Chester Public Library

Looking to enhance your Halloween makeup this year? Join us at the Chester Meeting House for an FX Makeup Workshop featuring a unique blend of practical knowledge, entertainment, and hands-on experience!

📅 Saturday, October 17
🕐 11:00am
📍 Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty Street

Drawing from their extensive industry experience, Decimated Designs will share entertaining stories from past jobs, providing valuable insights into the secrets of Hollywood makeup FX artists. This class features engaging demonstrations, where students can witness the creation of zombie makeups, torn throat wounds, and realistic burns. These interactive sessions empower students to elevate their Halloween makeup game and delve into the fascinating world of Hollywood-style transformations.

Call 860-526-0018, email [email protected], or click the link to register online: https://forms.gle/iyYAk46Bg5uUbiTC9

Join us at the Library next Tuesday, October 6, for our monthly Friends meeting! 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]

Run don’t walk to a fun night out in Chester, the 3rd annual to support win prizes from .ct and many more great Teacup prizes. So what are you waiting for?? Get your best friends together and come have some fun☺️

Saturday, October 10th
Chester Meeting House
Doors open at 6pm

Order tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-queen-bingo-library-fundraiser-tickets-1997773307742

Chester Public Library Presents: SPOOKY WRITING CONTEST!

Beginning Monday, September 14th, we will be accepting submissions for a Spooky Writing Contest!

Submissions must:
* be set in Connecticut
* Be a maximum of 2,750 words
* Must be an Original piece
* No excessive language or gore
* NO AI
* Authors must live in the town in which they are submitting their story

Use the QR code or follow the link to submit your story! Entries will be accepted through Friday, October 16th (https://forms.gle/w74yUKgBXdmXtgTi9)

The top winners in each age category (children, teen, and adult) will be featured in the state-wide collection of SPOOKY CT Volume 2!

This contest has been available at other CT libraries in previous years. Chester is excited to participate this year and see what our patrons come up with!

This power cord was left behind at the Library recently! Please help us reunite it with its owner

Chester Public Library is now a Laptop ConneCT Library! Laptop ConneCT lets eligible Connecticut residents borrow a laptop and accessories for long-term use.

Chester residents can apply for a laptop if you:
- are at least 18 years old
- have a valid Chester Public Library card (*we can help you sign up!)
- are enrolled in one of the following assistance programs: SNAP, CEAP, LIHEAP, Medicare, or HUSKY Health

Contact the Library at 860-526-0018 or [email protected], or stop in during open hours to fill out an application.

Book Chats with Marsha Bansavage return next month! Join us at the Library at 6:30pm for our lively book discussions. All are welcome, whether you have read the book or not! Copies of the books are available for checkout at the library one month prior to discussion.

📅 Tuesday, September 29
🕐 6:30pm
📍 Chester Public Library

Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austin : Step into the elegant world of Regency England, where love must find its way through pride, prejudice, and propriety. At the heart of this beloved classic is the fiercely intelligent and independent Elizabeth Bennet, whose spirited clash with the brooding Mr. Darcy unfolds into one of literature’s most celebrated romances.

Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winners!! Many thanks to everyone who participated - we hope you had a great summer ☀️

This Saturday, August 22 is the FINAL day to turn in your bookmark tracker to be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing! Your completed bookmark becomes your raffle ticket. Grand Prizes include: Ride Bracelets to the Chester Fair and Gift Cards to Honeycone Craft Ice Cream.

Join Teacher of the Deaf, Kristen Urban, for a fun and welcoming Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)! Beginning Wednesday, September 16 at 4:30pm, 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 required!

Ready to keep signing? Join us in our second session for a fun and interactive continuation of your ASL education! Beginning Wednesday, September 16 at 5:30pm, this fun and interactive 4-week course is designed for families and learners who have completed the previous introductory ASL course and want to build confidence, expand their vocabulary, and begin using more natural ASL sentences and conversations. No advanced experience is needed!

Registration is appreciated to ensure enough materials and seating. Please call 860-526-0018, email [email protected], or follow the QR/link to register online

ASL1: https://forms.gle/p4e5tY2X3bAZdPnNA
ASL2: https://forms.gle/7KSfoTLDHCfrx9SM6