Friends of Chester Library

The Friends of the Chester Library, whose mission is to conduct fundraising, engage the community, and advocate for library support is seeking two (2) board members for immediate start. The position is a 2-year term and is part of a 6-person board structure.

Click here for the full March Calendar

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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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

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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

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! Also available on your tablet or smartphone!

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LIVE Story Time – Online

TUESDAYS AT 11:00 AM!

Join Miss MaryAnn for some fun stories, songs and a craft. Please register online or contact Miss MaryAnn (maryann.burden@chesterlib.org) and we will send you a link to join the event!

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Science Club – Online

Monday, March 29th 3:30 pm

Join us as we perform hands-on experiments, discuss our results, and discover how much fun science can be! A material list will be sent to everyone so we can all experiment together. This program will be held using Zoom and the link to join the event will be sent out by email.

Best for ages 5 – 10 years old with some adult assistance.

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Jr. Scientists Program

Saturday, April 17th 10:45 am – 11:30 am

A Wildlife Conservation Society educator will lead your “junior scientist” through an activity based on actual field research. We will practice making observations and asking scientific questions while virtually visiting with some special animals in the park! For ages 5 and older.

A Zoom link for the live program will be sent out the day before the event.

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Music with Mrs. Karen

Monday, April 19th at 11:00 am

Join Mrs. Karen for 30 minutes of singing and musical activities. Good for all preschoolers!

We will be hosting this program through Zoom. Please register online and we will send you an email with the link to join the program the day before the event.

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Virtual Earth Day Craft

Monday, April 26th at 3:30 pm

Join us for an Earth Day story about recycling and a fun printed-foil craft. Everyone who registers will be contacted to pick up a craft kit with all the materials needed. This project is best for children 4 -10 years old and younger children with adult help.

A Zoom link for the live program will be sent out the day before the event.

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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