Exton library offering a host of programs
Featured topics will range from police work to popsicles
“That Which We Are,” a book written by West Whiteland Township Police Sgt. Martin Malloy, is based on his 30-year police career.
The Chester County Library in Exton is getting down to the business of information with a host of upcoming programs.
On Monday, the library will feature Dr. William Watson, who will discuss Duffy’s Cut, a ditch...
Black patriot focus of history presentation
Program on Edward ‘Ned’ Hector to be held at Exton library
Noah Lewis will present a program at the Chester County Library to celebrate Black History Month.
He was a black patriot who fought in the Battle of the Brandywine, and he was held in such high regard by his Conshohocken community that a street bears his name.
In honor of Black History Month, the Chester County Library will present “The...
Free resources offered to unemployed, underemployed
Two programs are designed to help job-seekers succeed
Free online resources for job-seekers will be the focus of a newly expanded employment assistance support and networking group for the unemployed and underemployed, and a free workshop on interviewing will be offered by the Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center.
The employment-assistance support group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m....
Support groups offered in variety of shapes, sizes
Find others who share your concerns, professionals advise
The Chester County Government Services Center will serve as the meeting locale for a support group for GrandFamilies.
A support group has formed for GrandFamilies – defined as households headed by grandparents or other relatives who are sharing their home with nieces, nephews, grandchildren, or other related children.
The group, which will...
Planned Parenthood announces new office hours
Coatesville facility will now be open Fridays for appointments, walk-ins
The Coatesville Center for Community Health, home to six agencies dedicated to the health and well-being of families, is announcing new office hours for Planned Parenthood.
Beginning Feb. 1, its Coatesville office will be open on Fridays for appointments and walk-ins. The new hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11a.m....
Library to host free concert, tax assistance
Stephen Kleiman will perform a free concert Feb. 10 at the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library in Chester Springs.
Programs to be held at county’s Henrietta Hankin Branch in Chester Springs
Free tax help and a free concert are scheduled at Chester County’s Henrietta Hankin Branch Library in Chester Springs.
On Feb. 10, the library will continue its concert series with Stephen Kleiman, currently...
Tapping into thirst for music and history
Chester County Historical Society continuing free series
The Chester County Historical Society’s “History on Tap” series offers history in an informal pub or restaurant setting.
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is betting that a slice of history added to music and dill pickles will create a sweet and savory experience for the public.
CCHS will present the latest installment of...
Get the dirt on composting techniques
Free county class even offers certification opportunity
Dishing the dirt in an environmentally responsible way is one positive offshoot of a new free class.
The Chester County Board of Commissioners, through the Chester County Solid Waste Authority, is offering a Certified Master Composting Class at two county locations. Attendance is required for one class a week for all three weeks to receive certification.
One...
Meeting to focus on funds for those in need
Coatesville Area Resource Network extends invitation to ‘Find the Money’
Coatesville-area residents are being invited to “Find the Money.”
That’s the topic for this month’s free Coatesville Area Resource Network (CARN) meeting, to be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the fourth- floor meeting room of the Brandywine Center, 744 East Lincoln Highway.
All are welcome to hear...
Laptops to be donated to Coatesville Library
New eLearning Center to launch on Digital Learning Day in Feb.
COATESVILLE – There is a virtual universe of information available on the Internet, but without access to computers, it is possible that some folks could get shut out.
But thanks to the coming donation of a number of laptop computers, city residents will be able to reach into that deep pool of information and learning just by going to...
