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Library Services

Loan Periods

Books (both recorded and print), magazines and CDs are checked out for 2 weeks but may be renewed either by dropping by the library, calling during open hours, or online.  Your librarians will be happy to provide information about setting up your online account if you would like.   Materials will not be renewed if there is a waiting list for that item.

Movies are checked out for 3 nights and may be renewed for an additional 3 days.  Renew in person, by phone during open hours or online.  No reservations are taken for movies.

All materials EXCEPT CDs and books containing CDs may be returned to the book drop outside the front door.  CDs do break in the book return, so please bring them inside.

 

Overdue Fees

Fines on books, both print and recorded, and magazines are $.05 per day.

Fines on movies and museum passes are $1.00 per day.

 

Computers

Chester Library has a computer with Internet access available for patrons to use for research, browsing the internet, and general word processing.  There is wireless internet access in the library, but electrical outlets are scarce, so come with a fully charged battery.

A printer is available at a cost of $0.15 per page printed.

 

Photocopier

A photocopier is available for use at a cost of $0.15 per page.

 

Museum Passes

Contact the library at 860-526-0018 to arrange for use of any of these passes. Passes may be reserved by Chester residents. Many museums are closed on Mondays; up-to-date hours exhibit information, directions, and other information may be found on their individual websites. Unless otherwise noted, these passes are provided by the Friends of Chester Public Library.
Connecticut River Museum
Connecticut River Museum Family
Pass provides free admission for two adults and their children or grandchildren.
Connecticut State Parks and Forests
Pass provides free admission to Connecticut State Parks (including Hammonasset, Gillette Castle, Dinosaur State Park and Rocky Neck) and is issued each year by the DEP for use from April through mid-October.
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Coming Soon
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Visit the first full-scale museum in the U.S. devoted to picture book art. Pass provides free admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children.
Florence Griswold Museum
Florence Griswold Museum
Valid for all museum exhibits, this pass provides free admission for 2 adults and 2 children (under 18).
Mystic Aquarium
Mystic Aquarium

The Mystic Aquarium pass allows admission for two adults and two children ages 3-12 at a reduced fee. This pass is valid year ‘round and is given to the Library by the Aquarium.
Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport
Coming Soon
With one pass for each day of the week, this membership allows ample access to activities at the Seaport. Pass provides free admission for 2 adults and up to 3 children or grandchildren under 18. Membership provided by the Chester Library Board of Trustees.
New Britain Museum of American Art
New Britain Museum of American Art
Pass provides free admission to NBMAA, as well as free admission to The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London and 9 other New England museums.
The Peabody Museum
Peabody Museum of Natural History
Coming Soon
Pass provides $5.00 off each of up to 4 admissions per visit (undiscounted admission fee is $7 per adult, $6 per senior adult and $5 per child over 3 years in age). Love those dinosaurs! Pass is not valid during the month of February.
Roger Williams Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Coming Soon
A reduced admission pass, this one also provides admission to Beardsley Park Zoo in Bridgeport.
Wadsworth Atheneum
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
The Wadsworth Atheneum ARTpass allows free general museum admission for two adults and two children. Additional fees may apply for special exhibitions. This pass is generously provided by the Museum.