Have you ever wanted to view the night sky through a telescope? And even better, learn to operate the telescope yourself? If so, you don’t want to miss this opportunity on Friday, October 16 from 6:00 to 8:30 for a FREE training and telescope viewing...
Chatham, IL: The Chatham Area Public Library is seeking submissions for their inaugural Chatham Community Zine. A zine (pronounced ZEEN) is a self-published collection of work of personal expression, information, or skill-sharing created by one or...
Chatham, IL: The State of Illinois is partnering with the Chatham Area Public Library to offer a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021, from 10 AM - 2 PM. The clinic for the 2nd dose will be held at the Library on Saturday...
While Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play Major League Baseball, it wasn’t until 24 years later, at an otherwise insignificant game, where the whole starting lineup for a team was composed of Black and Latino players. This first in...
This September, the Chatham Area Public Library will host a presentation into Mexico’s ancient Aztec culture of music, song, and dance. All are invited to a dynamic and vibrant performance honoring the heritage of the tradition of La Danza De Los...
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As part of the Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association (ALA) grant, the Chatham Area Public Library will be...
August is Happiness Happens Month, established by the Society of Happy People. I’ll take any reason to celebrate happiness, so let’s look at some books that focus on, encourage, or teach about happiness, all available from the Chatham Area Public...
Audiobooks: fun to listen to while relaxing by the pool, great to listen to while working in the yard, and a non-screen way to pass time on a long car ride. This summer, as vacations are in full swing, think about taking an audiobook with you. Here...
June is Dementia Care Professionals month. Taking care of a dementia patient is a hard, but important job. While stress and burnout are high, we hope anyone taking care of a dementia patient takes moments to take care of themselves. The Chatham Area...
This June, the Chatham Area Public Library will host a presentation about Black Hawk, a respected Sauk leader and war chief, and the Native American history in our state and country. The presentation will take place online via Zoom..
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