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Chess Theme Bookmaking Project Take & Make

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Reserve a bookmaking kit with everything you need to make a book with moveable chess pieces. Our book components were created with MakerLab equipment including 3D printed chess pie...

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Chess Fest: Casual Play

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Chess Fest is a celebration where players of all ages and skill levels come together to watch, learn, play, and enjoy chess. Join 32 Pieces Chess Club for some casual ...

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
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Chess Fest: NC Classic Tournament (USCF-Rated Quads)

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:45am - 2:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Chess Fest is a celebration where players of all ages and skill levels come together to watch, learn, play, and enjoy chess. USCF-rated chess players are invited to join this to...

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Chess Fest: Beginner & Intermediate Chess Instruction

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Chess Fest is a celebration where players of all ages and skill levels come together to watch, learn, play, and enjoy chess. Beginner and intermediate chess players, join 32 Pie...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Chess Fest: Simultaneous Exhibition

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Chess Fest is a celebration where players of all ages and skill levels come together to watch, learn, play, and enjoy chess. Join 32 Pieces Chess Club to test your che...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Chess Fest: Beginner & Intermediate Chess Instruction

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Chess Fest is a celebration where players of all ages and skill levels come together to watch, learn, play, and enjoy chess. Beginner and intermediate chess players, join 32 Pie...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Chess Fest: Blindfolded Chess Demo

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Chess Fest is a celebration where players of all ages and skill levels come together to watch, learn, play, and enjoy chess. Join 32 Pieces Chess Club to watch an expe...

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Chess Fest: Chess-Piece Stacking Contest!

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:15pm - 3:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Chess Fest is a celebration where players of all ages and skill levels come together to watch, learn, play, and enjoy chess. Join 32 Pieces Chess Club and compete to s...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Chess Fest: Beginner Chess Instruction

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Chess Fest is a celebration where players of all ages and skill levels come together to watch, learn, play, and enjoy chess. Beginner chess players, join 32 Pieces Chess Club&nb...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Chess Fest: Rush Hour Blitz Tournament (Unrated and Rated Players Welcome)

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Chess Fest is a celebration where players of all ages and skill levels come together to watch, learn, play, and enjoy chess. All chess players (unrated and rated) are invit...