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Saturday, April 110:00 AM—12:00 PMActivity Room
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Lego Day
Ready for a Lego Day? Then come to the library Saturday, April 1st from 10 am – noon. There will be free play as usual, with the option to participate in our Lego Day Challenge! This event is open to kids of all ages. We bring the bricks and you bring…Learn MoreSaturday, April 11:00—2:00 PMConference Room
What's Coming Down the Line? The Railroad in the American Mind
Illinois is the nation’s railroad cross-roads. This not only shaped the state’s economy and communities but created an industry with a cultural allure. Join us as Mike Matejka, historian, presents how the railroad radically changed the economy, how people traveled, and how corporate structure evolved.2
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Tuesday, April 49:45—10:00 AMGallery A
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Baby and Toddler Time
Storytime for children newborn to 3 years of age and their grown-ups. Join Miss Julie for books, songs and fingerplays just right for little ones.Tuesday, April 410:45—11:00 AMGallery A
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Baby and Toddler Time
Storytime for children newborn to 3 years of age and their grown-ups. Join Miss Julie for books, songs and fingerplays just right for little ones.Tuesday, April 41:00—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 spring. 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, April 47:00—8:00 PMZoom
Illinois Libraries Present: Danny Trejo talks Tacos, Hollywood, & Redemption
Registration Required for Zoom / AdultWe are excited to welcome Actor/Author/Restaurateur Danny Trejo, who has developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. From years of imprisonment to helping troubled youth battle addiction, to acting, producing and now restaurant ventures, Trejo’s name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond.…Learn More5
Wednesday, April 59:15 AM—1:45 PMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
AARP Tax-Aide Service
The Chatham Area Public Library will be a location on: Wednesdays, 9:15 AM - 1:45 PM ----- 2/1/23-4/12/23. Appointments are REQUIRED. Clients must come to the site (front desk) to receive a tax preparation packet. They then need to schedule an appointment to come get their taxes done.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 510:30—11:30 AMOffsite
Seniors Crafty Creations: 2x4 Bunny
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 summer. Connect, create, and relax with other people in an easygoing environment.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 56:00—7:30 PMConference Room
Monthly Board 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 More6
Thursday, April 66:30—7:00 PMActivity Room
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Family Evening Storytime
This storytime, particularly for children of all ages and their grown-ups to enjoy together, features fun books and simple crafts/activities related to a theme and fun family time, too!7
Friday, April 710:15—11:00 AMActivity Room
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Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their grown-ups.
Join Miss Catherine each week for some fun books and a craft or activity that is just right for preschoolers.Friday, April 75:00—11:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/D2GHZNEW 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 More9
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Tuesday, April 119:45—10:00 AMGallery A
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Baby and Toddler Time
Storytime for children newborn to 3 years of age and their grown-ups. Join Miss Julie for books, songs and fingerplays just right for little ones.Tuesday, April 1110:45—11:00 AMGallery A
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Baby and Toddler Time
Storytime for children newborn to 3 years of age and their grown-ups. Join Miss Julie for books, songs and fingerplays just right for little ones.Tuesday, April 111:00—7:00 PMMain Area of Library
Puzzle Exchange
Are you a jigsaw puzzle lover but are bored with your current collection? Are you looking for new puzzles to keep you entertained this winter? Then we have you covered! Bring in your completed puzzles and trade with other puzzle-lovers for some new-to-you treasures.Tuesday, April 111:00—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 spring. 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, April 129:15 AM—1:45 PMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
AARP Tax-Aide Service
The Chatham Area Public Library will be a location on: Wednesdays, 9:15 AM - 1:45 PM ----- 2/1/23-4/12/23. Appointments are REQUIRED. Clients must come to the site (front desk) to receive a tax preparation packet. They then need to schedule an appointment to come get their taxes done.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 126:00—7:00 PMConference Room
Hooked on Books - The Forest of Vanishing Stars
Adults
This month we are reading The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel. FictionBook Description: Raised in the unforgiving wilderness of eastern Europe after being kidnapped, a young German woman, in 1941, vows to teach a group of Jews fleeing the Nazi terror how to survive in the forest until she is betrayed as her past and present collide.…Learn More13
Thursday, April 136:00—7:00 PMConference Room
CANCELLED: Computer Class: Internet Basics
