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Monday, April 12:00—3:00 PMGallery A
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Spring Break Fun: Dance Party with Jan's Dance Studio
During the week of spring break come to the Library for a different, fun activity each day, inspired by the American Girl books character Felicity. Monday's fun: Dance Party!
Join us for a Dance Party with Gretchen from Jan's Dance Studio, 2:00-3:00 pm.…Learn More2
Tuesday, April 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, April 210:45—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 21:00—3:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe
Weekly Card Games
1:00 - 3:30 p. m.
Social seniors needed at our weekly card games! Bring yourself and be ready to meet new people and have fun. Spades and Uno have recently been the games of choice, but new games are always welcome. Meet in the Friends’ Cafe & Bookstore.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 26:30—7:00 PMChildren's Area
Spring Break Fun: Music Performance
During the week of spring break come to the Library for a different, fun activity each day, inspired by the American Girl books character Felicity. Tuesday's fun: live music!
Join us for a guitar & fiddle performance by Kirk and Emily Donley, 6:30-7:00 pm.…Learn More3
Wednesday, April 39:15 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 ----- 2/7/24-4/10/24. 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 310:30—11:30 AMOffsite
Seniors Crafty Creations: Flower arrangements
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. Connect, create, and relax with other people in an easygoing environment.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 32:00—3:30 PMActivity Room
Spring Break Fun: Weaving Craft
**New date and time** Wednesday, April 3rd 2:00-3:30 pmDuring the week of spring break come to the Library for a different, fun activity each day, inspired by the American Girl books character Felicity. Wednesday's fun: make a weaving craft!
Join us in the activity room to create a woven hanging decoration.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 36:00—7:30 PMConference Room
Monthly Board Game Night
Ages 10 and up. There is always a new skill to learn or an old game to master at board game nights! Join us to keep your wits sharp as the days begin to warm up.…Learn More4
Thursday, April 42:00—3:00 PMCAPLD South Lawn
Spring Break Fun: Meet a Horse
**New date and time! ** Thursday, April 4th at 2pmDuring the week of spring break come to the Library for a different, fun activity each day, inspired by the American Girl books character Felicity. Thursday's fun: meet a horse!
Join us for a horse meet-and-greet with some special guests from Refuge Ranch, 2:00-3:00 pmPlease wear closed-toe shoes.…Learn MoreThursday, April 46:00—7:30 PMConference Room
Building a Strong Financial Foundation
Registration required for each individual session.
Cathy De Leon and Elvie delRosario from World Financial Group will be teaching 6 workshops to help educate people on financial topics. These workshops are free and open to anyone. While it is most beneficial to attend all, you do not have to attend every session.…Learn MoreThursday, April 46:30—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!5
Friday, April 510:15—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 52:00—3:00 PMActivity Room
Spring Break Fun: Make-Your-Own Butter
During the week of spring break come to the Library for a different, fun activity each day, inspired by the American Girl books character Felicity. Friday's fun: make-your-own butter!For all ages.…Learn MoreFriday, April 55:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/JX3HR
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 More6
Saturday, April 610:00—11:00 AMConference Room
Volunteer Training
Training session for new volunteers who have submitted a volunteer application. 7
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Tuesday, April 99:45—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 910:45—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 91:00—3:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe
Weekly Card Games
1:00 - 3:30 p. m.
Social seniors needed at our weekly card games! Bring yourself and be ready to meet new people and have fun. Spades and Uno have recently been the games of choice, but new games are always welcome. Meet in the Friends’ Cafe & Bookstore.…Learn More10
Wednesday, April 109:15 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 ----- 2/7/24-4/10/24. 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 106:00—7:00 PMConference Room
Hooked on Books - Muppets in Moscow
Second Wednesday of each month6:00 - 7:00 p. m. We discuss a mixture of fiction and nonfiction books. We always welcome new faces!April 10 – Muppets in Moscow: The unexpected crazy true story of making Sesame Street in Russia by Natasha Lance Rogoff.
