Week Of Oct. 1 At Library Of The Chathams

CHATHAM, NJ - A Week at the Library of The Chathams: Monday, Oct. 1 – Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. Healthy Halloween treats and watercolor art on display bookend a week at the Library of the Chathams.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1

Storytime

Storytime is an 8-week, progressive program for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Registration required

24 months and younger – 9:45 am

4 to 6 years – 10:15 am

2 to 3 years – 11 am

ShopRite Nutrition: Healthy Halloween – 4 to 5 pm

Ages 5 to 8 Registration required

Monica Hansen, Registered Dietitian at ShopRite of Greater Morristown, will offer better-for-you fall and Halloween-themed treats.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

Storytime

Registration required

24 months and younger – 10 am

2 to 3 years – 10:30 am

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

Spanish Storytime – 10 to 10:45 am

Children of all ages

Introduce your child to basic Spanish vocabulary with fun stories, songs and music!

Homework Helpers – 3:30 to 5 pm

Registration required

Two Chatham High School students will provide homework help for children in Grades K to 5. All subjects welcome!

Chess for Kids

Wednesdays, September 19 through October 24

Registration required

Group 1: Players with little or no experience with chess

4 to 4:45 pm

Group 2: Players who can finish a game with checkmate

5 to 5:45 pm

Chess Master Gregory Markzon leads this series of classes.

Gen Y Networking Group – 7 pm

All are welcome to attend this forum dedicated to Generation Y young adults and others interested in job search, networking, and career development.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

Yoga Storytime with Miss Jenn – 10 or 10:45 am

For preschoolers and their caregivers

Practice yoga poses to go along with yoga stories.

Blood Pressure Screening – 11 am to 12 pm

Stop by for a quick and free blood pressure check.

English as a Second Language (ESL) – 1:30 to 2:30 pm

Thursdays, September 13 through November 1

Registration required

This 8-week series of classes is for everyone who wants to improve their English language skills. Students are divided into small groups by skill level. Books and other learning materials will be provided. The program is free – all you need is a commitment to learn!

Comic Book Creation Workshop with Doug Baron – 6:30 to 8 pm

Grades 6 to 12 Registration required

Learn the basics of telling a story through a series of pictures. You will begin to think of each drawing as being viewed through an imaginary camera using different camera angles. Lighting, word balloons, sound effects and inking will be demonstrated as well. Doug will also help you create and design your own characters.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5

Video Game Club – 3 to 4:45 pm

Grades 6 to 12

Stop by to play Super Smash Bros. on the big screen!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

Drop-In Storytime – 11 am

For children of all ages. No registration required

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7

Watercolor Art Show Reception – 2:15 to 4 pm

Chatham resident Ed Schuh will show his watercolor landscapes through the month of October. Mr. Schuh has been a professional artist for over 35 years. He is the past president of the Art League of the Chathams, and a member of the Drew Art Association and the Essex Water Color Club. The public is invited to attend. Reception sponsored by Friends of the Library

For information about all programs or to sign up, please call the library at 973‑635‑0603 or go to http://www.chathamlibrary.org