Library Events

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 that share your interests, or you might discover a new interest for yourself!
Refreshments generously provided by the Bartlett House.

Chair yoga is open to anyone who would like to support a healthy body and mind. The only requirement is a chair! 
Email chathampubliclibrary@chatham.k12.ny.us to register!

The practice of yoga has been shown to improve flexibility, range of motion, and balance; support healthy joints by building muscle strength; enhance breathing; and promote mental calmness. 
Chair yoga creates a safe space for movement and balance, sitting and standing (using the chair for balance as needed). Participants are encouraged to use an armless chair on a non-skid surface. To add variety, the class may use the following: light weights (1 lb water bottles or soup cans), a yoga strap (bathrobe belt or men's tie), and a yoga block (small soft pillow). If participants have a yoga mat, they may wish to place the chair on it for further stability. In your private space, you may wish to play relaxing music. 

Instructor Kathy Schneider-Doyle, 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.

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.

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!

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 Writing Group is an informal group that explores the craft of writing. New members welcome! Email ajourney@fairpoint.net to join.

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 that share your interests, or you might discover a new interest for yourself!
Refreshments generously provided by the Bartlett House.

Chair yoga is open to anyone who would like to support a healthy body and mind. The only requirement is a chair! 
Email chathampubliclibrary@chatham.k12.ny.us to register!

The practice of yoga has been shown to improve flexibility, range of motion, and balance; support healthy joints by building muscle strength; enhance breathing; and promote mental calmness. 
Chair yoga creates a safe space for movement and balance, sitting and standing (using the chair for balance as needed). Participants are encouraged to use an armless chair on a non-skid surface. To add variety, the class may use the following: light weights (1 lb water bottles or soup cans), a yoga strap (bathrobe belt or men's tie), and a yoga block (small soft pillow). If participants have a yoga mat, they may wish to place the chair on it for further stability. In your private space, you may wish to play relaxing music. 

Instructor Kathy Schneider-Doyle, 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.

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.

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!

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 that share your interests, or you might discover a new interest for yourself!
Refreshments generously provided by the Bartlett House.

Chair yoga is open to anyone who would like to support a healthy body and mind. The only requirement is a chair! 
Email chathampubliclibrary@chatham.k12.ny.us to register!

The practice of yoga has been shown to improve flexibility, range of motion, and balance; support healthy joints by building muscle strength; enhance breathing; and promote mental calmness. 
Chair yoga creates a safe space for movement and balance, sitting and standing (using the chair for balance as needed). Participants are encouraged to use an armless chair on a non-skid surface. To add variety, the class may use the following: light weights (1 lb water bottles or soup cans), a yoga strap (bathrobe belt or men's tie), and a yoga block (small soft pillow). If participants have a yoga mat, they may wish to place the chair on it for further stability. In your private space, you may wish to play relaxing music. 

Instructor Kathy Schneider-Doyle, 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.

Join a free, informal conversation with staff members of Columbia County Civil Service. Come explore employment and career opportunities, see current vacancies, sign up for an exam, complete an application, ask questions and learn what Columbia County Civil Service is all about!

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.

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!

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 Writing Group is an informal group that explores the craft of writing. New members welcome! Email ajourney@fairpoint.net to join.

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 that share your interests, or you might discover a new interest for yourself!
Refreshments generously provided by the Bartlett House.

Chair yoga is open to anyone who would like to support a healthy body and mind. The only requirement is a chair! 
Email chathampubliclibrary@chatham.k12.ny.us to register!

The practice of yoga has been shown to improve flexibility, range of motion, and balance; support healthy joints by building muscle strength; enhance breathing; and promote mental calmness. 
Chair yoga creates a safe space for movement and balance, sitting and standing (using the chair for balance as needed). Participants are encouraged to use an armless chair on a non-skid surface. To add variety, the class may use the following: light weights (1 lb water bottles or soup cans), a yoga strap (bathrobe belt or men's tie), and a yoga block (small soft pillow). If participants have a yoga mat, they may wish to place the chair on it for further stability. In your private space, you may wish to play relaxing music. 

Instructor Kathy Schneider-Doyle, 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.

The Read BIPOC Book Club, a collaboration between the Chatham Bookstore and the Chatham Public LIbrary, will meet on the first Wednesday of each month to read and talk about books that celebrate diversity. 
Copies of book club titles are available from the Bookstore (at a discount) and from the Library. 
Email chathampubliclibrary@chatham.k12.ny.us for more information.