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Babies Storytime

Monday, February 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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

Babies Storytime

Tuesday, February 17, 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 "Adults" group

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Help Session

Tuesday, February 17, 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

Tuesday, February 17, 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 "Children" group

PJs & Movie: The Princess and the Frog

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children

Join the library for an afternoon movie set in New Orleans! We will be watching The Princess and the Frog in our PJs while enjoying character themed snacks.

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 New Orleans! We will be watching The Princess and the Frog in our PJs while enjoying character themed snacks.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Tuesday, February 17, 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 "Adults" group

Rethinking Aging with Julie Reich

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us with Julie Reich, Executive Director of Senior Center of the Chathams, to rethink aging—and reshape the way we see one another.

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

Join us with Julie Reich, Executive Director of Senior Center of the Chathams, to rethink aging—and reshape the way we see one another.

This event is in the "Children" group

Once Upon a Paintbrush: Toddlers

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Connect literature and process art during our Once Upon a Paintbrush program for toddlers!

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

Connect literature and process art during our Once Upon a Paintbrush program for toddlers!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Wednesday, February 18, 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

Book Group- "Slow Horses"

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as our book group discusses Slow Horses by Mick Herron. Everyone is welcome to attend, and you may pick up a copy of the book at the reference desk.

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Lundt Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as our book group discusses Slow Horses by Mick Herron. Everyone is welcome to attend, and you may pick up a copy of the book at the reference desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Italian Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 18, 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 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Benigno 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: Benigno 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 "Children" group

Read to Therapy Dogs

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

For Children in Grades K & Up

Open
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

For Children in Grades K & Up

This event is in the "Children" group

Creative Canvas: K-3

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join the library in a step-by-step painting class where children will transform a blank canvas into a relaxing sunset! Children will learn to sketch, mix custom colors, and learn a basic introduction to pointillism.

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

Join the library in a step-by-step painting class where children will transform a blank canvas into a relaxing sunset! Children will learn to sketch, mix custom colors, and learn a basic introduction to pointillism.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Chef: The $10 Meal Challenge

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Can you create a delicious meal on just $10? Join this fun, interactive cooking challenge and discover tasty, budget-friendly dishes.

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

Can you create a delicious meal on just $10? Join this fun, interactive cooking challenge and discover tasty, budget-friendly dishes.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Chef: Breathwork Basics – Wellness Series

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Experience the calming power of your breath. Learn simple techniques to reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall wellbeing.

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

Experience the calming power of your breath. Learn simple techniques to reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall wellbeing.

This event is in the "Children" group

Guitar Bob

Thursday, February 19, 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, February 19, 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

"Creature Feature" Special Effects Makeup Application Workshop

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Step into a world of creativity and transformation!

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

Step into a world of creativity and transformation!

This event is in the "Children" group

Children's Book Club: 3rd Grade

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children

For 3rd Grade

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

For 3rd Grade

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Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Benigno 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: Benigno 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 "Children" group

Alphabet Activities: Letter D

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Room at Library of the Chathams
Age Group:
Children

Come to the Children's room for alphabet activities! Activities include an alphabet letter craft, writing practice, learning how to sign the letter in ASL, and phonics books to help practice letter sounds.

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

Come to the Children's room for alphabet activities! Activities include an alphabet letter craft, writing practice, learning how to sign the letter in ASL, and phonics books to help practice letter sounds.