Come and learn about Mr. Boff’s career in the FBI as a supervisory agent investigating organized crime and drug organizations on Thursday, May 8 at 6:30 pm. Register Here. He had his life threatened by local law enforcement in one state. And a well-known former Governor, though not criminally involved, called his home many times in an effort to convince him that he was on the wrong track. It was learned that the former governor’s best friend was the leader, and chief financier of the criminal organization. After he retired, he wrote a book about his experiences. HBO has announced a planned series based on the actual story. 

Chef Jay’s Mother’s Day Brunch Workshop on Tuesday, April 29 at 6 PM. Register Here.   Learn to prepare a delicious brunch of:

Vegetable Frittata with Tomato Jam

French Toast Souffle with Homemade Preserves

Salmon Mousse with Local Asparagus and Roasted Caulifower.

Plus various breads.

Join us for a concert at Chester Library featuring The Notable Singers, a remarkable group of women who take joy in performing American Standard Music, including selections from Broadway, jazz, pop, and novelty songs. Since 2004, they have captivated audiences across the region. Register Here.

Isabella Neufeld (née Baltazar), born on January 5, 1948, in Bucharest, Romania, was a self-taught watercolor and pastel artist whose love for art and music began in childhood and brought her deep comfort. She was especially drawn to the Impressionists, Van Gogh, Southwestern American art, and modern and contemporary styles. Known to her loved ones as kind, genuine, and full of childlike joy, Isabella created art purely for the love of it, never seeking recognition. This small, privately-owned collection—curated by her dear friend Susan Fernandez—is just a glimpse of the many works she produced over her lifetime. Though she rarely shared her art publicly due to her humility, presenting it now honors her memory and her belief that art is a gift meant to be shared, living on even after we are gone.

The third Monday of each month – BYOB – bring your own book.  We have a morning program called Pages & Pastries and an evening program called Books & Bites.

There’s no assigned reading in this morning reading club. 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 chance 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.  Please register for the program you’d like to attend.

Friday,  April 25, 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, or just looking 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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