Children’s Beginner Chess
Registration Closed

Thursday, September 15 through November 10, 4-5 pm
Children in grades 1-7 are invited to join the Children’s Library Chess Club instructed by Christopher Potts. In this program, those brand new to chess will learn: the history and rules of the game; basic checkmate themes and patterns, basic strategy and tactics. Students will play games and put the lessons into practice. Program fee is $80 per student for all eight sessions (September 15, 22, October 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, and 10). There is no session on September 29. In-person registration is required, payment due at time of registration.

Author and Food Network Host Ellie Krieger

Comfort Food Fix
Thursday, October 27, 7-8:30 pm
Host of the Food Network’s hit show “Healthy Appetite,” Ellie Krieger introduces her newest cookbook, reflecting her philosophy, Comfort Food Fix: Feel Good Favorites Made Healthy. The book is a collection of healthy versions of comfort food classics, such as meatloaf, lasagna, chicken pot pie, crab cakes, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and more — all without the calories and saturated fat. Her previous two books were instant New York Times list best sellers. Books available for purchase and signing courtesy of Elm Street Books. Registration highly recommended.