Sep 21
DUE TO A SCHEDULE CONFLICT, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SEPTEMBER MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT 7:00 P.M. VIA ZOOM. TO ATTEND AS A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC, PLEASE EMAIL CONTACTUS@CHESTERLIB.ORG.
MASKS ARE REQUIRED IN THE CHILDREN’S ROOM FOR EVERYONE AGE 2 AND ABOVE TO PROTECT OUR YOUNGEST PATRONS WHO ARE CURRENTLY INELIGIBLE FOR THE VACCINE.
Friday Afternoon Movie – 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Friday, September 10th at 12:30 PM -2:00 PM
When the women of America join together on election day and elect Leslie McCloud as the US President, things get a little awkward. Especially for her husband Thad McCloud.
He, as First Husband,
Bunco Morning – Open Play for Adults
Wednesdays, 9/22, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/24, 12/8 and 12/22 -11:00 AM to 1:30 PM (game may go shorter or longer depending on players)
Bunco is a social dice game, traditionally played with 12 players who are divided into three tables with four players at each table. Bunco Players are invited to come in for open play.
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Resiliency for You with Center for NJ Families, Crisis Counselors
Wednesday, October 20th at 2:00 PM
How to help you identify your bodily and behavioral cues of stress as well as teach you how to cultivate and respond. A one-hour program for adults. Feel free to submit your question ahead of time to Donnella if you prefer to remain anonymous during the Zoom discussion group.
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Self Care Jeopardy for Adults – Fun Competition via Zoom.
Thursday, September 16th at 4:00 PM
An interactive way to learn about self-care techniques for a little competitive fun.
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Journaling & Affirmations Workshop for Adults
Thursdays in September at 2pm- Sept 2nd, Sept 9th, Sept 16th and Sept 23rd.
An introductory series to journaling, practicing affirmations, and how they go hand in hand. Join one session or all four as you learn new techniques or ways to practice mindfulness and creativity.
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Beyond the Potted Palm: Victorians and their House Plants with Lesley Parness
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Beyond the Potted Palm: Victorians and Their House Plants
The Victorian Era was also England’s Golden Age of Plant Exploration. It was a time when public’s growing interest in natural history and their obsession with “collecting”
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Writing Winning Cover Letters & Resumes – Zoom Program
Wednesday, August 25th - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Writing Winning Resumes & Cover Letters – a workshop for men and women that want to learn ways to update and created a winning document for recruiters. Presented by the Career Coaches from the Count College of Morris.
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Tell Us What You Think! – Chester Library Online Survey
Questions or Assistance - contactus@chesterlib.org
In order to continue to evolve our strategic plan to meet the needs of the community, the Chester Library is launching an online survey for Chester residents and Chester Library patrons.
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Book A Staff Member – Device Assistance, Computer Help or Searching Online
Book-A-Staff Member allows you to receive one-on-one help with a staff member at the Chester Library. By scheduling an appointment for you, we can ensure you will have up to 30 minutes of uninterrupted,
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Chester Library Online Survey
In order to continue to evolve our strategic plan to meet the needs of the community, the Chester Library is launching an online survey for Chester residents and Chester Library patrons.
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Stream world-class mysteries, dramas, and comedies from Britain and beyond, including a full slate of original and exclusive programming. You can binge-watch popular shows like Doc Martin, Midsomer Murders, Inspector...
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Do you wonder what to read next? NextReads are email newsletters that deliver great book suggestions for adults, teens, and children right to your inbox. There are several different genres to choose...
Check out Tumble Book Library – ebooks for Kids!
Going on a last minute trip before school starts? Keep the kids occupied with TumbleBook Library! It’s unlimited, and it’s FREE for you to use from home or on the road. TumbleBook Library is an online collection...
