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Friday, March 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, March 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/ZBRSC
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, March 210:00—11:00 AMConference Room
Volunteer Training
Training session for new volunteers who have submitted a volunteer application. 3
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Tuesday, March 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, March 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, March 51:00—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 More6
Wednesday, March 69:15 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, March 610:30—11:30 AMOffsite
Seniors Crafty Creations: Painted Mini succulent pots
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, March 66:00—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 More7
Thursday, March 76:00—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, March 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, March 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, March 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/6Z7MM
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
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Tuesday, March 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, March 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, March 121:00—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 More13
Wednesday, March 139:15 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, March 132:00—3:00 PMConference Room
After School STEAM: Solar Eclipse
For students grades K-5Join UIS professor John Martin to learn about the April 8 solar eclipse, how eclipses happen, and how to safely watch them with entertaining hands on demonstrations and time for questions. Participants will get a free pair of eclipse glasses to use to safely view the Sun.…Learn MoreWednesday, March 136:00—7:00 PMConference Room
Hooked on Books - My Father's House
Second Wednesday of each month6:00 - 7:00 p. m. We discuss a mixture of fiction and nonfiction books. We always welcome new faces!March 13 –My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor…Learn More14
Thursday, March 146:00—7:30 PMConference Room
Adult Craft Night: Terrariums
Adults in high school and older
Thursday, March 14
6:00 – 7:30 p. m.
Registration required.
We will make artificial terrariums in magnetic containers.…Learn MoreThursday, March 146:30—7:00 PMActivity Room
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, March 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, March 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/G4KWW
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 MoreFriday, March 157:00—10:00 PMChildren's Area
Friends of the Library: Murder Mystery Fundraiser
Join us for our 24th Annual Murder Mystery Theater performance!
Our Murderer's Row cast is excited to perform our newest original play, live and in-person!
Tickets are $25 each. Seating is open. Doors open at 6:00 and shows start at 7:00 p.m. All sales support the Chatham Area Public Library.
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Saturday, March 1610:00—11:00 AMGallery B&C
Artificial Intelligence
Learn about the concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI), how businesses are using it, how society in general could benefit, as well as the risks and downsides of this emerging technology.Saturday, March 1610:00 AM—12:00 PMActivity Room
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Lego Day
Ready for a Lego Day? Then come to the library Saturday, March 16th from 10 am – noon. There will be free play as usual, with the option to participate in our Lego Day Challenge! This event is open to kids of all ages. We bring the bricks, and…Learn MoreSaturday, March 167:00—10:00 PMChildren's Area
Friends of the Library: Murder Mystery Fundraiser
Join us for our 24th Annual Murder Mystery Theater performance!
Our Murderer's Row cast is excited to perform our newest original play, live and in-person!
Tickets are $25 each. Seating is open. Doors open at 6:00 and shows start at 7:00 p.m. All sales support the Chatham Area Public Library.
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Monday, March 186:00—7:00 PMGallery A
CANCELED - Outer Edge Book Club - Elder Race
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, March 187:00—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, March 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, March 1910:45—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, March 191:00—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 More20
Wednesday, March 209:15 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, March 2012:00—1:00 PMConference Room
Bite Into a Good Book: A true account: Hannah Masury's sojourn amongst the pyrates, written by herse
Adults
This month we are reading A true account: Hannah Masury's sojourn amongst the pyrates, written by herself by Katherine Howe.
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, March 207:00—8:00 PMZoom
Illinois Libraries Present: Ruth E. Carter: Interweaving Tradition and Imagination Through Costumes
Registration Required via Zoom / AdultJoin us for a special event with Ruth E. Carter, two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer. Carter made history as the first Black person to win an Academy Award in Best Costume Design for the film, Black Panther.…Learn More21
Thursday, March 216:00—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, March 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, March 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, March 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/NAYPQ
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
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Tuesday, March 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, March 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, March 261:00—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 More27
Wednesday, March 279:15 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 More28
Thursday, March 286:00—7:00 PMConference Room
Eclipse Talk
Dr. John Martin, Astronomy and Physics professor at UIS, will share about the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. He’ll share how eclipses work, how often total solar eclipses happen, and how to watch them safely. Bring your questions and take home a pair of eclipse glasses to safely view the Sun.
Thursday, March 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, March 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, March 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/43RJK
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, March 3010:00 AM—12:00 PMMain Area of Library
Sangamon County Recorder
The Sangamon County Recorder’s Mobile Unit will be at the Library to register your name for the Property Fraud Alert Program, pick up a copy of your deed, sign veterans up for the Honor Rewards Program, and answer any questions about your property. &…Learn More
Saturday, March 301:00—11:59 PMActivity Room
Conference Room
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Chatham Area Public Library - Closing at 1 p.m.
The Chatham Area Library will be closing at 1:00 P. M. on Saturday, March 30th.
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