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Pre-school Story Hour
will take a break until Friday, September 26th. Enjoy an hour of puzzles, stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft.
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Ongoing Events for Adults
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MAH JONGG
Mondays and Wednesdays
September 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mah Jongg players meet every Monday and Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Teen Room. Beginners are welcome!
MEMOIR WRITERS GROUP
On Tuesdays from 10:00--12:00 pm, Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
A peer led writing group is meeting to provide comment and review on the process of memoir writing. If you are interested in taking part, contact Al Stumph at 392-2618, or astumph@fairpoint.net New writers are welcome!
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Library Hours and Closings
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Monday 10:00 am--8:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am--5:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am--8:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am--5:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am--5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am--3:00 pm
Closed Sundays and Legal Holidays
We will be closed on Saturday, August 30th, Monday, Sept 1st, and Wednesday, Sept. 3rd.
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Nancy Castaldo, Author of Sniffer Dogs
Saturday
September 27
3:00 pm
The Friends of the Chatham Public Library present Nancy Castaldo, author of non-fiction and activity books for young readers, who will discuss her new book "Sniffer Dogs: How Dogs (and Their Noses) Save the World." Appealing to dog lovers and science buffs alike, she describes how dogs use their "sniffers" to find (among other things) bombs, illegal drugs and people buried under earthquake rubble.
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What's New at the Library?:
- A fax machine is now available upstairs. (A wireless printer is coming soon.)
- The newest member of the Chatham Public Library Advisory Committee, Teri Conte, started her term in August. Welcome, Teri!
- Two Early Literacy Computers--see below.
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NEW Early Literacy Computers
 Presenting new computers especially designed for children ages 2-8, with over 60 fun educational programs, covering all subjects, including math, science, reading, art, history, music, and more!
With a 20" touchscreen and a child-sized mouse, our youngest users can play games, have fun, and be creative.
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Buenos Dias!
Looking for fun, interactive language lessons? Want to learn a foreign language fast? Now you can!
Mango languages gives you anytime, anywhere FREE access to a fast, easy, effective language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication. All you need is your library card. Lessons are available in over 45 foreign languages (Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Irish and more) and 15 English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. |
Museum Passes--Check It Out!
 Our Museum Passes circulated over 50 times in July, giving our patrons free or reduced admission to 20 area museums or institutions, including the recently renovated Clark Art Institute, the Eric Carle Museum, and the Museum of Firefighting. A pass can be checked out for three days, using your Chatham or Canaan Library Card. Most passes provide admission for two adults, and two children. More info, click here. |
Audio Walking Tour of Chatham
 Monday September 15th 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm Come join Melissa Sarris, local artist, to create an Audio Walking Tour of Chatham. Funny, personal, sad, weird stories are wanted: The Audio Walking Tour of Chatham....add your voice and story! You are invited to tell your story that occurred at a particular place in the Village of Chatham - though the story need not have anything to do with the location! Your story will be recorded, edited and become part of a "walking tour" of the village. So join in the fun! We know YOU have a great story! For more information check out: ChathamArtAgency.Blogstop.com |
Fun fair facts:
- The Columbia County Fair moved to Chatham in 1852
- In 1904 the Floral Parade had 140 entries
- New inventions, such as the sewing machine (1892), and the television (1949) have been displayed at the fair
- The Chatham Fair is the 8th oldest fair in New York State
- The Fireman's Parade was first held in 1953.
To find out more, consult The History of the Columbia County Agricultural Society (also available at the library)
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