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Monday, January 612:00—1:30 PMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Senior Resource Center-Lunch & Learn
TOPIC: “UPDATED SCAMS & FRAUDS”
Including email & text scams, romance scams, phone scams & fraud, bitcoin scams, skimming/gas station credit card frauds.
Detective Bohn attended Hopatcong High School and graduated in 1998. He then attended County College of Morris and obtained an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice.…Learn More7
Tuesday, January 710:30—11:15 AMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Preschool Story Time
Join us for some fun stories, songs and a craft. Good for all preschoolers.8
Wednesday, January 89:15—10:15 AMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Classic Yoga
Gentle Yoga will be held in the Larison Room.
There is no charge, but space priority is given to Chester Library card holders if there is a waitlist.
Please bring your yoga mat, towel, and beverage.
Masks are recommended but not required for participants.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 84:00—5:00 PMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
German Conversational Group with Ashley
Are you interested in German culture and want to learn how to speak the language?
Join this informal practice together in a conversational group. All levels are welcome to join and try.9
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Monday, January 1310:00—11:00 AMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Pages & Pastries
Come and discuss different books (whatever books you enjoyed reading) while enjoying light refreshments. Monday, January 136:00—7:00 PMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Jewelry Making for Adults - Evening
Learn which wires, threads and cords are suitable for your favorite bead stringing projects. Design a necklace, bracelet or earrings to string on beading wire and learn how to crimp the ends with a clasp. The possibilities are endless! Monday, January 136:30—7:30 PMSmall Meeting Room-Side AChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
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Books & Bites - New Evening Monthly Reading Club
There's no assigned reading in this evening reading club. Dive into any genre, author, or book thata captures your interest - fiction, non-fiction, poetry, self-help or anything in between. At the meetings each member gets a chance to tell us all about the book.…Learn More14
Tuesday, January 1410:30—11:15 AMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Preschool Story Time
Join us for some fun stories, songs and a craft. Good for all preschoolers.Tuesday, January 1412:30—3:00 PMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Mah Jongg
Beginners please be here by 12:20. Please note that if you don't register you won't be guaranteed a spot. Also, please be on time. Mahjongg - Instructor on-site & Open Play - Novice to Advanced
Held Bi-monthly on Tuesdays 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Players must register on the Library website to reserve a socially distanced seat.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 141:00—2:00 PMSmall Meeting Room-Side AChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
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Author Focus Book Group
A monthly book group that will explore your read of ANY title by the author. This month please read anything by Colleen Coble, in any format! E-book, audiobook, hard copy. We will get together and discuss the author and their contribution to the literary world.…Learn More15
Wednesday, January 1510:30 AM—12:00 PMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Knitting
Knitting club- new members welcome
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Thursday, January 169:00—10:00 AMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
CANCELED - Breathwork
Breathwork offers a chance for personal transformation through improved mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Shallow breathing keeps you in a state of anxiety.
Bring a mat, water, a small blanket if you get cold and something to cover your eyes either a pillow or wash cloth.Thursday, January 169:30 AM—12:00 PMSmall Meeting Room-Side AChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Small Meeting Room-Side BChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Writer's Group
Writer's Group
Thursday, January 1610:30—11:00 AMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Library Babies
This program for our littlest listeners includes stories, songs and rhymes. Best for 0 - 2 years old. Older siblings welcome.Thursday, January 166:00—7:00 PMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Evening Yoga
Gentle Yoga will be held in the Larison Room.
There is no charge, but space priority is given to Chester Library card holders if there is a waitlist.
Please bring your yoga mat, towel, and beverage.
Masks are recommended but not required for participants.…Learn More17
Paint, draw and sketch!18
Saturday, January 1810:30—11:30 AMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Children's Theater : The Calico Tiger
Trilogy Repertory will be presenting an exciting new play - The Calico TigerAs the tiger enters the forest the other animals are frightened and hide leaving the tiger lonely and without friends. Then the other animals devise a plan -- paint him calico! The plan works -- until it rains! Peace is restored when the animals realize that it is the nature of the creature that matters not his appearance.…Learn More
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Monday, January 201:30—2:30 PMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Lego Program
Have fun building your own Lego creation at the library with friends! All ages welcome.21
Tuesday, January 2110:30—11:15 AMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Preschool Story Time
Join us for some fun stories, songs and a craft. Good for all preschoolers.Tuesday, January 216:00—7:15 PMSmall Meeting Room-Side AChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
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Art Journaling
Art Journaling is a non-clinical practice of wellness through creativity. The focus is on free authentic expression through colors, images, words, etc. for creative play, relaxation, and enjoyment. In this practice, one is not limited by artistic skills.…Learn More22
Wednesday, January 2210:30 AM—12:00 PMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Knitting
Knitting club- new members welcome
Wednesday, January 224:00—5:00 PMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Chess for Kids
Learn tips from a chess instructor and have fun playing other kids.
Best for 3rd - 6th grade students. Beginners welcome!23
Thursday, January 236:00—7:00 PMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Lunar New Year Craft: Teen Program
Get ready for the Lunar New Year with a fun craft and some snacks! We will be painting ceramic dragons - all materials will be provided. For 5th - 12th students.Thursday, January 237:00—8:00 PMZoom
The Evolution of a President
The Evolution of a President - July 14, 1861. The days of trying to placate the South were over. At the time of President Abraham Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address of March 4, 1861, seven states had already seceded from the Union, yet Lincoln insisted that the South had no reason to secede, all laws had remained if effect – even the notorious Fugitive Slave Act!
But war did come! On April 11,1861, Fort Sumter in South Carolina was attacked.…Learn More24
Friday, January 241:00—3:30 PMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Game Day
Game Day at the Library - Attention all adult patrons! We’re excited to announce that our library will be hosting Game Day once a month on Fridays! Come and enjoy a wide variety of games, from board games to card games and more. Light refreshments will be provided to keep the fun going.…Learn More
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Monday, January 2710:30—11:15 AMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Preschool Music Program
Join Cynthia Meyer for a fun music and movement program. Good for all preschoolers (babies included)!Monday, January 2712:00—1:00 PMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Jewelry Making for Adults
Learn which wires, threads and cords are suitable for your favorite bead stringing projects. Design a necklace, bracelet or earrings to string on beading wire and learn how to crimp the ends with a clasp. The possibilities are endless! 28
Tuesday, January 2810:30—11:15 AMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Preschool Story Time
Join us for some fun stories, songs and a craft. Good for all preschoolers.Tuesday, January 2812:30—3:00 PMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Mah Jongg
Beginners please be here by 12:20. Please note that if you don't register you won't be guaranteed a spot. Also, please be on time. Mahjongg - Instructor on-site & Open Play - Novice to Advanced
Held Bi-monthly on Tuesdays 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Players must register on the Library website to reserve a socially distanced seat.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 2910:30 AM—12:00 PMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Knitting
Knitting club- new members welcome
Wednesday, January 296:30—7:30 PMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Create Your Own Vision Board
A vision board, which can also be called a “goal board” or a “dream board”, is a visual representation of your dreams for the new year and what you hope to achieve and bring into your life! This board can act as a reminder to help you stay focused, inspired, and excited about the possibilities that lie ahead.…Learn More30
Thursday, January 3011:30 AM—1:00 PMLarison Room/Large Meeting RoomChester Library250 W. Main St, Chester, NJ, 07930
Bunco
Bunco is a fast-paced social dice game where players take turns rolling dice to score points over a series of rounds. It's simple, luck-based, and popular. Join us for some fun.31