Zoé Vallé Memorial Library

06/12/2026

All are welcome. What a perfect time of year .

06/11/2026

Zoé Vallé and Alfred Ross Lightfoot were married on November 16, 1887. Alfred was from Mississippi and practiced law in Alabama and later NYC .

The Lightfoot Tower: Around 1904, Alfred commissioned the construction of a three-story, octagonal wooden observation tower on their property in Chester. He built it specifically to get a clear, unobstructed view of the yacht races and sailing activity in the harbour.
He died in 1911.

What a treasure to have his bible preserved in the library.

06/10/2026

Open 6 days a week , the welcome continues …

06/09/2026

This photo is of the original Lightfoot Tower built c.1904 and is from April 1956 , the roof blew off the Tower in 1918 and Zoe replaced it with a simple roof.

06/08/2026

April 1956 . Thanks for the gift of some
wonderful photos. The Zoe Valle Library bringing out the best in people .

06/02/2026

Hey , smart folks in Chester and around the world. We have a mystery here at the Library. Anyone recognize this fine looking gentleman?
Probably from the 1940’s - 50’s . Maybe Nova Scotian , maybe New England , Pennsylvania. Possibly a summer resident or politician. Yes we’ve run it through Google and Chat .
He’s on the wall of fame but we’d love to give him a name . Thanks . Prize to the winner. 🏆

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

WE ARE RE-OPENED TODAY!

Come and see us at 63 Regent Street, Chester. Hours are:
Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 10-4
Thu 10-7
Sat 10-4

For the latest activities and events, see our website calendar: www.zoevalle.com

*Chester Village Commission Chair, Geraldine Pauley, is pictured in front of the library this morning.

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05/29/2026

We are so pleased to see you all next week.

A special moment before the doors officially open next week!
Today, Village of Chester Commission Administrator Maxine received the very first library card and checked out the very first book at the Zoé Vallé Memorial library — all in advance open hours that start Monday, June 1.
We can’t wait to welcome the community through our doors starting Monday at 10:00 am. Come explore the revamped space, discover your next great read, and share this exciting new chapter with us.
See you at the library!
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