Residents within the corporate city limits of Chester and non-residents who pay taxes on property located within the corporate city limits are eligible to receive library services and obtain a library card without any additional fee.
Children under 16 must have parents or legal guardian sign library application card, in person, at the library’s circulation desk.
Persons outside the corporate city limits of Chester but reside within Chester Community Unit School District #139 may obtain a Chester Public Library card by paying an annual non-resident fee. As of July 1, 2022 the non-resident fee is $55.00 a year per household.
New patrons must complete an application form and show proof of both identification and residency.
NOTE: You must present a valid library card when checking out material from the library.
Please call the library at (618) 826-3711 or visit the library in person for further information
