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Chester Library Mentoring Program

Homework Help for 3rd – 5th Grade Students

Get help with homework assignments, a particular subject, or study and organizational skills. Students will work with a high school mentor on Monday afternoons.

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Math, Science, Reading/Writing, Social Studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP, and more
ESL materials and Spanish speaking support
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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,

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Special e-Book Collection for Kids

TumbleBooks’ databases feature unlimited, instant access from home! There are no check-outs, holds, or bulky downloads. Tumble Book Library features picture books and chapter books for kids.

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Resources & Upcoming Children’s Programs

New Resource for Parents!

Created by a team of experienced educators, Educate Station provides ready-to-use, hands-on activities to support teachers and parents. Includes curriculum guidance, learning plans and worksheets for Pre-K – 5 graders in language arts, math, science, social studies and more!

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Tumble Book Library

Tumble Book Library features unlimited, instant access from home! There are no checkouts, holds, or bulky downloads. Tumble Book Library features animated, talking picture books and chapter books, eBooks, nonfiction books, a collection of videos from National Geographic and more!

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TumbleMath is a comprehensive collection of engaging picture books related to math concepts. Many books also include lesson plans and fun activities.

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October Programs

Story Time

Tuesdays: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

10:30 – 11:15 am

Join us for some fun stories, songs and a craft. Good for all preschoolers.

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Library Babies

Monday, Oct. 14

10:30 – 11:00 am

This special program will include rhymes, stories and songs. Best for infants and toddlers up to 24 months.

Older siblings welcome.

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Lego Club

Monday, Oct. 14

1:30 – 2:30 pm

Looking for a fun activity for the kids when the school is closed? Come build your own Lego creation at the library with friends! All ages welcome.

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Chess for Kids

Wednesday, Oct. 16

4:00 – 5:00 pm

Learn tips from a chess instructor and have fun playing other kids. Best for 3rd – 6th grade students. Beginners welcome.

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Creepy Wildlife Show

Saturday, Oct. 19

11:00 am – Noon

Celebrate Halloween early with Zoophoria and some special friends in this educational and fun show.

Costumes welcome and everyone will receive a non-candy treat at the end!

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The Parent/Caregiver Guide to Mental Health

Wednesday, Oct. 23

6:30 – 7:30 pm

In this workshop presented by the Mental Health Association the following will be covered: normalizing mental health struggles, what a crisis looks like, discussing coping skills, identifying feelings, and providing resources and tools in order to reduce isolation and stigma for adults and their children.

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Tween/Teen Halloween Houses

Wednesday, Oct. 30

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Decorate a Haunted Gingerbread House to eat or take home. Prizes given for silliest, scariest and most original house.

For students in 5th – 12th grade.

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