• Special Event
  • Summer Reading Scoop!, May 20, 2:00- 6:00 pm
    Get the “scoop” on Summer Reading at our Summer Reading kick-off. All Ages can read, attend activities and win prizes all Summer with our Summer Reading Program. Stop by the library on May 20^th for a scoop of ice cream while you sign up for Summer Reading!
• Current programs and events
  • Paint Class- June 12, 4:00 pm
    Ages 12-17, Join us as we create a guided painting on canvas with light refreshments.
  • Cake Decorating Class- June 26, 4:00 pm *Must Register*
    Ages 12-17, Join us for a course in cake decorating. You will learn techniques and get hands on experience. Registration is Required for this program.
  • Scrapbooking- June 26, 6:00 pm
    All ages can join us to scrapbook! All materials are provided.
  • S.T.E.A.M. Spectroscopes- July 3, 4:00 pm
    Ages 17 & Under can join us as we experiment with a fun S.T.E.A.M. project.
  • Cake Decorating Class- July 10, 4:00 pm *Must Register*
    Ages 12-17, Join us for a course in cake decorating. You will learn techniques and get hands on experience. Registration is Required for this program.
  • Scrapbooking- July 24, 6:00pm
    All ages can join us to scrapbook! All materials are provided.

Please register for program in case of a cancellation @ 434-685-1285

• Outreach
  • Contact Alyssa, the Brosville Youth Services Specialist, at (434)685-1285 to request an outreach visit to your school.
• Teen Volunteers general info and application
  • We often have opportunities available to volunteer with our library. If you are interested, our application form links can be found below.
    • Young Adult Volunteer Application & Guidelines

