Events

Storytime with Ms. Stephanie Ages 3 & Under

Join us from the comfort of your home for these fun-filled virtual storytimes with Ms. Stephanie!

The link will be posted before the program.

You can enjoy this program for two weeks after the initial release time.

Thanks to the book publishers permitting use of the books Ms. Stephanie is reading.

Storytime with Ms. Stephanie Ages 4 & Up

Join us from the comfort of your home for these fun-filled virtual storytimes with Ms. Stephanie!

The link will be posted before the program.

You can enjoy this program for two weeks after the initial release time.

Thanks to the book publishers permitting use of the books Ms. Stephanie is reading.

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, November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1, 8.

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

Music with Carolyn Dempsey

For preschoolers and their caregivers

Move, shake, dance and sing to Carolyn’s guitar music.

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, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; December 7.

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 Ann L. Buesing Children’s 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, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; December 7.

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 Ann L. Buesing Children’s 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  password 56897

Or phone:  +16465588656  Meeting ID: 868 7761 2340  password 56897

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, November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1, 8.

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