9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday:
9 a.m–1 p.m
Closed:
Tuesdays & Sundays
Legal Holidays
Call during inclement weather
Contact:
518-494-5384 (voice)
518-494-5171 (fax)
Enjoy a walk along a nature trail while reading a children’s book together.
Books change with the seasons. The current title is David Goes to School by David Shannon.
To sponsor a book
in honor or memory of
a special person
contact Lynne at
John2145@aol.com or
leave your contact info
at the Library. The cost
is $50.
Visit our collection of rare & handmade books in the Book Arts Collection
Summer Book Sales
Find gently read books for your summer reading.
The Book Room on the second floor of the Municipal Center will be open Wednesdays during the Chestertown Farmers Market.
Sunday, September 20
At The Bond 1786
In Warrensburg
Make your Reservation!
For the next Friends of the Library Wine Tasting
Free movies, audio books,
e-books and more.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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 adults, and to purchase books, periodicals and equipment for the Library.
Updated 7/13/26
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