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Tuesday, May 29:45—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, May 210:45—11:00 AMGallery A
Gallery B&C
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, May 21:00—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, May 310:30—11:30 AMOffsite
Seniors Crafty Creations: Flower Button Bouquet
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, May 36:00—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
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Thursday, May 46:00—7:00 PMConference Room
Backyard Composting
Learn how to create compost in your own backyard by using the best and most effective methods and materials. Also learn about vermicomposting - composting using worms to create even better compost. REGISTRATION OPTIONAL.
Thursday, May 46:30—7:00 PMActivity Room
Gallery A
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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!
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Friday, May 510:15—11:00 AMOffsite
Preschool Storywalk Storytime
Join us for a special Storytime at the Chatham Square, and then take some time to enjoy our new Storywalk!
Friday, May 55:00—11:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/CADSV
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, May 610:00—11:00 AMZoom
Illinois Libraries Present: Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Registration Required for Zoom / All AgesDrawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka! Perfect for the entire family, this live, virtual drawing workshop is sure to inspire the inner artist in everyone.…Learn More
Saturday, May 61:00—2:00 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 More
Saturday, May 62:00—3:30 PMGallery B&C
Friends of Genealogy Meeting
Are you interested in your family history? Have questions about how to break down brick walls you have in your family history research? Join us for a Friends of Genealogy meeting where we will discuss all things genealogy and get tips and tricks on how to break the walls down.…Learn More
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Monday, May 89:00 AM—8:00 PMMain Area of Library
Cookbook Exchange
A cookbook exchange is an exciting way for avid foodies to recycle old cookbooks and enjoy new ones. Throughout the week of May 8-13, bring up to 5 of your old (but in good condition) cookbooks to exchange for new-to-you cookbooks!
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Monday, May 89:00 AM—8:00 PMMain Area of Library
Cookbook Exchange
A cookbook exchange is an exciting way for avid foodies to recycle old cookbooks and enjoy new ones. Throughout the week of May 8-13, bring up to 5 of your old (but in good condition) cookbooks to exchange for new-to-you cookbooks!
Tuesday, May 99:45—10:00 AMGallery A
Gallery B&C
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, May 910:45—11:00 AMGallery A
Gallery B&C
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, May 91:00—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, May 96:30—7:30 PMConference Room
Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends of the Library Board will meet.…Learn More
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Monday, May 89:00 AM—8:00 PMMain Area of Library
Cookbook Exchange
A cookbook exchange is an exciting way for avid foodies to recycle old cookbooks and enjoy new ones. Throughout the week of May 8-13, bring up to 5 of your old (but in good condition) cookbooks to exchange for new-to-you cookbooks!
Wednesday, May 102:00—3:30 PMActivity Room
After School STEM: Wings, Stings, and Leggy Things
For students grades K-5. Flutter on by and learn more about insects & arachnids with some fun hands-on activities!
Wednesday, May 106:00—7:00 PMConference Room
Hooked on Books - Lessons in Chemistry
Adults
This month we are reading Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. FictionBook Description: In the early 1960s, chemist and single mother Elizabeth Zott, the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show due to her revolutionary skills in the kitchen, uses this opportunity to dare women to change the status quo.…Learn More
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Monday, May 89:00 AM—8:00 PMMain Area of Library
Cookbook Exchange
A cookbook exchange is an exciting way for avid foodies to recycle old cookbooks and enjoy new ones. Throughout the week of May 8-13, bring up to 5 of your old (but in good condition) cookbooks to exchange for new-to-you cookbooks!
Thursday, May 116:30—7:00 PMActivity Room
Gallery A
Gallery B&C
Gallery D
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!
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Monday, May 89:00 AM—8:00 PMMain Area of Library
Cookbook Exchange
A cookbook exchange is an exciting way for avid foodies to recycle old cookbooks and enjoy new ones. Throughout the week of May 8-13, bring up to 5 of your old (but in good condition) cookbooks to exchange for new-to-you cookbooks!
Friday, May 1210:15—11:00 AMActivity Room
Gallery A
Gallery B&C
Gallery D
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, May 125:00—11:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/DEDSJ
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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Monday, May 89:00 AM—8:00 PMMain Area of Library
Cookbook Exchange
A cookbook exchange is an exciting way for avid foodies to recycle old cookbooks and enjoy new ones. Throughout the week of May 8-13, bring up to 5 of your old (but in good condition) cookbooks to exchange for new-to-you cookbooks!
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Monday, May 156:00—7:00 PMGallery A
Outer Edge Book Club - My Best Friend's Exorcism
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 More
Monday, May 157:00—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, May 169:45—10:00 AMGallery A
Gallery B&C
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, May 1610:45—11:00 AMGallery A
Gallery B&C
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, May 161:00—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, May 1712:00—1:00 PMConference Room
Bite Into a Good Book: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Adults
This month we are reading Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn. 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.
Book Description:
When a foursome of elite assassins is sent on an all-expenses paid vacation to mark their retirement, they are targeted by one of their own.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 177:00—8:00 PMZoom
Illinois Libraries Present: On Being Fabulous with Jonathan Van Ness and Kristi Yamaguchi
Registration Required for Zoom / Adult“Queer Eye” and “Getting Curious” star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. They’ll chat figure skating, fabulous style, and whatever else comes up! With Jonathan, you never quite know what he’ll say next, but his unfiltered takes are always as interesting as they are hilarious.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 186:00—7:30 PMConference Room
Adult Craft Night: Woven felt coaster
Thursday, May 186:00 – 7:30 p. m.
For adults in High School or older. Registration required.
We will weave together strips of felt to create a checkerboard coaster.
Thursday, May 186:30—7:00 PMActivity Room
Gallery A
Gallery B&C
Gallery D
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!
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Friday, May 1910:15—11:00 AMActivity Room
Gallery A
Gallery B&C
Gallery D
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, May 195:00—11:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/3MHDQ
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, May 239:45—10:00 AMGallery A
Gallery B&C
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, May 2310:45—11:00 AMGallery A
Gallery B&C
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, May 231:00—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, May 236:00—7:00 PMScoop Du Jour95 W. Plummer Blvd., Chatham, IL, 62629
Leadership Book Club
This 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 “The Art Of Gathering : How We Meet And Why It Matters” by Priya Parker.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 246:00—7:00 PMConference Room
Computer Class: Library Apps
Learn to use the free apps available from the Library. We’ll go over the SHARE app and how to request physical items as well as the Libby app, Hoopla app, and Kanopy app for ebooks, electronic audiobooks, and digital movies. *REGISTRATION OPTIONAL *
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Thursday, May 256:30—7:00 PMActivity Room
Gallery A
Gallery B&C
Gallery D
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!
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Friday, May 2610:15—11:00 AMActivity Room
Gallery A
Gallery B&C
Gallery D
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, May 265:00—11:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/RXJDW
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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Monday, May 29Library Closed
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Tuesday, May 309:45—10:00 AMGallery A
Gallery B&C
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, May 3010:45—11:00 AMGallery A
Gallery B&C
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, May 301:00—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, May 316:30—7:30 PMConference Room
Foundation meeting
The Foundation Board will meet.…Learn More