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Chess Club (Grades K-6)

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2026-05-04 18:00:00 2026-05-04 19:00:00 America/Chicago Chess Club (Grades K-6) Learn new moves, strategy, and checkmates at our monthly club. All materials and instruction will be provided. Northbrook Public Library - Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Monday, May 04
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-04 18:00:00 2026-05-04 19:00:00 America/Chicago Chess Club (Grades K-6) Learn new moves, strategy, and checkmates at our monthly club. All materials and instruction will be provided. Northbrook Public Library - Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Learn new moves, strategy, and checkmates at our monthly club. All materials and instruction will be provided.

This is a program for children to attend independently. Please do not register your child if they are unable to attend without their adult. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Youth Learning |

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Northbrook Public Library
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