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SUMMARY:May Day Craft: Flower Pens
DESCRIPTION:Come in any time to make an adorable flower pen.
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/may-day-craft-flower-pens/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Ages 0-5,Ages 10+,Ages 5-10,Craft,Family Friendly,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T090000
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SUMMARY:Basket Weaving Class: Patriotic Basket
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to weave a patriotic basket\, taught by Laura Klaus. \nAll sizes are approximate and are measured to the top of the basket\, not to the top of the handle.\n\nThere is a minimum age of 15.\n\nRegistration closes 1 week prior to class so that we have time to prepare the materials.\n\nPatriotic Basket\, $75\, 15″ x 12″ x 7″. This will be red\, white and blue and has a swing handle
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/basket-weaving-class-patriotic-basket/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Teens
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SUMMARY:ROE 45 GED Classes
DESCRIPTION:Available every Thursday in the downstairs conference room.\n\n\nFrom 10 am – 12 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm.\n\n\n\nBy appointment only.  \n\n\nContact Rebekah for more information at 618.615.3261
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/roe-45-ged-classes/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T090000
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Craft Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Stop by any time to make your mother a beautiful long-lasting flower out of pipe cleaners or duct tape.
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/mothers-day-craft-drop-in/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Ages 0-5,Ages 10+,Ages 5-10,Craft,Family Friendly,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T120000
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SUMMARY:Forest Park Owls: Hiding In Plain Sight
DESCRIPTION:Mark H.X. Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist who has closely observed and documented the lives of Great Horned Owls in Forest Park\, a large urban park in St. Louis\, Missouri\, since December 2005.  Mark’s engaging and educational talk will cover how he found these owls\, basic facts about the species\, and uses many of his photos and videos to illustrate the amazing behaviors of these beautiful birds.
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/forest-park-owls-hiding-in-plain-sight/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Ages 0-5,Ages 10+,Ages 5-10,Family Friendly,Special Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T201118
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SUMMARY:ROE 45 GED Classes
DESCRIPTION:Available every Thursday in the downstairs conference room.\n\n\nFrom 10 am – 12 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm.\n\n\n\nBy appointment only.  \n\n\nContact Rebekah for more information at 618.615.3261
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/roe-45-ged-classes/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult
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SUMMARY:MAVG Movie Night: The Monuments Men
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Valley Art Guild is hosting a movie night at the Chester Public Library. \n\n\n \n\n\nNon guild members are welcome to attend!\n\nPopcorn is provided. Feel free to bring any other snacks you might like and a lidded beverage. Sign up is not required but is always appreciated.
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/movie-night-monuments-men/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Movie,Teens
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T150000
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Blood Drive\n\n\nTuesday\, May 19th from 11:00am – 3:00pm\n\n\nPlease use back entrance.\n\n \n\n\nPlease call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: ChesterIL to schedule an appointment.\nDirect link to sign up
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/blood-drive/
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T100000
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SUMMARY:ROE 45 GED Classes
DESCRIPTION:Available every Thursday in the downstairs conference room.\n\n\nFrom 10 am – 12 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm.\n\n\n\nBy appointment only.  \n\n\nContact Rebekah for more information at 618.615.3261
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/roe-45-ged-classes/2026-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult
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SUMMARY:Stem: Bridge Building Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Learn about different types of bridges and try to build your own. Recommended for ages 10+.
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/stem-bridge-building-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Ages 10+,Craft,STEM,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T170000
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CREATED:20250820T182633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T163617Z
UID:10001418-1779962400-1779987600@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:ROE 45 GED Classes
DESCRIPTION:Available every Thursday in the downstairs conference room.\n\n\nFrom 10 am – 12 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm.\n\n\n\nBy appointment only.  \n\n\nContact Rebekah for more information at 618.615.3261
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/roe-45-ged-classes/2026-05-28/
CATEGORIES:Adult
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