Dube awarded Difference of One Award
Marguerite Dube
On October 26th, Marguerite Dube, Director of the Chester County Library and its Henrietta Hankin Branch was honored at the Chester County OIC’s 39th Annual Award Gala. Marguerite received the 2018 Difference of One Award for her dedication to public service and to personal commitments to excellence in helping our community and its members.
Observing National Influenza Vaccination Week
County to offer free flu shots Monday at Exton library
Don’t take chances with your health, urges the county, which is offering free flu shots on Monday, Dec. 9.
In observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 8-14), the Chester County Health Department will offer the free vaccinations – recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older – at the Chester County Library in Exton from...
Exton library to host annual craft fair
Organizers accepting vendors’ applications for Dec. 14 event
Just in time for the holidays, the Chester County Library will host its third annual craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. But first the library needs to finish lining up its vendors.
The opportunity to set up a table to sell artisan creations is open to anyone, a library news release said. Contact Kristen Cassidy at kcassidy@ccls.org or...
Library event a boon for book-lovers
Thousands of titles will be sold at bargain prices in Exton
Thousands of bargain books will be available this weekend as the Friends of the Chester County Library are holding its annual Fall Book Sale.
The sale is open to the public starting on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Sunday, patrons can take advantage of Bag Sale Day: From 1 to 4 p.m., fill a grocery bag for only $6.
The sale will...
Library focusing on diverse forms of combat
One program showcases Civil War youth; another stresses anti-aging
The Chester County Library will present a program on boys who fought in the Civil War on Sept. 26.
The Chester County Library invites residents to two upcoming programs: one that looks back in time and one that seeks to lengthen it.
On Monday, Sept. 23, Dr. