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Ongoing Events for Adults
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Memoir Writing Groups
Tuesdays
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.;
Thursdays
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Peer led writing groups gather to provide comment and review one another's memoir writing. New writers are welcome! If interested, contact Al Stumph at 392-2618, or astumph@fairpoint.net
Mah Jongg
Mondays and Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mah Jongg players meet downstairs in the Teen Room. Beginners are welcome!
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Storytimes
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Pre-School, ages 2-5
Fridays
10:00 a.m.
Enjoy an hour of stories, songs, and crafts. (Babies welcome, too.)
Cuddle Me StoryTime
Wednesdays
10:00 am
For ages birth to 24 months, a new story time especially designed for our youngest patrons with songs, rhymes and stories.
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| | Click here for a list of recommended new books, chosen by librarians from all over the US |
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Chatham Public Library Hours
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Monday 10:00 am--8:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am--5:00 pm
Wed. 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 & holidays
We will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th
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Canaan Branch Library Hours
| Wed. 1:00 pm--4:00 pm
Friday 1:00 PM--4:00 pm
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1000 Books 
sign up now
The goal of the program is to read 1000 books to your child before he or she enters school. You decide how often and how long you read to your child.Children from the age of zero to five may sign up to participate.
Reading 1,000 books may sound impossible; however, if you read only 3 books a day to your child, you will complete this program in less than a year. But, don't feel rushed!
1000 Books is generously supported by the Chatham Alumni Association.
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Peter Jung to speak on the Hudson River School on Thurs, 5/21 @6:30 pm
Peter Jung will present a slide show and discussion of Hudson River School paintings dating from 1825 to 1875. Included will be popular works by Frederic Church, builder of Olana; his mentor, Thomas Cole; and George Inness, among others. For the past 25 years Peter Jung has owned a gallery in Hudson, NY featuring traditional American paintings. During that time he has handled many examples of the Hudson River school of art. Jung has served on the Boards of the Olana Partnership, the Hudson Opera House, the Hudson Planning Commission, and the Friends of Hudson.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Chatham Public Library, this event is part of their monthly Authors and Artists series.
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OFF THE PAGE! MAKE YOUR OWN POP-UP BOOK on Thursday, May 14, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Pop-up books unite word, space, and movement. Learn to make your own pop-up book to explore the experience of having your very own drawing move in space. For grades 4-8. This free program is presented by The Art School of Columbia County. Please call to register at 392-3666, space is limited.
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Tech Tutors
Tuesday, May 19, from 3:00--4:30 p.m.
Tech Tutors are high school students who volunteer to provide one-on-one help to adults to learn basic computer skills or how to better use their eReader or smartphone. Basic skills will range from how to use a mouse, set up an email account, search the Internet, or navigate Facebook or Twitter. Bring your laptop, phone, reader, or other device with you. Visit the library, or call us at 392-3666, to register for this program.
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Children's Room Happenings
 Tissue Paper Flowers May 1 thru May 9 Whether you are celebrating May Day, Cinco De Mayo, or Mother's Day, stop by the library to make flowers out of colorful tissue paper. Bread and Jam for Frances Tuesday, May 12 3:00 pm For ages 4 to 8 yrs Learn new jump rope rhymes after listening to "Bread and Jam for Frances" by Lillian Hoban. Refreshments will consist of jam and bread, naturally. Celebrate Rachel Carson's Birthday! Wednesday, May 27 1:00-5:00 We are celebrating the life of environmentalist and writer Rachel Carson by planting flowers. Stop by the library between 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm to get your garden started. Look for the new plaque next to the painting by local artist/illustrator/author Thomas Locker. The eagle painting is found in the book "Rachel Carson: Preserving a Sense of Wonder" by Thomas Locker. Check out other titles of Thomas Lockers and books about Rachel Carson's life. |
Online Resources
 Patrons of the Chatham and Canaan Public Libraries can now peruse the Chatham Courier Online, for free, using your library card to log in. Please note that individual articles are uploaded to the site on an ongoing basis, so while the paper edition is published once a week, in this online version the articles are dated as they appear, throughout the week.  IndieFlix for Libraries is a premier online streaming service provider of award-winning independent films, shorts and documentaries from around the world. Through this link, patrons of The Chatham Public Library, and its branch in Canaan can create an IndieFlix account, and have unlimited access to thousands of streaming film-festival hits, including the best of Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca, and more. IndieFlix is available on AppleŽ, Android™, and all Internet-enabled devices. Patrons can also watch films on TV with their Roku, xBox or Fire TV devices. (These services have been generously funded by the Friends of the Chatham Public Library. Would you like to become a Friend? Click here.)  Not only do our patrons have access to over 2.25 million items in the shared catalog of the 66 member libraries of the Mid Hudson Library System, we also share a collection of digital eBooks and eAudiobooks that you can download to read on your tablet, phone, or reader. |
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