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

Chess Club is back and better than ever!We will meet weekly, Wednesdays at 3pm, with chess expert Scott Boyce.Designed for ages 9+

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.

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 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

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.

Silent Book Club

The new silent book club will visit a bit from 6-6:30 and then read quietly from 6:30-7:30. Bring whatever you're reading, and take this time each month to read in the company of others. We will meet weekly on Monday.

"ZOOM Around the World" Book Club

The Columbia County Libraries Association bring you a once-a-month book club: "ZOOM Around the World!" We will read books by international authors, and meet via ZOOM to discuss our reads on the 4th Monday of each month.  Email ......More

The Columbia County Libraries Association bring you a once-a-month book club: "ZOOM Around the World!" We will read books by international authors, and meet via ZOOM to discuss our reads on the 4th Monday of each month.  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 generously provided ......More

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 generously provided by the Bartlett House.

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

Chess Club is back and better than ever!We will meet weekly, Wednesdays at 3pm, with chess expert Scott Boyce.Designed for ages 9+

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.

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.