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Friday, December 110:15—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, December 15:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/KNRTP
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 More2
Saturday, December 210:00—11:00 AMConference Room
Volunteer Training
Training session for new volunteers who have submitted a volunteer application. 3
Sunday, December 3Library Closed
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Tuesday, December 59:45—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, December 510:45—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, December 51:00—3:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe
Weekly Card Games
1:00 - 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!6
Wednesday, December 610:30—11:30 AMOffsite
Seniors Crafty Creations: Embroidery Hoop Ornaments
Meet at the Chatham Senior Center located at 111 W. Mulberry St
First Wednesday of month
10:30am - 11:30am
Crafting 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, December 66:00—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 More
Wednesday, December 67:00—8:00 PMZoom
Illinois Libraries Present: Surviving the Holidays with Lori Gottlieb
Registration Required via Zoom / AdultLori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, and co-host of the “Dear Therapists” podcast joins us for a thought-provoking conversation about mental health in anticipation of the winter holiday season.…Learn More7
Thursday, December 75:30—7:00 PMConference Room
Zentangle
Decompress during the busy holiday season with Zentangle. Certified Zentangle Teacher, Cookie Kienzler, will show how to make small, simple, repeating strokes to focus the hand and mind only on that. Since supplies are limited, registration is required for this ‘yoga for the mind’ class.…Learn More
Thursday, December 76:30—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!8
Friday, December 810:15—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, December 85:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/ZYMRK
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 More9
Saturday, December 912:00—2:00 PMActivity Room
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Children's Holiday Event
National Honors Society and Chatham Public Library presents:Children’s Holiday Event!Children 10 and under welcome for snacks, crafts, games, etc.10
Sunday, December 10Library Closed
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Monday, December 116:30—7:00 PMGallery A
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Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Sensory-Friendly Storytime is for children of all abilities, but is particularly intended for those who have sensory processing challenges, struggle in large groups, or have other special needs. We will explore picture books, music & movement, and a simple related craft or activity in a sensory-friendly setting.…Learn More12
Tuesday, December 129:45—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, December 1210:45—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, December 121:00—3:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe
Weekly Card Games
1:00 - 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!13
Wednesday, December 136:00—7:00 PMConference Room
Hooked on Books : The Invincible Miss Cust by Penny Haw
Adults
This month we are reading The Invincible Miss Cust by Penny Haw.
Historical FictionBook Description: Aleen Cust has big dreams. And no one -- not her family, society, or the law -- will stop her. Born in Ireland in 1868 to an aristocratic English family, Aleen knows she is destined to work with animals, even if her family is appalled by the idea of a woman pursuing a veterinary career.…Learn More14
Thursday, December 146:00—7:30 PMConference Room
Adult Craft Night: Stovepipe Hat
Thursday, December 146:00 – 7:30 p. m. For adults in High School or older. Registration required. We will use records and coffee cans to create a stovepipe hat as a wintery table decoration.Thursday, December 146:30—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!15
Friday, December 1510:15—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, December 155:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/MNRXZ
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 More16
Saturday, December 16All DayZoom
Illinois Libraries Present: Experience The Nutcracker at Home! Watch Recording of the Famous Ballet
Registration Required via Eventbrite / AdultGet in the spirit of the season with a recorded virtual performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker performed by the United Kingdom’s internationally renowned Royal Ballet. The ballet, a holiday staple for all ages, can be viewed Saturday, December 16, and Sunday, December 17.…Learn More17
Sunday, December 17Library Closed
Saturday, December 16All DayZoom
Illinois Libraries Present: Experience The Nutcracker at Home! Watch Recording of the Famous Ballet
Registration Required via Eventbrite / AdultGet in the spirit of the season with a recorded virtual performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker performed by the United Kingdom’s internationally renowned Royal Ballet. The ballet, a holiday staple for all ages, can be viewed Saturday, December 16, and Sunday, December 17.…Learn More18
Monday, December 18All DayMain Area of Library
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health
The National Library of Medicine produced Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health, a traveling banner exhibition and companion website to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history, especially in the United States, bringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.…Learn More
Monday, December 186:00—7:00 PMGallery A
Outer Edge Book Club - Firestarter
Attention Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror lovers! The Outer Edge Book Club will be discussing monthly selections of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror 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, December 186:00—9:00 PMActivity Room
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Finals Eve
For students grades 9-12:Why study at home alone where it’s hard to focus? Come to the Chatham Library on “Finals Eve”; we will be staying open an hour later than normal to give you some extra time. We’ll have free snacks and beverages as well as some relaxing ways to take a brain break when you need it.…Learn More19
Tuesday, December 19All DayMain Area of Library
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health
The National Library of Medicine produced Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health, a traveling banner exhibition and companion website to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history, especially in the United States, bringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 199:45—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, December 1910:45—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, December 191:00—3:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe
