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Chess Group 1

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children
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 w...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Chess Group 2

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children
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 w...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Chess Group 3

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children
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 w...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
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

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEM for Toddlers

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join the library in introducing early science, technology, engineering, and math concepts and skills to your toddler! This session will focus on the scientific concept of cause and...

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

Join the library in introducing early science, technology, engineering, and math concepts and skills to your toddler!

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

Delving into Latin, Greek Mythology, and Ancient Roman History

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

For Students Entering Grades 4 to 7 Have you ever wanted to learn Latin? Are you interested in Greek Mythology? In this program, taught by a high school rising senior who has st...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Woman's Club Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

For Students Entering Grades 4 to 7

This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Help Teens Cope with Anxiety and Stress: A Parent/Caregiver Workshop

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Mental Health Association's New Jersey statewide Student Support Services for a meaningful workshop about how to help your children manage stress and anxiety. Some of...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Lundt Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Join the Mental Health Association's New Jersey statewide Student Support Services for a meaningful workshop about how to help your children manage stress and anxiety. Some of the points that will be addressed include:

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Play: Arctic Exploration

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Sensory play can help children understand the world around them by engaging the five senses. This session children will explore the senses through an arctic exploration complete wi...

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

Sensory play can help children understand the world around them by engaging the five senses.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The NJ State Library Presents DNA Evidence: Analysis, Correlation & Interpretation Webinar

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online via Zoom at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

There is no doubt that the advent of DNA testing for genealogical purposes has revolutionized how people conduct their family history.  DNA has provided researchers new avenue...

Open
Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Online via Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

There is no doubt that the advent of DNA testing for genealogical purposes has revolutionized how people conduct their family history.  DNA has provided researchers new avenues to investigate, uncovered hidden lineages, and even exposed secre

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mahjong Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Adults
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.

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Lundt Room
Age Group: Adults
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

For Grades 6 to 12 Join us for a Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting! At our meetings, you can develop new friendships and learn about how you can volunteer at the library. This w...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teens
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

For Grades 6 to 12

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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. Learn how to find balance and peace from w...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Chef: Recipe of the Month - Classic Minestrone Soup

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful session on creating the classic minestrone soup. Learn how to combine fresh ingredients and flavors for a nutritious and hearty meal that’s perfect for any...

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

Join us for a delightful session on creating the classic minestrone soup. Learn how to combine fresh ingredients and flavors for a nutritious and hearty meal that’s perfect for any season!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music & Movement with Miss Susan

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For preschoolers and their caregivers.  No registration required Miss Susan has been a teacher for over 30 years, many of those years as a local preschool music teache...

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music & Movement with Miss Susan

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For preschoolers and their caregivers.  No registration required Miss Susan has been a teacher for over 30 years, many of those years as a local preschool music teache...

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Children's Book Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For Grades 2 and 3 If you are interested in reading the Who Was? series and making some new friends, join the Children’s Book Club! This session we will be reading Who Was ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

For Grades 2 and 3

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

Delving into Latin, Greek Mythology, and Ancient Roman History

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

For Students Entering Grades 4 to 7 Have you ever wanted to learn Latin? Are you interested in Greek Mythology? In this program, taught by a high school rising senior who has st...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Woman's Club Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

For Students Entering Grades 4 to 7

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Gaming Night

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun evening of gaming! Bring your own favorite board game or tabletop game or choose one from our collection. Bring some friends or make new ones!  Light refr...

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

Join us for a fun evening of gaming! Bring your own favorite board game or tabletop game or choose one from our collection. Bring some friends or make new ones! 

Light refreshments will be provided. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Home Organizing 101

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you overwhelmed by clutter? Do you want to start the new year with an organized home? Join us at the library, where professional organizer Lindsey Mahanna will share some easy ...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Lundt Room
Age Group: Adults
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Are you overwhelmed by clutter? Do you want to start the new year with an organized home? Join us at the library, where professional organizer Lindsey Mahanna will share some easy tips to declutter and organize your home.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Alphabet Activities: Letter A

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Laurel in the Children's room for bi-weekly alphabet activities! Activities include an alphabet letter craft, writing practice, and learning how to sign the letter in ASL...

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

Join Miss Laurel in the Children's room for bi-weekly alphabet activities! Activities include an alphabet letter craft, writing practice, and learning how to sign the letter in ASL. 

All children are welcome.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Fun Fridays for Teens

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make it a Fun Friday with us at the library! Head to the Teen Center for games, art, and more!

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Make it a Fun Friday with us at the library! Head to the Teen Center for games, art, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids Cooking Club

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to make some fun and easy after school snacks? This week we will be assembling rainbow fruit and yogurt parfaits!Please note the ingredients list...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Woman's Club Room
Age Group: Children
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to make some fun and easy after school snacks? This week we will be assembling rainbow fruit and yogurt parfaits!

Please note the ingredients listed below for allergy concerns.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Accepting Donations for Friends Book Sale

All Day 1/11 - 2/9
Foyer at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Friends will be collecting materials for their annual Book Sale from Saturday, January 11 through Sunday, February 9.Please bring your donations inside the library and leave th...

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Foyer
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Friends will be collecting materials for their annual Book Sale from Saturday, January 11 through Sunday, February 9.

Please bring your donations inside the library and leave them in the front lobby.

Accepting:

This event is in the "Children" group.

Babies Storytime

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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 Due to high demand, registration is lim...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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 Due to high demand, registration is limite...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
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