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The Friends of Chester Library – BOOK SALE Saturday, August 2 from 10 AM – 1 PM Join us for our annual Library Book Sale and help support our library! Find amazing bargains on gently used books for all ages—fiction, nonfiction, kids’ books, cookbooks, and more. Presented by the Friends of Chester Library.
Bill Bonstein, Featured Artist at Chester Library
Bill Bonstein is a renowned woodcarver from Chester Township, N.J. He was an avid amateur furniture maker for most of his life until 2011 when Kim, his wife, gave him a gift of tuition at the American Woodcarving School in Wayne, N.J. This thoughtful gift enabled Bill to combine his love of woodworking with a […]
Abraham Lincoln’s Most Difficult Decision
“I should be damned in Time and Eternity,” Abraham Lincoln said. No president has ever faced more difficult decisions than Abraham Lincoln. Sentries fell asleep and were condemned to death; their mothers asked for presidential pardons. Boastful generals lost major battles, and the public screamed for their scalps. Foreign powers sought to exploit the nation’s […]
Monthly Reading Discussion Programs
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 […]
Featured Artist at Chester Library for the Month of May
Ursula Hamann, a poet, writer, illustrator, and papercut artist from Chester, showcases her diverse talents in this exhibition. Her oil paintings, including a portrait of her husband, are displayed on the left Art Wall, while the right Art Wall features her cutout art paired with poetry and illustrations from her upcoming fantasy book Antonia’s Journey […]
Game Day for Adults at the Library
Come One Come All to Game Day at the Library – usually the third Friday in the month at 1:00 PM. 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 […]
New in Our Exhibit Case: A Spotlight on Lois “Tommie” Barker
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.
World Book Online
New Digital Resource for Students World Book is a safe, trusted learning environment for students which includes research information, articles, current events, pictures and videos. Also includes engaging early learning resources for preschool children, hands-on science projects, Access Now!
NEED HELP WITH YOUR HOMEWORK?
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 Click here to get started!
Looking for something new to read?
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