Kids Events

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

Owls of New Jersey with the Morris County Park Commission

New Jersey is home to eight amazing species of owls, each with their own adaptations.  Learn all about their habits, what makes owls special, and how to see owls in the wild. We will also look at some owl artifacts and hear owl calls.  Finally, your owl knowledge will be tested as we dispel some common myths.  Please join Jenny Gaus-Myers, Manager of the Division of Educational and Interpretive Programming for the Morris County Park Commission on Thursday, April 29 at 4 pm.  You may sign up online if you would like to attend this presentation.

Join Zoom Meeting online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81986975172

To join by phone dial:
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 819 8697 5172

Miss Carol Dance

For preschoolers and their caregivers

Join Miss Carol with your toddlers for a virtual dance and movement class.

This is a virtual program.  The link will be posted before the program.

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

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, May 10, 11, 24; June 7, 14, 21, 2021 (no class on May 31).

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 opens Monday, April 26.

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

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of the Chathams

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, May 10, 17, 24; June 7, 14, 21, 2021 (no class on May 31).

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 opens Monday, April 26.

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

Sponsored by Friends of the Library of the Chathams

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, May 11, 18, 25; June 8, 15, 22, 2021 (no class on June 1).

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 opens on Monday, April 26.

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

Sponsored by Friends of the Library of the Chathams

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, May 10, 11, 24; June 7, 14, 21, 2021 (no class on May 31).

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 opens Monday, April 26.

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

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of the Chathams

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, May 10, 17, 24; June 7, 14, 21, 2021 (no class on May 31).

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 opens Monday, April 26.

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

Sponsored by Friends of the Library of the Chathams

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, May 11, 18, 25; June 8, 15, 22, 2021 (no class on June 1).

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 opens on Monday, April 26.

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

Sponsored by Friends of the Library of the Chathams