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 (10/05)	Mon (10/06)	Tue (10/07)	Wed (10/08)	Thu (10/09)	Fri (10/10)	Sat (10/11)
9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group ESL: Intermediate+ 9:45am–10:45am Adults Online via Zoom Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Online via Zoom Age Group: Adults Event Details: Instructor: Lynn P. Details and registration here.
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 "Adults" group ESL: Intermediate Conversation In Person 10:00am–11:00am Adults Quiet Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Instructor: Karen C. Details and registration here. This event is in the "Adults" group ESL: Low Intermediate 10:00am–11:00am Adults Online via Zoom Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Online via Zoom Age Group: Adults Event Details: Instructor: Amy G Details and registration here. 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 "Adults" group ESL: Advanced Beginners 10:00am–11:00am Adults Online via Zoom Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Online via Zoom Age Group: Adults Event Details: Instructor: Lynn P. Details and registration here. This event is in the "Adults" group ESL: Intermediate Conversation In Person 10:00am–11:00am Adults Quiet Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Instructor: Karen C. Details and registration here.	This event is in the "Children" group Music & Movement with Miss Susan 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 Music & Movement with Miss Susan 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
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group ESL: Online Low Intermediate Reading Group 11:15am–12:15pm Adults Online via Zoom Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Online via Zoom Age Group: Adults Event Details: ESL Students will read Seedfolks, the story of how one small action - planting a seed - can create big changes in a neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio. 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	This event is in the "Adults" group ESL Reading Group: Intermediate+ 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Online via Zoom Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Online via Zoom Age Group: Adults Event Details: ESL students will read and discuss Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout.	This event is in the "Adults" group ESL Reading Group: Low Intermediate 11:15am–12:15pm Adults Quiet Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: ESL students will read and discuss Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout.
12 pm
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 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 Thursday Afternoon at the Movies: "Little Miss Sunshine" 1:00pm–4:00pm 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: Movie Registration Encouraged Event Details: Each month, we will watch a different film and discuss it as a group. Films will be presented in a variety of genres including: comedies, dramas, suspense, documentaries, musicals, crime, satire, and independent films.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Art Reception: Lawrence Gulmi 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: Lawrence has painted for many years and is currently painting landscapes from his imagination.
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting 3:45pm–4:30pm Teens Quiet Study Room Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Teens Registration Encouraged Event Details: For Grades 6 to 12	This event is in the "Teens" group Drop In Crafts for Teens 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Woman's Club Room This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Woman's Club Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: For Grades 6 to 12 Come try out new crafts at the library! Bring your friends and stop by the library between 3:30 and 4:30 pm to work on a craft. Have fun creating a variety of available crafts!
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Chess Group 1 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Benigno Room Waitlist Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Children" group Waitlist 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 Handwriting Help 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: 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 "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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Chess Group 2 5:00pm–5:45pm Children Benigno Room Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Children" group Open 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 Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Children" group Open 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 Dungeons & Dragons Club 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Woman's Club Room This event is in the "Teens" group 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 Library Chef Junior: Hearty Turkey Chili 6:00pm–6:30pm Children, Teens Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Online Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Ages 10 & Up Teens will learn knife skills, stovetop cooking, and how to make a flavorful turkey chili from scratch using real ingredients and spices. This event is in the "Adults" group ESL: Intermediate Conversation In Person 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Quiet Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Instructor: Frank V. Details and registration here. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Journaling for Mental Wellness: An Introduction to TranquilTally 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Woman's Club Room Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Woman's Club Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Discover the benefits of journaling for stress relief and mental wellness.	This event is in the "Adults" group Sahaja Yoga Meditation 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Benigno Room Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming 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 Chatham's Crafty Corner - DIY Junk Journaling 6:30pm–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: Arts & Crafts Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come join us in making a personalized journal using repurposed materials like book pages, ribbons, wrapping paper, stickers, and more!
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Transitioning to Retirement 7:00pm–8:30pm 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: Workshop Registration Encouraged Event Details: Retirement is a major life transition.	This event is in the "Adults" group The Life and Times of the Continental Soldier 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: This program features the uniform, weapons, tools, and gear used and carried by the soldiers of the American Army in the Revolutionary War. John Dwyer will talk about the life and experiences of a soldier in NJ in 1780. This event is in the "Adults" group Library Chef: Choosing, Prepping, and Enjoying Apples 7:30pm–8:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Discover how to choose the best apples for cooking and snacking, how to prep and store them, and easy ways to enjoy them all season long.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Author Talk with Leigh Bardugo 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Library of the Chathams Room: Online Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo Whether you’re a new reader or a loyal fan, register today to take part in the adventure!