Chili Public Library Programs

         Adult Programs                    

Read the Book--See the Movie!  The Big Read book, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, will be discussed at the Book Discussion on Tuesday, May 6 and the movie will be screened on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 pm.  No registration required for either event.

The Big Read is a national initiative of the National Endowment of the Arts designed to help reestablish reading as the core of American literature.  Rochester's Big Read book is Fahrenheit 451.
 
  Free Movie Classics!  I Remember Mama will be shown on Thursday, May 8 at 6:30 pm.  Come enjoy free popcorn, a drink!  No registration required.


 

  FIRST Robotics Demonstration will be held on Saturday, May 10 at 10 am.  The winning Churchville-Chili High School FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Teams 340 and 424 will demonstrate their award winning robot.  All will get a hands on look.  Registration is required for this family program.  Registration begins Tuesday, April 22.
 


The Carousel, presented by Carol Samuel, will be about the history and anatomy of carousels.  This program will be on Tuesday, May 20 at 7 pm.  The care and preservation of the animals on the carousel will also be discussed.  No registration necessary.
 
  Book Discussion will be held Tuesday, June 3 at 7 pm.  The book being discussed will be Widow of the South by Roberts Hicks.  Book Discussion is sponsored by the Friends of the Chili Public Library.  This program is free and open to the public.  No registration necessary.
 		   Family Chess!  Come and play a game in a relaxed setting.  This program is for all ages - children MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Games will be on Wednesday, June 4.  All sessions are from 6:30-8 pm. 
 



Scrabble Club for all ages will meet Thursday, June 5 from 3:30-5 pm.  There is no registration for this program.
 

Adult CPR training will be held on Monday, June 9 from 6-8:30 pm.  The cost in $35.  Adult First Aid training will be taught on Monday, June 23 from 6-8:30 pm.  The cost will be $32.  If both classes are attended the cost will be $50.  Registration opens on Monday, May 19 for these two EPIC training courses.


 


  Free Computer Classes!  Introductory Internet and E-Mailing classes will be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.  Classes will start at 9:15 am and run about one hour.  Register at the Information Desk or call the library.

 

Children's Programs   

 

Family Chess!  Come and play a game in a relaxed setting.  This program is for all ages - children MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Games will be on Wednesday, May 7 and June 4.  All sessions are from 6:30-8 pm.
 


Kids Chess Club will meet Thursday, May 8, 22 and June 12 from 3:30-5 pm.  Kids up to the age of 18 are welcome (children under age 12 must have a parent in the library.  There is no registration.

Chess Club Tournament will be held on Thursday, June 26 from 1-5 pm.  Registration is required.
 

Children's Book Character Party will be held on Saturday, May 17 at 11 am.  Participants are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite book character to hear stories, trivia and do a craft.  This program is for ages 2-12.  Registration opens on Monday, May 5.
 

 
 

Family Movie Night!  On Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 pm, come and enjoy a family movie!  Popcorn will be provided.  No registration required.  For information on the movie title call 889-2200 x321.
 

Scrabble Club for all ages will meet Thursday, June 5 from 3:30-5 pm.  There is no registration for this program.

 

  Father's Day Craft - Decorate a Wallet!  Thursday, June 12 at either 6 pm or 7 pm.  This is for ages 2-12.  Registration begins on Monday, June 2.

 

  Summer Reading Kickoff!  Airplay - Juggling and Comedy group!  Monday, June 30th at 11 am.  No registration necessary.  This program will be held outside if weather permits.

Storytimes
  Preschool Storytime for ages 4 and 5 will begin the week of April 21 and run for 5 weeks.  Choose from Mondays at 1:30 pm. Tuesdays at 10 am, Wednesdays at 10 am or Thursdays at 7 pm.  Registration begins on Monday, April 7.

 		  Toddler Storytime, for 2 and 3 year olds will begin again in the fall.  Watch here for further details.


 

  Infant Storytime for babies and toddlers up to 24 months of age will be held on Tuesdays beginning April 22 at 11 am and will run for 5 weeks.  No registration necessary.


 

   Simply Stories, a drop-in storytime for children of all ages will be held on the following Thursdays at 10 am:  April 24 through May 22 at 10 am.  No registration required. 

 

Book Discussions
 Books 'N' Bites, a book discussion for grades 4-6 will be held on Thursday, May 8 from 4-5 pm.  We will be discussing Ida B...and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster and (Possibly) Save the World by Katherine Hannigan.  Please call the library at 889-2200 ext. 321 to let us know if you will be coming.
 		   Books 'N' Nibbles, a book discussion for children in grades 1-3 will be held on Thursday, May 15 at 4-4:45 pm.  We will be discussing the book So You Want to be President? by Judith St. George.  Please call the library at 889-2200 x 321 to let us know if you will be coming.
 

Chili Public Library welcomes people of all abilities to participate in our programs.  Please let us know if you will need any special accommodations.  We strive to make your library visit an enjoyable one!

If you have any questions regarding the children's programs please email or call the
Children's Librarian at 889-2200 x320.


Teen Programs

 Scrabble Club for all ages will meet Thursday, June 5 from 3:30-5 pm.  There is no registration for this program.

 
 

   Family Chess!  Come and play a game in a relaxed setting.  This program is for all ages - children MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Games will be on Wednesday, May 7 and June 4.  All sessions are from 6:30-8 pm.

 
  Books B'Tween the Lines, a book discussion for grades 6-8 will held on Tuesday, May 27 at 7 pm.  We will be discussing the book Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne.  If you are interested in joining the group, call the library at 889-2200 ext. 321 for more information. 
 		   Are you interested in becoming a Junior Friend of the Library?  This group is for grades 6 through 12.  You will volunteer your time and assist with various programs and needs throughout the library.  The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 27 at 6 pm. 

 



Teen Photo Contest! 

Don't' miss your chance to snap a photo and win the first ever Teen Photography Contest.  It's easy to enter and there are several ways to win!
Submissions will be accepted May 1 through 15.  No late entries will be accepted.  A show of all photographs and a reception will be held at the library on Saturday, May 31 at 3 pm.

Click here for more details!
 


Chili Public Library welcomes people of all abilities to participate in our programs.  Please let us know if you will need any special accommodations.  We strive to make your library visit an enjoyable one!

Our programs are regularly listed in The Gates-Chili News, The Suburban News, and The Community News.   If you need more information about any of the programs listed please call the library at 889-2200.

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Chili Public Library, 3333 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY 14624    Tel. 585-889-2200