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Chess, and its variations

2024-08-22 17:30:00 2024-08-22 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, August 22
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-22 17:30:00 2024-08-22 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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Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Nov 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
(Thanksgiving Eve)
Thu, Nov 27 Closed
(Thanksgiving)
Fri, Nov 28 Closed
(Thanksgiving)
Sat, Nov 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 30 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Alford Branch Library is located in south Wichita near I-235 and Meridian. The building is named for Lionel D. Alford (1925-2000), a retired senior vice president at Boeing who is credited for starting the Kansas Food Bank and known as an advocate for Wichita Public Schools.

Upcoming Events

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Mon, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Fri, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room
This event is full

Tue, Dec 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Wed, Dec 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Dec 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Mon, Dec 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Cancelled
Wed, Dec 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm