Kids Events

Magic Workshop with Brian Richards

Do you want to perform your own magic tricks?  Magician Brian Richards will present a Beginner Magic Workshop, teaching tricks with common household objects.  Make sure you have these materials on hand before you tune in:

♠ Deck of cards ♣ Two pieces of twisted yarn ♥ Dollar bill ♦ Coin ♠ Clear cup ♣ Construction paper ♥ Cloth handkerchief ♦

Ages 6 and up                        Enter the workshop on July 8 at 5 pm here:

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 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:  Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 & 23.

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:  Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 & 23.

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 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 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 & Thursdays, July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 & 23.

Group 3 is for players who have previously taken Group 2 or other similar classes.  Suggested ages: 8 & Up.   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

Super Science: Lava Lamps (Chemistry & Density)

The twin team of CHS students Lea and Jack Casano-Boris returns for a summer series of Super Science for Kids classes!  Each class includes an experiment and an explanation of the science behind that experiment.  Classes will be conducted online via Zoom.  Before the class, the students will receive a Zoom link, instructions for preparation, and will have to pick up a supply kit using the library’s Takeout service.  Experiments can get a little messy, and parents’ supervision and help is required for all classes.

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On July 13, we will be making bubbling lava lamps using a chemical reaction between baking soda and citric acid in an Alka-Seltzer tablet.  This experiment is a great example of the scientific principle of density and why certain liquids float on top of others.

Grades 1 to 3                                                        Limit: 10 students

Each class requires separate registration 2 weeks prior.  Sign up for Lava Lamps here.

Registration limited to Chatham residents only.

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.

Storytime with Miss Betty Ages 4 & Up

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.

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:  Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 & 23.

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:  Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 & 23.

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 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