Kids Events

Chess for Kids Group 1

Mondays, April 9 through May 14

Registration required

Register only if you can attend all 6 classes

Group 1: Players with little or no experience with chess

Suggested ages 6 to 8             Limit: 12 children

Chess Expert Sean Finn will lead this series of Chess for Kids.

To sign up, call the library at 973-635-0603, stop in the Children’s Room, or  sign up online right here

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

Mondays, January 15 through February 19

Registration required

Register only if you can attend all 6 classes

Group 2: Players who can finish a game with checkmate

Suggested ages 8 & Up             Limit: 16 children

Chess Expert Sean Finn will lead this series of Chess for Kids.

To sign up, call the library at 973-635-0603, stop in the Children’s Room, or  sign up online right here

Sponsored by the Ann L. Buesing Children’s Fund for the Library of The Chathams of the Community Foundation of NJ

Babies Storytime

24 months and younger

Registration required

To sign up, call the library at 973-635-0603, stop in the Children’s Room, or  sign up online right here

Toddler Storytime

Ages 2 to 3

Registration required

To sign up, call the library at 973-635-0603, stop in the Children’s Room, or  sign up online right here

Zoom Balloons

Ages 3 & Up

Join us for this upbeat and engaging show of magic, games, balloon art and dancing for children and families!  Full of energy, fun and laughter, Zoom Balloons will get you up and moving in a festive party atmosphere, with balloons for all children.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library

Homework Helpers

Grades K to 5

Limit: 6 children per week         Registration for each session will open 2 weeks prior

Two Chatham High School students will be providing homework help to students after school every other Wednesday.  All subjects welcome.

To sign up for April 25, call the library at 973-635-0603, stop in the Children’s Room, or sign up online right here

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Look Up!: Get to Know Chatham's Trees

Ages 6 to 9

Limit: 20 children     Registration required

Rain date: Tuesday, May 8

In celebration of Arbor Day, join us for a nature walk, a story and a craft as you learn about different types of trees.  Find out which animals use the trees for shelter or food.  Go on a walking tour behind the library and get to know some of Chatham’s trees up close!  Make your own tree guide to take home.  Presented by Colleen Truppo, Chatham Borough Shade Tree Commission

To sign up, call the library at 973-635-0603, stop in the Children’s Room, or  sign up online right here

Bob Conrad Magic and Puppets

For preschoolers and their caregivers

No registration required

A fun, funny puppet and magic show perfect for preschoolers!

Sponsored by Friends of the Library

Bob Conrad Magic and Puppets

For preschoolers and their caregivers

No registration required

A fun, funny puppet and magic show perfect for preschoolers!

Sponsored by Friends of the Library

Cinema214: Paddington 2 (PG, 105min)

Rated PG and runs 105 minutes. Paddington is happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, where he has become a popular member of the community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes. While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, he spots a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief.  Please join us for this fun family film on Thursday, April 26 at 7 pm.

Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library