Summer Reading Program Sign up begins June 23 until August 22

Stop by the library to pick up an activity card and gift bag to keep track of your summer reading. While you are here, register for fun programs, workshops and presentations! Participation prizes will be awarded at the end of the summer.

Kaleidoscope - Take Home Kit

This kit includes everything you need to create a Kaleidoscope. Contact: [email protected], while supplies last.

Summer Reading Program Sign up begins June 23 until August 22

Stop by the library to pick up an activity card and gift bag to keep track of your summer reading. While you are here, register for fun programs, workshops and presentations! Participation prizes will be awarded at the end of the summer.

Kaleidoscope - Take Home Kit

This kit includes everything you need to create a Kaleidoscope. Contact: [email protected], while supplies last.

Summer Reading Program Sign up begins June 23 until August 22

Stop by the library to pick up an activity card and gift bag to keep track of your summer reading. While you are here, register for fun programs, workshops and presentations! Participation prizes will be awarded at the end of the summer.

Kaleidoscope - Take Home Kit

This kit includes everything you need to create a Kaleidoscope. Contact: [email protected], while supplies last.

Shake & Shout

Come get loud at the library! Join other toddlers for a lively story time! We'll sing, dance, and read a book together. For ages 2 to 4. No registration is necessary for this weekly program.

Mah Jongg

Our dedicated Mah Jongg players meet every Monday from 10:30am-12:30pm and Wednesday from 2pm-4pm.  Experienced players are welcome to join at any time. Suggested alternatives for new players:    Pull up a chair and watch some of our games    Get lessons at the Valat......More

Our dedicated Mah Jongg players meet every Monday from 10:30am-12:30pm and Wednesday from 2pm-4pm.  Experienced players are welcome to join at any time. Suggested alternatives for new players:    Pull up a chair and watch some of our games    Get lessons at the Valatie Library on Mondays    Get lessons at the Chatham Library Wednesdays at 1pm (by appointment only)    Check out a book through the library (or available to buy on Amazon)                A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg by Elaine Sandberg                Winning American Mah Jongg Strategies: A Guide for the Novice Player by Elaine Sandberg                 The Red Dragon & The West Wind: The Winning Guide to Official Chinese & American Mah-Jongg by Tom Sloper                  American Mah Jongg Game for Seniors: How to Master, Play and Win American Mah Jongg Games by Carl Stewart

Meditation with Annie

Spend a few minutes quieting your mind and centering yourself with Monday Meditation. Feel free to bring a journal and a stone, crystal, or other small item that's meaningful to you.

Summer Reading Program Sign up begins June 23 until August 22

Stop by the library to pick up an activity card and gift bag to keep track of your summer reading. While you are here, register for fun programs, workshops and presentations! Participation prizes will be awarded at the end of the summer.

Kaleidoscope - Take Home Kit

This kit includes everything you need to create a Kaleidoscope. Contact: [email protected], while supplies last.

Social Hour

Share coffee, tea, pastries, and conversation with new friends at the Library. Come to chat, play, create, etc! Here’s a chance to find others in our community who share your interests, or you might discover a new interest for yourself! Refreshments generously provided ......More

Share coffee, tea, pastries, and conversation with new friends at the Library. Come to chat, play, create, etc! Here’s a chance to find others in our community who share your interests, or you might discover a new interest for yourself! Refreshments generously provided by the Bartlett House.

Chatham Writing Group

The Chatham Writing Group is an informal group that meets to explore the craft of writing. They comment on, critique each other's work and read to one another. The goal of this group is to thoughtfully and honestly learn and grow together. The Oasis Journal 2017 and th......More

The Chatham Writing Group is an informal group that meets to explore the craft of writing. They comment on, critique each other's work and read to one another. The goal of this group is to thoughtfully and honestly learn and grow together. The Oasis Journal 2017 and the Spencertown Community Writers program have featured some members' writing. The Chatham Writing Group presents a reading for the public in the Library annually. New members welcome! Email [email protected] for more information.

Friendly Banjos with Zack! - Ages 4 to 8 and their families

Friendly Banjos with Zack! is a musical storytelling workshop that helps explore feelings, creativity and connection through original songs and playing banjos. To register* email [email protected]

Summer Reading Program Sign up begins June 23 until August 22

Stop by the library to pick up an activity card and gift bag to keep track of your summer reading. While you are here, register for fun programs, workshops and presentations! Participation prizes will be awarded at the end of the summer.

