Name: Chess Fest
Start: 2026-08-15T12:30
End: 2026-08-15T14:30:00-04:00
Location: Downtown Library

Chess Fest

2026-08-15 12:30:00 2026-08-15 14:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Chess Fest Whether you're a chess beginner or an aspiring grandmaster, join us for Chess Fest! Age 5 and up. Downtown Library - Children's Program Room

Saturday, August 15
12:30pm - 2:30pm

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Downtown Library

Children's Program Room

Whether you're a chess beginner or an aspiring grandmaster, join us for Chess Fest! Age 5 and up.

Learn to play as an individual or with others in this casual, drop-in event. Prize drawings include a free chess set!

Please contact Jon Stevens at jstevens@mcpl.info if you have any questions about this program.

This program is in partnership with the Hoosier Chess Academy.

EVENT TYPE: | Games and Gaming |

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