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Monday, January 1All DayBeanstack
VIRTUAL: Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo - Adult Winter Reading Program
Grab a blanket, some fuzzy socks, your favorite snack, and a warm drink. Slide into a reading nook and cozy up with a good book.
Join us for our Adult Winter Reading Program, “Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo'' starting January 1st and running through February 12th.…Learn MoreThursday, February 16:30—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!2
Monday, January 1All DayBeanstack
VIRTUAL: Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo - Adult Winter Reading Program
Grab a blanket, some fuzzy socks, your favorite snack, and a warm drink. Slide into a reading nook and cozy up with a good book.
Join us for our Adult Winter Reading Program, “Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo'' starting January 1st and running through February 12th.…Learn MoreFriday, February 210:15—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, February 25:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/D7G3U
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 More3
Monday, January 1All DayBeanstack
VIRTUAL: Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo - Adult Winter Reading Program
Grab a blanket, some fuzzy socks, your favorite snack, and a warm drink. Slide into a reading nook and cozy up with a good book.
Join us for our Adult Winter Reading Program, “Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo'' starting January 1st and running through February 12th.…Learn MoreSaturday, February 310:00 AM—12:00 PMActivity Room
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Valentine "Make-It, Take It" Crafts
For children kindergarten to 6th grade. Choose from a variety of Valentine's crafts to make with love to show your love!Saturday, February 310:00—11:00 AMConference Room
Volunteer Training
Training session for new volunteers who have submitted a volunteer application. Saturday, February 32:00—3:30 PMConference Room
Friends of Genealogy
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 More4
Monday, January 1All DayBeanstack
VIRTUAL: Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo - Adult Winter Reading Program
Grab a blanket, some fuzzy socks, your favorite snack, and a warm drink. Slide into a reading nook and cozy up with a good book.
Join us for our Adult Winter Reading Program, “Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo'' starting January 1st and running through February 12th.…Learn MoreSunday, February 41:00—3:00 PMMain Area of Library
Great Puzzle Race: After Hours Event
If you can out-puzzle other puzzlers, meet at the library and compete against others. Build a team of up to 4. Each team will have the same 500 piece puzzle, and will have two hours to complete the puzzle. Prizes will be awarded. If you are an individual but would like to participate, please contact Alanna , at asablotny@chathamlib.…Learn More5
Monday, January 1All DayBeanstack
VIRTUAL: Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo - Adult Winter Reading Program
Grab a blanket, some fuzzy socks, your favorite snack, and a warm drink. Slide into a reading nook and cozy up with a good book.
Join us for our Adult Winter Reading Program, “Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo'' starting January 1st and running through February 12th.…Learn More6
Monday, January 1All DayBeanstack
VIRTUAL: Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo - Adult Winter Reading Program
Grab a blanket, some fuzzy socks, your favorite snack, and a warm drink. Slide into a reading nook and cozy up with a good book.
Join us for our Adult Winter Reading Program, “Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo'' starting January 1st and running through February 12th.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 69:45—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, February 610:45—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, February 61:00—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!Tuesday, February 66:30—7:30 PMConference Room
Friends of the Library meeting
The Friends of the Library Board will meet.…Learn More
Tuesday, February 67:00—8:00 PMZoom
Illinois Libraries Present: Conversation with Jerry Craft: From Mama’s Boyz to New Kid and Beyond
Registration Required via Zoom / FamilyLearn about life, art, and telling your story with bestselling author, illustrator and syndicated cartoonist, Jerry Craft. Join us for a conversation about his works and journey to success, including a drawing demo that will be fun for the whole family!
Jerry Craft (https://jerrycraft.…Learn More7
Monday, January 1All DayBeanstack
VIRTUAL: Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo - Adult Winter Reading Program
Grab a blanket, some fuzzy socks, your favorite snack, and a warm drink. Slide into a reading nook and cozy up with a good book.
Join us for our Adult Winter Reading Program, “Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo'' starting January 1st and running through February 12th.…Learn MoreWednesday, February 79:15 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, February 710:30—11:30 AMOffsite
Seniors Crafty Creations: Valentine Macrame Gnomes
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, February 72:30—3:30 PMActivity Room
Milkshake Madness!
YA Drop-In: Milkshake Madness 7th - 12th GradeCome create and enjoy an over-the-top milkshake creation! Limit 1 per person. Registration is optional- please register if you need a dairy-free option.Wednesday, February 76:00—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 MoreWednesday, February 76:00—7:30 PMFriends of the Library Bookstore and Cafe
Be Our Valentine: Friends Member Event
Friends of the Chatham Area Public Library will host a “Love Your Library” open house from 6 to 7:30 p. m. on Wednesday, February 7 at the Friends Café and Bookstore. “We want to encourage past members and newcomers to come be our Valentine!” said Friends president Julie Kaiser.…Learn More8
Monday, January 1All DayBeanstack
VIRTUAL: Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo - Adult Winter Reading Program
Grab a blanket, some fuzzy socks, your favorite snack, and a warm drink. Slide into a reading nook and cozy up with a good book.
