Children’s Book Club

Join us as we read and talk about Dan Gutman’s funny story “Miss Daisy is Crazy”. We will read the book together and also work on an activity or craft at each session.

More Graphic Novels and Comics this Summer

The NJ State Library has launched a free e-book library of graphic novels and comics this summer! The collection includes, Superheroes, comics for early readers, sports and more — no account needed to access the books.

Looking for something new to read?

NextReads are email newsletters that deliver great book suggestions to your inbox. There are separate newsletters for children, tweens, teens and several for adults.
Check out this month’s picture book newsletter here.

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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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Upcoming Children’s Programs

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Register to pick up a Summer Reading Kit with an activity book, activity supplies and a free book to get you started on your summer reading! This program is for preschoolers through 5th grade students. Please contact MaryAnn Burden (maryann.burden@chesterlib.org) with any questions.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Register here for our reading program and reserve a Summer Reading Kit. RIGHT NOW ONLY CURBSIDE PICKUP IS AVAILABLE. WE WILL CONTACT YOU WITH PICK-UP DETAILS!

Parent Name*
Child Name*
Child's Age*
Are you a resident of Chester? If you do not live in Chester, please list your home town.*
EMAIL*
Phone Number*
Summer Reading Kit Requested*
Register additional children below by listing name, age, and kit requested

This summer we have an additional online program for families interested in more reading activities! READsquared is an online program designed to encourage reading with book recommendations, fun activities, games and a prize raffle in August. Good for all reading levels!

Get started right here:

READsquared

SCIENCETELLERS: “DRAGONS JR”

Here’s a fun story for preschoolers and early elementary kids told by ScienceTellers!

“DRAGONS JR” tells the story of two kids, Henry and Beth, who meet a dragon and learn about air, bubbles and fire along the way! This story is told in three fun episodes available here:

Dragons: Lost & Found

Dragons: Bubble Trouble

Dragons: Finding Fire

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL ONLINE SCIENCETELLERS PROGRAM ON THURSDAY, JULY 9TH AT 3:30 PM WITH MORE SCIENCE, SPECIAL EFFECTS AND A CHANCE FOR QUESTIONS! SEE DETAILS BELOW.

WE WILL CONTINUE WITH OUR LIVE STORY TIME PROGRAMS IN AUGUST ON TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 11:00 AM! PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE OR BY EMAIL (maryann.burden@chesterlib.org) AND WE WILL SEND YOU A LINK TO JOIN THE EVENT.

Watch videos of Story Time with Miss MaryAnn anytime on our YouTube channel:

Chester Library on YouTube!

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