Kids Events

Babies Storytime

24 months and younger

Mondays, September 20 through November 8

Progressive 8-week program for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Limit: one 8-week session per child

Registration is required. Click here to sign up.

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

Toddler Storytime

Ages 2 to 3

Mondays, September 20 through November 8

Progressive 8-week program for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Limit: one 8-week session per child

Registration is required. Click here to sign up.

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

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 20 through October 25.

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 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 20 through October 25

Group 2 is for players who can finish a game with checkmate.  Suggested ages: 8 and up.   Limit: 16 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

Babies Storytime

24 months and younger

Tuesdays, September 21 through November 9

Progressive 8-week program for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Limit: one 8-week session per child

Registration is required. Click here to sign up.

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

Toddler Storytime

Ages 2 to 3

Tuesdays, September 21 through November 9

Progressive 8-week program for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Limit: one 8-week session per child

Registration is required. Click here to sign up.

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

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 21 through October 26.

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 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

Boogie Woogie Babies

For preschoolers and their caregivers.  No registration required

Boogie Woogie Babies is a dance and movement program for babies and toddlers!  It encourages adults to get up and be active with their little ones.  Classes consist of singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and dancing for big and little people.  Bring a blanket or a yoga mat.

The program will be held on the library lawn.  In case of inclement weather, we will move inside, but the number of participants will be limited to 50.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library

Boogie Woogie Babies

For preschoolers and their caregivers.  No registration required

Boogie Woogie Babies is a dance and movement program for babies and toddlers!  It encourages adults to get up and be active with their little ones.  Classes consist of singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and dancing for big and little people.  Bring a blanket or a yoga mat.

The program will be held on the library lawn.  In case of inclement weather, we will move inside, but the number of participants will be limited to 50.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library

Babies Storytime

24 months and younger

Mondays, September 20 through November 8

Progressive 8-week program for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Limit: one 8-week session per child

Registration is required. Click here to sign up.

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