July 2022

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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More

Friday, July 15:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia Night

Text on post is Virtual Trivia Night. No sign up needed. Play from any device. Join anytime from 7-Let’s play a round of trivia from home! Join us here: https://www. crowd. live/RTFTBNEW 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 More

Friday, July 15:00—7:00 PMOffsite

Book Bike Pop Up Event: Ice Deli

Image is a picture of the book bike imposed over a map of Chatham. Bikelangelo will be stopping by Ice Deli on Walnut St.   We will have adult and children's books and movies for checkout. We can also make and renew Library cards. Please bring your library card if you would like to check out any items from Bikelangelo and or a license/ID with your current address if you wish to set up an account.…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More
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Monday, July 4Closed

Chatham Area Public Library

Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 52:00—4:00 PMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629

Movie at the Library

Join us July 5th for a showing of Luca!  Same unlimited popcorn and lemonade, together with friendly faces here at the Library.   If desired bring a lawn chair, blanket, pillow, favorite stuffy, to make yourself comfortable. Questions? Call 217/483-2713 and ask for the Children's department or email children@chathamlib.…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 66:00—7:30 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629

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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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More

Thursday, July 76:00—7:00 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Zoom

AVAILABLE NOW VIA YOUTUBE: Identifying and Using Your Transferable Skills

AVAILABLE NOW VIA YOUTUBE: Identifying and Using Your Transferable SkillsAdultDue to unavoidable circumstances, we will not be having the presentation live via Zoom tonight. However, it the video is now available for you to watch at the comfort of your home at anytime. You can view it here:https://youtu. be/Pih9bhtRflsKevin Martlage from Nextier Advisors will talk about understanding what transferable skills are and how you can identify your transferable skills as well as discuss the importance of self-awareness in career discovery and development.…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More

Friday, July 85:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia Night

Text on post is Virtual Trivia Night. No sign up needed. Play from any device. Join anytime from 7-Let’s play a round of trivia from home! Join us here:https://www. crowd. live/WSB4ZNEW 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 More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 1210:00—11:00 AMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629

CANCELED - Computer Class - Combat Email Clutter

AdultsDescription: Learn how to unsubscribe, mark as spam, and use filters to clean up your email. Then take the last half hour to work on your email inbox. Contact Adult Services Librarian Suzanna Jones at sjones@chathamlib. org for more information.
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 136:00—7:00 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629

Hooked on Books - Where the Forest Meets the Stars

Hooked on Books - Where the Forest Meets the StarsAdults This month we are reading Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah. FictionBook Description: A mysterious child teaches two strangers how to love and trust again. After the loss of her mother and her own battle with breast cancer, Joanna Teale returns to her graduate research on nesting birds in rural Illinois, determined to prove that her recent hardships have not broken her.…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More

Thursday, July 146:00—7:30 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629

Embracing Career Change

Embracing Career ChangeAdultKevin Martlage from Nextier Advisors will discuss how to embrace career changes and challenges. He will go over identifying your Holland Codes, transferable skills, and completing a personal SWOT analysis and how those can help you in your career change.…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More

Friday, July 155:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia Night

Text on post is Virtual Trivia Night. No sign up needed. Play from any device. Join anytime from 7-Let’s play a round of trivia from home! Join us here:https://www. crowd. live/ZHXS6NEW 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 More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More

Saturday, July 169:00 AM—12:00 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629

Sangamon County Circuit Clerk's Passport Event

Sangamon County Circuit Clerk's Passport EventNow is the perfect time to update your passport! Passport agents from the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk’s office will process passport applications from 9 a. m. to noon Saturday, July 16th. Standard passport fees will apply.   Current processing times are found at travel.…Learn More

Saturday, July 169:00—11:00 AMOffsite

Book Bike visits the Sweetcorn Festival

Image is a picture of the book bike imposed over a map of Chatham. Bikelangelo will be parked at the Sweetcorn Festival in the Chatham Community Park. Chatham Library staff and volunteers will be posted at the book bike with a variety of things to take. There may also be a few lawn games to play! We will have books available…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 196:00—7:30 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Zoom

Spark Joy

Spark JoyRegistration Required / AdultShannon Huneycutt will be bringing the life-changing magic of tidying to you through her inspirational Spark Joy program. You will learn the KonMari philosophy and guiding principles needed to tidy once and for all and leave feeling motivated to Spark Joy in your home, office, and life!Enter to win the Jumpstart Your Journey giveaway where you will have access to a virtual guide to help jumpstart your tidying journey.…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 2012:00—1:00 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629

Bite Into a Good Book: Fuzz by Mary Roach

Fuzz: when nature breaks the law by Mary Roach  The National Parks Badge on the front cover with a yAdults This month we are reading Fuzz: when nature breaks the law by Mary RoachFiction Digital copies are available through Library on the Go and cloudLibrary and limited regular print, large print and audiobooks can be picked up at the library's circulation desk.…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More

Thursday, July 216:00—7:30 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629

Craft Night: Farmhouse wood sign

Craft Night: Farmhouse wood signRegistration Required / Adults Description: We will paint small wooden blocks with a cute saying. Craft Nights are open to adults in High School or older and are held in our Conference Room. Please contact Adult Services Librarian, Suzanna at sjones@chathamlib.…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More

Friday, July 225:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia Night

Text on post is Virtual Trivia Night. No sign up needed. Play from any device. Join anytime from 7-Let’s play a round of trivia from home! Join us here: https://www. crowd. live/ZPQTANEW 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 More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More

Saturday, July 232:00—3:30 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629

Friends of Genealogy Meeting

Green Tree with Friends of Genealogy Meeting Quarterly on Saturday 2:00-3:30pmAll agesGet together with other genealogy enthusiasts once a quarter. Get started with your family history research, share your exciting finds, explore new sources, and discuss topics of interest. Beginners are always welcome.  
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More
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Monday, June 13All DayBeanstack

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTake a hike, rest in the shade, enjoy a good book by the pool…the options are endless! Join us as we embark on an adventure and Read Beyond the Beaten Path. This program will run for 6 weeks starting June 13, and the grand prize drawing will take place on July 25.…Learn More
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Tuesday, July 266:00—7:00 PMOffsite
Scoop Du Jour95 W. Plummer Blvd., Chatham, IL, 62629

Leadership Book Club

Leadership Book ClubRegistration Required / Adults Looking for a networking opportunity and a way to learn about different leadership styles? Then join fellow patrons to have a discussion about our quarterly read, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap. .. and Others Don't by Jim Collins on Tuesday, July 26 at Scoop Du Jour.…Learn More
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Friday, July 295:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night

Are You Smarter than a Middle Schooler? -Themed Virtual Trivia

Are You Smarter than a Middle Schooler? -Themed Virtual TriviaLet’s play a round of trivia from home! Join us here: https://www. crowd. live/UWANONEW 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 More
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Saturday, July 3010:00 AM—12:00 PMOffsite

Book Bike Pop-up/Harry Potter themed event

Image is a picture of the book bike imposed over a map of Chatham. Bikelangelo will be parked by the playgrounds at Chatham Community park. This event will be Harry Potter themed! We will have popsicles for those who come to visit. Bikelangelo will have a few books available for checkout and Library staff can make and renew library cards.…Learn More
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