Chester Public Library

Lap Sit Story Hour
2026-10-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-18 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) and 8 more dates
Lap Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and is for children birth to five years with their adult partners.
The children dance to songs, hear a story and do a related craft.
Please call 618-826-3711 for additional information.

Lego Free Build
2026-09-24 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-27 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-25 16:00 - 18:00
Drop in between 4:00 pm and 6:00pm on the last Thursday of the month for LEGO free build. You can bring your own set to work on or build something from the library’s LEGO.

Basket Weaving Class: Large Backpack Basket
2026-09-02 09:00 - 14:00
Learn how to weave a large backpack basket, taught by Laura Klaus.
All sizes are approximate and are measured to the top of the basket, not to the top of the handle.

There is a minimum age of 15.

Registration closes 1 week prior to class so that we have time to prepare the materials.

Large Backpack, $165, base is 13″ x 10″ x 17″ tall, comes with a backpack harness and wood handle, also a wooden base and runners.

Evening Book Discussion
2026-09-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-07 18:00 - 19:30
Meets at the library in the downstairs community room on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm. Books to be read will be selected two months in advance during the discussion meeting. Suggestions are welcome!

Basket Weaving Class: Tissue Topper Basket
2026-08-05 09:00 - 14:00
Learn how to weave a tissue topper basket, taught by Laura Klaus.
All sizes are approximate and are measured to the top of the basket, not to the top of the handle.

There is a minimum age of 15.

Registration closes 1 week prior to class so that we have time to prepare the materials.

Tissue Topper, $45, diameter 8″ 6″ tall, holds a square box of tissues.

Basket Weaving Class: Wine Basket
2026-07-01 09:00 - 14:00
Learn how to weave a wine basket, taught by Laura Klaus.
All sizes are approximate and are measured to the top of the basket, not to the top of the handle.

There is a minimum age of 15.

Registration closes 1 week prior to class so that we have time to prepare the materials.

Wine Basket, $65, 9″ x 5″ x 10″ and comes with a wood wine glass holder.

USA 250 - Virtual Vacation: Washington DC Memorials
2026-06-29 13:00 - 14:00
Virtual tours of some of Washington DC’s war memorials. Celebrating America’s 250th while recognizing the sacrifices made to get here. Refreshments included.
Sign up is requested but not required. Sign up below or by calling 826.3711

Craft at the Movies: Wicked for Good
2026-06-26 18:30 - 20:00
Bring your own project from home or do one of the library provided activities while watching a movie together. We will be watching Wicked for Good. Some snacks are provided.

Will Stuck's Mess Show
2026-06-25 13:30 - 14:30
Will Stuck’s M.E.S.S. Show – We’ll be digging up giggles and fun when Will brings his high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories and Science) to our library.
Fun for all ages. Part of our special summer reading programs. No registration required.

Stem: Bridge Building Challenge
2026-06-22 11:00 - 12:00
Learn about different types of bridges and try to build your own. Recommended for ages 10+.
