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CHATHAM — The Chatham Public Library, 11 Woodbridge Ave., Chatham, will hold the following programs in September. For information, call 518-392-3666.

Chatham Historical Society Exhibit: Back to School Back in the Day through Sept. 30. The Chatham Historical Society’s curated exhibit of photos and artifacts from the history of the Chatham Schools will be on display throughout the month of September in the Library’s downstair’s lobby.

Great Give Back Coat Drive - Donate at Columbia County Libraries Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. As part of this year’s Great Give Back, all eleven Columbia County Libraries are partnering together to collect coats and winter outerwear (hats, mittens, scarves) to donate to local charities. Clean and gently-used donations can be dropped off at each of the County libraries starting Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Donations will be distributed on Oct. 17.

After School Kids Club: K- 5 Grade Explore the world of arts and crafts and join in the fun of expressing yourself through art. Held at 3 p.m. Thursdays. Sept. 15 - Duct Tape School Supplies; Sept. 29 - Pollinator Garden Decorations; Oct. 13 - Pet Treats for the Columbia-Greene Humane Society; Oct. 27 - Dia de los Muertos Crafts.

Stuffed Animal Storytime & Sleepover at 4 p.m. Sept. 16 with pickup between 9 and 10 a.m. Sept. 17. Let your favorite stuffed friend have some fun at the Library after hours! Drop your friend off Friday and help them get ready for the sleepover with some activities, stories and more. Then at 9 a.m. Saturday have breakfast at the library and pick up your friend and find out about all the fun they had at the Library.

Kids Science Storytime & STEAM Activity at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 23. For Preschoolers. Join Talk! Read! Sing! Columbia for a special storytime and STEAM activity! They’ll be reading Bad Case of the Stripes by David Shannon and doing a related color-mixing science experiment.

Hora de Cuentos con la Sra. Sonia / Spanish Story Hour with Miss Sonia 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays Sept. 28 through Jan. 18. Hola amigos! Join Señora Sonia Wednesday mornings at the Chatham Public Library for Hora de Cuentos, bilingual stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish and English for children ages 3-5. Storytime is open to speakers of all languages. It is a great opportunity to develop early literacy skills and meet other preschoolers and parents in the neighborhood.

Special Programs for Tweens and Teens

The Mentor is In! Writing and Career Help for Teens with Wally Rubin by appointment starting Sept. 19, 3-6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. Need help with exploring which career paths might be best for you? Crafting college applications or term papers? Expanding critical thinking or debate skills? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with teen mentor Wally Rubin.

Tween & Teen Craft Club Starts Sept. 30 and will be held 3-4:30 p.m. every other Friday. Make new friends and explore your creative side at the library. Sept. 30 - Dream Catchers; Oct. 14 - Pet Treats and Toys for the Columbia-Greene Humane Society; Oct. 28 - Friendship Bracelets.

BYO Book Club for Kids 3:30 p.m. second Tuesdays, next meeting Sept. 13. Made for kids who love talking about books with other book lovers. Come ready to talk about your latest favorite read and help choose future books for the group. For ages 8 to 12. Please contact Becky to register in advance at kleinr@chatham.k12.ny.us or call the Library at 518-392-3666.

LEGO Club returns on Sept. 19 and will be held at 4 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. For 5 and older. What will you build today? Perhaps something the Library can show in its display case. This program is held in-person in the Library’s children’s room. No registration required for this weekly program.

Shake & Shout Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 26. Join other toddlers for a lively story time. Sing, dance, and read a book together. For 1 to 3. No registration is necessary for this weekly program.

Preschool Story Hour 10:30 a.m. Fridays beginning Sept. 30. Join Miss Becky for stories, songs and a craft. For 3 to 5. No registration required for this weekly program.

Monday Night Book Club on Zoom at 7 p.m. Sept. 12, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders and 7 p.m. Oct. 3. Paradise by Abdulrazak Gurnah. Email the Library at chathampubliclibrary@chatham.k12.ny.us if you’re interested in joining this monthly Zoom meet up. Copies of each month’s title are available to checkout from the Library’s circulation desk one month ahead of each meeting.

Life and Times of President Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 via Zoom. This local history program is presented by the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site and the Columbia County Libraries Association. For more information and to sign up for the Zoom link, email director@roejanlibrary.org.

Memoir Writing Group will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 13. Sept. 13 and Sept. 27 via Zoom and Sept. 20 in person. The Memoir Writing Group come from a wide range of life experience, and gather weekly to share and hone their work. Fiction and poetry writers are welcome, too. Make note starting in September, this group alternates between meeting online on Zoom and in-person in the Library’s community room every other week. Please check the Library’s online calendar to confirm meeting location or contact the library for more information.

