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Checkmate and Chat

Adult Community Chess
2026-03-23 10:00:00 2026-03-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Checkmate and Chat Join our participant-led Chess Program where players bring their own knowledge and skills to the board. Somerville branch - Adult Services Programs 1

Monday, March 23
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-23 10:00:00 2026-03-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Checkmate and Chat Join our participant-led Chess Program where players bring their own knowledge and skills to the board. Somerville branch - Adult Services Programs 1

Somerville branch

Adult Services Programs 1

Join our participant-led Chess Program where players bring their own knowledge and skills to the board.

This is a self-guided program.  Staff will provide chess materials, but instruction will not be offered.  Participants should have a basic understanding of the game. 

Chess sets will be available on a first come, first served basis.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Social | Gaming | Crafts & Hobbies |

TAGS: | #chess |

Somerville branch
somerville@sclibnj.org
Phone: 908-458-8445
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Thu, Apr 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 03 Closed
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