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Thursday, January 26:30—7:00 PMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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!3
Friday, January 310:15—11:00 AMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their grown-ups.
Join us each week for some fun books and a craft or activity that is just right for preschoolers!Friday, January 35:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/O6T9QNEW 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 More4
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Tuesday, January 79:45—10:00 AMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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, January 710:45—11:00 AMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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, January 71:00—3:30 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Friends of the Library Bookstore and CafeChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Weekly Card Games
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 or the Conference Room depending upon what games are being played.…Learn More8
Wednesday, January 86:00—7:00 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Hooked on Books: A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen
Join 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: A Street Cat Named Bob by James BowenBook Description: When street musician James Bowen found an injured cat curled up in the hallway of his apartment building, he had no idea how much his life was about to change.…Learn More9
Thursday, January 96:30—7:00 PMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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!10
Friday, January 1010:15—11:00 AMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their grown-ups.
Join us each week for some fun books and a craft or activity that is just right for preschoolers!Friday, January 105:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/EYZCS
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 More11
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Tuesday, January 149:45—10:00 AMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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, January 1410:45—11:00 AMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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, January 141:00—3:30 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Friends of the Library Bookstore and CafeChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Weekly Card Games
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 or the Conference Room depending upon what games are being played.…Learn More15
Wednesday, January 1512:00—1:00 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Bite Into a Good Book: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Adults
This month we are reading The Frozen River by Ariel LawhonFiction
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:
"Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death.…Learn More16
Thursday, January 166:00—7:00 PMGallery AChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Outer Edge Book Club - Nimona
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 Thursday of the month at 6:00pm. Please contact Library Assistant Katlynn at kclardy@chathamlib.…Learn MoreThursday, January 166:30—7:00 PMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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!17
Friday, January 1710:15—11:00 AMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their grown-ups.
Join us each week for some fun books and a craft or activity that is just right for preschoolers!Friday, January 175:00—11:00 PMVirtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Let’s play a round of trivia from home!Join us here:
https://www. crowd. live/8MIRZ
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 More18
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Tuesday, January 219:45—10:00 AMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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, January 2110:45—11:00 AMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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, January 211:00—3:30 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Friends of the Library Bookstore and CafeChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Weekly Card Games
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 or the Conference Room depending upon what games are being played.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 216:00—8:00 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Improv Workshop
Are you a fan of shows like “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and “Saturday Night Live” and wondered what it would be like to try it yourself? Maybe you want to improve your public speaking, learn to think faster on your feet, or tackle that pesky social anxiety in a relaxed environment? Join Amber Johnson and Dave Kimsey, regulars in the cast of the annual Friends of the Library’s Murder Mystery show and members of Capital City Improv - Illinois Times’ 2024 Best Comedian nominees, for an exciting improv workshop.…Learn More22
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Thursday, January 236:30—7:00 PMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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!24
Friday, January 2410:15—11:00 AMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their grown-ups.
Join us each week for some fun books and a craft or activity that is just right for preschoolers!25
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Tuesday, January 289:45—10:00 AMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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, January 2810:45—11:00 AMGalleries ABCDChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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, January 281:00—3:30 PMConference RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Friends of the Library Bookstore and CafeChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
Weekly Card Games
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 or the Conference Room depending upon what games are being played.…Learn More29
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Thursday, January 306:30—7:00 PMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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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!31
Friday, January 3110:15—11:00 AMActivity RoomChatham Area Public Library600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629
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Preschool Storytime
For preschool children and their grown-ups.
Join us each week for some fun books and a craft or activity that is just right for preschoolers!