Chess at the Library

Chess at the Library will be on Friday, January 23, 2026 and Friday, February 13, 2026. Players can drop in for a game any time between 2pm to 5pm.

Want a quiet place to play chess? Join us for a fun, free Friday afternoon of chess at the library! Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete beginner, the Herrin City Library is a great place to enjoy a game, meet new friends, and challenge yourself. Bring a friend or a family member – everyone’s welcome!

We will have three to four boards set up and ready for play in the Adult Reading Lounge. We will also have a table for checkers, if you prefer. Basic texts on how to play chess will be available to every player, if needed.

There is no registration required for participation. For more information contact Jason Hedrick, Assistant Director, Herrin City Library at 618-942-4165 or email amhlZHJpY2toY2wgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ==.

You may also like the following events from Herrin City Library:

• This Friday, 16th January, 02:00 pm, A Poetic Prevention Presentation: Voice(s) of Resilience with Erin Darnell and Charlie Dorsey in Herrin
• Next Thursday, 22nd January, 11:00 am, Hibernation Story Hour in Herrin
• This month, 31st January, 02:00 pm, Last Saturday Book Club at Herrin City Library in Herrin

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