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Accepting Donations for Friends Book Sale

All Day 1/10 - 2/14
Foyer at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
All Ages

The Friends will be collecting materials for their annual Book Sale from Saturday, January 10 through Saturday, February 14.

Please bring your donations inside the library and leave them in the back entrance hallway.

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 10 through Saturday, February 14.

Please bring your donations inside the library and leave them in the back entrance hallway.

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

Chatham Chapters Book Club

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Chatham Chapters is an intergenerational book club that bridges the generational gap through the universal language of books. Please join us for an exciting discussion with a group of young adults, seniors, and everyone in between!

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Chatham Chapters is an intergenerational book club that bridges the generational gap through the universal language of books. Please join us for an exciting discussion with a group of young adults, seniors, and everyone in between!

This event is in the "Children" group

Babies Storytime

Monday, February 9, 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

Waitlist
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

Monday, February 9, 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

Open
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, February 9, 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

Open
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

This event is in the "Children" group

Chess Group 1

Monday, February 9, 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

Closed
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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Cooking: Heart-Shaped Waffles

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children, Teens

For Grades 4 to 8

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

For Grades 4 to 8

This event is in the "Children" group

Chess Group 2

Monday, February 9, 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

This event is in the "Children" group

Chess Group 3

Monday, February 9, 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

This event is in the "Children" group

Babies Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 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

Waitlist
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, February 10, 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

Waitlist
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

Crochet Club for Teens

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

For Grades 6 and Up

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For Grades 6 and Up

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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 "Children" group

Toddler Sensory Play

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

Waitlist
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

Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Adults

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will be held on Wednesdays, February 4 to April 8 from 10 am to 2 pm.  Appointments for this free service may be made in person or by calling the library at 973-635-0603. 

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

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will be held on Wednesdays, February 4 to April 8 from 10 am to 2 pm.  Appointments for this free service may be made in person or by calling the library at 973-635-0603. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Italian Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Quiet Study 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: Quiet Study 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Club

Wednesday, February 11, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 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

Valentine's Day Craft: K-3

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Valentine’s Day is almost here! Join the library and get ready for the holiday by making Valentine’s Day cards for all your friends and family.

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

Valentine’s Day is almost here! Join the library and get ready for the holiday by making Valentine’s Day cards for all your friends and family.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Library Chef Junior: Hummus & Heart-Shaped Pita Chips

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 10 & Up 

Teens get creative making heart-shaped pita chips and fresh hummus — a fun Valentine’s snack that’s both tasty and healthy.

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

Ages 10 & Up 

Teens get creative making heart-shaped pita chips and fresh hummus — a fun Valentine’s snack that’s both tasty and healthy.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The ABCs of Candy

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Join us to explore the history of a variety of different candies, including some that have been around for well over 100 years and some that are quite new.

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

Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Join us to explore the history of a variety of different candies, including some that have been around for well over 100 years and some that are quite new.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Chef: Seared Scallops with Sage Lemon Butter

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

A restaurant-worthy meal made simple! Learn how to sear scallops perfectly and pair them with creamy polenta and fragrant sage lemon butter sauce.

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

A restaurant-worthy meal made simple! Learn how to sear scallops perfectly and pair them with creamy polenta and fragrant sage lemon butter sauce.

This event is in the "Children" group

Music & Movement with Miss Susan

Thursday, February 12, 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

Music & Movement with Miss Susan

Thursday, February 12, 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