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Thursday, December 16:30—7:00 PMActivity Room
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Family Evening Storytime
This storytime, particularly for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers to enjoy together, features fun books and simple crafts/activities related to a theme and fun family time, too! 2
Friday, December 210:15—11:00 AMActivity Room
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Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their parents/caregivers.
Join Miss Catherine each week for 3-4 fun books and a craft or activity that is just right for preschoolers.Friday, December 25:00—11:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/ATTS9NEW TIME: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pmHere's how it works:Log in anytime between 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The trivia game will take about 30 minutes but will be on a continuous loop so you can play anytime throughout the six hour time slot
There are 25 questions
You have 30 seconds to answer each (the faster you answer the more points)
There is a small break in between questions
After all 25 questions are answered your score will be recorded.…Learn MoreFriday, December 26:00—6:45 PMOffsite
Christmas Storytime with Miss Amy and Miss Catherine
After the tree lighting ceremony on the Square, Miss Amy and Miss Catherine will read some holiday books.3
Saturday, December 39:00 AM—12:00 PMOffsite
Holiday "Make-It, Take-It" Crafts for Christmas in Chatham
Join us for fun holiday crafts at the community building.4
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Tuesday, December 69:45—10:00 AMGallery A
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Baby and Toddler Time
Storytime for children newborn to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers. Join Miss Julie for books, songs and fingerplays just right for little ones.Tuesday, December 610:45—11:00 AMGallery A
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Baby and Toddler Time
Storytime for children newborn to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers. Join Miss Julie for books, songs and fingerplays just right for little ones.Tuesday, December 61:00—3:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe
Weekly Card Games
Adults/Seniors1:00 - 3:30 p. m. Join us for fun and cards every week this winter. We’ll play a variety of card games like Pinochle, Phase 10, Uno, and whatever else people know how to play. We’ll also have other games like Mexican Train and Yahtzee available.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 66:00—7:00 PMZoom
Latin Hip Hop as the New Poetry
Latin hip hop artists are advancing the poetic traditions of their countries in unique ways. Nevertheless, academia and poetic circles have surprisingly not embraced and celebrated these artists as poets. This program, with video and lyric examples will make a case for hip hop as the new poetry with a focus on Latinos in the U.…Learn More7
Wednesday, December 710:30—11:30 AMOffsite
Seniors Crafty Creations: Snowman Ornaments
Offsite | Ball-Chatham Senior Center111 W. Mulberry StFirst Wednesday of month10:30am-11:30amCrafting is for grown-ups too, not just kids! Seniors, you are invited to a series of casual crafty meetups this fall. Connect, create, and relax with other people in an easygoing environment.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 76:00—7:30 PMConference Room
Game Night
Ages 10 and up
Every game night we play a variety of games from strategic to cooperative to those that are a little less taxing on the brain. Whether we win or not, a good time is had by all.
Monthly Game Nights are for ages 10 and up only. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 82:00—4:00 PMGallery B&C
Adult Mini Gingerbread House Decorating and Contest
Come put your creativity to the test by decorating mini-gingerbread [graham cracker] houses! Feel free to bring any extra “building materials” you want, but we’ll provide all the basic supplies including graham crackers, icing and some candies. The only rules are that the material must be edible, and the artist(s) must be 18+.…Learn MoreThursday, December 86:00—7:00 PMGallery A
Computer Class: Facebook App 101
We will look at how Facebook is set up on a smartphone, how to post, how to share a post, what stories are, and how to check your privacy settings. Bring your smartphone and your Facebook questions!Thursday, December 86:30—7:00 PMActivity Room
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Family Evening Storytime
This storytime, particularly for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers to enjoy together, features fun books and simple crafts/activities related to a theme and fun family time, too! 9
Friday, December 910:15—11:00 AMActivity Room
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Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their parents/caregivers.
Join Miss Catherine each week for 3-4 fun books and a craft or activity that is just right for preschoolers.Friday, December 95:00—11:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/EWTU25:00 pm - 11:00 pmHere's how it works:Log in anytime between 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The trivia game will take about 30 minutes but will be on a continuous loop so you can play anytime throughout the six hour time slot
There are 25 questions
You have 30 seconds to answer each (the faster you answer the more points)
There is a small break in between questions
After all 25 questions are answered your score will be recorded.…Learn More10
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Tuesday, December 139:45—10:00 AMGallery A
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Baby and Toddler Time
Storytime for children newborn to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers. Join Miss Julie for books, songs and fingerplays just right for little ones.Tuesday, December 1310:45—11:00 AMGallery A
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Baby and Toddler Time
Storytime for children newborn to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers. Join Miss Julie for books, songs and fingerplays just right for little ones.Tuesday, December 131:00—3:30 PMConference Room
Friends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe
Weekly Card Games
Adults/Seniors1:00 - 3:30 p. m. Join us for fun and cards every week this winter. We’ll play a variety of card games like Pinochle, Phase 10, Uno, and whatever else people know how to play. We’ll also have other games like Mexican Train and Yahtzee available.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 137:00—8:00 PMZoom
Illinois Libraries Present: Midwest Baking with Shauna Sever
Registration Required though Zoom / AdultRegister here: https://bit. ly/ShaunaSever Join Shauna Sever, cookbook author, TV and radio contributor, and daughter of the great Midwest as she shares her love of food, baking, and tips to make holiday gatherings delicious.…Learn More14
Wednesday, December 146:00—7:00 PMConference Room
Hooked on Books - The Reading List
Adults
This month we are reading The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams. FictionBook Description: Working at the local library, Aleisha reads every book on a secret list she found, which transports her from the painful realities she's facing at home, and decides to pass the list on to a lonely widower desperate to connect with his bookworm granddaughter.…Learn More15
Thursday, December 156:00—7:30 PMConference Room
Adult Craft Night: Bottle cap snowman
Thursday, December 156:00 – 7:30 p. m.
