Upcoming Events

Chatham 250 Interactive Exhibit

All Day 3/27–7/4

All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Foyer

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams

Room: Foyer

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Games, History

Event Details:

Come and join Chatham's celebration of our country's 250th birthday with a fun interactive exhibit provided by the Chatham Historical Society!

Diaper Drive: Junior League of Summit and Moms Helping Moms

03/28/2026 @ 9:30am–04/30/2026 @ 6:00pm

All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Foyer

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams

Room: Foyer

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Did you know that diaper need currently affects a staggering 1 in 2 families across the United States, leaving parents struggling to provide an adequate supply of diapers for their infants and children?

Pet Supplies Donation Drive

All Day 3/31–4/30

All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Foyer

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams

Room: Foyer

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Junior Girl Scouts Troop 98433 is collecting pet supplies for their Bronze Award. All pet supplies will be split between St. Hubert's and Ziva Dog Rescue. The drive will run throughout April with donation boxes available at Chatham Library.

Sports Gear Drive: Leveling the Playing Field

All Day 4/1–4/20

All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Foyer

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams

Room: Foyer

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Chatham Girl Scouts will be collecting new and gently used sports equipment for our annual Day of Service!

Drop off between 4/1-4/20 at the Library of the Chathams

Drop off 4/25, 10-11 am at The Stanley Center

Babies Storytime

10:00am–10:30am

Children

Benigno Room

Waitlist

Registration Encouraged

Waitlist

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

10:45am–11:15am

Children

Benigno Room

Waitlist

Registration Encouraged

Waitlist

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

Craft & Hobby: Knitted Leaf Lace Earring Organizer

11:00am–12:00pm

All Ages

Online

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams

Room: Online

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In library or from home

Event Details:

Join craft afficianado Brenda K.B. Anderson in turning a thrifted photo frame into a stylish earring organizer with a touch of knitted lace!

Dungeons & Dragons Club

6:00pm–8:00pm

Teens

Woman's Club Room

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams

Room: Woman's Club Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

For Grades 3 to 12

Demystifying Artificial Intelligence

6:30pm–8:00pm

Adults

Lundt Room

Open

Registration Encouraged

Open

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams

Room: Lundt Room

Age Group: Adults

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Join us for an engaging and informative presentation about the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it is applied in the real world. Also, learn why folks are excited/concerned about AI, as well as the implications on society.

Virtual Author Talk with Brad Taylor

7:00pm–8:00pm

Adults

Online

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

Once Upon a Paintbrush: Toddlers

10:00am–10:30am

Children

Benigno Room

Waitlist

Registration Encouraged

Waitlist

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!

Italian Conversation Group

1:00pm–2:00pm

Adults

Benigno Room

Open

Registration Encouraged

Open

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams

Room: Benigno 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.

Mahjong Club

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

Lundt Room

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.

Spanish Conversation Group

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

Quiet Study Room

Open

Registration Encouraged

Open

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Adults

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Do you want to improve your Spanish conversation skills? Are you able to participate in a conversation even if your knowledge of Spanish isn’t perfect? Then this group is right for you.

Read to Therapy Dogs

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children

Children's Room

Open

Registration Encouraged

Open

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

STEAM It Up! Engineering Challenges Presented by CHS Robotics

4:15pm–5:15pm

Children

Woman's Club Room

Closed

Registration Encouraged

Closed

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams

Room: Woman's Club Room

Age Group: Children

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

For Grades 1-3

Library Chef Junior: Cranberry Orange Scones

6:00pm–6:30pm

Teens

Online

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams

Room: Online

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Workshop

Event Details:

Ages 10 & Up

Teens will learn how to bake tender scones with bright cranberry and orange flavor, perfect for brunch or an afternoon treat.

Library Chef: Chicken Francese with Rosemary Lemon Sauce

7:30pm–8:30pm

Adults

Online

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Event Details:

A fresh take on an Italian favorite. Learn how to prepare tender chicken with a bright rosemary lemon sauce.

Guitar Bob

10:00am–10:30am

Children

Lundt Room

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

10:45am–11:15am

Children

Lundt Room

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

Seed Mosaics for Teens

4:00pm–5:00pm

Teens

Lundt Room

Open

Registration Encouraged

Open

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams

Room: Lundt Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

For Grades 6 to 12

Come learn about the fascinating world of seed art with Clover Folk Studio! We will identify different types of seeds and use them to make unique works of art.

Children's Book Club: 4th Grade

4:15pm–5:00pm

Children

Quiet Study Room

Closed

Registration Encouraged

Closed

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

For 4th Grade

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

6:00pm–7:00pm

Children, Teens, Adults

Benigno Room

Open

Registration Encouraged

Open

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.

Crossroads of the Revolution: New Jersey During the Revolutionary War

7:00pm–8:15pm

Adults

Lundt Room

Open

Registration Encouraged

Open

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams

Room: Lundt Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

From 1776 to 1781, every resident of New Jersey experienced the Revolution whether soldier or civilian, Patriot, Loyalist, or neutral. The War of Independence was often fought in New Jersey. Militias, Continentals, Red Coats, and

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