Library of the Chathams

08/26/2026

Come see these pups and read to them on Sept 15. It is a special experience!

Registration opens on September 1: https://chathamlibrary.librarycalendar.com/event/read-therapy-dogs-42939

08/26/2026

September at the library brings a combination of meaningful topics, opportunities for connection and fun activities to relax. As the season, schedules, and temperatures begin to change, we encourage you to try something new, connect with others and enjoy all the library has to offer.

Register & find more events here: https://chathamlibrary.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/09

08/26/2026

“If you see someone without a smile today, give ‘em yours.” - Dolly Parton

We’d 💕 to see you at the library today & help you discover these and other Dolly treasures.

If you can’t make it in, you can still enjoy Dolly from home through Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy. 📚🎧🎬

08/25/2026

Thank you, Dolly, for the great strides you made in the distribution of books to children. And, through the Dollywood Foundation, your support of education, disaster relief, medical research, and community development. A true star.⭐

08/25/2026

Our final Theater on the Lawn - matters of the heart. 💌 Join us for a moving reading that reminds us of the power of connection & the words we choose to share.

☀️We cross our fingers for good weather, but the fun moves inside if needed - RAIN OR SHINE!

See you tomorrow at 6pm on the Library Lawn!

After this performance, you will need SOMETHING to watch! Try Hoopla & Kanopy, FREE with you Library Card.
🎥 Hoopla: known for breadth and popular/mainstream movie choices
🎥 Kanopy: stronger for critically acclaimed, classic, documentary, indie, educational films & a great kids' selection

08/25/2026

All week, the library is hosting (free) coding camp—and these kids are locked in! You can practically feel their brains working. 🧠💻

08/25/2026

✨Everything old is delicious again. ✨

Deviled eggs, Jell-O molds, fondue, cheese balls, pineapple upside-down cake, and meatloaf are making a comeback. Our Library of Things has the pans to help you join the Jello trend. Stars, hearts & more will make your Jello the star of the BBQ!

Don’t commit. Just borrow!

Take a peek here and then come on in to see the full collection! https://www2.museumkey.com/things/byThing/?code=librnj07928&branchID=268&catID=46

08/24/2026

With GRATITUDE & ASTONISHMENT, we report on the 2026 Summer Reading Program! 📚☀️

WHOA! Chatham kids read more than 13,000 books this summer.

Amazing? Absolutely. 🤯📖

A huge 💙THANK YOU 💙 to the Friends of the Library, Chatham Jaycees, Kiwanis Club of the Chathams, and our incredible volunteers for helping make Summer Reading fun, engaging, and memorable.

13,000+ books. One super summer.

This summer, the Library of the Chathams gave children, teens, and adults plenty of reasons to put down their phones, step away from screens, pick up a book and come to the library.The Library’s...

08/24/2026

It’s Monday! The perfect time to reboot your mind and have a fresh start . . . and you can do that at the library. See you soon! 😎

https://chathamlibrary.librarycalendar.com/events/month

08/22/2026

😂😆What's all the Hoopla about? 😂😆With Hoopla, stream movies and TV, listen to music and audiobooks, and more—all for free.

Get started, today!
https://chathamlibrary.org/learning-and-research/learning-and-research-databases-a-z/

https://www.hoopladigital.com/