Calendars by Branch:
Chatham – April 2025
Gretna – April 2025
Show some love during February! Our Friends of the Library are holding a special Blind Date with a Bookbag Sale. Each bag will be filled with paperback romance novels for just $5. This special sale will be at the Chatham Branch Library while bags are available. Spoil your sweetheart or surprise yourself!
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.
Coloring is a good way to express your creative side and reduce stress. Join friends and other coloring enthusiasts once a month to relax and de-stress. All materials are provided but you are welcome to bring your own coloring materials.
Every Tuesday at 10:00 – Join us for crochet, knitting, beading, or hand embroidery with friends. Bring your projects to work on.
Baby Tales is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 0-24 months. Children and caregivers are introduced to the basic building blocks of literacy through nursery rhymes, stories, finger plays, and music in a fun and educational environment. Programs may include time for unstructured play and socialization.
Story Time is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 2-5 years. Children and caregivers are introduced to basic building blocks of literacy through stories, rhymes, and music in a fun and educational environment. Program may end with a brief activity.
Wednesdays 10:30 AM Ages 0-2 A fun-filled, interactive early literacy program that uses rhymes, songs, scarves, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers!
Thursdays 10:30 AM Ages 3-5 Help your child get ready to read with this early literacy program including books, music, movement, and more!
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.
Patrons of all ages are welcome to join us for a morning of Bingo. Win a game, pick a book as your prize!
This interactive program is for homeschooling families of all ages. Families are encouraged to use our meeting room space to do work, research and socialize. Library staff will be available to conduct fun and educational activities for children.
Ages 14+ Do you crochet, knit, cross-stitch or embroider? Come hang out to work on your crafts, discuss projects and learn new skills! Meets once monthly
Baby Tales is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 0-24 months. Children and caregivers are introduced to the basic building blocks of literacy through nursery rhymes, stories, finger plays, and music in a fun and educational environment. Programs may include time for unstructured play and socialization.
Story Time is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 2-5 years. Children and caregivers are introduced to basic building blocks of literacy through stories, rhymes, and music in a fun and educational environment. Program may end with a brief activity.
Ages 0-2 A fun-filled, interactive early literacy program that uses rhymes, songs, scarves, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers!
Ages 3-5 Help your child get ready to read with this early literacy program including books, music, movement, and more!
Reading Paws is an interactive reading program designed for children and teens. Children practice basic reading aloud skills by pairing up with a specially trained volunteer dog. Books are provided or children can bring their favorite story along for fun and learning!
Support the Friends of the Library and buy a chance to win an Eric Carle themed tote bag! Tickets are $2 or 3 for $5. The raffle drawing will be held on Eric Carle Day, March 20th. Tickets can be purchased at the Chatham Library.
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.
Ages 8-Adult Celebrate MAR10 Day by racing against library staff on Nintendo Switch. Can you beat us? Bring it on!
Baby Tales is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 0-24 months. Children and caregivers are introduced to the basic building blocks of literacy through nursery rhymes, stories, finger plays, and music in a fun and educational environment. Programs may include time for unstructured play and socialization.
Ages 0-2 A fun-filled, interactive early literacy program that uses rhymes, songs, scarves, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers!
Story Time is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 2-5 years. Children and caregivers are introduced to basic building blocks of literacy through stories, rhymes, and music in a fun and educational environment. Program may end with a brief activity.
Ages 3-5 Help your child get ready to read with this early literacy program including books, music, movement, and more!
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.
Come read to a Certified Therapy Dog! They love stories and spending time with readers of all levels.
Uh-oh! A mischievous Leprechaun is causing trouble in the library! He’s hidden his treasure and left a trail of tricky clues in code to help you find it. Can you crack the code and discover where it's hidden? This program will take you on an adventure throughout the library, and is recommended for kids ages 6 & up!
All Ages Come to the library to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with crafts, activities and snacks. Wear green!
Baby Tales is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 0-24 months. Children and caregivers are introduced to the basic building blocks of literacy through nursery rhymes, stories, finger plays, and music in a fun and educational environment. Programs may include time for unstructured play and socialization.
Story Time is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 2-5 years. Children and caregivers are introduced to basic building blocks of literacy through stories, rhymes, and music in a fun and educational environment. Program may end with a brief activity.
Ages 0-2 A fun-filled, interactive early literacy program that uses rhymes, songs, scarves, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers!
Ages 3-5 Help your child get ready to read with this early literacy program including books, music, movement, and more!
Reading Paws is an interactive reading program designed for children and teens. Children practice basic reading aloud skills by pairing up with a specially trained volunteer dog. Books are provided or children can bring their favorite story along for fun and learning!
All Ages Calling all fans of the Disney princess, the new movie is out and we are celebrating with a themed craft and a snack. Both princes and princesses are welcome! Registration required.
While supplies last, take home a Cricut craft kit! 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.
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.
Coloring is a good way to express your creative side and reduce stress. Join friends and other coloring enthusiasts once a month to relax and de-stress. All materials are provided but you are welcome to bring your own coloring materials.
Baby Tales is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 0-24 months. Children and caregivers are introduced to the basic building blocks of literacy through nursery rhymes, stories, finger plays, and music in a fun and educational environment. Programs may include time for unstructured play and socialization.
Ages 0-2 A fun-filled, interactive early literacy program that uses rhymes, songs, scarves, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers!
Story Time is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 2-5 years. Children and caregivers are introduced to basic building blocks of literacy through stories, rhymes, and music in a fun and educational environment. Program may end with a brief activity.
Ages 3-5 Help your child get ready to read with this early literacy program including books, music, movement, and more!
Come read to a Certified Therapy Dog! They love stories and spending time with readers of all levels.
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.
Celebrate National Crayon Day at the library with coloring, artwork, and art challenges! Recommended for ages 4 & up.
Every Tuesday at 10:00 – Join us for crochet, knitting, beading, or hand embroidery with friends. Bring your projects to work on.
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 10:30 am – 11:00 am Baby Tales is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 0-24 months. Children and caregivers are introduced to the basic building blocks of literacy through nursery rhymes, stories, finger plays, and music in a fun and educational environment. Programs may include time for unstructured play and socialization.
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM, Ages 0-2 A fun-filled, interactive early literacy program that uses rhymes, songs, scarves, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers! Will not meet April 23.
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 10:30 am – 11:00 am Story Time is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 2-5 years. Children and caregivers are introduced to basic building blocks of literacy through stories, rhymes, and music in a fun and educational environment. Program may end with a brief activity.
Thursdays at 10:30 AM, Ages 3-5 Help your child get ready to read with this early literacy program including books, music, movement, and more! Will not meet April 24.
Fridays, April 4 and 18 at 3:00 – 4:30 pm Reading Paws is an interactive reading program designed for children and teens. Children practice basic reading aloud skills by pairing up with a specially trained volunteer dog. Books are provided or children can bring their favorite story along for fun and learning!
