CHATHAM — The Chatham Public Library announces December Programs for everyone. The Chatham Public Library will open at noon Dec. 8 to allow for a staff training that morning. The Chatham Public Library will be closed Dec. 23 through Dec. 26 for the winter holiday break. The Canaan Library will be closed on Dec. 23.
Special Programs for Adults
Chair Yoga on Zoom with Kathy Schneider 4 p.m. Tuesdays, through Dec. 13 and Jan. 10 through Feb. 14. 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.
Reaching for the American Dream: Pulitzer Winning Novels Reading and Discussion Series 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and Jan. 9. RSVP to join at https://bit.ly/CPL_AmericanDream22. Join local poet and scholar Karen Schoemer for this reading and discussion series. Dec. 12 American Pastoral by Philip Roth; Jan. 9 The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz.
Columbia County Libraries Local History Series on Zoom presents Lindenwald’s Amazing Historically Accurate Wallpaper at 6 p.m. Dec. 12. Lindenwald, Martin Van Buren’s historic home, is awash in amazing historically accurate wallpaper. Martin Van Buren National Historic Site Museum Specialist Mike Wasko will provide a look at how the park reproduced wallpaper using historical evidence, the reproduction of the wallpaper, and the result of the rooms being returned to original state. This Zoom program is sponsored by the Columbia County Libraries Association. To receive the Zoom link, email director@roejanlibrary.org.
Cookbook Club - Potluck and Book Discussion 6 p.m. Dec. 12. This month the club will be taking on 100 Cookies: The Baking Book For Every Kitchen With Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More, by Sarah Kieffer. Come to the Library to choose your recipe and bring the results to the club’s first annual cookie swap. Hosted in person at the Library by Andrew and Leslie Flynn. RSVP to join at https://bit.ly/CPLCookbookClub.
Columbia-Greene Workforce NY Appointments 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 13. Columbia-Greene Workforce NY Consultant Ellen Sullivan will be visiting the Library to share information about Workforce NY’s employment training and career counseling resources. Sign up for a one-on-one consultation with Columbia-Greene Workforce NY at 518-697-6510.
Memoir Writing Group 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays Dec. 13 and Dec. 27 in person; Dec. 6 and Dec. 20 via Zoom. Memoir Writing Group members gather weekly to share and hone their work. Fiction and poetry writers are welcome, too.
Ongoing Programs for Adults
Mah Jongg Club 10:30 a.m. Monday and 2 p.m. Wednesday. Mah Jongg players of all ages and skill sets are welcome to play at the Library. 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. Dec. 10, Dec. 17 and Dec. 31. 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. Dec. 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.