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A Space for Everyone Published on: September 1, 2023

The library Board of Trustees has commissioned plans to reorganize space within the existing building footprint.  The plans are a work-in-process based on ongoing community feedback. Existing Upper Level Proposed Upper Level Advantages and Disadvantages Existing Lower Level Proposed Lower Level Evolution of Library Building By Year Contact the Strategic Planning Committee with comments or questions at feedback@chathamlibrary.org

Contact While Closed Published on: March 14, 2020

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Coronavirus Information Published on: February 29, 2020

This page will be updated as new information is available/provided. Borough of Chatham COVID-19 Announcements Chatham Township/Madison Board of Health Coronavirus Information Morris County Office of Health Management Coronavirus Page Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Westfield Regional Health Department COVID-19 (Chatham Borough) New Jersey Department of Health COVID-2019 Information NJ State League of Municipalities Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information New Jersey State Library Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources NJ Dept of Health COVID-19 Dashboard Coronavirus Pandemic Resource Guide for New Jerseyans – Compiled … Continue reading

Investors Foundation Grant to Friends Published on: July 16, 2018

Investors Bank Manager Greg Schmidt presented a $5,000 grant to Friends of the Library of the Chathams President Debbie Fabian and Library Director Karen Brodsky in June 2018.  The funds will go toward the Bridging Space to Place project.    

Save The Mural! Published on: December 22, 2016

In anticipation of the upcoming library renovation, some residents have asked what will happen to the library mural. In 1994, funding for the Ida Benigno Children’s Room was given to Library of the Chathams in memory of Ida Marie Benigno by her husband Russell and daughters Rosemary Fuss and Valerie Olpp.  Mrs. Benigno lived in Chatham Borough and was a teacher at the Fairmount Avenue Elementary School and later a volunteer at Library of the Chathams. Author/illustrator of Goodnight Goon, … Continue reading

eBooks for Kids! Published on: September 19, 2016

Children’s eBooks Collection!

Library Newsletter Published on: December 12, 2014

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History & Hops Event Trivia Answers Published on: October 20, 2014

History & Hops Event Trivia Answers For which work was artist Gutzon Borglum, who spoke at the current library’s dedication in 1924, best known? Mount Rushmore – Keystone, SD The quotation above the library’s fireplace says: “Know the Truth and The Truth Shall Make You Free” – John 8:32 Which of the following was true of Lynda Phillips Lum, the first full-time librarian? All of the above Which of the following was not true of our well-utilized library in 2017? … Continue reading

Please Vote! Published on: October 20, 2014

Public Question on November 7: Library Information about Act

We Want Your Opinion Published on: September 18, 2014

Please take a moment to let us know what you do and don’t like about your library — link to two-question survey here.

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