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Teen Craft: Ceramic Pumpkin Tea Light Holders

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Paint your own perfect pumpkin decor to light up your Halloween! Ceramic pumpkins, paint, and embellishments will be provided, and you will even get to take home a tea light for your new candle holder.

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

Paint your own perfect pumpkin decor to light up your Halloween! Ceramic pumpkins, paint, and embellishments will be provided, and you will even get to take home a tea light for your new candle holder.

This event is in the "Children" group

Weekly Read-Aloud with Miss Laurel

Friday, October 24, 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 "Adults" group

Community Plant Swap

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This is a fantastic opportunity to diversify your plant collection, share your gardening successes, and meet other plant enthusiasts.  A Plant Swap is like a pot-luck, but with plants!

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

This is a fantastic opportunity to diversify your plant collection, share your gardening successes, and meet other plant enthusiasts.  A Plant Swap is like a pot-luck, but with plants!

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

Chatham Chapters Book Club

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tal Naccarato in Concert

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Tal Naccarato, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter in the folk-blues/Americana tradition, performs a solo acoustic show featuring works from his original and traditional repertoire.

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Lundt Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Tal Naccarato, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter in the folk-blues/Americana tradition, performs a solo acoustic show featuring works from his original and traditional repertoire.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Halloween, A Haunted History

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Have you ever wondered why at Halloween we carve pumpkins, dress up in costumes, or decorate our homes with skeletons and ghosts?  Join us as Kevin Woyce traces the strange history of Halloween, from Old Worl

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

Have you ever wondered why at Halloween we carve pumpkins, dress up in costumes, or decorate our homes with skeletons and ghosts?  Join us as Kevin Woyce traces the strange history of Halloween, from Old Worl

This event is in the "Children" group

Babies Storytime

Monday, October 27, 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

Monday, October 27, 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 "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 27, 2025 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

Upcoming
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, October 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cinema214 - Hocus Pocus (PG, 95min)

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Three 17th-century witches, hanged for their murderous crimes, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get them back in the ground.

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

Three 17th-century witches, hanged for their murderous crimes, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get them back in the ground.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Group - "Broken Country"

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as our book group discusses Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall, a novel about love, loss and consequences.  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: Woman's Club Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as our book group discusses Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall, a novel about love, loss and consequences.  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

Mahjong Club

Wednesday, October 29, 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 "Adults" group

Virtual Author Talk with Philippa Gregory

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory

Register today for this exciting glimpse into the perilous 16th century royal court!

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

Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory

Register today for this exciting glimpse into the perilous 16th century royal court!

This event is in the "Children" group

Creative Canvas: Halloween Silhouette Art

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 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 spooky Halloween silhouette! Children will learn to sketch, mix custom colors, and learn a basic introduction to silhouette art.

Upcoming
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 spooky Halloween silhouette! Children will learn to sketch, mix custom colors, and learn a basic introduction to silhouette art.

This event is in the "Children" group

Handwriting Help

Thursday, October 30, 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 30, 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

Art Around the World: The Van Gogh Museum

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online via Zoom at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Take a trip to The Netherlands for a virtual tour through the Van Gogh Museum. Located in Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum holds the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's artworks.

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

Take a trip to The Netherlands for a virtual tour through the Van Gogh Museum. Located in Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum holds the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's artworks.

This event is in the "Children" group

Halloween Parade

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Meet in the Children's Room and join the parade around the library grounds. After the parade, come into the library and be entertained by two princesses! There will be time to take pictures with the princesses after the program.

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Lundt Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Meet in the Children's Room and join the parade around the library grounds. After the parade, come into the library and be entertained by two princesses! There will be time to take pictures with the princesses after the program.

This event is in the "Children" group

Babies Storytime

Monday, November 3, 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

Monday, November 3, 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 "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, November 3, 2025 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

Upcoming
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