Chester Public Library
🏢 New Hampshire State Library Network · Chester, New Hampshire
Chester Public Library
The Chester Public Library at 3 Chester Street has served this Rockingham County community since Chester's earliest days as one of New Hampshire's oldest towns — settled around 1719 and incorporated in 1722 — providing residents with books, digital resources, and a gathering place within easy reach of the Sandown and Plaistow library network.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 3pm–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 3pm–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 1pm–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 3 Chester Street, Chester, NH 03036
Phone: (603) 887-3404
Website: chesternh.org
Plus Code: 87JCXP4R+VW (Chester, NH)
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📖 About Chester Public Library
Chester, New Hampshire is one of the state's oldest communities, settled around 1719 by residents from Portsmouth and Hampton who called the wooded uplands 'Chesnut Country' and formally incorporated the town in 1722. The Chester Public Library at 3 Chester Street serves this Rockingham County town of roughly 5,200 residents, offering circulating books, audiobooks, and DVDs alongside free Wi-Fi and public computers. Cardholders gain access to the full suite of New Hampshire State Library digital resources, including the OverDrive/Libby platform for eBooks and audiobooks and hoopla for streaming media with no waitlists. The library is located in Chester village, with the Sandown Public Library just four miles away — making the two natural partners for interlibrary loan and cooperative programming across southeastern New Hampshire.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serving one of New Hampshire's oldest communities — Chester was settled c. 1719 and incorporated in 1722
- Located at 3 Chester Street in Chester village, Rockingham County
- Free Wi-Fi and public computers available for in-library use
- Access to the NH State Library Digital Collection (OverDrive/Libby) and hoopla
- Interlibrary loan available through the New Hampshire State Library cooperative network
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Chester cardholders can borrow, stream, and research free through New Hampshire's statewide digital collections:
📚 Services
- Circulating books, audiobooks, DVDs and magazines
- Free Wi-Fi and public computers
- Interlibrary loan through the NH State Library Network
- Access to NH State Library Digital Collection (Libby / OverDrive)
- hoopla streaming for movies, music, audiobooks and comics
- Reference assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Summer reading program
- Adult programs and community events
- Friends of the Library activities
📍 Nearby Libraries in Rockingham County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chester Public Library located?
The Chester Public Library is at 3 Chester Street, Chester, NH 03036, in the heart of Chester village. Call (603) 887-3404 or visit the town website at chesternh.org/chester-public-library for current hours.
Can I borrow eBooks from Chester Public Library?
Yes. Chester cardholders have free access to the NH State Library Digital Collection at nh.overdrive.com, which offers eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines through the Libby app. Hoopla is also available for instant, no-waitlist streaming of movies, music, comics, and audiobooks.
How old is the town of Chester, and what makes it historically significant?
Chester is one of the oldest communities in New Hampshire — settled around 1719 by residents from Portsmouth and Hampton and formally incorporated in 1722. The settlers called the forested uplands 'Chesnut Country,' and the town name reflects that early identity. Today's population of roughly 5,200 is significantly larger than its 1920 low of 652, reflecting substantial 20th- and 21st-century growth.
What other libraries are near Chester?
The Sandown Public Library is just 4 miles away and is the closest option. Plaistow Public Library is about 12 miles south. All three participate in NH's statewide interlibrary loan network, so you can request items from any member library through your home card.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.