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Chess, and its variations
2024-06-13 17:30:00 2024-06-13 19:30:00 America/Chicago Chess, and its variations Learn about the classical game of strategy and its variations through the years.  This session, we'll explore "Fairy chess pieces"; chess pieces not used in conventional chess but incorporated into certain chess variants.  Each session starts with a brief lecture on the topic, with the rest of the time dedicated for playing.  Some chess sets, regular and specialized, available for playing.  Program aimed at adults, but teens welcome.  All skill levels welcome, beginner to experts. Alford Branch Library - Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Thursday, June 13
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-13 17:30:00 2024-06-13 19:30:00 America/Chicago Chess, and its variations Learn about the classical game of strategy and its variations through the years.  This session, we'll explore "Fairy chess pieces"; chess pieces not used in conventional chess but incorporated into certain chess variants.  Each session starts with a brief lecture on the topic, with the rest of the time dedicated for playing.  Some chess sets, regular and specialized, available for playing.  Program aimed at adults, but teens welcome.  All skill levels welcome, beginner to experts. Alford Branch Library - Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Alford Branch Library

Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Learn about the classical game of strategy and its variations through the years.  This session, we'll explore "Fairy chess pieces"; chess pieces not used in conventional chess but incorporated into certain chess variants.  Each session starts with a brief lecture on the topic, with the rest of the time dedicated for playing.  Some chess sets, regular and specialized, available for playing.  Program aimed at adults, but teens welcome.  All skill levels welcome, beginner to experts.

AGE GROUP: | Teens Grades 6-12 | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

Alford Branch Library
Phone: (316) 350-3261
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We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

We're closed Sunday June 29
Mon, Jun 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 Closed
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The Lionel D. Alford Regional Branch Library is open during construction with limited services. Visit the Library's website to learn about the remodeling project.

Upcoming Events

Family Storytime
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Color Your World with the Wichita Symphony
Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room
Teen Flower Pot Painting
Wed, Jul 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room
Family Storytime
Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Family Storytime
Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Blocks and Builders
Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room
Family Storytime
Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
All Ages Game Day
Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room
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