This class will look at how to access the internet, how to maneuver through webpages, and evaluate search results. *REGISTRATION OPTIONAL *Thursday, April 136:30—7:00 PMActivity Room
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Family Evening Storytime
This storytime, particularly for children of all ages and their grown-ups to enjoy together, features fun books and simple crafts/activities related to a theme and fun family time, too!14
Friday, April 14Library Closed
Friday, April 145:00—11:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/EYC2QNEW 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 More15
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Monday, April 176:00—7:00 PMGallery A
Outer Edge Book Club - Leviathan Wakes
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 MoreMonday, April 177:00—8:00 PMConference Room
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Library Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
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Tuesday, April 189:45—10:00 AMGallery A
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Baby and Toddler Time
Storytime for children newborn to 3 years of age and their grown-ups. Join Miss Julie for books, songs and fingerplays just right for little ones.Tuesday, April 1810:45—11:00 AMGallery A
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Baby and Toddler Time
Storytime for children newborn to 3 years of age and their grown-ups. Join Miss Julie for books, songs and fingerplays just right for little ones.Tuesday, April 181:00—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 spring. 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, April 1912:00—1:00 PMConference Room
Bite Into a Good Book: Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham
Adults
This month we are reading Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster by Adam Higginbotham. NonfictionDigital 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.…Learn More20
Thursday, April 206:00—7:30 PMConference Room
Adult Craft Night: Decorated flower pot
Thursday, April 206:00 – 7:30 p. m.
For adults in High School or older. Registration required.
We will use paint pens to dot-paint around stencils to spell ‘grow’ or ‘bloom’ on a ceramic flower pot.
Thursday, April 206:30—7:00 PMActivity Room
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Family Evening Storytime
This storytime, particularly for children of all ages and their grown-ups to enjoy together, features fun books and simple crafts/activities related to a theme and fun family time, too!21
Friday, April 2110:15—11:00 AMActivity Room
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Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their grown-ups.
Join Miss Catherine each week for some fun books and a craft or activity that is just right for preschoolers.Friday, April 215:00—11:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/6EYJRNEW 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 More22
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Tuesday, April 259:45—10:00 AMGallery A
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Baby and Toddler Time
Storytime for children newborn to 3 years of age and their grown-ups. Join Miss Julie for books, songs and fingerplays just right for little ones.Tuesday, April 2510:45—11:00 AMGallery A
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Baby and Toddler Time
Storytime for children newborn to 3 years of age and their grown-ups. Join Miss Julie for books, songs and fingerplays just right for little ones.Tuesday, April 251:00—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 spring. 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, April 257:00—8:00 PMZoom
Illinois Libraries Present: Secrets of the Puzzle Master: A Conversation with Will Shortz
Registration Required for Zoom / AdultWill Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle, and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master, discusses crossword puzzles. The author/editor of more than 500 puzzle books, Shortz is also the puzzle master for NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and the founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, held annually for more than 40 years.…Learn More26
Wednesday, April 263:00—4:00 PMConference Room
Teen Volunteer Informational Meeting
Ages 14 year- graduating high school seniors: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 More27
Thursday, April 276:30—7:00 PMActivity Room
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Family Evening Storytime
This storytime, particularly for children of all ages and their grown-ups to enjoy together, features fun books and simple crafts/activities related to a theme and fun family time, too!28
Friday, April 2810:15—11:00 AMActivity Room
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Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their grown-ups.
Join Miss Catherine each week for some fun books and a craft or activity that is just right for preschoolers.Friday, April 285:00—11:00 PMVirtual
Disney Themed Virtual Trivia
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/74XCF
NEW TIME: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Here'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 slotThere are 25 questionsYou have 20 seconds to answer each (the faster you answer the more points)There is a small break in between questionsAfter all 25 questions are answered your score will be recorded.…Learn More29
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