March Programs and Events at the Library of The Chathams

Some events require registration. You may register online at chathamlibrary.org or call 973-635-0603.

FOR ADULTS

Income Tax Assistance
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) continues on Wednesdays through April 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments for this free service may be made in person or by calling the library at 973-635-0603. Please bring all your financial records from 2018, copies of your 2017 Federal and State tax returns, photo ID, all printed and blank forms from the Internal Revenue Service, and proof of Social Security Number for all dependents.

Gen Y Networking Group
Wednesdays, March 6 & 20 – 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.

Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, March 9 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (early entry 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., $25)
Sunday, March 10 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 11 & 12 – during regular library hours
Thousands of books and movies for all ages at bargain prices!

A Trip to Antarctica with Fran Drew
Monday, March 25 – 7 p.m.
In 1973 Lars-Eric Lindblad offered a trip on his ship, the Lindblad Explorer, to the Antarctic, a place no company had ever taken tourists before this time. Chatham resident Fran Drew and her sister Rosanne Maraziti were among 60 tourists from eleven countries who traveled as far south as possible, crossing the “roaring forties”, the roughest passage in the world where three oceans meet and waves are 40 feet high. It took two days to get across from the tip of South America to the Antarctic Peninsula to view a landscape previously seen only by seasoned explorers and researchers. Fran will share that experience and a short film that she made in Antarctica.

Notable Women of New Jersey
Wednesday, March 27 – 7 p.m.
This is our fourth annual celebration of the Women’s History Month. Join us to meet and hear the stories of some the state’s most accomplished women. For information on participants, go to chathamlibrary.org/notable-women-2019/.

FOR TEENS

Free ACT Practice Test
Saturday, March 30 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Registration required
Not sure where to start or if the SAT or ACT is right for you? Now that you have taken a practice SAT test, you can take ACT on March 30. These free, full-length practice tests are administered by Princeton Review. See how you would do if you took the test without it appearing on your official record. You will get your score in 2 weeks. Arrive at 9:45 a.m., bring a calculator and #2 pencils.
Coming up: Free ACT Practice Test on Saturday, March 30

FOR CHILDREN

Mommy & Me Language Classes
Spanish: Friday, March 15 – 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Mandarin: Friday, March 22 – 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Ages 18 to 36 months. No registration required.
Led by native speaking and experienced preschool teachers at HudsonWay Immersion School, these 100% immersion classes will introduce you and your child to the fun of learning a second language! Through stories, songs, movement and games we provide the most effective environment to put your child on the path to bilingual development. No prior knowledge of either language is required, and children may also be accompanied by a dad, grandparent or other caregiver.