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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 526-0018 to arrange for use of these passes.  Passes may be reserved in advance.

 

Connecticut River Museum Family Pass www.ctrivermuseum.org

 

Two adults and their children or grandchildren are admitted free with this pass.

 

 

 

Florence Griswold Museum www.flogris.org

 

A free admission pass to the Florence Griswold Museum is now available at Chester Library.  Valid for all museum exhibits, the pass provides free admission for 2 adults and 2 children (under 18) and is made possible by the Friends of Chester Library.  Fees will apply for programs involving food!

 

Mystic Aquarium www.mysticaquarium.org

The pass to Mystic Aquarium allows admission for two adults and two children ages 3-12 at the reduced fee of $10.00 per adult and $6.00 per child, a savings of $22.00 per group. This pass is valid year ‘round.

 

New Britain Museum of American Art www.nbmaa.org

The first museum of strictly American art in the country, NBMAA is especially noted for its collection of Hudson River School, American Impressionist and Ash Can School works.  Visitors can enhance their experience with a bite to eat at the Café on the Park.  This 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.  It is provided by the Friends of Chester Library.

Wadsworth Atheneum www.wadsworthatheneum.org

The Wadsworth Atheneum ARTpass allows free general museum admission for two adults and two children. Additional fees may apply for special exhibitions.  The museum is known for its extensive collection of Hudson River school paintings. 

 

 

 

If you have questions, or would like us to show you how to access reQuest, Connecticut's State Library Catalog online, just ask.