Take a moment this month to enjoy the work of this talented local artist.

Discover the creativity of Mary Purcell right here in our community.

Prepare to be amazed as Mark Zacharia, mentalist and magician, brings his interactive show In a Class by Himself on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6:00 PM.   Register Here.

Combining mind-reading, magic, impossible predictions, humor, and audience participaton, Mark will leave you questioning what is possible – and wondering how he knew what you were thinking! This entertaining and engaging performance is sure to surprise, delight, and have you laughing along the way.  Come see why Mark Zacharia is truly in...

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Join us for Rustic Fall Sandwiches with Chef Jay on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6 PM.  Register Here. 

Discover the flavors of autumn – one sandwich at a time!

Chef Jay will share the secrets to creating hearty, flavorful rustic fall sandwiches perfect for crisp autumn days. Learn how to combine seasonal ingredientss, artisan breads, savory spreads, and comforting flavors to craft sandwiches that are as beautiful as they are delicious.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, Chester Library celebrates the stories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

We invite our Chester community to explore new voices, discover new stories, and celebrate the rich diversity that makes our community special.

Chester Library is pleased to showcase the work of Chester artist Ursula Hamann. Born and educated in Germany, Hamann came to the United States with her husband, John, in 1954, and began her artistic career as a painter. After a back injury made painting difficult, she returned to a childhood art form, Scherenschnitte, the intricate German tradition of paper cutting.

Stop by the library to see a selection of Hamann’s beautiful work and discover a piece of Chester’s...

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Come and listen to Gordon Thomas Ward and his investigations across the Somerset Hills, northern New Jersey and other locations, including his personal experience growning up in a haunted house in Bernardsville.  Register Here.

Mr. Ward is an award-winning, multifaceted artist who’s been described as “a creative treasure.” He is alwo a well-respected paranormal investigator and the author of Ghosts of Central Jersey.He will share audio evidence and photos of the majority locations. He’ll also shed new light on...

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Fine-Free Borrowing

We’re excited to introduce our new fine-free policy, designed to make borrowing library materials easier and more welcoming for everyone.

Please note that not all Chester Library materials are included in the fine-free policy. Due dates still apply, and some materials may still be subject to overdue fines or replacement charges.

Have questions? Stop by the library during regular hours to learn more. Our new director and staff will be happy to explain the policy, answer your questions....

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The third Monday of each month – BYOB – bring your own book.  We have a morning program called Pages & Pastries at 10:00 AM.

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...

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A book club for readers who love a good bad decision.

We’ll meet ona Saturday in October, January and March.

Each meeting will focus on the choices, mistakes, questionable judgment, and spectacularly bad decisions our fictional characters make—and what we might have done differently.

October 24, 2026 at 1pm ~ THE GUEST by Emma Cline

Please Register on our Adult Calendar.