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Christmas in Chester at the Library returns on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Chester Main Library! We'll be hosting Dr. Sam's Teddy Bear Clinic, Mrs. Claus's Story Time, crafts, and more. Join us for a morning of fun!
Join us starting on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. to read a book, play games, and make a craft. We look forward to seeing you there! There will be no program on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
The Puzzle Swap is staying! You asked, we answered. We will be having 2 more puzzle swaps this year on Saturday, October 14, 2023, and Saturday, December 9, 2023. Stop by to swap your old puzzles for new ones. Please make sure your puzzle is in good condition, has all the pieces, and are in a container.
Curious to see what the current book club read is? October's book for the Chester Main's Saturday Mystery Book Club is Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie. Next Meeting: October 14, 2023 at 1 p.m. Summary: When a Halloween Party turns deadly, it falls to Hercule Poirots to unmask a murderer in Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery, Hallowe’en Party. At a Halloween party, Joyce–a hostile thirteen-year-old–boasts that she once witnessed a murder. When no one believes her, she storms off home. But within hours her body is found, still in the house, drowned in an apple-bobbing tub. That night, Hercule Poirot is called in to find the evil presence’. But first he must establish whether he is looking for a murderer or a double-murderer… If you are interested in joining the Chester Main's Saturday Mystery Book Club, please call 803-377-8145 for more information.
Join us starting on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. to read a book, play games, and make a craft. We look forward to seeing you there! There will be no program on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
Curious to see what the current book club read is? August's book for the Reading 4 Life Chester Main Teen Book Club is "The Whole Story of Half a Girl" by Veera Hiranandani. The Chester Main Teen Book Club is for 6th to 9th graders interested in joining a group of their peers in reading and discussing a book monthly. This book club meets on the 3th Thursday of each month. Next Meeting: Thursday, August 17, 2023 Summary: After her father loses his job, Sonia Nadhamuni, half Indian and half Jewish American, finds herself yanked out of private school and thrown into the unfamiliar world of public education. For the first time, Sonia's mixed heritage makes her classmates ask questions—questions Sonia doesn't always know how to answer—as she navigates between a group of popular girls who want her to try out for the cheerleading squad and other students who aren't part of the "in" crowd. At the same time that Sonia is trying to make new friends, she's dealing with what it means to have an out-of-work parent—it's hard for her family to adjust to their changed circumstances. And then, one day, Sonia's father goes missing. Now Sonia wonders if she ever really knew him. As she begins to look for answers, she must decide what really matters and who her true friends are—and whether her two halves, no matter how different, can make her a whole. If you are interested in joining the Chester Main Teen Book Club, please call 803-377-8145 for more information.
Curious to see what the current book club read is? December's discussion for the Main Library's Book Club will cover the book The Twelve Topsy-Turvey, Very Messy Days of Christmas by James Patterson. Next Meeting: December 19, 2023 at 11:15 a.m. Summary: Move over, Dickens—America’s favorite storyteller has written a gift, “a delightful Christmas story to be shared by the whole family” (Kirkus),destined to become as treasured as A Christmas Carol. At Christmastime, a family of three are missing someone dear to them. Until unexpected guests begin to arrive at their empty house, filling it with Christmas memories in the making. Listening to the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas” is a beloved holiday tradition. Now comes a new one: Reading James Patterson’s instant classic, The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas. If you are interested in joining the Chester Main Library's Book Club, you should stop by the main library’s circulation desk or call the main library at 803-377-8145 for more information.
Curious to see what the current book club read is? December's discussion for the Main Library's Book Club will cover the book The Twelve Topsy-Turvey, Very Messy Days of Christmas by James Patterson. Next Meeting: December 19, 2023 at 11:15 a.m. Summary: Move over, Dickens—America’s favorite storyteller has written a gift, “a delightful Christmas story to be shared by the whole family” (Kirkus),destined to become as treasured as A Christmas Carol. At Christmastime, a family of three are missing someone dear to them. Until unexpected guests begin to arrive at their empty house, filling it with Christmas memories in the making. Listening to the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas” is a beloved holiday tradition. Now comes a new one: Reading James Patterson’s instant classic, The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas. If you are interested in joining the Chester Main Library's Book Club, you should stop by the main library’s circulation desk or call the main library at 803-377-8145 for more information.
