Age group

Handicap accessible

Library

“Undoubtedly the best-known portion of Chatham Township before World War II was Madame Bey’s training camp for professional prizefighters.  Some of the nation’s best-known boxers, including Jack Dempsey, Max Schmeling, Mickey Walker, and Gene Tunney, trained at Madame Bey’s for nationally publicized championship fights.  It was common to see a world champion sweating through conditioning miles run along River Road in the rising morning mists.  Madame Bey, well-educated and musically talented, came to the United States c.1900, the Armenian wife of a Turkish diplomat.  She became a major personality in both diplomatic circles and in the less glamorous but far better publicized sports world.  Her successor, Ehsan Kuradag, opened the camp to train Kid Gavilan, Floyd Patterson, Sugar Ray Robinson, Jim Braddock, Ezzard Charles, Rocky Graziano, and “Jersey Joe” Walcott.”



Reading

Yoga

Chess

Art & Crafts

Inexpensive

Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Come join Ms. Najia for songs, stories and fun!

Drop-In Storytime Ages 2 & Younger

Event Details Chess Expert Sean Finn will teach this class in person.  Students will learn game strategy, basic checkmates, new tactical patterns, and the best questions to ask themselves when evaluating a position and creating a plan.

Chess Group 1

Come join Miss Jenn for Yoga Storytime! With over 17 years of teaching experience with both children and adults, Jenn has established a program that combines the creativity of imagination and movement, along with breath work. Whether it may be barking in “downward-facing dog” or meowing in “cat” position, Jenn’s class always brings along some giggles and fun!



Yoga Storytime

Coed

Toddlers

Preschool

Kids

Tweens

The Library of The Chathams

Excellent staff, a spacious and broad assortment, and a cozy setting. Excellent work.


Erwan B

This library is calm, with a helpful staff that is kind and fantastic children's programs.


Tanya E

3 years prior
So wonderful. Children adore their shows! particularly on Thursday mornings. There is much to keep kids occupied and the staff is especially kind.
