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Tuesday, May 39:45—10:00 AMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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, May 310:45—11:00 AMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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, May 32:00—3:00 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Computer Class - How to Use Google Photos
AdultsDescription: Learn how to back up your photos from your phone to Google and how to create and share albums using Google Photos. Contact Adult Services Librarian Suzanna Jones at sjones@chathamlib. org for more information.
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Wednesday, May 46:00—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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Thursday, May 56:30—7:00 PMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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Family Evening Storytime
This storytime, particularily for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers to enjoy together, features fun books and simple crafts related to a theme and fun family time, too! With Miss Joyce.6
Friday, May 610:15—11:00 AMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their parents/caregiversJoin Miss Catherine each week for 3-4 fun books and a craft that are just right for preschoolers.Friday, May 65:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/3JUB7NEW 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, May 68:30—10:00 PMCAPLD South LawnChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
RESCHEDULED: Star Party
Rescheduled for Saturday
Unfortunately, due to cloud coverage on Friday night, we will have to postpone our Star Party until Saturday, May 7 from 8:30 - 10:00pm. It looks like the clouds will hold off on Saturday for our Star Party. Please join us for a fun evening of exploration in the deep universe.…Learn More7
Saturday, May 711:00 AM—12:00 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Teen Volunteer Meeting
Ages 14 years – graduating high school seniors
Friday, April 29 at 4:00 pm Teens looking for opportunities to earn service hours, to be involved in helping our community or to spend some time with younger children and be a role model are invited to attend one of our Teen Volunteer meetings to learn how to be involved with the Library’s summer Book Camps.…Learn More
Saturday, May 711:00 AM—1:00 PMOffsite
Railroad Depot Museum: Touch a Truck
Come see us at the Touch a Truck
Saturday, May 78:30—10:00 PMCAPLD South LawnChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
RAIN DATE: Star Party
Rescheduled for SaturdayDue to cloud coverage on Friday night, we are postponing our Star Party until Saturday, May 7 from 8:30 - 10:00pm. It looks like the clouds will hold off on Saturday for our Star Party. Please join us for a fun evening of exploration in the deep universe.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 109:45—10:00 AMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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, May 1010:45—11:00 AMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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, May 106:00—7:00 PMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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Underground Railroad at Woodlawn Farm
From Slavery to freedom. The Underground Railroad through Jacksonville Illinois and Woodlawn Farm! The secret movement of the freedom seekers from station to station and the dangers that were faced through Illinois.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 106:30—7:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and CafeChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends of the Library board meeting. All friends of the library are welcome to attend.11
Wednesday, May 116:00—7:00 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Hooked on Books - The Bookish Life of Nina Hill
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This month we are reading The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi WaxmanFictionBook Description: Nina Hill enjoys living quietly with a job at a bookstore and her small circle of friends, until a brand-new family, as well as a persistent suitor, enter her life and change everything.…Learn More12
Thursday, May 126:30—7:00 PMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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Family Evening Storytime
This storytime, particularily for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers to enjoy together, features fun books and simple crafts related to a theme and fun family time, too! With Miss Joyce.13
Friday, May 1310:15—11:00 AMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their parents/caregiversJoin Miss Catherine each week for 3-4 fun books and a craft that are just right for preschoolers.Friday, May 135:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/HVAJMNEW 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 More14
Saturday, May 141:00—3:00 PMCAPLD South LawnChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Opal Lee Genealogy RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Local Author Fair
All AgesEleven local authors will be at the library to talk with people and sell their books. Come support our local writing community. Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last. More information about the authors can be found here: www. chathamlib.…Learn More15
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Monday, May 166:00—7:30 PMGallery AChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
CANCELED - Outer Edge Book Club - Gideon the Ninth
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON PROGRAM. Please contact Library Assistant Katlynn at kclardy@chathamlib. org for details.
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.…Learn MoreMonday, May 167:00—8:00 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Library Board of Trustees typically meets on the third Monday of the Month at 7:00. The public is welcome to attend. 17
Tuesday, May 179:45—10:00 AMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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, May 1710:45—11:00 AMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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.18
Wednesday, May 1812:00—1:00 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Bite Into a Good Book - The Woman They Could Not Silence
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To commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month, this month we are reading "The Woman They Could Not Silence: One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear" by Kate MooreNon-Fiction
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 More19
Thursday, May 196:00—7:30 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Craft Night: Sharpie Vases
Registration Required / AdultsDescription: We will decorate white ceramic vases with Sharpie markers and paint pens. 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 MoreThursday, May 196:30—7:00 PMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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Family Evening Storytime
This storytime, particularily for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers to enjoy together, features fun books and simple crafts related to a theme and fun family time, too! With Miss Joyce.20
Friday, May 2010:15—11:00 AMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their parents/caregiversJoin Miss Catherine each week for 3-4 fun books and a craft that are just right for preschoolers.Friday, May 205:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/FWOPRNEW 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 More21
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Tuesday, May 249:45—10:00 AMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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, May 2410:45—11:00 AMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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.25
Wednesday, May 257:00—8:00 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Zoom
Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Jessamine Chan & Emily Maloney
Registration Required for Zoom / Adult
Join Jessamine Chan and Emily Maloney for a discussion about the systems of power that impact our lives, our families, and our finances, through the lens of their acclaimed books, "The School for Good Mothers" and "Cost of Living.…Learn More26
Thursday, May 266:30—7:00 PMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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Family Evening Storytime
This storytime, particularily for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers to enjoy together, features fun books and simple crafts related to a theme and fun family time, too! With Miss Joyce.27
Friday, May 2710:15—11:00 AMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their parents/caregiversJoin Miss Catherine each week for 3-4 fun books and a craft that are just right for preschoolers.Friday, May 275:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Star Wars Virtual Trivia
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/9GDODNEW 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 More28
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Tuesday, May 319:45—10:00 AMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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, May 3110:45—11:00 AMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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.