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Chester NH Public Library The Chester Public Library’s mission is to improve and enrich the lives of our patrons and to foster the love of reading.

10/21/2026

What food truck are you looking forward to?

10/20/2026

🎃👻Halloween Night Food Trucks!

Make dinner part of your Halloween plans! Join us on Saturday, October 31st, at Busche Academy, 40 Chester Street, for a delicious selection of multiple food trucks with something for everyone!

Grab dinner before heading out to trick-or-treat on Chester Street, or stop by for a bite while enjoying the Halloween festivities. Come hungry and fuel up for a fun night of trick-or-treating! 👻🎃

• Saturday, October 31st

Busche Academy | 40 Chester Street, Chester
Sponsored by the Chester Public Library Foundation

📚💕 They're Back! Blind Date with a Book! 💕📚Looking for a little literary romance or an exciting new adventure? Our Blind...
10/20/2026

📚💕 They're Back! Blind Date with a Book! 💕📚

Looking for a little literary romance or an exciting new adventure? Our Blind Date with a Book is back at the Chester Public Library! ❤️

Each book is wrapped up so you can't judge it by its cover. Instead, you'll get a few intriguing clues to help you choose your next great read. It's a fun way to discover a new author, explore a different genre, or fall in love with a book you might never have picked up otherwise!

🎁 Just $15 per book! All proceeds go to the Chester Chester NH Public Library Foundation

Treat yourself, surprise a fellow book lover, or pick one up as a unique gift. You never know who—or what—you might fall for! 😉📖

Stop by the Chester Public Library and pick out your next mystery read while supplies last!

🧶 Introducing Fiber and Friends Club! 🧵Do you love knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or any other fiber-based craft? The...
10/20/2026

🧶 Introducing Fiber and Friends Club! 🧵

Do you love knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or any other fiber-based craft? Then this club is for YOU! ❤️

Join us at the Chester Public Library for Fiber and Friends Club, the perfect place to work on your favorite projects, share ideas, learn from one another, and enjoy wonderful company along the way!

Whether you're an experienced crafter or just getting started, bring your current project, settle in, and enjoy some creative time with fellow fiber enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome!

📅 When: Every other Monday, starting November 23
⏰ Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Where: Chester Public Library

Grab your yarn, needles, hooks, or favorite crafting supplies, and come make something wonderful with us. We can't wait to see what you're creating! 🧶💕

🀄✨ READY TO LEARN MAHJONG? LET’S PLAY! ✨🀄Have you been curious about Mahjong but aren’t sure where to start? Now’s your ...
10/15/2026

🀄✨ READY TO LEARN MAHJONG? LET’S PLAY! ✨🀄

Have you been curious about Mahjong but aren’t sure where to start? Now’s your chance to learn! Join us at the Chester Public Library for a 4-class Mahjong session with Linda Heuer and discover the fun of this popular game of strategy, skill, and a little bit of luck!

Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a fun way to challenge your mind, or a great opportunity to meet new people, Mahjong is a wonderful game to add to your repertoire!

🀄 4 Classes with Linda Heuer: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 12-3PM

🎟️ Registration Fee:
📍 Chester Residents: $10
📍 Non-Residents: $15

Come learn something new, enjoy some friendly competition, and discover why so many people love Mahjong!

✨ Grab your seat, bring your curiosity, and let’s play! 🀄

📚 Contact Linda at [email protected] to register!

🎃👻 ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH?! 👻🎃💀 THE 11TH ANNUAL HUGE SCARY HAUNTED HOUSE TOUR IS BACK! 💀🩸 Saturday, October 24 | 6–9 PM📍 S...
10/15/2026

🎃👻 ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH?! 👻🎃

💀 THE 11TH ANNUAL HUGE SCARY HAUNTED HOUSE TOUR IS BACK! 💀

🩸 Saturday, October 24 | 6–9 PM
📍 Stevens Hall, 1 Chester Street, Chester NH

Think you can handle a walk through one of the spookiest buildings around? 😈 Just wait until our decorators get their hands on it! Groups will make their way through this old, creepy beautiful building, where every room holds a new nightmare… and you never know what’s waiting around the corner! 😱

🕷️ WHAT HORRORS AWAIT YOU? 🕷️
🎪 A twisted Circus of Nightmares
🧟 A terrifying Zombie Maze
🪆 A Cursed Dollhouse
🔪 A gruesome Butcher Shop
🏚️ A chilling Insane Asylum
💀 AND MORE spine-tingling surprises!

This haunted house is designed with adults in mind, but brave kids are welcome! Expect scares, creepy scenes, and plenty of gore to get you into the Halloween spirit. 🩸👹

🎟️ ADMISSION:
🧛 Adults: $10
🕸️ Kids: $5

Gather your bravest friends, bring your courage (you’re going to need it!), and come see if you can make it through!

💀 COME OUT AND SEE US… IF YOU DARE! 💀

10/14/2026

🎃👻 Calling All Little Ghouls & Goblins ALL AGES! 👻🎃

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon at the library! Kids are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes and join us for a fun-filled Halloween party! 🧙‍♀️🦇

🎃 Costume Parade
🎶 Halloween Music & Dancing
🖍️ Spooky Crafts
👻 Lots of Halloween Fun!

Come dressed as your favorite character, creature, superhero, princess, or anything your imagination can dream up! We'll parade our fabulous costumes, enjoy some Halloween tunes, and get crafty together.

📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Chester Public Library

Put on your costume and come celebrate Halloween with us! 🧡🖤
Space is limited—sign up today here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2001021519230?aff=oddtdtcreator

Libraries are bear-y fun for everyone! Support your local library today and everyday 📚
10/09/2026

Libraries are bear-y fun for everyone! Support your local library today and everyday 📚

☃️✨ Snow Much Fun! ✨☃️Get into the holiday spirit with a relaxing evening of Snowman Diamond Painting! Join us at the li...
10/06/2026

☃️✨ Snow Much Fun! ✨☃️

Get into the holiday spirit with a relaxing evening of Snowman Diamond Painting! Join us at the library to create your own sparkling snowman masterpiece using colorful diamond gems. 💎❄️

📅 Thursday, December 3
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Chester Public Library

💎 Kit Fee: $15

Registration & Payment Required:
To reserve your spot, the $15 kit fee must be paid in full at the Library front desk by November 10th.
💵 Cash or check only.

Space is limited, so don't wait! Come enjoy some holiday creativity, conversation, and a little sparkle. ☃️✨

🦃🎨 Gobble, Gobble! Get Crafty! 🎨🦃Calling all kids ages 6–12! Join us for a fun afternoon of Turkey Puppet Making at the ...
10/06/2026

🦃🎨 Gobble, Gobble! Get Crafty! 🎨🦃

Calling all kids ages 6–12! Join us for a fun afternoon of Turkey Puppet Making at the library!

Kids will get to use their creativity to design and decorate their very own colorful, silly, or spectacular turkey puppet. Give your turkey a personality and let your imagination run wild! 🍂🦃

📅 Monday, November 16
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Chester Public Library

All materials will be provided by the Library—just bring your creativity!

🦃 Registration is required here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002575424001?aff=oddtdtcreator

Address

3 Chester Street
Chester, NH
03036

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 3pm - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm

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(603) 887-3404

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