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Evening Chess Club
2025-08-04 17:30:00 2025-08-04 19:00:00 America/Chicago Evening Chess Club Join fellow chess players of all ages and skill levels on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for this open play program! Chess sets will be provided. Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators

Monday, August 04
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-04 17:30:00 2025-08-04 19:00:00 America/Chicago Evening Chess Club Join fellow chess players of all ages and skill levels on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for this open play program! Chess sets will be provided. Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators

Main Library

2nd Floor - Behind Elevators

Join fellow chess players of all ages and skill levels on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for this open play program! Chess sets will be provided.

Note: beginners are welcome to attend; however, no formal lessons will be offered. 

For more information, please contact Phil Schneider at 847-608-5226 or pschneider@gailborden.info 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Programs | Activity |

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