Events

Library Closed

The library is closed on Sundays through Labor Day.

Drop-In Storytime with Miss Jill – Ages 3 & Younger

Drop-in storytime on the lawn on the side of the library.  Come join Miss Jill for read alouds, read alongs, and songs!  Storytimes will include singing, moving, and crafting!  No registration required – just bring a blanket or a lawn chair.

Drop-In Storytime with Miss Jill - Ages 3 1/2 & Up

Drop-in storytime on the lawn on the side of the library.  Come join Miss Jill for read alouds, read alongs, and songs!  Storytimes will include singing, moving, and crafting!  No registration required – just bring a blanket or a lawn chair.

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 & Wednesdays, July 19, 21, 26, 28, August 2, 4, 2021

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 is required. Click here to sign up.

Sponsored by 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 & Wednesdays, July 19, 21, 26, 28, August 2, 4, 2021

Group 2 is for players who can finish a game with checkmate.  Suggested ages: 8 & Up.  Limit: 16 students.

Sign up only if you can attend all 6 classes.

Registration is required. Click here to sign up.

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, 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 & Wednesdays, July 19, 21, 26, 28, August 2, 4, 2021

Group 3 is for players who have previously taken Group 2 or other similar classes.  Suggested ages: 8 & Up.  Limit: 16 students.

Sign up only if you can attend all 6 classes.

Registration is required. Click here to sign up.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library of the Chathams

Drop-In Storytime with Miss Jill - Ages 2 & Younger

Drop-in storytime on the lawn on the side of the library.  Come join Miss Jill for read alouds, read alongs, and songs!  Storytimes will include singing, moving, and crafting!  No registration required – just bring a blanket or a lawn chair.

Drop-In Storytime with Miss Jill - Ages 3 & Up

Drop-in storytime on the lawn on the side of the library.  Come join Miss Jill for read alouds, read alongs, and songs!  Storytimes will include singing, moving, and crafting!  No registration required – just bring a blanket or a lawn chair.