Join us for our Adult Winter Reading Program, “Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo'' starting January 1st and running through February 12th.…Learn MoreThursday, February 86:30—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!9
Monday, January 1All DayBeanstack
VIRTUAL: Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo - Adult Winter Reading Program
Grab a blanket, some fuzzy socks, your favorite snack, and a warm drink. Slide into a reading nook and cozy up with a good book.
Join us for our Adult Winter Reading Program, “Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo'' starting January 1st and running through February 12th.…Learn MoreFriday, February 910:15—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, February 95:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/ZBJYH
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 More10
Monday, January 1All DayBeanstack
VIRTUAL: Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo - Adult Winter Reading Program
Grab a blanket, some fuzzy socks, your favorite snack, and a warm drink. Slide into a reading nook and cozy up with a good book.
Join us for our Adult Winter Reading Program, “Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo'' starting January 1st and running through February 12th.…Learn More11
Monday, January 1All DayBeanstack
VIRTUAL: Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo - Adult Winter Reading Program
Grab a blanket, some fuzzy socks, your favorite snack, and a warm drink. Slide into a reading nook and cozy up with a good book.
Join us for our Adult Winter Reading Program, “Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo'' starting January 1st and running through February 12th.…Learn More12
Monday, January 1All DayBeanstack
VIRTUAL: Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo - Adult Winter Reading Program
Grab a blanket, some fuzzy socks, your favorite snack, and a warm drink. Slide into a reading nook and cozy up with a good book.
Join us for our Adult Winter Reading Program, “Cozy Up With a Good Book Bingo'' starting January 1st and running through February 12th.…Learn MoreMonday, February 126:30—7:00 PMActivity Room
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 More13
Tuesday, February 139:45—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, February 1310:45—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, February 131:00—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!14
Wednesday, February 149:15 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, February 146:00—7:00 PMConference Room
Hooked on Books: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
Adults
This month we are reading West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.
Historical fictionBook Description: Inspired by true events, this part adventure, part historical saga and part coming-of-age love story follows Woodrow Wilson Nickel as he recalls his journey in 1938 to deliver Southern California’s first giraffes to the San Diego Zoo.…Learn More15
Thursday, February 156:00—7:30 PMConference Room
Adult Craft Night: Felt Coaster
Thursday, February 156:00 – 7:30 p. m. For adults in High School or older. Registration required. We will roll strips of felt to create flowers for a bright drink coaster.Thursday, February 156:30—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!16
Friday, February 1610:15—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, February 165:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/ZVEHD
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 More17
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Monday, February 196:00—7:00 PMGallery A
Outer Edge Book Club - American Hippo
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, February 197:00—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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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, February 2010:45—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, February 201:00—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!Tuesday, February 207:00—8:00 PMZoom
Illinois Libraries Present: Julia Quinn discusses all things Bridgerton and romance
Registration Required via Zoom / AdultJulia Quinn, the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning romance author, has written close to 40 novels including her popular series about the Bridgerton family which was adapted into an Emmy-nominated series on Netflix.…Learn More21
Wednesday, February 219:15 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, February 2112:00—1:00 PMConference Room
Bite Into a Good Book: Hidden Valley Road: inside the mind of an American Family by Robert Kolker
Adults
This month we are reading Hidden Valley Road: inside the mind of an American Family by Robert Kolker. 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 More22
Thursday, February 226:00—7:00 PMConference Room
Computer Class: Combat Email Clutter
Learn how to unsubscribe, mark as spam, and use filters to clean up your email. Then take the last half an hour to work on your email inboxThursday, February 226:30—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!23
Friday, February 2310:15—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, February 235:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!
Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/HFDPM
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 More24
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Monday, February 266:00—8:00 PMConference Room
Lego Masters: Library Edition
Rediscover the joy of childhood at the Library's themed Lego challenge! Form a team of 1 or 2, unleash your creativity during a two-hour event, and then showcase your masterpiece in a friendly competition judged by fellow patrons. The most impressive build wins a prize! Let the Lego fun begin!
Lego® bricks are provided.…Learn More27
Tuesday, February 279:45—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, February 2710:45—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, February 271:00—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!28
Wednesday, February 289:15 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 More29
Thursday, February 296:30—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!