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Looking for a quick veggie side that impresses? Learn how to make savory zucchini cups filled with creamy spinach—festive, flavorful, and nourishing.
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Local Event: Library Chef: Zucchini Spinach Cups

Morris County

Chatham

New Jersey

Library Chef: Zucchini Spinach Cups

Looking for a quick veggie side that impresses? Learn how to make savory zucchini cups filled with creamy spinach—festive,...

Library of the Chathams

Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
Refreshments will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library
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Local Event: Cinema214 Movie at the Library: "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" (PG-13, 115 min.)

Cinema214 Movie at the Library: "The Fantastic...

Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a...

Cinema214 Movie at the Library: "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" (PG-13, 115 min.)

The library will be holding a blood drive sponsored by the American Red Cross. Supporting the Red Cross helps fulfill its mission by ensuring the availability of a safe and reliable blood supply needed to save lives. You may sign up at the following link provided by the Red Cross. Walk-ins are also accommodated as possible. However, we strongly recommend signing up to guarantee your spot to donate.
Blood donors get an exclusive long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last!
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Local Event: American Red Cross Blood Drive

American Red Cross Blood Drive

The library will be holding a blood drive sponsored by the American Red Cross.  Supporting the Red Cross helps fulfill its...

Join us for a Bring Your Own Device help session at the library! Do you need help adding new contacts to your phone, sending an email, or adding &amp; using new apps on your device? Bring your own phone, laptop, or tablet to the library for help with learning the basics. We will provide individualized help based on your needs.
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Local Event: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Help Session at the Library

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Help Session at...

Join us for a Bring Your Own Device help session at the library! Do you need help adding new contacts to your phone, sending an...

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Help Session at the Library

Step into the spotlight with our Adult Bollywood Dance Classes! 
Experience the vibrant energy and catchy beats of Indian film music—no dance background needed. From lively group routines to feel-good moves you’ll see trending in music videos, it’s a fresh and upbeat way to stay active and have fun. We’ll build up to an exciting recital where everyone can shine and celebrate what we’ve learned—family and friends welcome! Try something new, connect with your community, and move to music that inspires joy. All backgrounds and experience levels welcome—bring comfortable clothes and get ready for smiles! Registration is required.
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Local Event: Bollywood Dance Class at the Library

Bollywood Dance Class at the Library

Step into the spotlight with our Adult Bollywood Dance Classes!  
Experience the vibrant energy and catchy beats of Indian film...

Join Megan Pisano of Chatham-based interior design studio <a href="https://meganpisanodesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Megan Pisano Design</a> for a conversation about how to start a small business.
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Local Event: How to Start a Small Business

How to Start a Small Business

Join Megan Pisano of Chatham-based interior design studio Megan Pisano Design for a conversation about how to start a small...

Join our class to learn essential knife skills and become confident in chopping and slicing. This demo focuses on the chef’s knife — the true king of the kitchen — showing its power, versatility, and proper handling for everyday cooking.
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Local Event: Library Chef: Demo on Knife Skills

Library Chef: Demo on Knife Skills

Join our class to learn essential knife skills and become confident in chopping and slicing. This demo focuses on the chef’s...

Each month, we will watch a different film and discuss it as a group. Films will be presented in a variety of genres including: comedies, dramas, suspense, documentaries, musicals, crime, satire, and independent films. This month’s film will be Win Win (R, 106 min.).
Registration is encouraged but not required.
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Local Event: Thursday Afternoon at the Movies: "Win Win" at the Library

Thursday Afternoon at the Movies: "Win Win" at...

Each month, we will watch a different film and discuss it as a group.  Films will be presented in a variety of genres...

