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Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Virtual Author Talk with David Brooks

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks

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

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks

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

STEAM It Up! Circuitry: Grades 4-8

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Our STEAM program will provide students with a welcoming space to create, build, and inspire each other while gaining a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Woman's Club Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Our STEAM program will provide students with a welcoming space to create, build, and inspire each other while gaining a deeper understanding of the world around them.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Sensory Play

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children

Sensory play is a fun way for toddlers to engage their senses, develop fine and gross motor skills, and support early language and cognitive development.

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

Sensory play is a fun way for toddlers to engage their senses, develop fine and gross motor skills, and support early language and cognitive development.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Club

Wednesday, January 14, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Free Consumer Lead Screening

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Are you concerned about lead in your everyday items? Bring your spices, cosmetics, toys, and more to our upcoming lead testing event hosted by Westfield Regional Health Department. No registration required.

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

Are you concerned about lead in your everyday items? Bring your spices, cosmetics, toys, and more to our upcoming lead testing event hosted by Westfield Regional Health Department. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Workshop: How to Manage Your Phone Storage

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Tired of getting “Storage Almost Full” notifications?

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

Tired of getting “Storage Almost Full” notifications?

This event is in the "Teens" group

Library Chef Junior: Oatmeal Flour Breakfast Cups

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 10 & Up 

Teens learn to make delicious oatmeal flour breakfast cups — a nutritious grab-and-go breakfast perfect for busy mornings.

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

Ages 10 & Up 

Teens learn to make delicious oatmeal flour breakfast cups — a nutritious grab-and-go breakfast perfect for busy mornings.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Chef: Butternut Squash & Apple Soup (Spice Club: Cinnamon)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Cozy up with this heartwarming soup! Follow along as we make a velvety butternut squash and apple soup from scratch — with tips for seasoning and perfect texture.

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

Cozy up with this heartwarming soup! Follow along as we make a velvety butternut squash and apple soup from scratch — with tips for seasoning and perfect texture.

This event is in the "Children" group

Guitar Bob

Thursday, January 15, 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  

This event is in the "Children" group

Guitar Bob

Thursday, January 15, 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  

This event is in the "Teens" group

Financial Literacy Workshop

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

This program, offered by the Seton Hall School of Law FINRA Investor Advocacy Program, presents a workshop that offers an engaging and interactive session covering a variety of practical financial topics.

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

This program, offered by the Seton Hall School of Law FINRA Investor Advocacy Program, presents a workshop that offers an engaging and interactive session covering a variety of practical financial topics.

This event is in the "Children" group

Children's Book Club: 4th Grade

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

For 4th Grade

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

For 4th Grade

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

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lundt 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: Lundt 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Rutgers Master Gardeners: Pruning or Ruining?

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online via Zoom at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of What, Why, When & How to prune your trees and shrubs, what tools to use and their care and when to consult with a professional.

Open
Registration Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Online via Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Learn the basics of What, Why, When & How to prune your trees and shrubs, what tools to use and their care and when to consult with a professional.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mobility Clubs Classes for Adults

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to fix shoulder pain? Join the club! Restore your body to its natural state using the functional movements of a Mobility Club. It will help improve your mobility, flexibility, strength, balance and posture.

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

Looking to fix shoulder pain? Join the club! Restore your body to its natural state using the functional movements of a Mobility Club. It will help improve your mobility, flexibility, strength, balance and posture.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

New Resident Open House

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
All Ages

The library invites new residents to a fun and educational library experience. The whole family is invited to learn about library staff, programs, and services.

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

The library invites new residents to a fun and educational library experience. The whole family is invited to learn about library staff, programs, and services.

This event is in the "Children" group

Weekly Read-Aloud with Miss Laurel

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children

Join Miss Laurel for a weekly read-aloud! Relax after a challenging week of school by listening to an engaging chapter book for 30 minutes while enjoying some tasty snacks. 

For Kindergarten & up.

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

Join Miss Laurel for a weekly read-aloud! Relax after a challenging week of school by listening to an engaging chapter book for 30 minutes while enjoying some tasty snacks. 

For Kindergarten & up.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Astronomy Series for Grades 6 to 8

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Lundt 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: Lundt 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Suspenseful Saturday Book Club: "The Mad Wife"

Saturday, January 17, 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 The Mad Wife by Meagan Church.

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 The Mad Wife by Meagan Church.

This event is in the "Children" group

Babies Storytime

Monday, January 19, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Help Session

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a Bring Your Own Device help session at the library! Do you need help adding new contacts to your phone, sending an email, or adding & using new apps on your device?

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

Join us for a Bring Your Own Device help session at the library! Do you need help adding new contacts to your phone, sending an email, or adding & using new apps on your device?

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Storytime

Monday, January 19, 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

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 19, 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

Upcoming
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