• Current programs and events
  • Needles & Such – Every Tuesday at 10:00. Join us for crochet, knitting, beading, or hand embroidery with friends. Bring your own projects to work on.
  • Beginner Crochet- May 12^th & 26^th at 5:30pm. Learn the very basics of crochet at your own pace and get in person assistance from one of our great crochet teachers! Bring your own supplies or use our in-house crochet supplies.
  • Summer Reading KICKOFF! May 29^th at 11:00am. Get ready for our annual Summer Reading Program! This year’s theme is Unearth a Story and we are kicking it off with a party on the lawn! Enjoy music, snacks, games and most importantly, get signed up for the challenge!
  • Tuesday Mocktail Mixer- May 19^th at 6:30pm.
  • Herbology 101- Learn the basics of herbal medicine making. Classes held on the first Thursday of each month from 5:30 pm – 7 pm. Classes run for 6 months. Current class is full and registration is full. If you are interested in the next course, please contact the library for more information.
  • Tai Chi- Meet twice weekly for a 30-minute Tai Chi session. This class will teach Tai Chi basics for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. Classes held outside, weather permitting. Classes meet each Monday at 5 pm and each Friday at 9:30 am.

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

• • We often have opportunities available to volunteer with our library. If you are interested, our application form links can be found below.
    • Adult Volunteer Application & Guidelines

• Current programs and events
  • Computer 1-on1 – Monday-Wednesday, 5:00-7:30 pm, Saturday, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
    Need specific assistance or have a basic computer question? 30-minute session per patron; first come, first serve. Disclaimer: Library staff can only offer basic assistance. We are not able to troubleshoot/repair malfunctioning or broken hardware, software, or devices.
  • Bridge – Tuesdays, 9:30 am
    Perk up your Tuesday mornings at the Chatham Library and join us for a game of Bridge! No registration is required.
  • Mother’s Day Movie Trivia Bingo – Tuesday, May 5, 6:00 pm
    Join Chatham Library for a special Mother's Day Trivia Night featuring some of the most iconic and beloved movie and TV moms! From classic sitcoms to blockbuster films, we'll be covering all the famous on-screen moms who have captured our hearts and imaginations.
  • Crochet Club – Monday, May 11, 6:00 pm
    Come to the Chatham Library crochet and knitting club to meet like-minded craft enthusiasts! Bring your projects, exchange tips, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow yarn lovers. Basic instruction provided; all skill levels are welcome.
  • Bob Ross Painting Challenge – Wednesday, May 13, 4:00 pm
    We will be showing a Bob Ross tutorial and attempting to paint just like him. Granted on a smaller canvas with acrylic paints. Relax and have fun as we paint happy little trees.
    This program is for teens and adults
  • 2^nd Thursday Discussion Group – Thursday, May 14, 4:00-5:45 pm
    Conversation on timely topics. For adults. Discussion topics chosen by Katie Whitehead.
  • Chatham Branch Book Review – Wednesday, May 20, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
    Rhonda Griffith reviews Amity Gaige's Hearwood at the History Center
  • Take and Make Cricut Craft – Monday, May 18, all day
    While supplies last, take home a Mermaid Treasure! 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!
  • Veterans Coffee Club – Friday, May 29, 2:00 pm
    Our local veterans are invited to connect over coffee and conversation.
• 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.
    • Adult Volunteer Application & Guidelines

• Current programs and events
  • Chair Exercises – Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am
    *ongoing every Tuesday & Thursday unless otherwise specified
    June 2,4,9,11,16,18,23,25, and 30 at 10:30 am
    Join us for a fun and gentle chair exercise session designed for all fitness levels. Improve your flexibility, strength and energy while enjoying great company in a relaxed setting.
  • Needlework Group
    Monday, June 8 at 10:00 am -12:00 pm
    Do you like to crochet, knit or do any kind of needle work? Drop in with your own supplies and projects. Share tips, project ideas, and learn new skills with new friends, while working on your project. All levels are welcome.
  • Mini Canvas Art Contest begins Monday, June 8 and the last day to return Mini Canvas Art Paintings is Friday, June 18
    Our mini canvas art contest is a community engagement program where patrons receive a free, small canvas (3x3) to create a masterpiece.  Patrons are given choice to take home a canvas to paint or attend one of our mini canvas painting sessions.
  • Public Voting for Mini Canvas Art begins Monday, June 22 and ends Friday, July 10
    Stop in to the Gretna Branch Library to vote for your favorite mini art canvas. One vote per person.
  • Mini Canvas Art Session (all ages  Thursday, June 11 at 5:00 – 7:00 pm
    Stop in to the library to create your mini canvas art using our supplies
  • Mini Canvas Art Session (all ages)  Friday, June 12 at 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
    Stop in to the library to create your mini canvas art using our supplies
  • Bingo for Books
    Tuesdays, June 16 at 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!
  • Tie-Dye Book Totes Wednesday, June 24 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm
    Participants will create a custom tie-dyed book tote.
• 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.
    • Adult Volunteer Application & Guidelines

• Current programs and events
  • Book BINGO, Saturday, June 6, 11 AM, All Ages
    Play BINGO to win books! No registration is required.
  • Reading Journals, Wednesday, June 3, 5 PM, Adult
    Meets monthly to craft a reading journal: design pages with provided supplies to track your books, create a reading challenge, catalog quotes, and more. All you need to bring is your own journal!
  • Book Club Meet-Up, Monday, June 8, 4 PM, Adult
    Let’s talk about your recent reads! No registration required.
  • Mt. Hermon Book Club, Tuesday, June 9, 1:30 PM
    Join the discussion of our monthly book selection! No registration is required, just read the book and come ready to talk about it. This month’s book is Fun for the Whole Family, by Jennifer E. Smith.
  • Friends of the Library Meeting, Tuesday, June 9, 2:30 PM
    Quarterly meeting for our Friends group, which supports all programming at Mt. Hermon Branch. New members are always welcome; let us know if you would like to join!
  • Retro Art: Spirograph, Wednesday, June 24, 4 PM, All Ages
    Take a trip down memory lane with spirograph art!
  • Room Scene Stickers, June 23, 5:30 PM, Teen-Adult, Registration Required
    Choose a provided room design and apply stickers to build your own room scene.
  • Veterans’ Coffee Club, Friday, June 26, 9:30 AM
    Local veterans are invited to connect over coffee and conversation.
  • Recycled Crafts: RECYCLOSAURUS, Saturday, June 27, 11 AM, Ages 6 to Adult
    Meets one Saturday each month to take something old and create something new! This month you can bring recyclable items and use the provided items as well to build a dinosaur of your own design. Younger children will need adult supervision. Registration required. 
• 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.
  • Adult Volunteer Application & Guidelines