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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.

Oatmeal Flour Breakfast Cups

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.

Butternut squash and apple soup

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.

Guitar Bob

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  

Guitar Bob

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  

financial literacy written on a notebook next to an open laptop

Financial Literacy Workshop for Teens

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

THIS PROGRAM WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO A FUTURE DATE.

 

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

THIS PROGRAM WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO A FUTURE DATE.

 

Children's Book Club: 4th Grade

Children's Book Club: 3rd & 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 3rd & 4th 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 & 4th Grade

Woman meditating

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.

Gardening tools

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.

mobility clubs

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.

Chatham Library

New Resident Open House

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

New residents are invited to learn about library programs and services, and to meet library staff. Enjoy crafts, activities, and music, and explore tech, instruments, and more from our Library of Things.

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Lundt Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

New residents are invited to learn about library programs and services, and to meet library staff. Enjoy crafts, activities, and music, and explore tech, instruments, and more from our Library of Things.

Read-Aloud

Weekly Read-Aloud with Miss Laurel

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Quiet Study 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: Quiet Study 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.

image of a galaxy

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.

Cover of The Mad Wife by Meagan Church

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.

Baby storytime

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

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

Devices

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?

Toddler Storytime

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

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

Toddler Storytime

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

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

Leslie Williams

Live Play Reading with Leslie Williams

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Join us with Leslie Williams, Director of Community Services, for a taste of the Chatham Community Players’ Sundays @ 7 live play reading series, born out of a group of friends who enjoyed gathering to read plays together over a glass of wine and

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

Join us with Leslie Williams, Director of Community Services, for a taste of the Chatham Community Players’ Sundays @ 7 live play reading series, born out of a group of friends who enjoyed gathering to read plays together over a glass of wine and

Baby storytime

Babies Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 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

Toddler Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 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

Julia Hotz and her book The Connection Cure

Virtual Author Talk with Julia Hotz

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online via Zoom at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz

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

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz

Lulu

Read to Therapy Dogs

Tuesday, January 20, 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

rainbow-colored yarn & crochet hooks under the words "CROCHET CLUB"

Crochet Club for Teens

Tuesday, January 20, 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