Kids Events

Yoga Storytime with Miss C

For preschoolers and their caregivers

Join Miss C for fun yoga poses, a story, songs, and puppets!

Click here to attend (link to be posted before the program)

You can enjoy the program any time after the initial release time

                                          Sponsored by Friends of the Library

Chess for Kids Group 1

Chess Expert Sean Finn returns to the library to teach chess – this time 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.

Group 1 is for players with little or no experience.  Suggested ages: 6 to 8.  Limit: 12 students

Sign up only if you can attend all 6 classes.

Registration for this session is closed.

Chess for Kids Group 2

Chess Expert Sean Finn returns to the library to teach chess – this time 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.

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 for this session is closed.

Chess for Kids Group 3

Chess Expert Sean Finn returns to the library to teach chess – this time 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.

Group 3 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 for this session is closed.

Guest Storytellers: Miss Jill and Miss Peggy Ages 3 & Under

Guest Storytellers: Miss Jill and Miss Peggy Ages 4 & Up

While Storytime with Miss Betty is on hiatus, we welcome guest storytellers to read books to our youngest library patrons.

Jill Mills is the school librarian at Milton Avenue School.  Her extracurricular student work includes after-school enrichment programs and tutoring.  Miss Jill is active in many professional library communities and is the mother of two grown daughters.

Peggy Melvin is a retired Kindergarten teacher from Milton Avenue School where she met Mrs. Mills and became instant friends. Miss Peggy has two grown (past Chatham graduates) children. She loves to read, do crafts and help others.

 

Click here to attend this storytime (link to 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 Miss Jill and Miss Peggy are reading.

QuaranPRETEEN Book Club

Tired of having no book lovers to talk to?  Wishing there were people around who love to read?  Join our online book club straight from your living room couch using Zoom!  Each week we will discuss various books (bring your own book!), socialize, and do activities based on our reading choices.

To join by video, click here:  https://zoom.us/j/93906801119

To join by phone, dial 646-558-8656

Meeting ID: 939 0680 1119

Music with Carolyn Dempsey

For preschoolers and their caregivers

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

Click here to attend (link to be posted before the program)

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

                                         Sponsored by Friends of the Library

Chess for Kids Group 3

Chess Expert Sean Finn returns to the library to teach chess – this time 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.

Group 3 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 for this session is closed.

Storytime with Miss Betty Ages 3 & Under

Join us from the comfort of your home for these fun-filled virtual storytimes with Miss Betty!

Click here to attend this storytime (link to 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 Miss Betty is reading.