Children's Chess Club - Purchase Free Library New York

An experienced chess instructor will visit the library twice monthly to teach the basics of this exciting game to children. Lessons are free. Once an official group has registered, the library will reach out with further details.

Grade 4 to Grade 6

Grade 2 & Grade 3: Attention span must be able to endure the hour.

Starting in September or October

Child's Name(Required)

First Last

Child's Grade(Required)

Child's Age(Required)

Please enter a number from 5 to 12.

Parent's Name(Required)

First Last

Parent's E-Mail Address(Required)

Enter E-Mail Confirm E-Mail

Parent's Phone Number(Required)

The chess club will most likely meet twice monthly from 3:30 to 4:30 on a Wednesday OR a Thursday. Which day is better for you?(Required)

Admission: There is no cost to participate in the chess club! Instead, before each lesson, children in the club will check out two library books with their library card. If children wish to check out more than two books, they are encouraged to do so!(Required)

Yes, this is fine! Two books (or more) per visit is doable!

Note to Parents: If chess club attendance declines at any time, the club will have to be disbanded. Beginning in Sept or Oct, can your son/daughter commit to attending meetings twice per month? If the answer is no, please delay registering at this time.(Required)

Yes, we can commit.

No, we cannot commit.