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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 8:00PM

We're closed Monday October 13 due to Staff In-service Day
Mon, Oct 13 Closed
(Staff In-service Day)
Tue, Oct 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 19 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.

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Fri, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room
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Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Fri, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Fri, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Fri, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting #4
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Mon, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Fri, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Sat, Nov 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Mon, Nov 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Nov 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Fri, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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