The library will open at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 16, 2026. Our team is taking some shelf care this morning to refresh ideas and strengthen the ways we support our community. Thank you for your patience and for giving us this time to continue building the best possible library experience.
Want to feel more confident using technology? Join us for free, hands-on sessions led by Josh Keiner, Director of IT and Training at the Chester Education Foundation. Classes begin with the essentials such as using a mouse, keyboard, and email, and progress to digital skills that help you stay connected and independent. What You Can Expect: ✔ […]
Part 1: Out of the Shadows Join us for Part 1, Out of the Shadows, from PBS’s Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise, a four-part documentary series hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Through stories and insights from leading scholars, public figures, and cultural voices, Gates traces the last fifty years of African American history, from civil rights […]
Experience our StoryWalk® in honor of MLK Week, featuring Let the Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson, illustrated by Frank Morrison (Coretta Scott King Honor, Illustrator). This award-honored picture book introduces young readers to the 1963 Children’s Crusade (Children’s March) in Birmingham, Alabama, when thousands of Black children and teens took action for civil rights after hearing Dr. […]
Join us for a fun, interactive scavenger hunt honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Open to all ages, this self-guided activity invites you to explore the library while learning about Dr. King’s life and legacy. How it works: Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the Customer Service Desk, or print one here. Search the library for hidden […]
Help us grow our “I Have a Dream” Tree, a collective community display of dreams and aspirations inspired by Dr. King’s legacy. During MLK Week, community members of all ages are invited to write a dream for themselves, our community, or our world on a star and hang it on our tree, creating a powerful […]
Read, sing, and play at our interactive storytime for little learners! Each session blends stories, songs, movement, and engaging activities to build early literacy skills. Perfect for ages 0-5 with a grown-up. Stay after for crafts, playtime, and social fun!
Join us every Tuesday for a thread of creativity and community! Whether you are a seasoned stitcher or just picking up a needle for the first time, this gathering is the perfect place to learn new techniques, share your own tips, and draw inspiration from fellow quilting enthusiasts. Open to all skill levels, this program promises a […]
Part 2: Move on Up Join us for Part 2, Move on Up, from PBS’s Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise, a four-part documentary series hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Through stories and insights from leading scholars, public figures, and cultural voices, Gates traces the last fifty years of African American history, from civil rights victories […]
Help us grow our “I Have a Dream” Tree, a collective community display of dreams and aspirations inspired by Dr. King’s legacy. During MLK Week, community members of all ages are invited to write a dream for themselves, our community, or our world on a star and hang it on our tree, creating a powerful […]
