Storytimes near Chester Library

Teen/Flex Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Small group of watercolor painters.

Larison/Large Meeting Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Terrarium Workshop. Create, garden, relax and enjoy.   All suppliies provided. Monthly craft for adults.

Larison/Large Meeting Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Introduction to Dip Pen Calligraphy Workshop - This class offers a relaxed introduction to dip pen calligraphy.   You'll learn about the tools of the trade, how to prep your nib, hold the pen, and build comfort through calming drills and doodles.   We'll focus on foundational stockes that form the basis of calligraphy letters, then progress through the lowercase Cooperplate alphabet.

Larison/Large Meeting Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Learn which wires, threads and cords are suitable for your favorite bead stringing projects. Design a necklace, bracelet or earrings to string on beading wire and learn how to crimp the ends with a clasp. The possibilities are endle

Larison/Large Meeting Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

NO instructor - Free Play 

Entire Small Meeting Area, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

As our Mah Jongg program continues to grow, we are delighted to welcome so many new players to the game. To help ensure that everyone has a positive and enjoyable experience, we ask new participants to come prepared for each session. Beginning Class limited to 7 people.

Teen/Flex Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Join us for a drop-in craft day with fun projects for all! Led by Mendham HS students Alexia and Anna. Best for grades K-5.  

Teen/Flex Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Knitting club- new members welcome

Larison/Large Meeting Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Board of Trustees

Larison/Large Meeting Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Breathwork offers a chance for personal transformation through improved mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Shallow breathing keeps you in a state of anxiety.Bring a mat, water, a small blanket if you get cold and something to cover your eyes either a pillow or wash cloth.

Small.Meet-Side A, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930, Small.Meet-Side B, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Join our writing group Just Write at the library. It is a rewarding way to nurture your creativity while connecting with others who share a passion for storytelling. In a welcoming and supportive environment, writers of all levels can share their work, exchange ideas, and receive thoughtful feedback that helps them grow.

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As We Grow Democracy – American Artists from Cassatt to WyethJoin art historian May Vahey for a fascinating journey through American history as seen through the eyes of some of our nation's most celebrated artists. Through paintings, illustrations, and sculpture, explore how American artists documented and interpreted the country's growth from its early democratic ideals to the challenges and triumphs of a changing nation.

Larison/Large Meeting Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

American Red Cross Blood Drive - give blood, save lives.

Teen/Flex Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

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Larison/Large Meeting Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Introduction to Dip Pen Calligraphy Workshop - This class offers a relaxed introduction to dip pen calligraphy.   You'll learn about the tools of the trade, how to prep your nib, hold the pen, and build comfort through calming drills and doodles.   We'll focus on foundational stockes that form the basis of calligraphy letters, then progress through the lowercase Cooperplate alphabet.

Entire Small Meeting Area, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

BYOB - bring your own book. There's no assigned reading in this morning reading club. Dive into any genre, author, or book that captures your interest - fiction, non-fiction, poetry, self-help or anything in between. At the meetings each member gets a chance to tell us all about the book.

Entire Small Meeting Area, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930, Small.Meet-Side A, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930, Small.Meet-Side B, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

In 2025, four of the highest-grossing books fell squarely in the romantasy genre, proving readers can't get enoug of romance mixed with magic. If your curious what all the buzz is about - join our Enchanting Pages Reading Club and explore the books everyone is talking about.

Teen/Flex Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Please contact circulation desk 908-879-7612 for Group Leader contact informationand current participation availability.  

Entire Small Meeting Area, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

As our Mah Jongg program continues to grow, we are delighted to welcome so many new players to the game. To help ensure that everyone has a positive and enjoyable experience, we ask new participants to come prepared for each session. Beginning Class limited to 7 people.

Larison/Large Meeting Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Free play Mah Jongg - NO instructor

Teen/Flex Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Knitting club- new members welcome

Larison/Large Meeting Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Join us for a fun, interactive dinosaur-themed magic and storytelling show with Conrad Cologne! Follow along as he makes things appear, disappear, and even fly in the air.  Fun for the whole family!

Small.Meet-Side A, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930, Small.Meet-Side B, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Creative Writing Club. Whether you're a beginner or a lifelong writer, the Creative Writing Club is a welcoming space to share your work, connect with others, and grow your craft.

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The Nabis were a group of artists whose spiritual, emotional and aesthetic inspiration came from Paul Gauguin and the Symbolist poets. They had one foot in the 19th Century and one foot in the 20th, and although they are not as famous as the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, their work was just as innovative and original.

Teen/Flex Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Small group of watercolor painters.

Larison/Large Meeting Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Game Day at the Library - Attention all adult patrons! We’re excited to announce that our library will be hosting Game Day once a month on Fridays! Come and enjoy a wide variety of games, from board games to card games and more. Light refreshments will be provided to keep the fun going.

Larison/Large Meeting Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Introduction to Dip Pen Calligraphy Workshop - This class offers a relaxed introduction to dip pen calligraphy.   You'll learn about the tools of the trade, how to prep your nib, hold the pen, and build comfort through calming drills and doodles.   We'll focus on foundational stockes that form the basis of calligraphy letters, then progress through the lowercase Cooperplate alphabet.

Larison/Large Meeting Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Learn which wires, threads and cords are suitable for your favorite bead stringing projects. Design a necklace, bracelet or earrings to string on beading wire and learn how to crimp the ends with a clasp. The possibilities are endle

Larison/Large Meeting Room, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

Free Play - No Instructor

Entire Small Meeting Area, Chester Library, 250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930

As our Mah Jongg program continues to grow, we are delighted to welcome so many new players to the game. To help ensure that everyone has a positive and enjoyable experience, we ask new participants to come prepared for each session. Beginning Class limited to 7 people.