Kaleidoscope - Take Home Kit

This kit includes everything you need to create a Kaleidoscope. Contact: [email protected], while supplies last.

Library Playgroup

Come enjoy playtime in the Children's Room! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet up with other children, parents and caretakers. Recommended for ages 0-5. No registratio......More

Come enjoy playtime in the Children's Room! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet up with other children, parents and caretakers. Recommended for ages 0-5. No registration required.

Gentle Yoga

Curt Anthon is teaching gentle yoga at the Chatham Public Library - Wednesdays at 12pm. This is a slow-moving class targeting all areas of the body to create flexibility, strength and balance all from reclined, seated or kneeling positions. Occasional standing posture......More

Curt Anthon is teaching gentle yoga at the Chatham Public Library - Wednesdays at 12pm. This is a slow-moving class targeting all areas of the body to create flexibility, strength and balance all from reclined, seated or kneeling positions. Occasional standing postures are optional for those who want to work on balance. If you would like to ZOOM in from home, click here for the link.

Mah Jongg Club

Our dedicated Mah Jongg players meet in the library's community room every Monday from 10:30am-12:30pm and upstairs every Wednesday from 2pm-4pm.  Experienced players are welcome to join at any time. Suggested alternatives for new players:    Pull up a chair and watc......More

Our dedicated Mah Jongg players meet in the library's community room every Monday from 10:30am-12:30pm and upstairs every Wednesday from 2pm-4pm.  Experienced players are welcome to join at any time. Suggested alternatives for new players:    Pull up a chair and watch some of our games    Get lessons at the Valatie Library on Mondays    Get lessons at the Chatham Library Wednesdays at 1pm (by appointment only)    Check out a book through the library (or available to buy on Amazon)                A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg by Elaine Sandberg                Winning American Mah Jongg Strategies: A Guide for the Novice Player by Elaine Sandberg                 The Red Dragon & The West Wind: The Winning Guide to Official Chinese & American Mah-Jongg by Tom Sloper                  American Mah Jongg Game for Seniors: How to Master, Play and Win American Mah Jongg Games by Carl Stewart

Summer Reading Program Sign up begins June 23 until August 22

Stop by the library to pick up an activity card and gift bag to keep track of your summer reading. While you are here, register for fun programs, workshops and presentations! Participation prizes will be awarded at the end of the summer.

Kaleidoscope - Take Home Kit

This kit includes everything you need to create a Kaleidoscope. Contact: [email protected], while supplies last.

Qigong with Curt Anthon

In Curt's class you will learn various Qigong sets and then work on a traditional TaiChi Form - a set series of movements and postures. This is a gentle practice that enhances coordination, balance and circulation. Curt is a member of the Yang Family Tai Chi Association......More

In Curt's class you will learn various Qigong sets and then work on a traditional TaiChi Form - a set series of movements and postures. This is a gentle practice that enhances coordination, balance and circulation. Curt is a member of the Yang Family Tai Chi Association (yangfamilytaichi.com) and certified through the association's Teacher Training Academy. He continues to pursue his personal education in TaiChi (Taijiquan) and Qigong, and is currently participating in a Nei Gong Program. If you would like to ZOOM in from home, click here for the link.

Movie Matinee & Summer Reading Party

Celebrate the end of summer reading and enjoy an adventure movie with a friendly bear through the darkest Peru. Before the film begins, join us in making a lei or a hat. For all ages. Refreshments will be served. Participants in the summer reading program can pick up t......More

Celebrate the end of summer reading and enjoy an adventure movie with a friendly bear through the darkest Peru. Before the film begins, join us in making a lei or a hat. For all ages. Refreshments will be served. Participants in the summer reading program can pick up their incentives.

Summer Reading Program Sign up begins June 23 until August 22

Stop by the library to pick up an activity card and gift bag to keep track of your summer reading. While you are here, register for fun programs, workshops and presentations! Participation prizes will be awarded at the end of the summer.

Kaleidoscope - Take Home Kit

This kit includes everything you need to create a Kaleidoscope. Contact: [email protected], while supplies last.

Pre-School Story Hour

Join Miss Becky for poems, stories, songs and a craft. For ages 3 to 5. No registration required for this weekly program.

