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Chess Group 1

Monday, October 6, 2025 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

Upcoming
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

This event is in the "Children" group

Chess Group 2

Monday, October 6, 2025 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

Upcoming
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

This event is in the "Children" group

Chess Group 3

Monday, October 6, 2025 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

Upcoming
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

This event is in the "Children" group

Babies Storytime

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 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 "Children" group

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 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 "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Transitioning to Retirement

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Retirement is a major life transition.

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

Retirement is a major life transition.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Club

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
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
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, October 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Teens

For Grades 6 to 12

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

For Grades 6 to 12

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

Library Chef Junior: Hearty Turkey Chili

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Ages 10 & Up

Teens will learn knife skills, stovetop cooking, and how to make a flavorful turkey chili from scratch using real ingredients and spices.

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

Ages 10 & Up

Teens will learn knife skills, stovetop cooking, and how to make a flavorful turkey chili from scratch using real ingredients and spices.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Life and Times of the Continental Soldier

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

This program features the uniform, weapons, tools, and gear used and carried by the soldiers of the American Army in the Revolutionary War. John Dwyer will talk about the life and experiences of a soldier in NJ in 1780.

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

This program features the uniform, weapons, tools, and gear used and carried by the soldiers of the American Army in the Revolutionary War. John Dwyer will talk about the life and experiences of a soldier in NJ in 1780.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Chef: Choosing, Prepping, and Enjoying Apples

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Discover how to choose the best apples for cooking and snacking, how to prep and store them, and easy ways to enjoy them all season long.

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

Discover how to choose the best apples for cooking and snacking, how to prep and store them, and easy ways to enjoy them all season long.

This event is in the "Children" group

Music & Movement with Miss Susan

Thursday, October 9, 2025 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

Music & Movement with Miss Susan

Thursday, October 9, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Thursday Afternoon at the Movies: "Little Miss Sunshine"

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Each month, we will watch a different film and discuss it as a group.  Films will be presented in a variety of genres including: comedies, dramas, suspense, documentaries, musicals, crime, satire, and independent films.

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

Each month, we will watch a different film and discuss it as a group.  Films will be presented in a variety of genres including: comedies, dramas, suspense, documentaries, musicals, crime, satire, and independent films.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Drop In Crafts for Teens

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

For Grades 6 to 12

Come try out new crafts at the library! Bring your friends and stop by the library between 3:30 and 4:30 pm to work on a craft. Have fun creating a variety of available crafts!

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

For Grades 6 to 12

Come try out new crafts at the library! Bring your friends and stop by the library between 3:30 and 4:30 pm to work on a craft. Have fun creating a variety of available crafts!

This event is in the "Children" group

Handwriting Help

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children

For ages 4 to 8

Are you interested in learning cursive or just starting to work on pencil control and grip? The library is offering handwriting help for all levels. 

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

For ages 4 to 8

Are you interested in learning cursive or just starting to work on pencil control and grip? The library is offering handwriting help for all levels. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

Chatham's Crafty Corner - DIY Junk Journaling

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us in making a personalized journal using repurposed materials like book pages, ribbons, wrapping paper, stickers, and more!

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Woman's Club Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come join us in making a personalized journal using repurposed materials like book pages, ribbons, wrapping paper, stickers, and more!

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

Virtual Author Talk with Leigh Bardugo

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo

Whether you’re a new reader or a loyal fan, register today to take part in the adventure!

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

10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo

Whether you’re a new reader or a loyal fan, register today to take part in the adventure!

This event is in the "Children" group

Weekly Read-Aloud with Miss Laurel

Friday, October 10, 2025 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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Babies Storytime

Monday, October 13, 2025 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, October 13, 2025 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, October 13, 2025 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