Events

Miss Carol Dance

For preschoolers and their caregivers

Join Miss Carol with your toddlers for a virtual dance and movement class.

This is a virtual program.  The link will be posted before the program.

You can enjoy the program any time after the original release.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library

Prototype and Build Mobile Apps

Learn how to create beautiful mobile app wireframes, prototypes and simple graphics.  Build the foundation for developing mobile apps by learning how design, user experience and programming work together.  This is an 8-session, twice a week course.  Dates:  Tuesdays and Thursdays from January 19 through February 11.

Classes will be held virtually via Zoom.  Registered students will receive a Zoom link before the course starts.  Students will need a desktop or laptop computer with video and audio capabilities.  The program is conducted by instructors from T in STEM Education.

Prerequisites:  basic computer skills and understanding of how to use mobile apps.

Ages 10 to 14.  Limit: 12 students.

Sign up only if you can attend all 8 classes.

Registration required.  Sign up here or call 973-635-0603.

This course is open only to residents of Chatham Borough and Chatham Township

Sponsored by Friends of the Library of the Chathams

Chess for Kids Group 1

Chess Expert Sean Finn will teach this class virtually via Zoom.  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.  Using a combination of the best online chess platforms available, classes will include puzzle solving, game analysis and of course a chance to play.  Dates:  Mondays, January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 22 (no class on February 15).

Group 1 is for players who know how pieces move.  Suggested ages: 6 to 8.  Limit: 12 students

Sign up only if you can attend all 6 classes.

Registration required.  Sign up here.

Due to high demand, registration is limited to Chatham Borough and Chatham Township residents only.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of the Chathams

Chess for Kids Group 2

Chess Expert Sean Finn will teach this class virtually via Zoom.   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.  Using a combination of the best online chess platforms available, classes will include puzzle solving, game analysis and of course a chance to play. Dates:  Mondays, January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 22 (no class on February 15).

Group 2 is for players who can finish a game with checkmate.  Suggested ages: 8 and up.   Limit: 12 students.

Sign up only if you can attend all 6 classes.

Registration required.  Sign up here.

Due to high demand, registration is limited to Chatham Borough and Chatham Township residents only.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library of the Chathams

Chess for Kids Group 3

Chess Expert Sean Finn will teach this class virtually via Zoom.   Students will learn game strategy, new tactical patterns, and the best questions to ask themselves when evaluating a position and creating a plan.  Using a combination of the best online chess platforms available, classes will include puzzle solving, game analysis and of course a chance to play. Dates:  Tuesdays, January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 23 (no class on February 16).

Group 3 is for players who have previously taken Group 2 or other similar classes.  Suggested ages: 8 & Up.   Limit: 12 students.

Sign up only if you can attend all 6 classes.

Registration required.  Sign up here.

Due to high demand, registration is limited to Chatham Borough and Chatham Township residents only.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library of the Chathams

Prototype and Build Mobile Apps

Learn how to create beautiful mobile app wireframes, prototypes and simple graphics.  Build the foundation for developing mobile apps by learning how design, user experience and programming work together.  This is an 8-session, twice a week course.  Dates:  Tuesdays and Thursdays from January 19 through February 11.

Classes will be held virtually via Zoom.  Registered students will receive a Zoom link before the course starts.  Students will need a desktop or laptop computer with video and audio capabilities.  The program is conducted by instructors from T in STEM Education.

Prerequisites:  basic computer skills and understanding of how to use mobile apps.

Ages 10 to 14.  Limit: 12 students.

Sign up only if you can attend all 8 classes.

Registration required.  Sign up here or call 973-635-0603.

This course is open only to residents of Chatham Borough and Chatham Township

Sponsored by Friends of the Library of the Chathams

Library Book Group: Pillars of the Earth

Join librarian Mary Kennedy for a virtual meeting of the library’s book group on Wednesday, January 27 at 1 pm.  This month’s featured title is Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett.  Please call the library to reserve a copy of the book.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84890653134

Meeting ID: 848 9065 3134

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+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

A Conversation with Chatham Borough Mayor Thaddeus J. Kobylarz

Chatham Borough Mayor Thaddeus Kobylarz will hold a virtual town meeting with residents to answer questions concerning community issues on Wednesday, January 27 at 7 pm.  Due to time constraints, those attending this meeting are asked to submit their questions by email to library staff member, Emily LaJeunesse at elajeunesse@chathamlibrary.org no later than January 22 at 12 noon.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83813610098

Meeting ID: 838 1361 0098

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+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)