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Preschool Story Hour
Fridays: 10:00 am
July 5
July 12
July 19
July 26
Come make new friends during an hour of books, songs, fingerplays, puzzles, and a craft.
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Teen/Tween Game Days
First Wednesday of the Month (July 3) 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Bring a friend and spend the afternoon playing games of all kinds: board games, Wii, and Xbox
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Teen/Tween Movie Matinees
Third Friday of the Month (July 19): 3:00 pm
Sponsored by the Chatham Film Club
Bring a snack and enjoy a free movie in the teen room.
(Please call the library at 518.392.3666 for the name of the movie and further information)
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Reading Live
Not being held for the summer months
Returning in the fall, Kate Gulliver, local community theater director and actor, will read aloud short stories, poetry, and other literary selections.
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| News from the Library | |
Library Closed: July 4
The Chatham Public Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2013 for Independence Day. We will reopen on Friday, July 5th at 10:00 AM
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Library Catalog Computers Up and Running!
The library's catalog can now be accessed on dedicated (and labeled) computers in the library; there is one catalog computer on each floor of the library.
We're always happy to help you search for books and other materials, but now you also have the option to look them up in the catalog yourself. If you're not sure how to do this, let us know and we'll be happy to show you! |
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"summer afternoon-summer afternoon...the two most beautiful words in the English language"
Edith Wharton A Backward Glance 1934
Dear Friends,
The Chatham Public Library's Dig Into Reading Summer Reading Program will be in full swing in July. Summer reading has been shown to help children maintain and improve reading skills. Reading expert, Stephen Krashen, says children read more when they listen to and discuss books, reading skills grow by reading and reading helps improve children's writing.
The library has planned many activities over the summer.The July programs are described below and some require registration in advance. We are able to present these programs with the support of the Friends of the Chatham Public Library. The Graphic Novel Workshop with Barbara Slate is being presented thanks to the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts. The films throughout the year are sponsored by the Chatham Film Club.
The Ghent Dairy Queen is providing coupons this year for a free ice cream cone as an incentive to read.They are also providing an ice cream cake for our final party with the Ivy Vine Players on August 14th. All programs are free of charge.
Come in and sign up and read with your children this summer!
On another topic, the Mid-Hudson Library System is looking for a trustee from Columbia County with a love of libraries for a five year term. If you are interested in submitting a resume, please call the library.
Sincerely,
Wendy Fuller
Interim Director, Chatham Public Library
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DIG INTO READING: 2013 Summer Reading Program:Beaded BookmarksTuesday
July 2
Stop by the library between 1PM-4PM and make a 'Dig into Reading" beaded bookmark. (for all ages) |
The library will be closed all day and will reopen at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 5th.
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DIG INTO READING: 2013 Summer Reading Program:Graphic Novel Workshop
July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, and 24: Six session teen course
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Local cartoonist, Barbara Slate, will be using her book, YOU can do a Graphic Novel, to inspire young people to create their own comic book. (for ages 11 & up)
Registration Required; to register, please call the library at 518-392-3666
This program is sponsored by the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, which is adminstered through the Twin Counties Cultural Fund by the Columbia County Council on the Arts. |
DIG INTO READING: 2013 Summer Reading Program: Preschool Music and Movement
Tuesday
July 9
10:30 AM
Local musician and dancer, Abby Lappen, will lead this four week music program. Children will have an opportunity to sing, dance, and play musical games. (preschoolers to five years) Registration Required; to register, please call the library at 518.392.3666.
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DIG INTO READING: 2013 Summer Reading Program: Dig Into Reading with Soil and Seeds!
Tuesday
July 9
Join Jenny Brinker from the Columbia Land Conservancy as we investigate the world beneath our feet. Learn why we shouldn't treat soil like dirt! Create a seed paper bookmark to take home and plant next spring. (for ages 5 to 9) Registration Required; to register, please call the library at 518.392.3666.
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DIG INTO READING: 2013 Summer Reading Program: Funny Face Clay Pots
Paint a funny face on a clay pot, then plant grass seed and watch the "hair" grow. (for ages 5 to 8) Registration Required; to register, please call the library at 518.392.3666.
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DIG INTO READING: 2013 Summer Reading Program: Bookworm Bop
Saturday
The show that Rocks with Tales, Tunes and Interactive Comedy so you can Dig into Reading! (for all ages) |
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FRIENDS OF THE CHATHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Author & Artist Series
Matthew Locricchio: Writing Cookbooks Anyone Can Follow
Saturday
The author of the ten volume International Cookbook for Kids, among many others, will discuss the art of writing cookbooks. Refreshments will be based on recipes from his books. |
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DIG INTO READING: 2013 Summer Reading Program:Preschool Music & Movement
Tuesday
Local musician and dancer, Abby Lappen, will lead this four week music program. Children will have an opportunity to sing, dance, and play musical games. (preschoolers to five years)
Registration Required |
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DIG INTO READING: 2013 Summer Reading Program:Marble Painting and Book Making
Wednesday & Thursday
July 17 & 18 2 Day Session
1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Local artist, Ulricke Grannis, is back this summer to share her bookbinding skills and teach us the ancient art of marbleized paper. (for ages 8 to 11) Registration Required |
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DIG INTO READING: 2013 Summer Reading Program:Mini Robot Walker
Monday
July 22
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Author, Kathy Ceceri, will show children how to build a mini walking robot using household items. Participants will get to see and try out some of the other robot models from her book Robotics:Discover the Science and Technology of the Future. (for ages 8-10) Registration Required (Call the library at 518-392-3666) |
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DIG INTO READING: 2013 Summer Reading Program:PreSchool Music & Movement
Tuesday
Local musician and dancer, Abby Lappen, will lead this four week music program. Children will have the opportunity to sing, dance and play musical games. (preschoolers to five years) Registration Required (Call the library at 518-392-3666) |
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DIG INTO READING: 2013 Summer Reading Program:Dinosaur Hunt!
Thursday
We're going on a dinosaur hunt, I'm not scared! We're looking for bones, with my map at my side...Let's see what we'll find. (for ages 4 to 8)
Registration Required (Call the library at 518-392-3666) |
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DIG INTO READING: 2013 Summer Reading Program:Preschool Music & Movement
Tuesday
Local musician and dancer, Abby Lappen, will lead this four week music program. Children will have an opportunity to sing, dance and play musical games. (for preschoolers to five years)
Registration Required (Call the library at 518-392-3666) |
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DIG INTO READING: 2013 Summer Reading Program:Duct Tape Wallets
Wednesday
Design a colorful wallet out of duct tape. (for ages 8 to 12)
Registration Required (Call the library at 518-392-3666) |
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