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Your Move : Community Chess

Grades K-12

2026-05-07 17:30:00 2026-05-07 19:00:00 America/New_York Your Move : Community Chess Join our participant-led Chess Program where players bring their own knowledge and skills to the board. Somerville branch - Youth Services

Thursday, May 07
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-07 17:30:00 2026-05-07 19:00:00 America/New_York Your Move : Community Chess Join our participant-led Chess Program where players bring their own knowledge and skills to the board. Somerville branch - Youth Services

Somerville branch

Youth Services

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

This is a self-guided space—Please note that library staff will provide chess materials but will not offer instruction. This program is best suited for those who already know the basics of the game.

Disclaimer: We’ll have a limited number of chess sets available. Feel free to bring your own! 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Kids | Families |

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

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Somerville branch
somerville@sclibnj.org
Phone: 908-458-8445
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We're closed Monday May 25 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 31 Closed
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