Adult Events

Scary Book Sale!

The Friends of The Library of the Chathams will hold a book sale Tuesday, October 23 from 10 am to 4 pm in the area in front of the library’s circulation desk.  All titles will sell for $2 each.  Included in the sale will be children’s Halloween books, spooky young adult novels, Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston thriller novels, and Halloween DVDs.

Italian Conversation Group

Are you a bit rusty with your Italian language skills? Luciana Santoriello and other fluent speakers will moderate Italian discussion groups. Join us Friday, October 19 at 1 pm or Tuesday, October 23 at 7:15 pm and these fluent speakers will help you and others get a conversation going.

Cybersecurity: Our Risks on the Internet

John McGrath, Chatham resident and cybersecurity management consultant with Compass Point Planning & Management, will present a lecture on cybersecurity.  Mr. McGrath will discuss how the Internet has created new security risks in the quality of our personal and professional lives; the operations of business and government; and in the stability of global relations—“the hacked world order.” Pre-registration is requested and can be done in person, by phone at 973-635-0603 or click here to sign up online.

ESL (English as a Second Language)

For those wanting to improve their English language skills, this series of classes spans 8 weeks from September 13 to November 1.  The program will be conducted by Language Education and Resource Network (LEARN) and volunteer tutors.  Students will be divided into small groups by skill level.  The program is free – all you need is a commitment to learn!  Register online, in person, or call 973-635-0603.

Cinema214: Mama Mia!: Here We Go Again (PG-13, 114 min)

Rated PG-13 and runs 114 mins.

In 1979 young Donna, Tanya, and Rosie graduate from Oxford University, leaving Donna free to embark on a series of adventures throughout Europe. On her journeys, she makes the acquaintances of Harry, Bill and Sam — the latter whom she falls in love with, but he’s also the man who breaks her heart. In the present day (five years after the first Mama Mia film), Donna’s pregnant daughter, Sophie, dreams of renovating a taverna while reuniting with her mother’s old friends and boyfriends on the Greek island of Kalokairi. Join us on Thursday, October 25 at 7 pm and sing along!

Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library

Chess Club for Adults

Are you a chess player looking for partners and a comfortable place to play close to home? This club is for you. Enjoy a game of chess on Saturday afternoons September 8 and 22; and October 13 and 27 from 2 to 4:30 pm. Chess boards, pieces, and a chess clock will be provided. No registration is required.

Book Group: The Woman in the Window

The library book group will discuss The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn.  You may pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

Blood Pressure Screening

No appointment necessary, just stop by the library between 11 am and noon.

ESL (English as a Second Language)

For those wanting to improve their English language skills, this series of classes spans 8 weeks from September 13 to November 1.  The program will be conducted by Language Education and Resource Network (LEARN) and volunteer tutors.  Students will be divided into small groups by skill level.  The program is free – all you need is a commitment to learn!  Register online, in person, or call 973-635-0603.

Ethics in Journalism: Eric Alterman

What Happens When One Side Won’t Play By The Rules:  The Problem with “Both Sides” and False Equivalence in American Journalism and Politics

Eric Alterman, CUNY Distinguished Professor of English and Journalism at Brooklyn College, media columnist for The Nation, and senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, will speak about false equivalence in American journalism and politics on Thursday, November 1 at 7 pm.  Please join us at this free CALL  (Chatham Adult Lifeworks Learning) program.  Pre-registration is requested – click here to sign up online or call the library at 973-635-0603.