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.

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.

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 provided.

Kids Can Knit

Join Candace Bachrach, retired handwork teacher and experienced knitter, at the Library's new Knitting Club! For ages 8 and up; beginners welcome! Great for those wanting to learn and for those looking to improve or in need of a helping hand. Email to register: ......More

Join Candace Bachrach, retired handwork teacher and experienced knitter, at the Library's new Knitting Club! For ages 8 and up; beginners welcome! Great for those wanting to learn and for those looking to improve or in need of a helping hand. Email to register: [email protected]

Chair Yoga (ZOOM) 4PM

Chair yoga is open to anyone who would like to support a healthy body and mind. The only requirement is a chair!  Email [email protected] to register! The practice of yoga has been shown t......More

Chair yoga is open to anyone who would like to support a healthy body and mind. The only requirement is a chair!  Email [email protected] to register! The practice of yoga has been shown to improve flexibility, range of motion, and balance; support healthy joints by building muscle strength; enhance breathing; and promote mental calmness.  Chair yoga creates a safe space for movement and balance, sitting and standing (using the chair for balance as needed). Participants are encouraged to use an armless chair on a non-skid surface. To add variety, the class may use the following: light weights (1 lb water bottles or soup cans), a yoga strap (bathrobe belt or men's tie), and a yoga block (small soft pillow). If participants have a yoga mat, they may wish to place the chair on it for further stability. In your private space, you may wish to play relaxing music.  Instructor Kathy Schneider-Doyle, MS, RN, AEA, RYT 200 has been a community health nurse for 43 years and an instructor in aquatics and yoga for over ten years.

Chair Yoga (ZOOM) 4PM

Chair yoga is open to anyone who would like to support a healthy body and mind. The only requirement is a chair!  Email [email protected] to register! The practice of yoga has been shown t......More

Chair yoga is open to anyone who would like to support a healthy body and mind. The only requirement is a chair!  Email [email protected] to register! The practice of yoga has been shown to improve flexibility, range of motion, and balance; support healthy joints by building muscle strength; enhance breathing; and promote mental calmness.  Chair yoga creates a safe space for movement and balance, sitting and standing (using the chair for balance as needed). Participants are encouraged to use an armless chair on a non-skid surface. To add variety, the class may use the following: light weights (1 lb water bottles or soup cans), a yoga strap (bathrobe belt or men's tie), and a yoga block (small soft pillow). If participants have a yoga mat, they may wish to place the chair on it for further stability. In your private space, you may wish to play relaxing music.  Instructor Kathy Schneider-Doyle, MS, RN, AEA, RYT 200 has been a community health nurse for 43 years and an instructor in aquatics and yoga for over ten years.

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

Chess Club

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.

After-School Arts & Crafts

Join us in making a tree shape ornament using felt snowflakes & beads.  For ages 5+ Contact [email protected] to register.

Community Expert: Gail McManus

Nonviolent Communication: Communication Skills for Harmony and Creative Outcome Learn skills to effectively and safely communicate in all sorts of situations. NVC brings healing and new possibilities, even in the most challenging relationships. ......More

Nonviolent Communication: Communication Skills for Harmony and Creative Outcome Learn skills to effectively and safely communicate in all sorts of situations. NVC brings healing and new possibilities, even in the most challenging relationships. Please RSVP here to let us know you are coming!

Library Walking Club with the CLC - Greenport

319 Joslen Blvd Greenport, NY 12534 The CLC and the Chatham Public Library are teaming up for a monthly walking club on public lands! Together, we will enjoy fresh air, friends, and fun as we explore the CLC trails. Please note that this event will still occur in ligh......More

319 Joslen Blvd Greenport, NY 12534 The CLC and the Chatham Public Library are teaming up for a monthly walking club on public lands! Together, we will enjoy fresh air, friends, and fun as we explore the CLC trails. Please note that this event will still occur in light rain (or snow), but registrants will be contacted in extreme weather. Please bring water and wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Social, leashed dogs are welcome, but please bring bags for waste! Registration required: https://columbialand.org/event/

Library Walking Club with the CLC

The CLC and the Chatham Public Library are teaming up for a monthly walking club on public lands! Together, we will enjoy fresh air, friends, and fun as we explore the CLC trails. Please note that this event will still occur in light rain (or snow), but registrants wil......More

The CLC and the Chatham Public Library are teaming up for a monthly walking club on public lands! Together, we will enjoy fresh air, friends, and fun as we explore the CLC trails. Please note that this event will still occur in light rain (or snow), but registrants will be contacted in extreme weather. Please bring water and wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Social, leashed dogs are welcome, but please bring bags for waste! Registration required: https://columbialand.org/event/

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.

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.

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.

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 provided.

Kids Can Knit

Join Candace Bachrach, retired handwork teacher and experienced knitter, at the Library's new Knitting Club! For ages 8 and up; beginners welcome! Great for those wanting to learn and for those looking to improve or in need of a helping hand. Email to register: ......More

Join Candace Bachrach, retired handwork teacher and experienced knitter, at the Library's new Knitting Club! For ages 8 and up; beginners welcome! Great for those wanting to learn and for those looking to improve or in need of a helping hand. Email to register: [email protected]

Chair Yoga (ZOOM) 4PM

Chair yoga is open to anyone who would like to support a healthy body and mind. The only requirement is a chair!  Email [email protected] to register! The practice of yoga has been shown t......More

Chair yoga is open to anyone who would like to support a healthy body and mind. The only requirement is a chair!  Email [email protected] to register! The practice of yoga has been shown to improve flexibility, range of motion, and balance; support healthy joints by building muscle strength; enhance breathing; and promote mental calmness.  Chair yoga creates a safe space for movement and balance, sitting and standing (using the chair for balance as needed). Participants are encouraged to use an armless chair on a non-skid surface. To add variety, the class may use the following: light weights (1 lb water bottles or soup cans), a yoga strap (bathrobe belt or men's tie), and a yoga block (small soft pillow). If participants have a yoga mat, they may wish to place the chair on it for further stability. In your private space, you may wish to play relaxing music.  Instructor Kathy Schneider-Doyle, MS, RN, AEA, RYT 200 has been a community health nurse for 43 years and an instructor in aquatics and yoga for over ten years.

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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

Chess Club

Civil Service 101

Join a free, informal conversation with staff members of Columbia County Civil Service. Come explore employment and career opportunities, see current vacancies, sign up for an exam, complete an application, ask questions and learn what Columbia County Civil Service is a......More

Join a free, informal conversation with staff members of Columbia County Civil Service. Come explore employment and career opportunities, see current vacancies, sign up for an exam, complete an application, ask questions and learn what Columbia County Civil Service is all about!

LIBRARY CLOSED

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.