Thursday Afternoon at the Movies: "Win Win" at the Library

Get creative and treat yourself to a relaxing, hands-on crafting experience. In this program, you'll learn to create a custom-scented candle and a rejuvenating lip scrub. A perfect outing with a friend or a delightful self-care ritual! All supplies provided. Registration is required. 
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Local Event: Chatham's Crafty Corner: DIY Self Care

Chatham's Crafty Corner: DIY Self Care

Get creative and treat yourself to a relaxing, hands-on crafting experience. In this program, you'll learn to create a...

This program will teach Baby Boomers what they need to know about their retirement income. Learn about the ins and outs of Social Security, including when to apply and how to maximize benefits. 
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Local Event: Savvy Social Security Planning

Savvy Social Security Planning

This program will teach Baby Boomers what they need to know about their retirement income. Learn about the ins and outs of...

Looking to fix shoulder pain? Join the club! Restore your body to its natural state using the functional movements of a Mobility Club. It will help improve your mobility, flexibility, strength, balance and posture. Suitable for everyone and all fitness levels, the class will be conducted at a gentle pace, focusing on proper form and breaking movements down step by step. Move better. Feel better. Try exercising with a Mobility Club.
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Local Event: Mobility Clubs Classes for Adults at the Library

Mobility Clubs Classes for Adults at the Library

Looking to fix shoulder pain? Join the club! Restore your body to its natural state using the functional movements of a...

Chatham Chapters is an intergenerational book club that bridges the generational gap through the universal language of books. Please join us for an exciting discussion with a group of young adults, seniors, and everyone in between! We will be discussing Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell. No registration necessary.
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Local Event: Chatham Chapters Book Club

Chatham Chapters Book Club

Chatham Chapters is an intergenerational book club that bridges the generational gap through the universal language of books....

Essex Water Color Club, New Jersey's oldest watercolor organization, was founded by 27 artists in 1932 to meet, teach, share ideas, discuss techniques and exhibit their work. Today, their membership of over 70 represents watercolor artists of all abilities from across the entire state of New Jersey.
The art on display is for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the library.
The opening reception is sponsored by Friends of the Library. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Local Event: Art Reception at the Library: Essex Water Color Club

Art Reception at the Library: Essex Water Color...

Essex Water Color Club, New Jersey's oldest watercolor organization, was founded by 27 artists in 1932 to meet, teach, share...

Art Reception at the Library: Essex Water Color Club

Step into the spotlight with our Adult Bollywood Dance Classes! 
Experience the vibrant energy and catchy beats of Indian film music—no dance background needed. From lively group routines to feel-good moves you’ll see trending in music videos, it’s a fresh and upbeat way to stay active and have fun. We’ll build up to an exciting recital where everyone can shine and celebrate what we’ve learned—family and friends welcome! Try something new, connect with your community, and move to music that inspires joy. All backgrounds and experience levels welcome—bring comfortable clothes and get ready for smiles!
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Take a journey through history as we explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s life and legacy, beyond his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Come learn about his childhood, education, mentors and influences, as well as the most important events of his career in activism, such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Greensboro Sit-In, and Selma to Montgomery March. This program will be conducted by a museum educator from the <a href="https://metc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Museum of Early Trades and Crafts</a>.
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Local Event: The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Take a journey through history as we explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s life and legacy, beyond his iconic “I Have a Dream”...

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks
Register now to take part in a riveting and timeless conversation on how to connect with people from all walks of life, and why doing so is paramount to our individual and communal growth.
Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a person’s story should you pay attention to?
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Local Event: Virtual Author Talk with David Brooks

Virtual Author Talk with David Brooks

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks
Register now to take part in a riveting and...

Worried about lead in everyday items? Bring your spices, cosmetics, toys, and more to our upcoming lead testing event hosted by Westfield Regional Health Department. No registration required.
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Local Event: Consumer Lead Screening at the Library

Consumer Lead Screening at the Library

Worried about lead in everyday items? Bring your spices, cosmetics, toys, and more to our upcoming lead testing event hosted by...

