Historian, W. Barry Thomson explores the fascinating history of Wildfair, the esteemed home chosen as the 2025 Mansion in May. This remarkable estate is being transformed into a designer showhouse by the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center.  Proceeds from Mansion in May 2025 will support the development of the new Proton Therapy Center at Morristown Medical Center.

Mr. Thomson will offer fascinating insights into Wildfair’s architectural significance, its past residents, and intriguing historial details about the surrounding area.

Speaker is Brian Monaghan.  He will address the key issues and choices in planning, planting and caring for your community garden plot with emphasis on organic gardening practices.  Advice on determining the best location, choosing seeds and/or seedlings crop rotation, successful plantings and all the tasks and issues for the entire growing season will be provided.

There will be a drawing for a wonderful gardening hand tool for those who attend the lecture.

Wednesday, March 26 at 6:30 PM.

Realize the enormous power of gratitude and the impace has on every aspect of our lives. Discover keys to happiness.  Speaker: Janet Pfeiffer.

Join the nation’s largest discussion program on world affairs. Register Here.

Contribute your insights, learn from experts, and stay informed about the issues shaping our world.

Monday, March 17, 6:30 PM – Books & Bites is a new program.  It’s a reading club without any assigned reading.  Register Here.

Dive into any genre, author, or book that captures your interest – fiction, non-fiction, poetry, self-help or anything in between.  At the meetings each member gets a change to tell us all about the book.  It’s a great way to discover new books and connect with people who share your passion for reading.

Friday,  Feb. 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM – Come One Come All  to Game Day at the Library.  Register Here. 

Unleash your gaming spirit and join us for Library Game Day. Whether you’re a board game enthusiast, a card shark, ok just lookimg for a fun way to spend an afternoon, we’ve got something for everyone.  Bring your friends or meet new ones as we dive into a variety of games – from classics to new favorites. No experience needed – just come ready to play, and have a great time

Refreshments will be served.

This Spring, come and see our new exhibit on Chester’s own member of the All-American Girl’s Baseball League (AAGBBL): Lois “Tommie” Barker.

Unique and heartfelt memorabilia bring to life the incredible athlete that helped inspire characters in A League of Their Own.

On the home page click Find and then click Resources A to Z.  Mango Languages is on the top row.  Challenge yourself to discover something new.

BrainFuse HelpNow provides online eLearning for all ages & levels.

• Live tutors provide personalized homework help
• Math, Science, Reading/Writing, Social Studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP, and more
• ESL materials and Spanish speaking support
• Available online now at chesterlib.org

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Need help getting a library card?  Contact MaryAnn Burden (maryann.burden@chesterlib.org)

BrainFuse is sponsored by the Friends of Chester Library

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