• Current programs and events
  • Line Dancing – May 5th, 15th, 19th, & 29th, 9:00 am
    New to Line Dance? Come learn the basics with easy, step-by-step instruction! You'll dance to a wide mix of music—from Old Standards and Country to Latin, Rock-n-Roll, Hip Hop, and today’s top hits. Along the way, you'll get familiar with the unique vocabulary and signature moves of Line Dance, all while boosting your balance, footwork, cardio health, and stamina.
  • Rock Painting Party ­– Tuesday, June 3, 11:00 – 12:00 pm
    Join us for a rock painting program at the library. Each participant will decorate a colorful rock to add to our growing rock snake, Dewey Booker, who lives just outside the library. All ages are welcome!
  • It’s Showtime! Movie – Friday, June 6, 11:00 am
    We will be showing the movie Mufasa! PG. Those attending will enter a drawing to win a copy of the film at the end. Light refreshments will be served.
  • Friday Paws – Friday June 13 & 27, 3:00-4:30 pm
    On the second and fourth Friday each month, children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a book with a furry friend. Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities as well as help with emotional and social skills. Drop-in between 3:00 to 4:30 pm to give your child an opportunity to practice their reading skills one-on-one with a trained therapy dog.
  • Book Bingo – June 7, 11:00 am
    Patrons of all ages are welcome to join us for a morning of Bingo. Win a game, pick a book as your prize!
  • Granny Square Book Blanket – Wednesday, June 11, 4:00 pm
    We are going to be working on a new trend here at Chatham Library this summer - A Granny Square Book Blanket! Crochet granny squares to match the cover of every book you read this year and put them together until you form a blanket.Don’t know how to crochet a granny square? We’re teaching ourselves via video. We will meet once per month to crochet and hopefully we each will have a beautiful blanket to show off. Bring along some yarn that matches your book cover and a crochet hook!
  • Virtual Reality Art Lab – Thursday, June 12, 3-4:00 pm
    Teens are invited to try out virtual reality painting using our VR headset and a 3D painting app. Create like never before, and become part of the art itself! Perfect for ages 12-18!
  • Take and Make Cricut Craft – Monday, June 16, all day
    While supplies last, take home an Ice Cream Card Cricut craft kit! This card is super easy to assemble and great for beginners! Craft kits are for teens and adults. Limit 2 per person. Everything is provided except the glue and optional extras. Instructions for the video are included in the kit.
  • It’s Showtime! Movie – Friday, June 20, at 11:00 am
    We will be showing the movie Moana 2! PG. Those attending will enter a drawing to win a copy of the film at the end. Light refreshments will be served.
  • Granny Square Book Blanket – Wednesday, July 9, 4:00 pm
    We are going to be working on a new trend here at Chatham Library this summer - A Granny Square Book Blanket! Crochet granny squares to match the cover of every book you read this year and put them together until you form a blanket. Don’t know how to crochet a granny square? We’re teaching ourselves via video. We will meet once per month to crochet and hopefully we each will have a beautiful blanket to show off. Bring along some yarn that matches your book cover and a crochet hook!
  • Bad Art + Boba Tea – Thursday, July 10, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
    Calling all chaotic creatives! Join us for a night of gloriously bad art and bubble tea at the Chatham Library. No pressure, no judging — just a table full of paint, craft supplies, and your imagination running wild. We’ll sip boba, listen to music, and compete for the title of “Worst in Show.” Whether your style is an abstract mess or an accidental masterpiece, this is your moment. No art skills required, just bring yourself, a friend, and your weirdest idea! For ages 12-18.
  • It’s Showtime! Movie – Friday, July 11, 11:00 am
    We will be showing the movie Sonic 3! PG. Those attending will enter a drawing to win a copy of the film at the end. Light refreshments will be served.
  • Friday Paws – Friday, July 11 & 25, 3:00-4:30 pm
    On the second and fourth Friday each month, children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a book with a furry friend. Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities as well as help with emotional and social skills. Drop-in between 3:00 to 4:30 pm to give your child an opportunity to practice their reading skills one-on-one with a trained therapy dog.
  • Tiny Seashell Painting – Tuesday, July 15, 3 - 4:30pm
    Come join us and paint tiny seashells for our Summer Reading theme Color Our World! These sad, dull seashells need lots of color to turn magical!
  • It’s Showtime! Movie – Friday, July 18, 11:00 am
    We will be showing the movie Inside Out 2! PG. Those attending will enter a drawing to win a copy of the film at the end. Light refreshments will be served.
  • Golden Girls Trivia Bingo – Wednesday, July 30, 6:00 pm
    Are you ready to test your knowledge to see how well you really know "the Girls"? Join us for a Golden Girls Trivia Bingo Night! Whether you’re a fan of Dorothy’s sarcasm, Blanche’s charm, Rose’s quirky innocence, or Sophia’s sharp-tongued wisdom, you will have a blast at our trivia. Stay golden and thank you for being a friend! This event is BYOC aka Bring Your Own Cheesecake.
  • Ice Creampalooza Ice Cream Party! – Thursday, July 31, 2-4:00 pm
    We’re ending a fun and colorful summer with a sweet treat! Join us for an ice cream party to celebrate your reading success! All ages welcome while supplies last!
• Outreach
  • Contact Allison, the Chatham Youth Services Specialist, at 434-432-3271 to request an outreach visit to your daycare or school
• Teen Volunteers general info and application
  • We often have opportunities available to volunteer with our library. If you are interested, our application form links can be found below.
    • Young Adult Volunteer Application & Guidelines

• Special Events
  • Mini Canvas Art Show
    All ages
    Entries accepted June 1^st - 9^th
    Mini Canvas Sessions: Thursday, June 5 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm and Friday, June 6 at 10:30 – 11:30 am

    Stop in and paint a mini canvas for our Mini Canvas Art Show.  If you are unable to attend a session, you may take a mini canvas home to paint and return to us by Monday, June 9^th. The public will vote on the entries June 10^th – June 30^th and a winner will be announced on July 1^st.

