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
In the Municipal Center
6307 Rt. 9
P.O. Box 451
Chestertown, New York 12817
(518) 494-5384
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We are planning more events for 2022. Please check back often.
May 25, 2022 6 p.m.
How to Survive Your First Semester In College
College bound? Join retired professor Greg Gross and a panel of first year college students at the Library as they discuss ways to succeed during that frantic first semester. For North Warren juniors and seniors. Sponsored by the Library Trustees. Pizza and soda provided by the Friends of the Library.
May 26, 2022 5-7 p.m.
Reception for Susannah Stiehm’s Exhibition in the Ruplin Gallery. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. . . more
June 15, 2022 5-7 p.m.
Reception for Alice Vollaro and Joseph Kern in the Ruplin Gallery. . . more
July 8, 2022 9-3 p.m.
July 9, 2022 9-2 p.m.
Friends Book Sale–preowned books, videos, puzzles and more
Municipal Center 2nd floor
July 9, 2022 11:30 a.m.
Operation Sea Turtle
The dangers sea turtles face and what’s being done to help them. . . more
July 28, 2022 5-7 p.m.
Reception for Lisa Collado & John Hales. . . more
September 18 2022 1–4 p.m.
Friends Annual Wine Tasting at the Friends Lake Inn
For Children
General Audiences
Summer Programs
All shows 3 p.m. in the Municipal Center
Auditorium/Gym
July 7,
Puppet People–3 little Pigs
July 14
Chris Grub–Make a Comet
July 21
Jim Snack–Magic Show
July 28
Bernie Hoffman–North American Animals
with live animals!
August 4
Canceled!
Rural Soul Drumming:
Play in a live percussion band.
August 11
Peter, Paul, George–
Homespun Community Dancing
Ongoing:
Chestertown Farmers Market
Visit the Friends of the Library booth for bargains on preowned books, videos, puzzles and more. Every Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., from June 15th to September 28th.
The Ruplin Art Gallery
Exhibits at the Library
Chess Club
Wednesdays at the Farmers Market. 10:00 a.m. til noon.
Museum Passes – discounts at area museums. Use your library card to check them out!
Updated 7/12/22