Tired of getting “Storage Almost Full” notifications? Join us for How to Manage Your Phone Storage, a practical session where you’ll learn easy tips to free up space, organize your photos and apps, and keep your device running smoothly. Perfect for anyone who wants to make the most of their smartphone without losing important files.
Presentation will focus on iPhone users but general tips will apply to all kinds of phones.
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Local Event: Tech Workshop at the Library: How to Manage Your Phone Storage

Tech Workshop at the Library: How to Manage...

Tired of getting “Storage Almost Full” notifications? Join us for How to Manage Your Phone Storage, a practical session where...

Tech Workshop at the Library: How to Manage Your Phone Storage

Cozy up with this heartwarming soup! Follow along as we make a velvety butternut squash and apple soup from scratch — with tips for seasoning and perfect texture.
Please visit the library to receive materials for this month's Spice Club! Materials include a recipe, a fun fact about this month's spice, and easy steps to join this live cooking class.
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Local Event: Library Chef: Butternut Squash & Apple Soup (Spice Club: Cinnamon)

Library Chef: Butternut Squash & Apple Soup...

Cozy up with this heartwarming soup! Follow along as we make a velvety butternut squash and apple soup from scratch — with tips...

Library Chef: Butternut Squash & Apple Soup (Spice Club: Cinnamon)

Learn the basics of What, Why, When &amp; How to prune your trees and shrubs, what tools to use and their care and when to consult with a professional. Learn how to shear hedges, deadhead flowering shrubs &amp; perennials and how and when to pinch back and cut down your herbaceous perennials. Learn the techniques to keep your plants healthy, vigorous, and beautiful. No fruit tree or rose pruning will be discussed. Informative handouts will be provided. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
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Local Event: Rutgers Master Gardeners: Pruning or Ruining

Rutgers Master Gardeners: Pruning or Ruining

Learn the basics of What, Why, When & How to prune your trees and shrubs, what tools to use and their care and when to consult...

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Madison

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Summit

New Providence-Berkeley Heights

Essex County

NJ Patch Staff

Millburn-Short Hills

East Hanover-Florham Park

Springfield

 Jack Slocum

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Morristown

Eric Kiefer

Livingston

Alexis Tarrazi

Westfield

Come out to Cody Arena at the Turtle Back Zoo on Friday December 19th at 8:30pm to watch Park Hockey take on the Chatham...

Teddy Bear Toss Game Featuring Park Hockey vs Chatham Cougars

The Suburban Music Study Club of NJ will host a gentle recital of classical music in candlelight with Merynda Adams, harp, and...

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Library Chef: Zucchini Spinach Cups

DEC

17

7:30 PM

Chatham, NJ

Cinema214 Movie at the Library: "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" (PG-13, 115 min.)

DEC

19

1:00 PM

Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham, NJ

American Red Cross Blood Drive

DEC

22

10:30 AM

Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham, NJ

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Help Session at the Library

DEC

29

10:00 AM

Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham, NJ

Bollywood Dance Class at the Library

JAN

5

7:00 PM

Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham, NJ

How to Start a Small Business

JAN

6

7:00 PM

Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham, NJ

Library Chef: Demo on Knife Skills

JAN

7

7:00 PM

Chatham, NJ

Thursday Afternoon at the Movies: "Win Win" at the Library

JAN

8

1:00 PM

Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham, NJ

Chatham's Crafty Corner: DIY Self Care

JAN

8

6:30 PM

Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham, NJ

Savvy Social Security Planning

JAN

8

7:00 PM

Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham, NJ

Mobility Clubs Classes for Adults at the Library

JAN

9

12:00 PM

Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham, NJ

Chatham Chapters Book Club

JAN

10

1:00 PM

Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham, NJ

Art Reception at the Library: Essex Water Color Club

JAN

11

2:15 PM

Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham, NJ

Bollywood Dance Class at the Library

JAN

12

7:00 PM

Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham, NJ

The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

JAN

12

7:00 PM

Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham, NJ

Virtual Author Talk with David Brooks