For adults in High School or older. Registration required.
Create a cute snowman out of bottle caps. Thursday, December 156:30—7:00 PMActivity Room
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Family Evening Storytime
This storytime, particularly for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers to enjoy together, features fun books and simple crafts/activities related to a theme and fun family time, too! 16
Friday, December 1610:15—11:00 AMActivity Room
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Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their parents/caregivers.
Join Miss Catherine each week for 3-4 fun books and a craft or activity that is just right for preschoolers.Friday, December 165:00—11:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/F9BNXNEW TIME: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pmHere's how it works:Log in anytime between 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The trivia game will take about 30 minutes but will be on a continuous loop so you can play anytime throughout the six hour time slot
There are 25 questions
You have 20 seconds to answer each (the faster you answer the more points)
There is a small break in between questions
After all 25 questions are answered your score will be recorded.…Learn More17
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Monday, December 196:00—7:00 PMGallery A
CANCELED - Outer Edge Book Club - The Colorado Kid
Attention Sci-Fi and Fantasy lovers! The Outer Edge Book Club will be discussing monthly selections of sci-fi and fantasy books. The discussion is typically held on the third Monday of the month at 6:00pm. Please contact Library Assistant Katlynn at kclardy@chathamlib.…Learn More20
Tuesday, December 209:45—10:00 AMGallery A
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Baby and Toddler Time
Storytime for children newborn to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers. Join Miss Julie for books, songs and fingerplays just right for little ones.Tuesday, December 2010:45—11:00 AMGallery A
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Baby and Toddler Time
Storytime for children newborn to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers. Join Miss Julie for books, songs and fingerplays just right for little ones.Tuesday, December 201:00—3:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe
Weekly Card Games
Adults/Seniors1:00 - 3:30 p. m. Join us for fun and cards every week this winter. We’ll play a variety of card games like Pinochle, Phase 10, Uno, and whatever else people know how to play. We’ll also have other games like Mexican Train and Yahtzee available.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 2112:00—1:00 PMConference Room
Bite Into a Good Book: The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
Adults
This month we are reading The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. Fiction
Digital copies are available through Libby and Hoopla and limited regular print, large print and audiobooks can be picked up at the library's circulation desk.
Book Description:
Joining the elite Bletchley Park codebreaking team during World War II, three women from very different walks of life uncover a spy's dangerous agenda against a backdrop of the royal wedding of Elizabeth and Philip.…Learn More22
Thursday, December 22Library Closed
Thursday, December 226:30—7:00 PMActivity Room
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CANCELED - Family Evening Storytime
This storytime, particularly for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers to enjoy together, features fun books and simple crafts/activities related to a theme and fun family time, too! 23
Friday, December 23Library Closed
Friday, December 2310:15—11:00 AMActivity Room
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CANCELED - Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their parents/caregivers.
Join Miss Catherine each week for 3-4 fun books and a craft or activity that is just right for preschoolers.Friday, December 235:00—11:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/YDAPPNEW TIME: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pmHere's how it works:Log in anytime between 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The trivia game will take about 30 minutes but will be on a continuous loop so you can play anytime throughout the six hour time slot
There are 25 questions
You have 20 seconds to answer each (the faster you answer the more points)
There is a small break in between questions
After all 25 questions are answered your score will be recorded.…Learn More24
Saturday, December 24Library Closed
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Monday, December 26Library Closed
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Tuesday, December 279:45—10:00 AMGallery A
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Baby and Toddler Time
Storytime for children newborn to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers. Join Miss Julie for books, songs and fingerplays just right for little ones.Tuesday, December 2710:45—11:00 AMGallery A
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Baby and Toddler Time
Storytime for children newborn to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers. Join Miss Julie for books, songs and fingerplays just right for little ones.Tuesday, December 271:00—3:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe
Weekly Card Games
Adults/Seniors1:00 - 3:30 p. m. Join us for fun and cards every week this winter. We’ll play a variety of card games like Pinochle, Phase 10, Uno, and whatever else people know how to play. We’ll also have other games like Mexican Train and Yahtzee available.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 282:00—4:00 PMGallery A
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Family Game Day
Join us for Family Game Day! We will have a variety of games for all ages and skill levels for you to play. You can also bring your own game and teach the rest of us a thing or two.29
Thursday, December 296:30—7:00 PMActivity Room
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Family Evening Storytime
This storytime, particularly for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers to enjoy together, features fun books and simple crafts/activities related to a theme and fun family time, too! 30
Friday, December 3010:15—11:00 AMActivity Room
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Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their parents/caregivers.
Join Miss Catherine each week for 3-4 fun books and a craft or activity that is just right for preschoolers.Friday, December 302:00—3:30 PMActivity Room
Tween/Teen Drop-In Craft
For ages 12-18. Come upcycle an old cigar box with the pour-over paint method and create a one-of-a-kind keepsake box! This event is free; all materials are provided, but supplies are limited. Friday, December 305:00—11:00 PMVirtual
Winter Themed Virtual Trivia
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/KH88YNEW TIME: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pmHere's how it works:Log in anytime between 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The trivia game will take about 30 minutes but will be on a continuous loop so you can play anytime throughout the six hour time slot
There are 25 questions
You have 20 seconds to answer each (the faster you answer the more points)
There is a small break in between questions
After all 25 questions are answered your score will be recorded.…Learn More31
Saturday, December 311:00—4:00 PMActivity Room
CAPLD South Lawn
Children's Area
Conference Room
Friends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe
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Opal Lee Genealogy Room
Study Room 1
Study Room 2
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Chatham Area Public Library closing at 1 PM
Chatham Area Public Library closing at 1 PM