December 2024

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Tuesday, December 31:00—3:30 PMConference Room

Weekly Card Games

Weekly Card GamesSocial 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 or the Conference Room depending upon what games are being played.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 410:30—11:30 AMConference Room

Let's Get Crafty: Mason Jar Luminaries

Mason Jar LuminariesCrafting is for grown-ups too! Connect, be inspired, and relax with others in an easygoing environment. All supplies for our simple crafts provided – you just need to bring the conversation and imagination! To help with the purchasing of supplies, please consider a donation of $3 per craft.

Wednesday, December 46:00—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.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 56:00—7:00 PMConference Room

Craft with Creative Reuse Marketplace

4 clear ornaments filled with different itemsJoin Creative Reuse Marketplace and get inspired as you make Christmas ornaments for your home or gift giving. We will have fun fillers for glass ornaments and wood cutouts to decorate for instant make & take decor. Registration Required
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Friday, December 610:00 AM—12:00 PMOffsite

Lobby Stops at Villas of HollyBrook and SouthPark

The library delivers books to residents at Villas of Holly Brook and Villas of South Park. We will meet the residents in the lobby of each complex. If you or someone you know would like to receive a personalized book delivery, contact the library to be added to our list.…Learn More

Friday, December 65:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia NightLet’s play a round of trivia from home!Join us here: https://www. crowd. live/LHJQE 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 More
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Saturday, December 710:00—11:00 AMConference Room

Volunteer Training

Volunteer TrainingTraining session for new volunteers who have submitted a volunteer application.
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Tuesday, December 101:00—3:30 PMConference Room

Weekly Card Games

Weekly Card GamesSocial 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 or the Conference Room depending upon what games are being played.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 107:00—8:00 PMZoom

Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier (Youth event)

ILP The Magic of Raina TelgemeierIllinois Libraries Present (ILP)is thrilled to join Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier virtual events featuring prominent authors. Registration Required via Zoom / School AgeJoin us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all #1 New York Times bestsellers.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 116:00—7:00 PMConference Room

Hooked on Books: Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jennner

Hooked on Books: Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie JennnerJoin us for our engaging book discussion group, "Hooked on Books," on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, where we delve into captivating reads and share our thoughts and insights. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with fellow book lovers and explore compelling stories together! This month’s read is: Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie JennerBook Description: Bloomsbury Books is an old-fashioned new and rare book store that has persisted and resisted change for a hundred years, run by men and guided by the general manager's unbreakable fifty-one rules.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 121:00—2:00 PMConference Room

Holiday Music Bingo

hjgfrshg rthye thHow well do you know your holiday music? Join us for a Musical Bingo to test your holiday music knowledge! We will play a snippet of a popular holiday hit, leaving you to figure out the name of the song and who sang it. Mark your guess down on your card and the first to yell out “BINGO!” gets bragging rights and first pick of a holiday-themed prize.…Learn More
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Friday, December 135:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia NightLet’s play a round of trivia from home!Join us here: https://www. crowd. live/9TDST 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 More
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Monday, December 166:00—9:00 PMActivity Room

Finals Eve

For 9th-12th Grade Students 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 More
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Tuesday, December 171:00—3:30 PMConference Room

Weekly Card Games

Weekly Card GamesSocial 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 or the Conference Room depending upon what games are being played.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 1812:00—1:00 PMConference Room

Bite Into a Good Book: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Bite Into a Good Book: The Art Thief by Michael FinkelAdults This month we are reading : The Art Thief by Michael FinkelFiction 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: "For centuries, works of art have been stolen in countless ways from all over the world, but no one has been quite as successful at it as the master thief Ste'phane Breitwieser.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 196:00—7:30 PMConference Room

Adult Craft Night: Busted Canvas Art

Busted Canvas ArtWhether you're a seasoned crafter or just looking to try something new, our friendly gatherings offer the perfect opportunity to connect, create, and discover new skills in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. To help with the purchasing of supplies, please consider a donation of $3 per craft.…Learn More
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Friday, December 205:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia NightLet’s play a round of trivia from home!Join us here: https://www. crowd. live/DQECR 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 More

Friday, December 207:00—8:00 PMZoom

Illinois Libraries Present: Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022)

ILP  Little Women: The Musical (2022), An At-Home ExperienceIllinois Libraries Present (ILP)is thrilled to join Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier virtual events featuring prominent authors. Registration Required via Eventbrite / AdultLouisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre.…Learn More
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Friday, December 207:00—8:00 PMZoom

Illinois Libraries Present: Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022)

ILP  Little Women: The Musical (2022), An At-Home ExperienceIllinois Libraries Present (ILP)is thrilled to join Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier virtual events featuring prominent authors. Registration Required via Eventbrite / AdultLouisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre.…Learn More
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Friday, December 207:00—8:00 PMZoom

Illinois Libraries Present: Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022)

ILP  Little Women: The Musical (2022), An At-Home ExperienceIllinois Libraries Present (ILP)is thrilled to join Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier virtual events featuring prominent authors. Registration Required via Eventbrite / AdultLouisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 24Library Closed

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Wednesday, December 25Library Closed

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Friday, December 275:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia NightLet’s play a round of trivia from home!Join us here: https://www. crowd. live/SH2S5 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 More
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