August 2023

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Tuesday, August 11:00—3:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe

Weekly Card Games

Weekly Card GamesAdults/Seniors1:00 - 3:30 p. m. Join us for fun and cards every week! We’ll play a variety of card games like Pinochle, Phase 10, Uno, and whatever else people know how to play.   Bring yourself and be ready to meet new people and have fun!

Tuesday, August 16:00—7:45 PMConference Room

Local Writers Group: Society of Midwestern Authors

If you love to write, check out this skilled, supportive group of local writers for critiques of your work, discussion and networking. For more information, please email pamcox@chathamlib. org.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 210:30—11:30 AMOffsite

Seniors Crafty Creations: Terrarium

August 2nd from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.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 More

Wednesday, August 26:00—7:30 PMConference Room

Monthly Board Game Night

Monthly game night: August 2nd starting at 6 p.m.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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Friday, August 45:00—11:00 PMVirtual

Virtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia Night Let’s play a round of trivia from home! Join us here: https://www. crowd. live/9BTUD 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 More
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Saturday, August 510:00—11:00 AMConference Room

Volunteer Training

Volunteer TrainingTraining session for new volunteers who have submitted a volunteer application.
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Tuesday, August 81:00—3:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe

Weekly Card Games

Weekly Card GamesAdults/Seniors1:00 - 3:30 p. m. Join us for fun and cards every week! We’ll play a variety of card games like Pinochle, Phase 10, Uno, and whatever else people know how to play.   Bring yourself and be ready to meet new people and have fun!
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Wednesday, August 96:00—7:00 PMConference Room

Hooked on Books - The Only Woman in the Room

The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict on August 9th at 6 p.m.Adults This month we are reading The Only Woman in the Room by Marie BenedictFiction Book Description: A beautiful woman escapes her Austrian arms-dealer husband to become Hollywood legend Hedy Lamarr while hiding a secret double life as a Jewish scientist and sharing vital information about the Third Reich.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 106:30—7:30 PMCAPLD South Lawn

End of Summer Splash

All of your favorite end of summer activities: water games, Scoop du Jour ice cream, and back for a second year, the Mega Foam Blaster! Play in a mountain of quick-drying, non-staining, hypo-allergenic bubbles that are safe for kids and the environment.…Learn More

Thursday, August 106:30—7:30 PMCAPLD South Lawn

Book Bike at The End of Summer Splash

Image is a picture of the book bike imposed over a map of Chatham. Our Book Bike will be outside on our South Lawn at The End of Summer Splash. We will be passing out information, showing off items that we lend out, giving out books (assortment of children's and adult), and making conversation. We look forward to talking about books, our programs and services with you.
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Friday, August 115:00—11:00 PMVirtual

Virtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia Night Let’s play a round of trivia from home! Join us here: https://www. crowd. live/WKOAF 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 More
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Tuesday, August 151:00—3:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe

Weekly Card Games

Weekly Card GamesAdults/Seniors1:00 - 3:30 p. m. Join us for fun and cards every week! We’ll play a variety of card games like Pinochle, Phase 10, Uno, and whatever else people know how to play.   Bring yourself and be ready to meet new people and have fun!
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Wednesday, August 1612:00—1:00 PMConference Room

Bite Into a Good Book: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb on August 16th at 12 p.m.Adults This month we are reading Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb. Non-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.…Learn More
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Friday, August 185:00—11:00 PMVirtual

Virtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia Night Let’s play a round of trivia from home! Join us here: https://www. crowd. live/JHGY7 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 More
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Saturday, August 192:00—3:00 PMConference Room

Genealogy Basics

Discover the adventure of your family history! Join local history and genealogy librarian, Alanna Sablotny, as she teaches the fundamentals of building your family tree. She will introduce you to basic genealogy terms as well as a few online resources.
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Monday, August 217:00—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, August 221:00—3:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe

Weekly Card Games

Weekly Card GamesAdults/Seniors1:00 - 3:30 p. m. Join us for fun and cards every week! We’ll play a variety of card games like Pinochle, Phase 10, Uno, and whatever else people know how to play.   Bring yourself and be ready to meet new people and have fun!

Tuesday, August 226:00—7:00 PMScoop Du Jour95 W. Plummer Blvd., Chatham, IL, 62629

Leadership Book Club

Leadership Book Club: Leaders Eat Last by Simon SinekThis book club will be a networking opportunity to share and learn about different leading styles and experiences. The quarterly book that we are reading for discussion is “Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't" by Simon Sinek.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 246:30—7:00 PMActivity Room
Conference Room

Family Evening Storytime

cThis 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!
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Friday, August 255:00—11:00 PMVirtual

Virtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia Night Let’s play a round of trivia from home! Join us here: https://www. crowd. live/SJLKW 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 More
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Tuesday, August 291:00—3:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe

Weekly Card Games

Weekly Card GamesAdults/Seniors1:00 - 3:30 p. m. Join us for fun and cards every week! We’ll play a variety of card games like Pinochle, Phase 10, Uno, and whatever else people know how to play.   Bring yourself and be ready to meet new people and have fun!
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