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Chess From Scratch
2026-06-05 15:00:00 2026-06-05 16:15:00 America/Chicago Chess From Scratch Learn how to play chess (or be refreshed on the rules) in this introduction to chess. We will discuss how to set up the board, how pieces move (and their values), how the game ends and the basics of strategy. Ages 8 and older. Ages 8-12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register. Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Friday, June 05
3:00pm - 4:15pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-05 15:00:00 2026-06-05 16:15:00 America/Chicago Chess From Scratch Learn how to play chess (or be refreshed on the rules) in this introduction to chess. We will discuss how to set up the board, how pieces move (and their values), how the game ends and the basics of strategy. Ages 8 and older. Ages 8-12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register. Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Columbia Public Library

Children's Program Room

Learn how to play chess (or be refreshed on the rules) in this introduction to chess. We will discuss how to set up the board, how pieces move (and their values), how the game ends and the basics of strategy. Ages 8 and older. Ages 8-12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register.

Learn how to play chess (or be refreshed on the rules) in this introduction to chess. We will discuss how to set up the board, how pieces move (and their values), how the game ends and the basics of strategy.

Ages 8 and older. Ages 8-12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Fun & Games | Featured |

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