Curious to see what the current book club read is? January's discussion for the Main Library's Book Club will cover the books The Broken Road, The Forgotten Road, and The Road Home by Richard Paul Evans. Next Meeting: January 16, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Summary: The Broken Road: A broken man. A twist of fate. A second chance. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mistletoe Promise and The Walk begins a riveting new trilogy that explores the tantalizing question: What if you could start over? Chicago celebrity Charles James can’t shake the nightmare that wakes him each night. He sees himself walking down a long, broken highway lined in flames. Where is he going? Why is he walking? What is the wailing he hears around him? By day, he wonders why he’s so haunted and unhappy when he has all he ever wanted—fame, fans, and fortune and the lavish lifestyle it affords him. Coming from a childhood of poverty and pain, this is what he’s dreamed of. But now, at the pinnacle of his career, he’s started to wonder if he’s wanted the wrong things. His wealth has come legally, but questionably, from the power of his personality, seducing people out of their hard-earned money. When he learns that one of his customers has committed suicide because of financial ruin, Charles is shaken. The cracks in his façade start to break down, spurring him to question everything: his choices, his relationships, his future, and the type of man he’s become. Then a twist of fate changes everything. Charles is granted something very remarkable: a second chance. The question is: what will he do with it? The Broken Road is an engrossing, contemplative story of redemption and grace and the power of second chances. It is an epic journey you won’t soon forget. The Forgotten Road: Chicago celebrity and successful pitchman Charles James is supposed to be dead. Everyone believes he was killed in a fiery plane crash. But thanks to a remarkable twist of fate, he’s very much alive and ready for a second chance at life—and love. Narrowly escaping death has brought Charles some clarity: the money, the fame, the fast cars—none of it was making him happy. The last time he was happy—truly happy—was when he was married to his ex-wife Monica, before their connection was destroyed by his ambition and greed. Charles decides to embark on an epic quest: He will walk the […]
Curious to see what the current book club read is? August's book for the Reading 4 Life Chester Main Teen Book Club is "The Whole Story of Half a Girl" by Veera Hiranandani. The Chester Main Teen Book Club is for 6th to 9th graders interested in joining a group of their peers in reading and discussing a book monthly. This book club meets on the 3th Thursday of each month. Next Meeting: Thursday, August 17, 2023 Summary: After her father loses his job, Sonia Nadhamuni, half Indian and half Jewish American, finds herself yanked out of private school and thrown into the unfamiliar world of public education. For the first time, Sonia's mixed heritage makes her classmates ask questions—questions Sonia doesn't always know how to answer—as she navigates between a group of popular girls who want her to try out for the cheerleading squad and other students who aren't part of the "in" crowd. At the same time that Sonia is trying to make new friends, she's dealing with what it means to have an out-of-work parent—it's hard for her family to adjust to their changed circumstances. And then, one day, Sonia's father goes missing. Now Sonia wonders if she ever really knew him. As she begins to look for answers, she must decide what really matters and who her true friends are—and whether her two halves, no matter how different, can make her a whole. If you are interested in joining the Chester Main Teen Book Club, please call 803-377-8145 for more information.
Curious to see what the current book club read is? August's book for the Reading 4 Life Chester Main Teen Book Club is "The Whole Story of Half a Girl" by Veera Hiranandani. The Chester Main Teen Book Club is for 6th to 9th graders interested in joining a group of their peers in reading and discussing a book monthly. This book club meets on the 3th Thursday of each month. Next Meeting: Thursday, August 17, 2023 Summary: After her father loses his job, Sonia Nadhamuni, half Indian and half Jewish American, finds herself yanked out of private school and thrown into the unfamiliar world of public education. For the first time, Sonia's mixed heritage makes her classmates ask questions—questions Sonia doesn't always know how to answer—as she navigates between a group of popular girls who want her to try out for the cheerleading squad and other students who aren't part of the "in" crowd. At the same time that Sonia is trying to make new friends, she's dealing with what it means to have an out-of-work parent—it's hard for her family to adjust to their changed circumstances. And then, one day, Sonia's father goes missing. Now Sonia wonders if she ever really knew him. As she begins to look for answers, she must decide what really matters and who her true friends are—and whether her two halves, no matter how different, can make her a whole. If you are interested in joining the Chester Main Teen Book Club, please call 803-377-8145 for more information.
Curious to see what the current book club read is? February's discussion for the Main Library's Book Club will cover the book The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict. Next Meeting: February 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Summary: In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. Pierpont Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture on the New York society scene and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps build a world-class collection. But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and well-known advocate for equality. Belle's complexion isn't dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white--her complexion is dark because she is African American. The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go--for the protection of her family and her legacy--to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives. If you are interested in joining the Chester Main Library's Book Club, you should stop by the main library’s circulation desk or call the main library at 803-377-8145 for more information.