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Chess for Kids Group 1

Chess Group 1

Monday, March 16, 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

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 in

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Chess for Kids Group 2

Chess Group 2

Monday, March 16, 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

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Chess for Kids Group 3

Chess Group 3

Monday, March 16, 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

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Music with Carolyn Dempsey

Bilingual Spanish Storytime - ¡Vamos a aprender los colores! : Let’s Learn Colors!

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children

Ideal for ages 2–6, but all are welcome. Drop in, no registration required.

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Lundt Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ideal for ages 2–6, but all are welcome. Drop in, no registration required.

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Photo shows a colorful quilt pattern, made up of many different fabrics. The pattern is diamond-shaped, in a sort of lattice pattern.

Craft & Hobby: Modern Mini Charmer Table Runner

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In library or from home
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

This quick and creative project is perfect for using those pre-cut 2 1/2 inch squares, with a modern twist that makes the design really shine.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Online
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In library or from home
Event Details:

This quick and creative project is perfect for using those pre-cut 2 1/2 inch squares, with a modern twist that makes the design really shine.

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Lulu

Read to Therapy Dogs

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

For Children in Grades K & Up

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

For Children in Grades K & Up

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Toddler Painting

Once Upon a Paintbrush: Toddlers

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Connect literature and process art during our Once Upon a Paintbrush program for toddlers!

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

Connect literature and process art during our Once Upon a Paintbrush program for toddlers!

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CHS Robotics Team

STEAM It Up! Engineering Challenges Presented by CHS Robotics

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children

For Grades 1-3

Closed
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Woman's Club Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

For Grades 1-3

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Guitar Bob

Guitar Bob

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children

For preschoolers and their caregivers.  No registration required  

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Lundt Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

For preschoolers and their caregivers.  No registration required  

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Guitar Bob

Guitar Bob

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children

For preschoolers and their caregivers.  No registration required  

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Lundt Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

For preschoolers and their caregivers.  No registration required  

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Book Club 2nd grade

Children's Book Club: 2nd Grade

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children

For 2nd Grade

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

For 2nd Grade

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Woman meditating

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Embark on a journey to unlock your full potential with Sahaja Yoga Meditation, a timeless practice brought into today’s fast-paced world.

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Embark on a journey to unlock your full potential with Sahaja Yoga Meditation, a timeless practice brought into today’s fast-paced world.

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NJMD

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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image of the numbers zero and one repeated to represent binary code

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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image of magnetic words on a white surface

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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image of a variety of small handheld video game consoles

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!

Disclaimer(s)

NJMD

Tallest Tower Challenge for Toddlers

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children

Do you think you can build the tallest tower? Use cups, popsicle sticks and blocks to build the tallest tower you can without it falling down!

Ages 1-4

Drop in, no registration required.

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

Do you think you can build the tallest tower? Use cups, popsicle sticks and blocks to build the tallest tower you can without it falling down!

Ages 1-4

Drop in, no registration required.

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image of a small robot and tools used to put the materials together

Demo with Chatham High School's Robotics Team

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Stop by to chat with the robotics teams from our very own Chatham High School, and watch them demonstrate their robot! Team members will be available to show patrons of all ages how their robot works and answer any questions.

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

Stop by to chat with the robotics teams from our very own Chatham High School, and watch them demonstrate their robot! Team members will be available to show patrons of all ages how their robot works and answer any questions.

Disclaimer(s)

NJMD

Design Den Grades 4-8: Paper Circuits & Popsicle Stick Catapults

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Show off your design skills and join the library in making a paper circuit and popsicle stick catapult!

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

Show off your design skills and join the library in making a paper circuit and popsicle stick catapult!

Disclaimer(s)

NJMD

Design Den Grades K-3: Paper Circuits & Popsicle Stick Catapults

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children

Show off your design skills and join the library in making a paper circuit and popsicle stick catapult!

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

Show off your design skills and join the library in making a paper circuit and popsicle stick catapult!

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image of green and yellow paper windmill

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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Latch Hook Rug Club

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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Baby storytime

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

Upcoming
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

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Toddler Storytime

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

Upcoming
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

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