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Gambit 425

Chess for grade 4–adults

2024-09-17 18:00:00 2024-09-17 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Gambit 425 Main Library - Community Room

Tuesday, September 17
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-17 18:00:00 2024-09-17 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Gambit 425 (Grade 4–Adults) Play chess against others of all skill levels. Open to anyone in grade 4 and up who has experience with chess. Registration is required. Main Library - Community Room

Main Library

Community Room

(Grade 4–Adults) Play chess against others of all skill levels. Open to anyone in grade 4 and up who has experience with chess. Registration is required.

We are encouraging everyone who attends Gambit 425 to already know the basics of chess as we will be continuing to use the tournament (Swiss-style) matchmaking format.

Each monthly Gambit 425 session will consist of four timed chess matches. The more you participate in Gambit 425, the better we can match you to players at, or around, your skill level. Please register in advance to streamline the matchmaking and sign-in process.

This program is presented in partnership with the Carmel High School Chess Club.


Also available: Knight of the Square Table Chess Club for grades K–3 — No chess experience necessary. Registration required. Click for dates, times, and more details.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids Ages 5-12 | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Other | Hobbies/Recreation | Games |

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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 10:50am
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(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Wed, Oct 23, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Oct 24, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Teens Program Room
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Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
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Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Community Room B
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Sun, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C
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Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
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Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Community Room B
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Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
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Main Library - Meeting Room C
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Main Library - Teens Program Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room B
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Main Library - Community Room B
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Tue, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Community Room B
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
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Sat, Nov 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Sun, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
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Mon, Nov 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Bring a buddy and join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on each week's special theme. Read the full description for info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992.

Mon, Nov 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Mon, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
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Mon, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Community Room B
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Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
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Tue, Nov 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Bring a buddy and join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on each week's special theme. Read the full description for info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992.

Tue, Nov 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Tue, Nov 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
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Wed, Nov 06, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Wed, Nov 06, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Wed, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
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Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
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Thu, Nov 07, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Join us for this two-part series on how to play American Mahjong, a captivating game that started in 19th-century China. Registration is required.

Thu, Nov 07, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Nov 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Inklings is a student-led creative writing club for high school students. From brainstorming ideas to giving and receiving feedback, you‘ll find something to inspire you.

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
Join Stephen Hannah from The Olive Mill as we learn how to use different olive oils and vinegars in the kitchen. Registration is required.

Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 2–5) Come create with colorful paper, crayons, and glue! No registration or tickets are required. Stop by the Discovery Room anytime between 10:00am and 11:30am.

Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
November is National Model Railroad Month! Come see amazing operating model trains and miniature circus trains at this all-ages event. Admission is free, and no registration is required.

Sat, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Learn to identify Indiana wildflowers and native plants in this watercolors workshop facilitated by Teen Artist in Residence Lily Wulf. Registration required.

Sun, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
A free author event featuring mystery and thriller authors Claire Isenthal, I.S. Berry, J.M. Adams, A.J. Chambers, and Bruce Borgos. Registration is required.

Sun, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C
Practice speaking English in a relaxed setting. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Registration is not required.