Chester Public Library Programs & News
Please excuse our mess while the library undergoes a renovation! Donate to
the renovation in the box at the front desk!
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Sign up for a library card and
get a raffle ticket for a gift card! If you refer a friend to get a library
card, you get 3 raffle tickets for a “referral bonus”!
PLEASE NOTE:We are closed Sat. Sept. 7th for the Town Fair.
Stitchin' WIPs
Monday Sept. 9 Bring a knitting or similar
project to work on for an hour. New members are always welcome!
Friends of the Library Meeting
Monday, September 9 at 7pm. Join
the Friends and help with fundraising to benefit the library.
Conservation Kids
Tuesday, September 10 at 11:15am- Bring your kids to
a special storytime to teach them about how to conserve energy!
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30. Open
to the public.
Creative Writing Group
Monday, September 16 from 6-7:30pm Bring
your device, or pen & paper to come write with us. Must be 15 or older. No
registration required.
Book Group Discussion
Tuesday, September 17 at 1pm– Discussing News
of the World by Paulette Jiles. New members always welcome! Extra copies
are available at the Circulation Desk for cardholders.
Lego Club
Thursday, September 19th at 5pm For all ages! Come build with friends.
Banned Books Week!
September 22 -29 is We’ll have banned books for
check out and other activities!
********************* Ongoing Programs ***************************
Story Times
Story Times are held every Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. and every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Chester Public Library, with stories, crafts, and snacks. Advise if you have food allergies. No registration needed.
Canasta Club
The Chester Public Library Canasta Club meets every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Looking for a card game to
join? Learn to play with the pros!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten is an ongoing program at the Chester Public Library. Families can keep track of books that are read to youngsters before Kindergarten on sheets that are provided by the library. Their names appear on a poster displayed in the library. This program is sponsored by the Children's Librarians of New Hampshire, New Hampshire Family Voices and the New Hampshire Academy of Family Physicians.
Book Sale
A book sale at Chester Public Library takes place during library open hours, with proceeds benefiting the library. Paperbacks are 50 cents; hardbacks are $1.
Book Group for Men
The Chester Public Library is considering creating a Book Discussion Group for Men. Contact Kandy at 887-3404 for more information and to decide on an appropriate time.
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Chester Public Library meet the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room. This volunteer group is a fund-raising arm of the public library and supports the library where tax dollars leave off. New members are always welcome . Chair is Jude Sederquest; contact her at jsederquest@yahoo.com
Chester Public Library
3 Chester Street, Chester
(603) 887-3404
email: chesterpubliclibrary@gmail.com
website: www.chesterlibrary.com
Chester Public Library is located at 3 Chester St. Chester, NH. For more information please call (603) 8873404 or email: chesterpubliclibrarian@gmail.com.
