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!
Come see our progress!
HOLIDAY HOURS:
Thanksgiving:open until 2pm on Nov. 27th, closed Nov. 28th and Nov. 29th
Creative Writing Group
Monday, November 18 from 6-7:30pm Bring your device, or pen & paper and come write with us. Must be 15 or older. No registration required.
Book Group Discussion
Tuesday, November 19 at 1pm Discussing Lighthouse Island by Paulette Jiles. New members always welcome! Extra copies are available at the Circulation Desk for cardholders.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30- Open to the public.
LEGO Club
Thursday, November 21st at 5pm -Come and build, build, build with LEGOs! This club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 5pm.
Family Movie Night
Monday, November 25 at 6pm- Family movie and popcorn!
-Library Foundation Meeting
Tuesday, November 26 at 6pm –Join the Foundation to help the library renovation efforts. New members are always welcome!
********************* Ongoing Programs ***************************
Story Times
Held every Tuesday at 11:15am and every Thursday at 3:15pm at the Chester Public Library, with stories, crafts, and snacks. Advise if you have food allergies. No registration needed.– Come for stories, crafts, and snacks! No registration needed.
Canasta Club
Meets every Thursday from 6 pm to 8pm- 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.