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Thursday, April 116:30—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!12
Friday, April 1210:15—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 125:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/JDMLD
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 More13
Saturday, April 1311:00 AM—12:00 PMGallery A
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Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History
Kim Sigafus, an award-winning Ojibwa author and presenter, dressed in her native regalia, will give a history of Natives in Illinois with a focus on Native women. Her primary focus is women such as Singing Bird (Blackhawk’s wife), and Hononegah.
Kim will bring the audience into these women’s day-to-day lives, including courting, marriage, and child-rearing.…Learn MoreSaturday, April 131:00—3:00 PMConference Room
Library Survey Committee
The Library Survey Committee will meet to discuss an upcoming community survey.…Learn More
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Monday, April 156:00—7:00 PMGallery A
Outer Edge Book Club - Mickey7
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, April 156:30—7:00 PMStudy Room 2
Library Director Evaluation committee
the library director evaluation committee will meet.…Learn More
Monday, April 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, April 169:45—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 1610:45—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 161:00—3:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe
Weekly Card Games
1:00 - 3:30 p. m.
Social seniors needed at our weekly card games! Bring yourself and be ready to meet new people and have fun. Spades and Uno have recently been the games of choice, but new games are always welcome. Meet in the Friends’ Cafe & Bookstore.…Learn More17
Wednesday, April 1712:00—1:00 PMConference Room
Bite Into a Good Book: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Adults
This month we are reading Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
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 MoreWednesday, April 176:00—7:00 PMConference Room
Online Safety
Adult
Registration optionalWednesday, April 17 from 6:00 - 7:00 p. m. Conference RoomWhile email scams have been prevalent for some time, they are becoming more refined, making it harder and harder to tell which emails are scams. Nicholas Koch, from Techguard Security, will talk about email security, how to spot suspicious emails, as well as being secure when on social media.…Learn More18
Thursday, April 186:00—7:30 PMConference Room
Building a Strong Financial Foundation
Registration required for each individual session.
Cathy De Leon and Elvie delRosario from World Financial Group will be teaching 6 workshops to help educate people on financial topics. These workshops are free and open to anyone. While it is most beneficial to attend all, you do not have to attend every session.…Learn MoreThursday, April 186:30—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!19
Friday, April 19Library Closed
Friday, April 195:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/XNFGK
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 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 More20
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Tuesday, April 239:45—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 2310:45—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 231:00—3:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe
Weekly Card Games
1:00 - 3:30 p. m.
Social seniors needed at our weekly card games! Bring yourself and be ready to meet new people and have fun. Spades and Uno have recently been the games of choice, but new games are always welcome. Meet in the Friends’ Cafe & Bookstore.…Learn More24
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Thursday, April 256:00—7:00 PMConference Room
Adult Craft Night: Flower Frogs
Adults in high school and older
Thursday, April 25
6:00 - 7:00 p. m.
Registration required.
Flower frogs keep stems of flowers secure as you arrange the flowers in a vase. We will make these simple discs out of air-dry clay. Use them for all of your spring flower arrangements.…Learn MoreThursday, April 256:30—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!26
Friday, April 2610:15—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 265:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/FE4YI
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 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 More27
Saturday, April 271:00—2:00 PMConference Room
Teen Volunteer Informational Meeting
Ages 14 years- graduating high school seniorsTeens 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 our Teen Volunteer meeting to learn how to be involved with the Library’s summer Book Camps.…Learn More
Saturday, April 272:00—3:30 PMGallery B&C
Friends of Genealogy Meeting
Explore your family history with the Friends of Genealogy! Connect, share, and find support in our free, open monthly gatherings. Whether you're a regular or dropping in for casual research assistance, join our welcoming community of genealogy enthusiasts eager to support your journey.…Learn More28
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Tuesday, April 309:45—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 3010:45—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 301:00—3:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe
Weekly Card Games
1:00 - 3:30 p. m.
Social seniors needed at our weekly card games! Bring yourself and be ready to meet new people and have fun. Spades and Uno have recently been the games of choice, but new games are always welcome. Meet in the Friends’ Cafe & Bookstore.…Learn More