Weekly Card Games
1:00 - 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!20
Wednesday, December 20All DayMain Area of Library
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health
The National Library of Medicine produced Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health, a traveling banner exhibition and companion website to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history, especially in the United States, bringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 2012:00—1:00 PMConference Room
Bite Into a Good Book: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson
Adults
This month we are reading Pineapple Street by Jenny JacksonFiction
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:
A funny, sharply observed novel of family, wealth, love and tennis, this zeitgeisty debut follows three women in an old Brooklyn Heights clan: one who was born with money, one who married into it, and one, the millennial conscience of the family, who wants to give it all away.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 21All DayMain Area of Library
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health
The National Library of Medicine produced Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health, a traveling banner exhibition and companion website to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history, especially in the United States, bringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.…Learn More
Thursday, December 216:30—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!22
Friday, December 22All DayMain Area of Library
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health
The National Library of Medicine produced Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health, a traveling banner exhibition and companion website to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history, especially in the United States, bringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.…Learn More
Friday, December 2210:15—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, December 225:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/G4YMD
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 More23
Saturday, December 23Library Closed
Saturday, December 23All DayMain Area of Library
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health
The National Library of Medicine produced Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health, a traveling banner exhibition and companion website to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history, especially in the United States, bringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.…Learn More
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Sunday, December 24Library Closed
Sunday, December 24All DayMain Area of Library
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health
The National Library of Medicine produced Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health, a traveling banner exhibition and companion website to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history, especially in the United States, bringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.…Learn More
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Monday, December 25Library Closed
Monday, December 25All DayMain Area of Library
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health
The National Library of Medicine produced Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health, a traveling banner exhibition and companion website to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history, especially in the United States, bringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 26All DayMain Area of Library
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health
The National Library of Medicine produced Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health, a traveling banner exhibition and companion website to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history, especially in the United States, bringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 269:45—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, December 2610:45—11:00 AMGallery A
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Gallery D
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, December 261:00—3:30 PMConference Room
Weekly Card Games
1:00 - 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!27
Wednesday, December 27All DayMain Area of Library
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health
The National Library of Medicine produced Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health, a traveling banner exhibition and companion website to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history, especially in the United States, bringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 28All DayMain Area of Library
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health
The National Library of Medicine produced Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health, a traveling banner exhibition and companion website to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history, especially in the United States, bringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.…Learn More
Thursday, December 286:30—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!29
Friday, December 29All DayMain Area of Library
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health
The National Library of Medicine produced Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health, a traveling banner exhibition and companion website to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history, especially in the United States, bringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.…Learn More
Friday, December 2910:15—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, December 295:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/L9YIC
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 More30
Saturday, December 30All DayMain Area of Library
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health
The National Library of Medicine produced Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health, a traveling banner exhibition and companion website to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history, especially in the United States, bringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.…Learn More
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Sunday, December 31Library Closed
Sunday, December 31All DayMain Area of Library
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health
The National Library of Medicine produced Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health, a traveling banner exhibition and companion website to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history, especially in the United States, bringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.…Learn More