In the Municipal Center
6307 Rt. 9
P.O. Box 451
Chestertown, New York 12817
(518) 494-5384

library@chesterlibrary.org


Current and Future Events

We are planning more for 2025.  Please check back often.

Events are FREE and held in the Library unless noted otherwise.

For Children

Story Time with Wendy - Fridays at 11 a.m.

Thursday, July 10th –“The Magic Trunk Ventriloquist" with Sylvia Fletcher. (for the 1sttime since 2010!!!) 3 p.m. In the Auditorium.


Thursday, July 17th – "Magic" with Jim Snack. 3 p.m. In the Auditorium.


Thursday, July 24th –“ Explore the Solar System" with Chris Grubb of Planetarium Adventures. 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Sign-up required due to limited space. In the Auditorium.


Thursday, July 31st – "Super Reptile Show" with Adam Bornt of Uncharted Wild LLC, 3 p.m. In the Auditorium.


Thursday, August 7th – "Juggling Plus!" with Schuyler Gratto. 3 p.m. In the Municipal Center Auditorium.

Ongoing:

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Contact the Library for details about the adopt an author program. 518-494-5384.

Museum Passes – discounts at area museums. Use your library card to check them out!

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Wild Center logo

Updated  4/13/25

General Audiences

   

Wednesday, June 18th – "Roger's Rangers" Re-enactor. In collaborationwith The Town of Chester Historical Society. 7 p.m. In the Library.

Summer Book Sale

Friday, July 11

9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Saturday, July 12

9 a.m.–2 p.m.


In the Town of Chester Municipal Center

Wednesday, July 16th –“ History of Green Mansions" with speaker Stanley Koenig. In collaboration with The Town of Chester Historical Society. 7 p.m. In the Library.

Save the Date!

September 21, 2025


Annual Friends of the Library
Wine Tasting






1-4 PM

At the Friends Lake Inn

Wednesday, September 3rd – “The Rising House-A History" with Donna Lagoy and Stevie Latham. In collaboration with the TOC Historical Society. 7 p.m. In the Library