Children's Programs

Check out these upcoming events, classes and programs for children at The Chatham Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
 
Shake & Shout Storyt
Monday, Jul. 29, 10:30am
Come get loud at the Library. Join other toddlers for alively storytime! Sing, dance, and read together! Recommended for ages 1 - 3.
Ceramic Hand Dish
Monday, Jul. 29, 2:00 pm
Join Polly and Becky on Monday as we create a ceramic hand dish using air-dry clay. We will use assorted shaped tools to stamp designs into the clay. On Thursday, the clay will be ready to paint.
For ages 6 - 10.
Registration required. Email kleinr@chatham.k12.ny.us
Library Playgroup
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 10:15am
Come enjoy playtime in our warm and inviting Children's Room. This is a great opportunity for play and socializing, for children and caretakers alike! Recommended ages: 0-5.
Ceramic Hand Dish
Thursday, Aug. 1, 2:00 pm
On Monday, we created a ceramic hand dish using air-dry clay. Today, it is ready to paint.
For ages 6 - 10.
Registration required. Email kleinr@chatham.k12.ny.us
Preschool Story Hour
Friday, Aug. 2, 10:30 am
Join Miss Becky for a morning of poems, stories, song and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Canaan Story Hour
Friday, Aug. 2, 2:00 pm
Join Miss Becky at the Canaan Library for 
a summer storytime. 

1647 County Rte 5, East Chatham, NY 12060
Shake & Shout Storyt
Monday, Aug. 5, 10:30am
Come get loud at the Library. Join other toddlers for alively storytime! Sing, dance, and read together! Recommended for ages 1 - 3.
Library Playgroup
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 10:15am
Come enjoy playtime in our warm and inviting Children's Room. This is a great opportunity for play and socializing, for children and caretakers alike! Recommended ages: 0-5.
Stream Safari with C
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2:00 pm
Let's go on a safari with Jenifer Rosette from the Columbia Land Conservancy to Siegel-Kline Kill Conservation Area to explore stream life. Sturdy/waterproof footwear, long pants, bug spray, and sunscreen are recommended. Bring water.
We will meet at the Siegel-Kline Kill parking lot. For ages 4 and up.
Registration required. Email kleinr@chatham.k12.ny.us
Preschool Story Hour
Friday, Aug. 9, 10:30 am
Join Miss Becky for a morning of poems, stories, song and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Shake & Shout Storyt
Monday, Aug. 12, 10:30am
Come get loud at the Library. Join other toddlers for alively storytime! Sing, dance, and read together! Recommended for ages 1 - 3.
Reptiles and Friends
Monday, Aug. 12, 3:30 pm
An educator from VIA Aquarium will present
a hands-on learning experience with reptiles
from around the world. For all ages.
Registration required. Email kleinr@chatham.k12.ny.us
Library Playgroup
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10:15am
Come enjoy playtime in our warm and inviting Children's Room. This is a great opportunity for play and socializing, for children and caretakers alike! Recommended ages: 0-5.
Movie Matinee & Summ
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2:00 pm
Celebrate the end of summer reading and enjoy 
a musical, animated, fantasy adventure movie.
Before the film begins, we will make leis.
For all ages. Refreshments will be served.
Preschool Story Hour
Friday, Aug. 16, 10:30 am
Join Miss Becky for a morning of poems, stories, song and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Canaan Story Hour
Friday, Aug. 16, 2:00 pm
Join Miss Becky at the Canaan Library for 
a summer storytime. 

1647 County Rte 5, East Chatham, NY 12060
World Wildlife
Saturday, Aug. 17, 1:30 pm
Animal Embassy will take children on a journey around the globe with incredible live Animal Ambassadors from diverse habitats with some amazing adaptations to help them survive. From the rainforest to the desert, from climbing to burrowing, animals have developed incredibly unique ways to survive. For all ages.
Registration is required. Email kleinr@chatham.k12.ny.us
Shake & Shout Storyt
Monday, Aug. 19, 10:30am
Come get loud at the Library. Join other toddlers for alively storytime! Sing, dance, and read together! Recommended for ages 1 - 3.
Library Playgroup
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 10:15am
Come enjoy playtime in our warm and inviting Children's Room. This is a great opportunity for play and socializing, for children and caretakers alike! Recommended ages: 0-5.
Preschool Story Hour
Friday, Aug. 23, 10:30 am
Join Miss Becky for a morning of poems, stories, song and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
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