Library Events

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

Quiet your mind; center yourself with Monday Meditation - a guided journey meant to leave you feeling settled, refreshed, and ready for the week.

The Chatham Letter Writing Society, a new group at the Chatham Public Library, meets on the first Monday evening of the month. 
In an era of texting, emails and social media, some people are looking to revive good penmanship and the handwritten word. We will meet at the library for “Letter Writing Socials” on the first Monday each month to practice the art of handwriting letters and cards for our loved ones. The library will supply stationery and cards. You may bring your favorite pens and some of your own stationery and cards to share with the group.
Refreshments will be provided by the library. All ages welcome!
Contact the library for more information: 518-392-3666 | chathampubliclibrary@chatham.k12.ny.us

In partnership with the Chatham Bookstore, we welcome local journalist, Ruth Bass, to the Chatham Public Library for a reading from her latest book.

Ruth Bass's fifth novel - The Triangle, a Tale of Love and Death.

This gritty crime novel, set in Massachusetts, tells the story of two older men and what happens when one finds out that he's been sharing the much younger Sylvia with another man. 

The practice of yoga can improve flexibility, range of motion, and balance, support healthy joints, enhance breathing, and promote mental calmness. Chair yoga creates a safe space for movement and balance. Kathy, 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. Email merka@chatham.k12.ny.us to register!

Join Library Director and Yoga Instructor Amanda Merk for a gentle, introductory class. Participants do not need to have any prior yoga experience, but should have the ability to get up and down off the floor.

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

Join Mariola Strahlberg for a free series that focuses on simple health tips for your mind, body, and spirit, based on her program, The Power of One-Third.
This journey follows a spiral path from your outer individual life to your inner soul life. Commit to a new way of sleeping, working, loving and living; and begin to experience your New You.
Each class builds sequentially, and you will continue to practice at home. All registrants will receive Mariola’s book, The Power of One-Third and a journal to record their experiences.
This program is strategically offered before Curt Anthon's QiGong class, so you have the option to transition to Curt's class after Mariola’s.

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.

Navigators assist individuals, families, small businesses and small business employees in Columbia and Greene counties with shopping for, comparing, and enrolling in quality affordable health insurance, including Medicaid and Child Health Plus, through New York State of Health: the Official Health Plan Marketplace. Navigators can also assist with applying for financial assistance to help pay for coverage. Navigator services are free of charge.
For more information or to make an appointment, please call (518) 822-9600.

Hit the local trails with Library staff. The group will set the pace together as they explore many CLC conservation areas. We welcome special guests who can share more about the flora, fauna, and history of the area we traverse.
Email to register: merka@chatham.k12.ny.us.

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 to use at the library and to borrow!

Gentle Yoga with Curt Starts on Saturday, July 20 at 1:30PM in the Chatham Public Library! Gentle Yoga with Amanda will also continue on Wednesdays at noon.

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 (optional) for those who want to work on balance.

The practice of yoga can improve flexibility, range of motion, and balance, support healthy joints, enhance breathing, and promote mental calmness. Chair yoga creates a safe space for movement and balance. Kathy, 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. Email merka@chatham.k12.ny.us to register!

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 ajourney@fairpoint.net for more information.

Join Library Director and Yoga Instructor Amanda Merk for a gentle, introductory class. Participants do not need to have any prior yoga experience, but should have the ability to get up and down off the floor.

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

Join Mariola Strahlberg for a free series that focuses on simple health tips for your mind, body, and spirit, based on her program, The Power of One-Third.
This journey follows a spiral path from your outer individual life to your inner soul life. Commit to a new way of sleeping, working, loving and living; and begin to experience your New You.
Each class builds sequentially, and you will continue to practice at home. All registrants will receive Mariola’s book, The Power of One-Third and a journal to record their experiences.
This program is strategically offered before Curt Anthon's QiGong class, so you have the option to transition to Curt's class after Mariola’s.

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.

Poetry is meant to be shared. Join the Poetry Caravan of Columbia County and your friends and neighbors at the Chatham Public Library for an open-mic style poetry event. Bring your favorite poems (yours or someone else's) to share with the group or just come to listen and enjoy. Light refreshments will be provided. No registration required.