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CHATHAM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES NATIONAL GRANT FOR SMALL AND RURAL LIBRARIES
$3,000 Grant Will Help the Library Connect Residents to Resources and Discussion of Race and Equity
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April is national poetry month so why not look at some recent poetry for all ages. These and much more can be found at your friendly neighborhood library, the Chatham Area Public Library.
These recently published books contain poetry about...
The Library has recently joined over 200 other public libraries across North America (including seven in Illinois) in signing the Urban Libraries Council’s Statement on Race and Social Equity. This strong statement serves as a baseline upon which...
March 18th is Quilting Day. Whether you are a skilled quilter or, like me, not patient enough to even try it, here are some books that might catch your eye. These books, and more, are all available from the Chatham Area Public Library.
These...
February 26th is “Tell a fairy tale” day so I thought I would highlight some classic fairy tales, retellings, and new fairy tales. Enjoy these retellings of well-known and new fairy tales available at the Chatham Area Public Library.
These adult...
Chatham, IL-- Beginning on February 15, 2021, the Chatham Area Public Library will officially eliminate all fines on overdue materials for its library cardholders and registered reciprocal borrowers. In doing so, they will join an expanding group of...
The Chatham Area Public Library invites photographers of all skill levels to participate in the 2021 Chatham Area in Focus: One Community, Many Stories Photography Exhibit. Photographers of all ages may submit original photos taken during 2020-2021...
Since January is the beginning of a new year, what a great time to showcase books and items that start with the last letter of the alphabet? With so many things organized alphabetically, the “Zs” don’t always get a lot of love. So here are some books...
January 11, 2021
Chatham, IL - The Chatham Area Public Library is embarking on the quest to connect community members during this season of winter and quarantine through their Connect Write Away Pen Pal Project. The Library’s hope is to reach...
Cook along at home and make a healthy spaghetti dinner on Monday, January 4, 2021. Dr. C. Leslie Smith, Director of Integrative and Culinary Medicine at SIU School of Medicine, will be cooking a healthy spaghetti sauce and explaining the health and...