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Chatham 250 Interactive Exhibit

All Day 3/27 - 7/4
Foyer at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Games, History
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Come and join Chatham's celebration of our country's 250th birthday with a fun interactive exhibit provided by the Chatham Historical Society!

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

Come and join Chatham's celebration of our country's 250th birthday with a fun interactive exhibit provided by the Chatham Historical Society!

image of flyer for Diaper Drive

Diaper Drive: Junior League of Summit and Moms Helping Moms

03/28/2026 @ 9:30am to 04/30/2026 @ 6:00pm
Foyer at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Did you know that diaper need currently affects a staggering 1 in 2 families across the United States, leaving parents struggling to provide an adequate supply of diapers for their infants and children?

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

Did you know that diaper need currently affects a staggering 1 in 2 families across the United States, leaving parents struggling to provide an adequate supply of diapers for their infants and children?

image of poster for pet supply drive drawn by girl scouts

Pet Supplies Donation Drive

All Day 3/31 - 4/30
Foyer at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Junior Girl Scouts Troop 98433 is collecting pet supplies for their Bronze Award. All pet supplies will be split between St. Hubert's and Ziva Dog Rescue. The drive will run throughout April with donation boxes available at Chatham Library.

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

Junior Girl Scouts Troop 98433 is collecting pet supplies for their Bronze Award. All pet supplies will be split between St. Hubert's and Ziva Dog Rescue. The drive will run throughout April with donation boxes available at Chatham Library.

Sports Gear

Sports Gear Drive: Leveling the Playing Field

All Day 4/1 - 4/20
Foyer at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Chatham Girl Scouts will be collecting new and gently used sports equipment for our annual Day of Service!

Drop off between 4/1-4/20 at the Library of the Chathams

Drop off 4/25, 10-11 am at The Stanley Center

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

Chatham Girl Scouts will be collecting new and gently used sports equipment for our annual Day of Service!

Drop off between 4/1-4/20 at the Library of the Chathams

Drop off 4/25, 10-11 am at The Stanley Center

Hands typing on laptop with AI and other digital graphics

Demystifying Artificial Intelligence

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an engaging and informative presentation about the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it is applied in the real world. Also, learn why folks are excited/concerned about AI, as well as the implications on society.

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

Join us for an engaging and informative presentation about the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it is applied in the real world. Also, learn why folks are excited/concerned about AI, as well as the implications on society.

Author Brad Taylor with his book

Virtual Author Talk with Brad Taylor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

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

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

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Italian Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Adults

Do you want to improve your Italian conversation skills? Are you able to participate in a conversation even if your knowledge of Italian isn’t perfect? Then this group is right for you.

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Do you want to improve your Italian conversation skills? Are you able to participate in a conversation even if your knowledge of Italian isn’t perfect? Then this group is right for you.

mahjong tiles

Mahjong Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a Mahjong player and looking for a group?  Our Mahjong Club meets on Wednesdays at 1 pm.  No instruction is provided so you must know how to play.

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

Are you a Mahjong player and looking for a group?  Our Mahjong Club meets on Wednesdays at 1 pm.  No instruction is provided so you must know how to play.

Spanish Conversation

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Adults

Do you want to improve your Spanish conversation skills? Are you able to participate in a conversation even if your knowledge of Spanish isn’t perfect? Then this group is right for you.

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Do you want to improve your Spanish conversation skills? Are you able to participate in a conversation even if your knowledge of Spanish isn’t perfect? Then this group is right for you.

Chicken Francese

Library Chef: Chicken Francese with Rosemary Lemon Sauce

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

A fresh take on an Italian favorite. Learn how to prepare tender chicken with a bright rosemary lemon sauce.

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

A fresh take on an Italian favorite. Learn how to prepare tender chicken with a bright rosemary lemon sauce.

Woman meditating

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Thursday, April 16, 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.

