• Lap Sit Story Hour

    Lapsit Story Hour

    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.

  • Local Author: Craig Ohlau

    The library is pleased to welcome local author Craig Ohlau. Ohlau’s love for baseball inspired his book, "Kings of the County League," which captures the spirit of small-town baseball, and the bonds formed through the game. His first book, "The Sons of Chester," received the Nonfiction Book of the Year award in the 2021 American ... Read more

  • Wii Gaming

    Wii Gaming

    Every Wednesday at 4 pm. Bring your friends and compete in Wii Sports, Mario Kart, and more!

  • Lego Club

    Drop in between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm for LEGO Club. You can bring your own set to work on, build something from the library's LEGO, or help us as we work on constructing the LEGO Hogwart's Castle.

  • ALA Grant Conversation

    ALA Grant Conversation

    The library would like your input on how we can make the space more accessible to people living with mobility disabilities. We are holding community conversations on: July 11th at 1 pm July 15th at 5:30 pm July 26th at 1 pm  and we also welcome input via email and phone. 618.826.3711 or chesterpubliclib@gmail.com

  • Family Game Day

    Family Game Days

    Come to the library and play games with family and friends. We have puzzles, board games, outdoor games, and a Wii! Feel free to bring your own games and snacks you may enjoy. No sign up is required.

  • Lap Sit Story Hour

    Lapsit Story Hour

    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.

  • ALA Grant Conversation

    ALA Grant Conversation

    The library would like your input on how we can make the space more accessible to people living with mobility disabilities. We are holding community conversations on: July 11th at 1 pm July 15th at 5:30 pm July 26th at 1 pm  and we also welcome input via email and phone. 618.826.3711 or chesterpubliclib@gmail.com

  • Wii Gaming

    Wii Gaming

    Every Wednesday at 4 pm. Bring your friends and compete in Wii Sports, Mario Kart, and more!