Zoé Vallé Memorial Library
ZVL Contacts
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> Library direct line: 902-273-2133
> Village main line: 902-275-4482
Opening Hours & Programming
The Zoé Vallé Memorial Library is now OPEN to the public as of June 1st!
An official "Grand Opening" will take place on July 18th; rain date July 19th (more on this event to come).
Library Hours as of June 1, 2026:
- Mon 10am - 4pm
- Tue 10am - 4pm
- Wed 10am - 4pm
- Thu 10am - 7pm
- Fri 10am - 4pm
- Sat 10am - 4pm
- Sun Closed
Visit the Library Calendar to see the program schedule.
Public Office Services Available
- Public Wi-Fi: Free!
- Chromebook Laptops (x 2): Free to use
- Canon Wireless Printer: Free to use for print, scan, copy (letter size)
- Village's Xerox Printer for larger scale/volume: $0.01/page black & white; $0.07/page colour
*Ask Village staff (Maxine is on main floor, Heather is on second floor ); assistance is subject to staff availability. - Faxing: Not available
Call for Volunteers - Library Assistants
For information about the role, see: villageofchesterns.ca/call-for-volunteers-library-assistant
Download the Volunteer Application(120 KB) or stop by the Library at 63 Regent Street to pick up a paper copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Chester Village Commission will fully implement the requirements of the 1928 Warranty Deed(193 KB) to operate a community library and civic centre. The Village’s plans are all addressed in our original Proposal (see below for a link). The Commission will ensure that ZVML operations are sustainable for the future, long after those of us involved today are gone.
- See the South Shore Public Libraries' information sheet(2.83 MB) on their work at the Zoé Vallé (image at right).
- See the Village's "FAQ" document(195 KB) prepared on March 6, 2026; updated on May 14, 2026.
- The Village also published a Spring Newletter(1011 KB) containing answers to questions on April 8, 2026..
Do you have a question we didn’t answer or a great idea? Contact us directly!
Report on Proposal Process
Report by the Village of Chester Commission
On the “In Camera” Proceedings Regarding a Possible Response to the Request for Proposals to Administer the Zoé Vallé Memorial Library
This report(22 KB) was presented at the Village Commission Monthly Meeting of January 22, 2026.
Village of Chester's Proposal
The Zoé Vallé Memorial Library is an important community asset, and one which the Commission envisions as a vital partner to serve the wider Chester community. The Village of Chester Commission’s vision is to continue the vital community role of the Zoé Vallé Memorial Library, as directed in the Warranty Deed, to provide the Chester community with a “Public Library and civic and community centre with appropriate books and appurtenances.”
Proposals were submitted on October 20, 2025 and then made public by the Municipality for its Dec 11, 2025 Council Agenda package as part of the procurement process. The Village Proposal(1.25 MB) was accepted at that Council Meeting.
Intermunicipal Agreement
An intermunicipal "Agreement Regarding the Governance, Operation, and Stewardship of the Zoé Vallé Memorial Library"(1.48 MB) was signed between the Municipality of the District of Chester and the Village of Chester on February 26, 2026.