Citizens plundering during the Revolutionary War

Crossroads of the Revolution: New Jersey During the Revolutionary War

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

From 1776 to 1781, every resident of New Jersey experienced the Revolution whether soldier or civilian, Patriot, Loyalist, or neutral.  The War of Independence was often fought in New Jersey.  Militias, Continentals, Red Coats, and

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

From 1776 to 1781, every resident of New Jersey experienced the Revolution whether soldier or civilian, Patriot, Loyalist, or neutral.  The War of Independence was often fought in New Jersey.  Militias, Continentals, Red Coats, and

Senior man and woman looking at digital tablet

Financial Planning for Seniors

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Money Smart Week is April 15 to 21.

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

Money Smart Week is April 15 to 21.

Cover of Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson

Suspenseful Saturday Book Club: "Not Quite Dead Yet"

Saturday, April 18, 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 Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson.

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 Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson.

Bollywood Dancing

Bollywood Dance Classes

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Step into the spotlight with Adult Bollywood Dance Classes by Anamika!

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

Step into the spotlight with Adult Bollywood Dance Classes by Anamika!

image of yarn, a camera, paint, and paintbrushes scattered around with Craft & Hobby resource information

Craft & Hobby: Gingham and Giggles Baby Quilt

Tuesday, April 21, 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

Your library card now includes access to Craft & Hobby! Learn at your own pace with video tutorials or attend live online classes on a variety of topics.

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:

Your library card now includes access to Craft & Hobby! Learn at your own pace with video tutorials or attend live online classes on a variety of topics.

Medicare form on a clipboard with a stethoscope

Medicare 101

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Adults

This presentation covers the basics of what Medicare is, who runs the program, and the parts and types of Medicare. There will also be details about enrollment, benefits, costs, and other important aspects of Medicare.

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

This presentation covers the basics of what Medicare is, who runs the program, and the parts and types of Medicare. There will also be details about enrollment, benefits, costs, and other important aspects of Medicare.

college application

Program for High School Juniors: Creating a Compelling College Application this Summer

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Online via Zoom at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Stand Out For College is offering this Zoom presentation to help high school juniors and their parents understand how to use the upcoming summer productively to create a compel

Open
Registration Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Online via Zoom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Stand Out For College is offering this Zoom presentation to help high school juniors and their parents understand how to use the upcoming summer productively to create a compel

Red, white, and green speech bubbles with the Italian phrases Ciao!, Parli Italiano?, and Si! on a dark blue background

Italian Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Adults

Do you want to improve your Italian conversation skills? Are you able to participate in a conversation even if your knowledge of Italian isn’t perfect? Then this group is right for you.

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Do you want to improve your Italian conversation skills? Are you able to participate in a conversation even if your knowledge of Italian isn’t perfect? Then this group is right for you.

mahjong tiles

Mahjong Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a Mahjong player and looking for a group?  Our Mahjong Club meets on Wednesdays at 1 pm.  No instruction is provided so you must know how to play.

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

Are you a Mahjong player and looking for a group?  Our Mahjong Club meets on Wednesdays at 1 pm.  No instruction is provided so you must know how to play.

Spanish Conversation

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Adults

Do you want to improve your Spanish conversation skills? Are you able to participate in a conversation even if your knowledge of Spanish isn’t perfect? Then this group is right for you.

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Do you want to improve your Spanish conversation skills? Are you able to participate in a conversation even if your knowledge of Spanish isn’t perfect? Then this group is right for you.

Author Miranda Cowley Heller and her book cover

Virtual Author Talk with Miranda Cowley Heller

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

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

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

Asian Ginger Soy Soft Boiled Eggs

Library Chef: Asian Ginger Soy Soft Boiled Eggs

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Soft-boiled eggs soaked in a savory ginger soy mixture, creating a rich and flavorful dish that pairs well with rice, noodles, or salads.

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

Soft-boiled eggs soaked in a savory ginger soy mixture, creating a rich and flavorful dish that pairs well with rice, noodles, or salads.

Woman meditating

Library Chef: The Basics of Meditation

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

An introduction to simple meditation practices designed to reduce stress, improve focus, and bring balance to everyday life.

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

An introduction to simple meditation practices designed to reduce stress, improve focus, and bring balance to everyday life.