code Beading Take-Home Kits

03/20/2026 @ 9:30am to 03/21/2026 @ 5:00pm
Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Bring New Jersey Makers Day home with you by grabbing a Binary Code Beading Challenge Kit! Use beads and string to write your own messages and share them with friends using a printed decoder sheet.

Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Age Group: Children, Teens
Event Details:

Bring New Jersey Makers Day home with you by grabbing a Binary Code Beading Challenge Kit! Use beads and string to write your own messages and share them with friends using a printed decoder sheet.

Available while supplies last.

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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Poetry Collage

03/20/2026 @ 9:30am to 03/21/2026 @ 5:00pm
Foyer at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

This NJ Makers Day, take part in our “Community Poetry Collage.” A variety of magnetic words will be available to use on our community whiteboard.

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Foyer
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This NJ Makers Day, take part in our “Community Poetry Collage.” A variety of magnetic words will be available to use on our community whiteboard.

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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Video Game Design Take-Home Packets

03/20/2026 @ 9:30am to 03/21/2026 @ 5:00pm
Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Thinking about making your own video game? For NJ Makers Day, we've compiled accessible resources and handy tips for you to get started at home!

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Age Group: Children, Teens
Event Details:

Thinking about making your own video game? For NJ Makers Day, we've compiled accessible resources and handy tips for you to get started at home!

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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

NJ Makers Day: Windfarm at the Library

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children, Teens

For Grades 3 to 8

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Woman's Club Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Event Details:

For Grades 3 to 8

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This event is in the "Children" group

Children's Craft Club: Latch Hook Rug

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children

For 3rd Grade

Closed
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

For 3rd Grade

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This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY Painted Stemless Wine Glass

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come and enjoy a laid-back project with our Adult Services Department and leave with a fun keepsake! Paint a stemless wine glass and make a future conversation piece.

Waitlist
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Lundt Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a laid-back project with our Adult Services Department and leave with a fun keepsake! Paint a stemless wine glass and make a future conversation piece.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Teens" group

Astronomy Series for Grades 6 to 8

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

This is a series of twelve sessions, with six classes in the Fall and six classes in the Spring. Classes will be taught by members of the Morris Museum Astronomical Society.

Closed
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Woman's Club Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

This is a series of twelve sessions, with six classes in the Fall and six classes in the Spring. Classes will be taught by members of the Morris Museum Astronomical Society.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Suspenseful Saturday Book Club: "What Kind of Paradise"

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy reading mysteries and thrillers? Join the Suspenseful Saturday Book Club! We will be discussing What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown.

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Woman's Club Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Enjoy reading mysteries and thrillers? Join the Suspenseful Saturday Book Club! We will be discussing What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Children" group

Babies Storytime

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

9 to 24 months

Storytime is an 8-week progressive program for preschoolers and their caregivers

Limit: one 8-week session per child

Full
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

9 to 24 months

Storytime is an 8-week progressive program for preschoolers and their caregivers

Limit: one 8-week session per child

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Storytime

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Ages 2 to 3

Storytime is an 8-week progressive program for preschoolers and their caregivers

Limit: one 8-week session per child

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Ages 2 to 3

Storytime is an 8-week progressive program for preschoolers and their caregivers

Limit: one 8-week session per child

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3 1/2 to 5

Storytime is an 8-week progressive program for preschoolers and their caregivers

Limit: one 8-week session per child

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Ages 3 1/2 to 5

Storytime is an 8-week progressive program for preschoolers and their caregivers

Limit: one 8-week session per child

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Children" group

Chess Group 1

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

Chess Expert Sean Finn will teach this class in person.  Students will learn game strategy, basic checkmates, new tactical patterns, and the best questions to ask themselves when evaluating a position and creating a plan. Classes will in

Closed
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Chess Expert Sean Finn will teach this class in person.  Students will learn game strategy, basic checkmates, new tactical patterns, and the best questions to ask themselves when evaluating a position and creating a plan. Classes will in

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft: Diamond Art Bookmarks

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the library to unwind with a relaxing afternoon craft! You can explore the art of "diamond painting" and will get to take home a practical bookmark.

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come to the library to unwind with a relaxing afternoon craft! You can explore the art of "diamond painting" and will get to take home a practical bookmark.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Children" group

Chess Group 2

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

Chess Expert Sean Finn will teach this class in person.  Students will learn game strategy, basic checkmates, new tactical patterns, and the best questions to ask themselves when evaluating a position and creating a plan.  Classes will i

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Chess Expert Sean Finn will teach this class in person.  Students will learn game strategy, basic checkmates, new tactical patterns, and the best questions to ask themselves when evaluating a position and creating a plan.  Classes will i

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Children" group

Chess Group 3

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

Chess Expert Sean Finn will teach this class in person.  Students will learn game strategy, basic checkmates, new tactical patterns, and the best questions to ask themselves when evaluating a position and creating a plan.  Classes will i

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Chess Expert Sean Finn will teach this class in person.  Students will learn game strategy, basic checkmates, new tactical patterns, and the best questions to ask themselves when evaluating a position and creating a plan.  Classes will i

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Live Food Demo: Quick Weeknight Dinners with Library Chef

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about prep techniques, flavor layering, and finishing ideas for deliciously easy weeknight dinners! Chef Theresa will be doing a demonstration for how to make delicious black bean quesadillas.

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Lundt Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Learn about prep techniques, flavor layering, and finishing ideas for deliciously easy weeknight dinners! Chef Theresa will be doing a demonstration for how to make delicious black bean quesadillas.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Children" group

Babies Storytime

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

9 to 24 months

Storytime is an 8-week progressive program for preschoolers and their caregivers

Limit: one 8-week session per child

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

9 to 24 months

Storytime is an 8-week progressive program for preschoolers and their caregivers

Limit: one 8-week session per child

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Ages 2 to 3

Storytime is an 8-week progressive program for preschoolers and their caregivers

Limit: one 8-week session per child

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Ages 2 to 3

Storytime is an 8-week progressive program for preschoolers and their caregivers

Limit: one 8-week session per child

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Virtual Author Talk with Shoshana Walter & Barbara Kingsolver

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online via Zoom at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter, featuring Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Online via Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter, featuring Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

For Grades 3 to 12

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Woman's Club Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

For Grades 3 to 12

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM It Up! Volcano Experiment for Toddlers

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children

Our STEAM  program for toddlers will engage their imagination and build their curiosity about the world around them.

Waitlist
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Our STEAM  program for toddlers will engage their imagination and build their curiosity about the world around them.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Adults

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will be held on Wednesdays, February 4 to April 8 from 10 am to 2 pm.  Appointments for this free service may be made in person or by calling the library at 973-635-0603. 

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Woman's Club Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will be held on Wednesdays, February 4 to April 8 from 10 am to 2 pm.  Appointments for this free service may be made in person or by calling the library at 973-635-0603. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Group- "The Correspondent"

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as our book group discusses The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Everyone is welcome to attend, and you may pick up a copy of the book at the reference desk.

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Lundt Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as our book group discusses The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Everyone is welcome to attend, and you may pick up a copy of the book at the reference desk.

Disclaimer(s)