Laura Cannamela will present “Harmonic Nature,” featuring her art, at the North Chatham Free Library on Sunday, September 18 at 3:00pm. She finds inspiration by observing the Kinderhook Creek and patterns in nature. She will show her work and discuss some of her art historical and geological sources, such as ... Read more
Live Zoom from Prague Looking for something completely different? On Sunday, November 13, the North Chatham Free Library will present “The Other Side of Poetry,” a live ZOOM program with poet/photographer Lucien Zell. He will join us from his home in Prague, Czech Republic. As he likes to say, Lucien ... Read more
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Author Kevin O'Hara shares his quirky and fascinating life in his books, and now he will share readings with us. Celebrate with noted Berkshire author, Kevin O'Hara, who will read a selection of short stories from his four books, Last of the Donkey Pilgrims, ... Read more
This event has been postponed. We don't yet have a new date. We will post it when we do. On April 23 at 3:00pm, the North Chatham Free Library will present a program dedicated to independent bookstores, those cozy nooks that are surviving the onslaught of big box and online ... Read more
The North Chatham Free Library has a real treat in store for dedicated gardeners, especially those who enjoy humor mixed with good solid advice. Local, multitalented actor Sally McCarthy will offer a theatrical reading of scenes from the book “Mrs. Greenthumbs: How I Turned A Boring Yard Into A Glorious ... Read more
The North Chatham Free Library presents a conversation with Paul Murray that will focus on issues of social justice, civil rights, and peace. Paul Murray’s book, Seeing Jesus in the Eyes of the Oppressed, tells the story of eight Franciscans and their communities who, following World War II, struggled to ... Read more
Calling all film aficionados and lovers of independent bookstores, make sure to mark your calendar to catch Hello Bookstore, a free, inspirational program by Adam Zax, about overcoming all odds - COVID and Big Box. Fascinated by the dialogue between people and landscape - the places we can feel - ... Read more
“Progress? Is that all there is?” asks artist John Morra. “I intend the title to be provocative,” he adds, “and I hope that what I have to say is equally provocative. My main idea is this: 'progress,’ was initially seen as advancement towards a better world, with science, technology, and ... Read more
Alex Prizgintas performs classic rock songs in a way that you have never experienced before. He is an extraordinarily talented cellist, who presents cello with a modern twist, folding in electronics and sampling for a fresh take on music from classical to rock! The amplified cello is augmented by a ... Read more
Free grant seminar at North Chatham Free Library – Statewide Community Regrant applications are now open for artist and arts organizations in Greene, Columbia & Schoharie counties for arts education, community arts projects and individual artist commissions. Grant awards are available for up to $5000. Are you or your organization ... Read more
Join artist and educator Jean Mackay, as she presents the diversity of the four seasons through sketches and watercolors. Jean will share her creative process while inviting participants to enjoy the extraordinary marvels she has encountered close to home. This event is free and reservations are not required. This project ... Read more
The North Chatham Free Library will host local author Julie Kabat to discuss her book, Love Letter From Pig: My Brother's Story of Freedom Summer. Her book chronicles the experience of her brother during Freedom Summer with an unforgettable historical and emotional scope.