Friends of the Library of the Chathams

06/19/2026

Yesterday's Zoophoria NJ program at the Library of the Chathams was a huge hit! 🐢🐸🦀
Children loved getting up close to amazing animals, including a baby alligator, a zombie crab, a boa constrictor, a toad, and Tripod the giant tortoise!

This fun and educational event was sponsored by the Friends of the Library of the Chathams.
To help bring more programs like this to our community, please consider making a donation or becoming a member to support the Friends!

https://www.friendsofthechathamlibrary.org/

06/19/2026

Don't miss the Hsin Ruey Art Group exhibition, on display through June 30 at the Library of the Chathams! 🎨

Featuring beautiful traditional Chinese watercolor paintings on rice paper or silk, the exhibit showcases landscapes, flowers, birds, and more by talented artists.

The Opening Reception was proudly sponsored by the Friends. Stop by and enjoy this inspiring display of art and culture!

06/15/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated during our collection drive!

Your generosity helps support library programs, events, museum passes, summer reading prizes, and so much more for our community. We are incredibly grateful for every book and media donation received.

Thank you for helping us make a difference. We couldn't do it without you!

06/12/2026

The Friends of the Library of the Chathams Donation Drive is tomorrow! Simply drop off your donations between 10 AM and 2 PM.

Every donation helps support library programs, museum passes, summer reading prizes, and more. Thank you for your support! ❤️

Cleaning out your closets this weekend? Please save your Books, Games, and Vinyl for the Friends Collection Drive on Saturday, June 13, from 10 AM–2 PM.
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Moving or need to donate sooner? Please email the Friends at [email protected] to arrange a drop-off.

Every donation helps support the library and achieve our shared community goals.

06/09/2026

Friendly reminder that the Friends of the Library of the Chathams Donation Drive is coming up on June 13. We are accepting gently used books, games, puzzles, and vinyl records.

🗓️ June 13 from 10 AM – 2 PM
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Thank you for your generosity and for helping us make this drive a success through your contributions!

06/04/2026

Our Collection Day is coming up soon, and we're accepting gently used books, games, puzzles, and vinyl records. Every donation helps give these items a second life in our community. 📚🎲🎵

🗓️ June 13 from 10 AM–2 PM
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05/28/2026

A wonderful moment highlighted by Chatham Courier as the Friends honored volunteers and presented the Library of the Chathams with a cheque for $52,961.76, raised through our Book Sale, to support the library and its programs.

CHATHAM – The Friends of the Library of the Chathams recognized two of their volunteers during their annual luncheon on Wednesday, May 13.

05/22/2026

Cleaning out your closets this weekend? Please save your Books, Games, and Vinyl for the Friends Collection Drive on Saturday, June 13, from 10 AM–2 PM.
📍Library of the Chathams

Moving or need to donate sooner? Please email the Friends at [email protected] to arrange a drop-off.

Every donation helps support the library and achieve our shared community goals.

05/20/2026

Did you know that these fabulous new chairs in the Children’s Room and the Study Pod - a fully soundproofed, private workspace at the Library of the Chathams were a gift from the Friends, made possible through your generous donations and support received at the Friends book sale?

Every donation helps us continue improving the library and working toward our shared community goals. Thank you for helping make these spaces possible!

Become a Friends member today: https://www.friendsofthechathamlibrary.org/

05/16/2026

Spring cleaning? Don’t toss it - Donate it! The Friends of the Library of the Chathams will be holding a ONE DAY collection of books, games, puzzles and vinyl on Saturday, June 13 from 10 AM–2 PM.

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Thank you for your continued support!
Visit https://www.friendsofthechathamlibrary.org/ to become a Friends member today!