Library of the Chathams

2:00pm-5:00pm

214 Main St
Chatham, NJ 07928
United States

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Sun: 2:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:30am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:30am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (1/11)	Mon (1/12)	Tue (1/13)	Wed (1/14)	Thu (1/15)	Fri (1/16)	Sat (1/17)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Accepting Donations for Friends Book Sale All Day 1/10–2/14 All Ages Foyer This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 Sunday, February 8. Please bring your donations inside the library and leave them in the back entrance hallway.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Babies Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Benigno Room Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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 10:45am–11:15am Children Benigno Room Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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 Babies Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Benigno Room Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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 10:45am–11:15am Children Benigno Room Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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 Toddler Sensory Play 10:00am–10:30am Children Benigno Room Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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 "Children" group Guitar Bob 10:00am–10:30am Children Lundt Room This event is in the "Children" group 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 10:45am–11:15am Children Lundt Room This event is in the "Children" group 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 Astronomy Series for Grades 6 to 8 10:00am–11:30am Teens Lundt Room Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group Closed 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime 11:30am–12:00pm Children Benigno Room Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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
12 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Mobility Clubs Classes for Adults 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Lundt Room Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming 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.
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Mahjong Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Lundt Room This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Art Reception: Essex Water Color Club 2:15pm–4:00pm Adults Lundt Room This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Lundt Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Essex Water Color Club, New Jersey's oldest watercolor organization, was founded by 27 artists in 1932 to meet, teach, share ideas, discuss techniques and exhibit their work.		This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Author Talk with David Brooks 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "Adults" group Free Consumer Lead Screening 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Woman's Club Room This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
3 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Suspenseful Saturday Book Club: "The Mad Wife" 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Woman's Club Room This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Chess Group 1 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Benigno Room Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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 PJs & Movie: Winnie the Pooh 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Woman's Club Room This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Woman's Club Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join the library for an afternoon movie set in the Hundred Acre Wood! We will be watching Winnie the Pooh in our PJs while enjoying character themed snacks.		This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Workshop: How to Manage Your Phone Storage 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Lundt Room Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 Financial Literacy Workshop 4:00pm–4:45pm Teens Lundt Room Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming 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 4:15pm–5:00pm Children Quiet Study Room Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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 "All Ages" group New Resident Open House 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 4:30pm–5:00pm Children Benigno Room This event is in the "Children" group 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Chess Group 2 5:00pm–5:45pm Children Benigno Room Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Chess Group 3 6:00pm–6:45pm Children Benigno Room Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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 "Teens" group Library Chef Junior: Oatmeal Flour Breakfast Cups 6:00pm–6:30pm Teens Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sahaja Yoga Meditation 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens, Adults Lundt Room Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Bollywood Dance Class 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Woman's Club Room Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 our Adult Bollywood Dance Classes! This event is in the "Adults" group The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Lundt Room Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Lundt Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History Registration Encouraged Event Details: Take a journey through history as we explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s life and legacy, beyond his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group STEAM It Up! Circuitry: Grades 4-8 7:00pm–7:45pm Children, Teens Woman's Club Room Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming 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 "Adults" group Library Chef: Butternut Squash & Apple Soup (Spice Club: Cinnamon) 7:00pm–7:30pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "Adults" group Rutgers Master Gardeners: Pruning or Ruining? 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Online via Zoom Open Registration Encouraged Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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.