Library of the Chathams Partners With Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey for a Season of Literary Giants Your library card just became even more valuable: Chatham cardholders can now save 15 percent on tickets to the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Main Library Alliance, a network of 52 libraries that includes Library of the Chathams, is partnering with the theater for the 2024 season, featuring shows based on the works of Jane Austen, William Shakespeare, and Charles Dickens. Jane Austen’s … Continue reading →

Each month a number of books and media are purchased from funds donated by Friends of the Library and other generous donors.  From July through September, the following items were added to the collection: Friends of the Library 641.56362 YON Mastering the Art of Plant-based Cooking: Vegan Recipes, Tips, and Techniques 641.5944 JAC Niçoise: Market-Inspired Cooking from France’s Sunniest City 641.5956 MAS Keep It Zesty: A Celebration of Lebanese Flavors & Culture from Edy’s Grocer 641.5956 SOL Zahav Home: Cooking … Continue reading →

Each month a number of books and media are purchased from funds donated by Friends of the Library and other generous donors.  From April through June, the following items were added to the collection: Friends of the Library 423.092 GAR Hardly Harmless Drudgery: A 500-year Pictorial History of the Lexicographic Geniuses, Sciolists, Plagiarists & Obsessives Who Defined the English Language 641.5 KIM Milk Street 365: The All-purpose Cookbook for Every Day of the Year 641.512 ASH Big Bites: Wholesome, Comforting … Continue reading →

Library Parking Lot Entrance Reopening Pictured (L-R): Head of Youth Services Jaime Sabonya, Board Member Christina Mott, Borough Mayor Carolyn Dempsey, Township Committee Member/Township Representative Marty McHugh, Board President Andy Hollander, former Board Member Barb Montague, and Board Treasurer Lynn Magrane.   The wait is over! Library of the Chathams is delighted to announce that its back entrance has now reopened.  It has been upgraded and improved to make the library more accessible to all visitors thanks to a Morris County Community … Continue reading →

Each month a number of books and media are purchased from funds donated by Friends of the Library and other generous donors.  From January through March, the following items were added to the collection: Friends of the Library DVD 616 GOO The Great Courses: The Human Body: How We Fail, How We Heal 635.9 SIE The Cut Flower Sourcebook: Exceptional Perennials & Woody Plants for Cutting 709 CAM The Power of Art: A Human History of Art from Babylon to … Continue reading →

Have you seen our latest Annual Report? Take a look and see all the wonderful things the library has to offer the Chathams! Click here to view the 2023 Annual Report

March 17, 2024 – 🌈Hermie found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Today is St. Patrick’s Day. Stop by the Children’s Room this week to pick up a Take Home Craft, located above the children’s book drop.🍀☘️

February 23, 2024 – Hermie invited some animal friends to the library and they are reading “The Hat” by Jan Brett. Hermie wants to know: would you like to make your very own winter hat craft? If so, stop by the Children’s Room this weekend! Take Home Crafts are located above the children’s book drop. ❄️

February 14, 2024 – 🥰Hermie is wishing everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day! Stop by the Children’s Room this weekend to pick up a silly heart person Take Home Craft. Take Home Crafts are located above the children’s book drop. 💝