Some events require registration. You may register online at chathamlibrary.org or call 973-635-0603.
For Adults:
Meditation Class with Jean Leigh
Saturday, December 1 – 10 to 11 a.m.
Jean Leigh, a practiced meditation teacher, will present a class on the concepts of the fading sunlight, the shortening of days and winter. Participants will reflect upon the joy of giving of ourselves, and gaining and storing energy for the new year. Pre-registration is requested.
Gen Y Networking Group and Other Job Seekers
Wednesdays, December 5 & 19 – 7 p.m.
Gen Y Networking Group is a forum dedicated to job searching, networking, and career development. The group is open to all job seekers.
Grant Writing Made Easy
Monday, December 10 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pat Bohse of Bohse and Associates, non-profit management and training consultants, will lead this four-hour workshop introducing the key elements of grant writing. Participants will learn the essential documents needed to apply for a grant; where to find potential funders; and the essential elements of writing a grant. The workshop is limited to 20 attendees. Pre-registration is required.
Italian Conversation Group
Friday, December 14 – 1 p.m.
Tuesday, December 18 – 7:15 p.m.
Luciana Santoriello will moderate Italian discussion groups with help from other fluent speakers.
For Teens:
Poster and Poetry Contest
Launch Reception Thursday, December 6 – 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The Madison Chatham Coalition, in partnership with the library, will hold this contest of poetry and art illustrating the impact of underage use of marijuana and vaping. Entries will be accepted between December 13 and January 10. Public judging will take place between January 11 and 18. Winners in four age categories will receive prizes. Please see chathamlibrary.org/poster-and-poetry-contest for complete rules.
Anime Club
Friday, December 7 – 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Grades 6 to 12
Come read, watch, and discuss anything and everything about anime and manga with other fans. All are welcome!
Winter Cupcakes for Teens
Monday, December 10 – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Grades 6 to 12, Limit: 12 students
Registration opens Monday, November 26
Get in the holiday spirit and decorate some cute winter cupcakes! Make a fun snow scene with bear cookies and build a snowman out of marshmallows. There will be an assortment of candy and other edible decorations to make your creations.
For Children
Paper Mill Playhouse Children’s Theater on Tour Performs “A Year with Frog and Toad”
Wednesday, December 12 – 4 p.m.
Ages 4 & Up
A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. This whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog, and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. Throughout the year, two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special.
For Families
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Sunday, December 9 – 2:30 p.m.
Experience the New York City Ballet’s stunning performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker on the big screen. Filmed at Lincoln Center, the troupe brings to life Tchaikovsky’s musical setting of the Christmas fantasy.
