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Chess and Coffee

2025-01-23 14:00:00 2025-01-23 16:00:00 America/New_York Chess and Coffee Join us for open play chess and coffee! Main Library - Conference Room

Thursday, January 23
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-23 14:00:00 2025-01-23 16:00:00 America/New_York Chess and Coffee Join us for open play chess and coffee! Main Library - Conference Room

Main Library

Conference Room

Join us for open play chess and coffee!

Come play chess and drink coffee! Chess board will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This is a drop-in open play, there will be no guided instruction.

Registration is recommended for updates.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Games |

TAGS: | chess |

Main Library

Phone: 973-744-0500

Hours
Mon, Dec 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.

Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join the monthly gathering of families that homeschool and make new friends. Librarian, Enola Romano, will display parenting books about... more
Join the monthly gathering of families that homeschool and make new friends. Librarian, Enola Romano, will display parenting books about homeschooling. Bring your favorite board game to share.

Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.

Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.

Mon, Feb 10, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
For adults with dementia and their caregivers offers a welcoming, safe, calming space for socializing, music, art and reminiscing every... more
For adults with dementia and their caregivers offers a welcoming, safe, calming space for socializing, music, art and reminiscing every month.

Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.

Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Main Library
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Registration required.

Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.

Wed, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
A virtual, lively, and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.

Wed, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration... more
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration is required. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month.

Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade... more
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade sets ready to go! You will have to bring your own Switch.
This event is full

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! We meet on the second... more
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! We meet on the second Thursday of every month.
Registration is required.

Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Carl Selinger

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.

Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room
The first African American Rockette discusses her journey to one of the world's most celebrated dance troupes with Montclair's own dance... more
The first African American Rockette discusses her journey to one of the world's most celebrated dance troupes with Montclair's own dance director, Sharron Miller.

Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
The New York Times bestselling author of "Eligible" and "Romantic Comedy" discusses her latest book of sharp, witty stories with her own... more
The New York Times bestselling author of "Eligible" and "Romantic Comedy" discusses her latest book of sharp, witty stories with her own longtime editor, Jennifer Hershey.

Wed, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.

Wed, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!

Fri, Feb 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class... more
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class that weaves in yoga myths and stories.
Registration required.

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
andrea schultz Jessanne Collins

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!

Mon, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.

Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.

Wed, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.

Mon, Mar 03, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.

Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.

Wed, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.

Mon, Mar 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.

Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.

Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
A virtual, lively, and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.

Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.

Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration... more
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration is required. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month.

Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade... more
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade sets ready to go! You will have to bring your own Switch.
This event is full

Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!

Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! We meet on the second... more
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! We meet on the second Thursday of every month.
Registration is required.

Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!

Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Carl Selinger