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Chess: Play & Learn

2025-04-28 17:30:00 2025-04-28 19:30:00 America/Chicago Chess: Play & Learn Come enjoy one of the world’s oldest games with other enthusiasts. You can play face-to-face with those of varying skill levels. Those new to the game can ask questions and get advice from the more experienced players. Players of all ages and experience levels are welcome. Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Monday, April 28
5:30-7:30 p.m.

Add to Calendar 2025-04-28 17:30:00 2025-04-28 19:30:00 America/Chicago Chess: Play & Learn Come enjoy one of the world’s oldest games with other enthusiasts. You can play face-to-face with those of varying skill levels. Those new to the game can ask questions and get advice from the more experienced players. Players of all ages and experience levels are welcome. Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Columbia Public Library

Children's Program Room

Come enjoy one of the world’s oldest games with other enthusiasts. You can play face-to-face with those of varying skill levels. Those new to the game can ask questions and get advice from the more experienced players. Players of all ages and experience levels are welcome.

Come enjoy one of the world’s oldest games with other enthusiasts. You can play face-to-face with those of varying skill levels. Those new to the game can ask questions and get advice from the more experienced players.

Players of all ages and experience levels are welcome. (See all upcoming sessions.)

AGE GROUP: | Teens | School-Age | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun & Games |

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