
Join author Matthew Algeo for a virtual program on his new book, New York’s Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit. It's a story about one of most astonishing feats of engineering in American history: the nation’s first operational subway, as well as a classic tale of good versus evil, pitting a visionary inventor and entrepreneur against Tammany Hall boss William M. Tweed, the [...]

The Peter Saunders Memorial Chatham Reads Poetry event is back and looking for readers! Join us as community and staff members share poems and conversation during this wonderful and joyful annual event, in memory of dear friend and Trustee for Eldredge Public Library. If you are interested in reading a poem by a published poet, pre-registration is required by April 1 - Contact Amy Andreasson (amyandreasson@clamsnet.org). Everyone [...]

Want to get out of the house? Join us Monday, March 16 @ 2:00pm for a screening of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, a heartwarming comedy-drama starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, and Bill Nighy about British retirees seeking adventure in India. Bring a blanket or cushion and a drink in a sealed container. Registration is recommended; walk-ins welcome as space allows. Adults only.Â

Tiny Feet, Big Moves: Let's Dance With Miss Hannah five week program continues through March 19 at 3:30 pm! Get ready to groove and giggle in this fun-filled program for children (walkers to 4 years old) and their grown-ups! A one-time registration is recommended for communication in case of bad weather—sign up today and get ready to dance!Â

Registration for the 2026 Friends of the Eldredge Public Library Learning Series is now open! This spring, the series offers a line-up of 13 amazing programs. View course descriptions and register for programs on the Learning Series webpage. March events include programs on Johann Sebastian Bach, World Religions, Hydrangeas and Broadway Show Stoppers. Register today to save your spot!Â

In honor of America’s 250th birthday, we’ll be looking back at some of the defining moments in our nation’s story. From the sophisticated societies of Pre-Columbian America to the struggles of the Revolution, from the heartbreaks of the Civil War to the excesses of the Gilded Age, from the cracking of the atom to our journey to the stars—American Tales invites us to revisit eras we know well and explore those we’ve never [...]