Chester Public Library

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The Chester Public Library is Chester’s community center and premier resource for information, life-long learning, and cultural enrichment.

Chester Public Library presents: ASL 1: Introduction to American Sign Language for Families 📅 Wednesdays, June 17 - July...
06/01/2026

Chester Public Library presents:
ASL 1: Introduction to American Sign Language for Families

📅 Wednesdays, June 17 - July 8
🕐 5:00 - 6:00pm
📍 Chester Public Library, 21 W Main Street

Join Teacher of the Deaf, Kristen Urban, for a fun and welcoming introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)! This 4-week beginner course is designed for families and any others who want to learn basic everyday signs and creating a foundation of knowledge in ASL. No prior experience is needed. Participants will learn through interactive activities, visual demonstrations, and simple conversations in a supportive community setting.

Topics Covered Include:

The ASL alphabet and fingerspelling
Greetings and introductions
Family members and relationships
Numbers, colors, and common everyday vocabulary
Simple sentence structure
Deaf culture awareness
Practice with beginner-level signing and receptive skills
All materials will be included in the course! Just bring yourselves!

Registration is appreciated - please call 860-526-0018, email [email protected], or follow the link to register: https://forms.gle/LQV9rjgwxocQKjXp7

Join us on the Library Lawn for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Sign up for our Summer Reading Program (open to all ki...
06/01/2026

Join us on the Library Lawn for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Sign up for our Summer Reading Program (open to all kids ages birth - 12th grade) and receive a FREE Honeycone ice cream!

📅 Saturday, June 20
🕐 Noon - 2pm
📍 Chester Public Library, 21 W Main Street

Chester Public Library is NUTS about Summer Reading! Join us at the Library June 20 - August 22 for a Summer Reading Pro...
06/01/2026

Chester Public Library is NUTS about Summer Reading!

Join us at the Library June 20 - August 22 for a Summer Reading Program featuring our town's loveable squirrel mascot!

Participation is easy!
- Sign up to receive a Bookmark Reading Tracker.
- Record each day spent reading AT LEAST 20 minutes.
- Come in to spin the prize wheel for every 5 days spent reading!
- A FULL Bookmark becomes a ticket into the Grand Prize Raffle at the end of the summer!

Grand Prizes include Chester Fair Ride Bracelets and Honeycone Craft Ice Cream Gift Cards.

Chester Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day.Remember, digital library services are...
05/23/2026

Chester Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day.

Remember, digital library services are available 24/7 on our website, chesterctlibrary.com, our Acorn app, and through Libby and Hoopla!

Join us at the Library tomorrow evening for our monthly Friends meeting! 📅 Tuesday, May 12th 🕐 5:30-6:30pm📍 Chester Publ...
05/11/2026

Join us at the Library tomorrow evening for our monthly Friends meeting!

📅 Tuesday, May 12th
🕐 5:30-6:30pm
📍 Chester Public Library, 21 W Main Street

If you ever wanted to get involved with your community, the Chester Public Library is a great place to start. We know your time is valuable so any time you can spare is much appreciated. Please let us know if you are unable to attend but would still like to be involved!

Call 860-526-0018 or email [email protected]

Chester Public Library presents: Beaver and Wildlife Solutions📅 Wednesday, May 6th🕐 6:00 pm📍 Chester Meeting House, 4 Li...
04/29/2026

Chester Public Library presents: Beaver and Wildlife Solutions

📅 Wednesday, May 6th
🕐 6:00 pm
📍 Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty Street

Beavers, once nearly extirpated from North America, are making a comeback to their native lands. Research is showing what these amazing engineers can do for our environment, so much so that they are considered "keystone" species. Their unique biological characteristics will be highlighted along with the great benefits their work brings to us, wildlife, and our natural world. Methods of coexistence will be discussed.

Diane Honer spent 20 years as a licensed wildlife rehabilitator in CT, and now works as a Certified Beaver Coexistence Professional. She also has experience in humane solutions to conflicts with other wildlife species.

Registration is suggested to ensure enough seating. Please call 8650-526-0018, email [email protected], or follow the link to register online: https://forms.gle/UuyTuVVGHuNNzMAWA

Address

21 W Main Street
Chester, CT
06412

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+18605260018

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