Chatham Area Public Library

08/31/2026

On Tuesday, September 15, stop by the library to quickly register to vote or update your voter information, making it easy to get everything in order while you’re already in the building. Staff will be available to help with the process and answer any questions you might have.

08/29/2026

See what's new this week at the Chatham Area Public Library District at:

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There are eighteen new bestsellers, four new movies, five new audiobooks, six new children's books, and 29 other new books, including 32 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Big Little Truths," "Everyday Eats: 100 Simple and Healthy Recipes for Real Life," and "The Poison Daughter." The new movies this week include "Disclosure Day," "The Sheep Detectives," and "The Devil Wears Prada 2."

08/28/2026

Let’s play trivia from home!

Join the game: https://www.crowd.live/8GHL6

Log in anytime between 5:00–11:00 pm. The 30‑minute trivia loop runs continuously, so jump in whenever you like. You’ll answer 25 questions, each with a 20‑second timer (faster answers = more points). There’s a short pause between questions, and once you finish all 25, your score is recorded. Highest score of the night wins.

08/28/2026

📚🧭 Collect them all! 🧭📚

Get ready to explore with Genre Quest, our new reading challenge for readers of all ages! Starting September 1, we’ll challenge you to read a book from a different genre each month throughout the 2026–2027 school year.

And because no quest is complete without something to collect: for every genre you explore, you’ll earn a button! 🏅What’s more fun than reading your way through a challenge and collecting a whole set?

📖 Kids, teens, and adults can all join in! Whether you read a picture book, chapter book, YA novel, or adult fiction, there’s a place for everyone in Genre Quest!

Sign up today on Beanstack and start your Genre Quest!
👉 Learn more: https://www.chathamlib.org/genrequest

08/27/2026

Join us tomorrow morning at 10:15 AM for Preschool Storytime outside on our patio! We’re ready for a morning of stories, outdoor fun, and a little teddy bear picnic. 🌳📚

Feel free to bring a picnic blanket to sit on the lawn and your favorite stuffed friend to join in the fun! 🧸

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

We have some special storytimes coming up! 🧸🌳

Join us this Thursday evening, August 20 at 6:30 PM or Friday morning, August 28 at 10:15 AM for a special Teddy Bear Picnic Storytime outside on the library patio!

Bring a picnic blanket and your favorite stuffed friend! 🧸 We’ll have Teddy Grahams and juice boxes to enjoy, and you’re welcome to bring your own picnic meal, snacks, and drinks if you’d like.

Things look a little different around the library right now due to construction, but we’re still here and ready to have a blast at storytime! 💛

For the easiest access, feel free to park on the south side of the lot and walk up to the patio using the Backyard sidewalk entrance.

08/27/2026

Construction crews have begun work on the outside of our building, which includes demolishing the arch and removing our old windows. This portion of the project will address our water infiltration and safety concerns, as well as modernize the building's exterior.

For more on the construction project, visit our website: www.chathamlib.org/construction-update

08/26/2026

Come by and visit our new Dolly Parton display, featuring books, music, and movies celebrating Dolly’s incredible life and career.

We’re honored to have a little piece of Dolly here with us, and we hope you’ll stop by, browse the display, and take a picture with Dolly while you’re here.

A small way to remember a truly special woman and the joy she brought to so many through her kindness, generosity, and love of books, music, and storytelling. 💗📚

08/26/2026

On Wednesday, September 9, meet some amazing animal ambassadors from Henson Robinson Zoo and learn about the real-life creatures that inspired some of your favorite stories and beloved book characters.

This event is part of our Genre Quest program series. Learn more here: www.chathamlib.org/genrequest

08/26/2026

Come by early tomorrow morning to pick up one of our Lucky Day books. We know you are on the list for some of them!