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The Town of Chester Library is part of the Southern Adirondack Library System. If we don't have what you're looking for, you can search all member libraries, order online and pick your books up in Chestertown.
Hours:
M,W,Th,F:
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday:
9 a.m–1 p.m
Closed:
Tuesday & Sunday
and July 4th
Contact:
518-494-5384 (voice)
518-494-5171 (fax)
The Town of Chester Public Library’s Ruplin Gallery was named in 2003 after Ferdinand Ruplin, a very generous early supporter of the Library. The gallery is located just inside the main entrance to the Library.
The Ruplin Gallery
2022 Exhibits
February
Gallery: North Warren Elementary School
Display Case: Black History Month
March
Gallery and Display Case: North Warren High School
April
Gallery: Paintings by Sherry Frey and Suzanne Rinas
Display Case: Fenton Glass / Dianne Johnstone
May
Gallery: Art work by Susannah Stiehm
Reception May 26, 2022 5-7 p.m.
Display Case: Chess sets by Wendy Joy-Hayes
June
An reception for both artists will be held in the Library on Friday June 17 from 5–7 p.m.
Gallery: Textile Art by Alice Vollaro. . .more
Display Case: Ideas in Wood by Joseph Kern. . .more
July
Gallery: Photography by John Hales
Display Case: Sculptures by Lisa Collado
August
Gallery and Display Case: Historical Society's Sumi Collection
September
Gallery: Paintings by Phyllis Brown
Display Case: TBA
October
Gallery: Fall Quilts by Karen Pellettier
Display Case: TBA
November
Gallery: Photography by Bob McDermott
Display Case- TBA
December
Gallery: TBA
Display Case- Ann Coberg's private collection of Santas
What’s New At The Library?
Annual Wine Tasting at the Friends Lake Inn
Join the fun on Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 1–4 p.m. for the Friends of the Library annual wine tasting and silent auction at the Friends Lake Inn. Taste terrific wines and hors d'oeuvres, bid on donated art, gift certificates, and more. Make your reservation or buy tickets for the ever popular basket raffle at the Library or online here.
See the new lean-to in the Library!
Thanks to a grant from the Glenn & Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation the Library Trustees have something new to share in the Children’s section!
A cozy place in an Adirondack theme for children and parents to sit and read together.
We Have Laptops!
Thanks to a grant from the ADK Foundation the Library Trustees were able to purchase laptops for use by patrons in the Library. Check one out with your drivers license or other identification and find a comfy spot to sit down and compute away!
Next Friends of the Library Meeting:
September 9
Please join us at 10 AM in the Library!
Find bargains on preowned books, DVDs, puzzles and more at the Chestertown Farmers Market Friends booth.
We’re on:
In the Municipal Center
6307 Rt. 9
P.O. Box 451
Chestertown, New York 12817
(518) 494-5384
This website is funded and managed by The Friends of the Town of Chester Public Library, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to supplement the budget of the Town of Chester Public Library. The Friends of the Library uses proceeds from fund raising events and membership fees to host educational events, provide programming for children, and to purchase books, periodicals and equipment for the library.
Updated 7/24/22