  • 3-D Recycled Art Show
    Open to all ages
    Entries accepted June 23^rd – July 3^rd
    Public voting July 7^th – July 25^th

    Winner will be announced on July 28th

    Participants create art from items normally thought of as waste and recycle them into art pieces. Stop by the library for official rules.

• Current programs and events
  • Bingo for Books - Tuesday, May 20, June17, July 15, 4:30 pm
    Patrons of all ages are welcome to join us for an afternoon of Bingo. Win a game, pick a book as your prize!
  • Teens, Thursday, June 12 3– 4:00 pm
    Body Art – Experiment with designs as we use temporary tattoo markers
  • Teens, Thursday, June 26 3:00-4:00 pm
    Eraser Pointalism: Come create an art piece as we explore the elements of Pointalism Art.
  • Outdoor Movie - Dogman, Thursday, June 26, 8:30 pm
    Join us for an outdoor movie on the lawn.
  • Teens, Thursday, July 24 at 3:00-4:00 pm
    String Art
  • Outdoor Movie – Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Thursday, July 24, 8:30 pm
    Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie on the lawn.
• Outreach
  • Contact Cammie, the Gretna Youth Services Specialist, at (434)290-3223 to request an outreach visit to your school.
• Teen Volunteers general info and application
  • We often have opportunities available to volunteer with our library. If you are interested, our application form links can be found below.
    • Young Adult Volunteer Application & Guidelines

• Current programs and events
  • Window Art, Monday, June 2nd at 10:30 AM, All Ages
    Come decorate the library windows with beautiful artwork. Materials will be
    provided.
    Mini Canvas Art Sessions,
    Monday, June 2nd at 4 PM OR June 3rd at 11 AM, All Ages
    Create your very own masterpiece to enter into the art contest. Vote will be
    from June 9th to 30th. Registration required.
    Friendship Bracelets, Tuesday, June 3rd at 2 PM, Ages 12-17
    Bring a friend or two and make friendship bracelets together
  • Come dressed to get messy with some fun outdoor art. Weather permitting.
  • Tie Dye Art, Tuesday June 10th at 10:30 AM, Ages 6-17.
    Kids and teens, bring your own white cotton t-shirt or tank-top to tie dye;
    other supplies provided. Dress to get messy. This will be an outdoor activity.
    Registration required; weather permitting
  • Zentangle Art, Tuesday, June 17th at 2 PM, Ages 12-17
    Destress with this relaxing art style.
  • Paper Quilling, Tuesday, June 24th at 2 PM, Ages 12-17
    Learn some basic paper quilling techniques and use them to create unique
    designs. Registration required.
  • Book Bedazzling, Tuesday, July 8th at 2 PM, Ages 12-17
    Bring your favorite book from home and bling out the cover! Registration
    required.
  • Pet Portrait Art, Tuesday, July 15th at 2 PM, Ages 12-17
    Bring a photocopy portrait of your pet on 8.5"x11" paper and we will turn it into
    a colorful work of art. Registration required.
  • Fidget Keyrings, Tuesday, July 22nd at 2 PM, Ages 12-17
    Bring a friend and create fidget keyrings with beads. Registration required.
    Air-Dry Clay Characters, Tuesday, July 22nd at 4 PM, Ages 13 to Adult
    Make miniature versions of your favorite book characters out of air-dry clay.
  • Embellished Photos, Tuesday, July 29th at 2 PM, Ages 12-17
    Bring a friend and create silly art from provided photos.
  • END OF SUMMER READING CELEBRATION,
    August 1st from 10:30 to 11:30 AM.
    Summer reading participants join us for mini carnival games and treats to
    celebrate all of your reading accomplishments over the summer.
• Outreach
  • Contact Sharon, the Mt. Hermon Youth Services Specialist, at (434)835-0326 to request an outreach visit to your school.
• Teen Volunteers general info and application
  • We often have opportunities available to volunteer with our library. If you are interested, our application form links can be found below.
    • Young Adult Volunteer Application & Guidelines