Events

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, September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19.

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 closed.

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

Sponsored by the Marlee and Carl Frahn Fund for the Library of the Chathams of the Community Foundation of NJ

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, September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19.

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 the Marlee and Carl Frahn Fund for the Library of the Chathams of the Community Foundation of NJ

Library Update with Director Karen Brodsky

While the situation is constantly changing, Library Director Karen Brodsky holds weekly talks on Mondays about the status of the library and its plans for reopening.  You are welcome to bring your questions, which she will answer in this live virtual meeting.

We will also talk about the status of the annual Book Sale.  Friends of the Library officers and co-chairs of the Book Sale Debbie Fabian and Maureen Kelly will lead this discussion.

Click here to join:    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86877612340

Or phone:  +16465588656  Meeting ID: 868 7761 2340

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, September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20.

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 is closed.

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

Sponsored by the Marlee and Carl Frahn Fund for the Library of the Chathams of the Community Foundation of NJ

Weichert Realtors Explain How COVID-19 Has Affected the Local Real Estate Market

Weichert Realtors’ brokers and Chatham residents, Mary Weichert and John Tunny will discuss how COVID-19 has affected the local real estate market.  In this presentation they will speak about how urban millennials are taking an interest in suburban areas creating a greater demand for homes in the local suburbs.  However, a shortage of homes for sale continues to challenge buyers.  Learn more about how recent events have created a market that can benefit both buyers and sellers.  Please join us Tuesday, September 22 at 7 pm.

Click here to join:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89190629406

Or join by phone:  646 558 8656       Meeting ID:  891 9062 9406

Concert with Catmoondaddy

What’s more fun than live music outdoors?  Catmoondaddy is a Central Jersey rock band that plays a wide repertoire of songs from the 60’s to the present.  The quartet is Al Radzik on vocals and guitar, Mike Mossa on bass and vocals, Walt Haakecreate on drums, and vocalist Carol Archdeacon.  Please join us Wednesday, September 23 at 7 pm on the side lawn of the library for a performance of popular music.  Bring a chair or a blanket to get comfortable, and remember to observe social distancing rules.

Jumpin' Jamie Music and Puppet Show

For preschoolers and their caregivers

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

Sponsored by Friends of the Library

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, September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19.

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 closed.

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

Sponsored by the Marlee and Carl Frahn Fund for the Library of the Chathams of the Community Foundation of NJ