Challenge your friends or learn a new skill at the Checkmate Chess Club at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Troy-Miami County Public Library; you’ll be amazed at how your game will improve. The scheduled dates for the chess club are May 5, June 2, July 7, and August 4.

The chess club is open to everyone with an interest in the game, even if you’ve never played before, and it is a great activity for the whole family.

The Troy-Miami County Public Library is located at 419 West Main Street, Troy, Ohio.

For more information, call 937-339-0502, ext. 127, or visit our website at www.tmcpl.org.