Tech Friday with Reed

Join us this summer for a weekly tech literacy program designed especially for seniors. Led by Reed Fisch, our friendly and experienced tech tutor who has been helping seniors with their technology for over a year and a half, these sessions are a great way to learn new ......More

Join us this summer for a weekly tech literacy program designed especially for seniors. Led by Reed Fisch, our friendly and experienced tech tutor who has been helping seniors with their technology for over a year and a half, these sessions are a great way to learn new skills, understand important online safety practices, and get your tech questions answered. Whether you're new to computers or just want to brush up on your digital knowledge, Reed will guide you through everything from understanding your devices to navigating the internet safely and confidently.

Tech Friday with Reed

Join us every Friday at 1:00 PM this summer for a weekly tech literacy program designed especially for seniors. Led by Reed Fisch, our friendly and experienced tech tutor who has been helping seniors with their technology for over a year and a half, these sessions are a......More

Join us every Friday at 1:00 PM this summer for a weekly tech literacy program designed especially for seniors. Led by Reed Fisch, our friendly and experienced tech tutor who has been helping seniors with their technology for over a year and a half, these sessions are a great way to learn new skills, understand important online safety practices, and get your tech questions answered. Whether you're new to computers or just want to brush up on your digital knowledge, Reed will guide you through everything from understanding your devices to navigating the internet safely and confidently.

Ukulele Jam

Sing, strum, play! It's more fun to play in a group. All ages are welcome to the Ukulele Jams, led by Carmen Borgia, singer, songwriter and ukulele player extraordinaire! Leave your inhibition at home. Ukes will be available, including several you can borrow to take hom......More

Sing, strum, play! It's more fun to play in a group. All ages are welcome to the Ukulele Jams, led by Carmen Borgia, singer, songwriter and ukulele player extraordinaire! Leave your inhibition at home. Ukes will be available, including several you can borrow to take home.

Shake & Shout

Come get loud at the library! Join other toddlers for a lively story time! We'll sing, dance, and read a book together. For ages 2 to 4. No registration is necessary for this weekly program.

Mah Jongg

Our dedicated Mah Jongg players meet every Monday from 10:30am-12:30pm and Wednesday from 2pm-4pm.  Experienced players are welcome to join at any time. Suggested alternatives for new players:    Pull up a chair and watch some of our games    Get lessons at the Valat......More

Our dedicated Mah Jongg players meet every Monday from 10:30am-12:30pm and Wednesday from 2pm-4pm.  Experienced players are welcome to join at any time. Suggested alternatives for new players:    Pull up a chair and watch some of our games    Get lessons at the Valatie Library on Mondays    Get lessons at the Chatham Library Wednesdays at 1pm (by appointment only)    Check out a book through the library (or available to buy on Amazon)                A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg by Elaine Sandberg                Winning American Mah Jongg Strategies: A Guide for the Novice Player by Elaine Sandberg                 The Red Dragon & The West Wind: The Winning Guide to Official Chinese & American Mah-Jongg by Tom Sloper                  American Mah Jongg Game for Seniors: How to Master, Play and Win American Mah Jongg Games by Carl Stewart

Meditation with Annie

Spend a few minutes quieting your mind and centering yourself with Monday Meditation. Feel free to bring a journal and a stone, crystal, or other small item that's meaningful to you.

"ZOOM Around the World" Book Club

The Columbia County Libraries Association bring you a once-a-month book club: "ZOOM Around the World!" We will read books by international authors, and meet via ZOOM to discuss our reads on the 4th Monday of each month.  Email ......More

The Columbia County Libraries Association bring you a once-a-month book club: "ZOOM Around the World!" We will read books by international authors, and meet via ZOOM to discuss our reads on the 4th Monday of each month.  Email [email protected] for more information.

Social Hour

Share coffee, tea, pastries, and conversation with new friends at the Library. Come to chat, play, create, etc! Here’s a chance to find others in our community who share your interests, or you might discover a new interest for yourself! Refreshments generously provided ......More

Share coffee, tea, pastries, and conversation with new friends at the Library. Come to chat, play, create, etc! Here’s a chance to find others in our community who share your interests, or you might discover a new interest for yourself! Refreshments generously provided by the Bartlett House.