Invasive Species Identification with Rheinstrom Audubon Center and Sanctuary 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Join educators from Rheinstrom Audubon Center and Sanctuary to learn about invasive species local to New York and what you can do to help nature. They’ll discuss how to ID them and how to remove them safely. The presentation will be about an hour long with time for comments and questions.

Align Your Money with Your Values: Personal Divestment from Fossil Fuels at 1 p.m. Sept. 17 and 6 p.m. Sept. 21. Michael Richardson from the Rivers & Mountains GreenFaith Circle will lead an interactive conversation on how to move your personal finances away from funding fossil fuel extraction, production and distribution and instead see your deposits, premiums and investments used to fund local businesses and farms, affordable housing, and development of regenerative clean energy. Register for this in-person workshop at https://bit.ly/CPL_Divest22

Reaching for the American Dream: Pulitzer Winning Novels Reading and Discussion Series at 6:30 p.m. Mondays Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 14, Dec. 12 and Jan. 9. RSVP to join at https://bit.ly/CPL_AmericanDream22 Join local poet and scholar Karen Schoemer for a reading and discussion series looking at how Pulitzer Prize winning authors have depicted the striving to better oneself in pursuit of the American dream.

Sept. 19 - Introduction and Book Distribution; Oct. 17 - Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri; Nov. 14 - A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan; Dec. 12 - American Pastoral by Philip Roth; Jan. 9 - The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz. This program is brought to you through the generous support of Humanities NY.

Chair Yoga on Zoom with Kathy Schneider at 4 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 20 through Oct. 25. Back by popular demand, Chair Yoga on Zoom returns for the Fall of 2022. Chair yoga is open to anyone who would like to support a healthy body and mind. The only requirement is a chair. To sign up and receive the Zoom link, register at bit.ly/CPLChairYoga.

Pop-Up Library at the Chatham Farmers Market 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 23. Stop by the pop-up library at the Chatham Farmer and Maker’s Market at Crellin Park to sign up for a library card and learn about the Library’s latest programs and services.

Author & Artist Series: Farming in Columbia County at 2 p.m. Sept. 24. Join the Friends of the Chatham Public Library for an informative panel on farming in Columbia County. Many different farms and types of farming comprise agriculture in our county, and a number of local programs are dedicated to supporting our farmers. These include farmland matching, advising, advocacy, and identifying and providing access to resources.

Birds vs. Climate Change with Rheinstrom Audubon Center and Sanctuary 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Join educators from Rheinstrom Audubon Center and Sanctuary to learn about how climate change is impacting birds around the globe and what you can do to help! The presentation will be about an hour long with time for comments and questions.

Adult Craft Night 6 p.m. Sept. 26 - Folk Art Pumpkins from Recycled Materials. Meet new people and explore your creative side. Bring your own project to work on or explore a new medium using the Library’s art supplies and work-along instructions. This program will be held in-person at the Library.

Cookbook Club Reads and Cooks Dining In by Alison Roman 6 p.m. Sept. 28. Hosted in person at the Library by Julie Delisle. Please RSVP to join at https://bit.ly/CPL_CookbookClub. Copies of each month’s cookbook selection available for checkout from the Library’s downstairs circulation desk.

Mah Jongg Club 10:30 a.m. Monday and 2 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28. Mah Jongg players of all ages and skill sets are welcome to play at the Library. Players meet Mondays downstairs in the community room and Wednesdays upstairs in the non-fiction room. Absolute beginners, email the Library at chathampubliclibrary@chatham.k12.ny.us for more information about scheduling a 90-minute lesson.

Ukulele Jam 10:30 a.m. Sept. 10, 17 and 24. All ages are welcome to the Ukulele Jams, led by Carmen Borgia. Ukes will be available, including several you can borrow to take home.

Health Care Navigator 1-4 p.m. Sept. 8. Navigators assist individuals, families, small businesses and small business employees in Columbia and Greene counties with shopping for, comparing and enrolling in quality affordable health insurance, including Medicaid and Child Health Plus, through New York State of Health: the Official Health Plan Marketplace. Navigators can also assist with applying for financial assistance to help pay for coverage. Navigator services are free of charge. For information or to make an appointment, call 518-822-9600.

Tech Help with Lloyd the Geek (Online or In-Person) 2:45-5 p.m. Sept. 20. Do you need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet or other device? Sign up for a one-on-one online session with tech expert Heather Lloyd. Call the Library to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment at 518-392-3666.

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