Chatham Area Public Library

🧩 READY, SET, PIECE! 🧩

Do you have what it takes to be the fastest puzzlers in town? Our Great Puzzle Race is happening this Saturday, and the clock is ticking!

We have space for just a few more teams to join the fray. Gather your sharpest friends, your most organized family members, or that one neighbor who always finds the edge pieces first.

🏆 The Details:
When: This Saturday, May 9 from 1:00 - 3:00pm

Teams: Up to 4 members per team

The Goal: Be the first team to complete a 500-piece puzzle!

The Prize: Bragging rights (and maybe a little something extra for the winners!)

Whether you’re a "border-first" strategist or a "sort-by-color" enthusiast, this is your time to shine. Don’t wait until the final piece is gone—slots are filling up fast!

🔗 Sign up your team here: https://forms.gle/sxyG942xz55b54PQ8
📍 Location: Library's Galleries
⏰ Registration Deadline: Friday at 5:00 PM (or until full!)

Tag your teammates in the comments and let us know your team name! 👇

Step back in time and discover the incredible history of women’s baseball—right here in Illinois! Join us for an engaging presentation that explores the rise of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during World War II.

Learn more: https://chathamlib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/women-s-baseball-in-illinois-and-the-midwest/

Tonight! ⭐🌌

Looking for a fun way to celebrate May the 4th?
Join us for a Star Wars Movie Night as we watch A New Hope at 5:30 PM!

🍿 Popcorn will be provided!

We hope to see you there—and may the Force be with you! ✨

🌟 Bookmark Design Contest Reminder! 🌟

We’ve already received some amazing bookmark entries—take a look at just a few of the creative designs so far!

There’s still time to join the fun! Anyone ages 5 and up can pick up an entry form in the Children’s Department and submit their own design.

Winners will receive a Scoop Du Jour gift certificate and have their bookmark printed and shared at the library this summer!

The deadline to submit your design is this Saturday, May 9th- we can’t wait to see what you create!

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

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There are ten new bestsellers, four new audiobooks, one new children's book, and nineteen other new books, including seven that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Dinner Party," "Through Mom's Eyes: Simple Wisdom from Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans," and "Mad Mabel."

Join us for virtual trivia, every Friday night!
Learn how to play along here:

https://www.crowd.live/F7Q5Y
Visit www.chathamlib.org/calendar to explore more library events!

Flashback Friday! Today’s feature comes with a bit of a mystery. Pictured here is an unknown man standing outside the Caldwell school fire escape. For some time, he was believed to be Harold “Hoot” Gibson, but after confirmation from a family member, we now know that is not the case. Based on his appearance and the setting, we believe he was a faculty member.

The question is: who was he? Calling all Caldwell alumni, do you remember seeing this man during your time as a student? If he looks familiar, share your thoughts in the comments.

You can find more photos from Chatham's past at https://bit.ly/ChathamILSchoolHistory.

Join us for Star Fan Saturday at the library!

This Saturday, May 2, we’re celebrating a galaxy far, far away with games, crafts, and more fun for fans of all ages.

We’ll kick things off at 11:00 AM with a Star Wars–themed storytime—a great way to start your day before jumping into the rest of the activities happening throughout the library until 2:00 PM.

Dressing up is encouraged—come represent your favorite side of the Force. Stop by, explore, and enjoy an out-of-this-world afternoon with us!

Time for some 'hot takes': What is a popular book or classic that everyone seems to love, but you just couldn't finish? No judgment here, only safe spaces!

Back by popular demand, we will be holding some exploratory courses on how to use various computer programs. Come and learn some of the ins and outs of your favorite programs and how you can use them to their full potential.

This month, we will be learning some basics of the Google Suite of applications (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive).

Space in the class is limited, so please register.
Register here: https://chathamlib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/learning-technology-google-suite/

Is there a book that genuinely changed the way you look at the world or a specific habit you have? Tell us the title.

Celebrate May the Fourth a little early with a galaxy-sized day of fun!

Star Fan Saturday will feature a Star Wars–themed storytime for kids, themed games and crafts, activities for teens and adults, and a fun photo opportunity. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to represent your favorite side of the Force. Fun for the whole family!

Then, join us on Monday, May 4th for a special screening of Star Wars: A New Hope!

May the Fourth be with you!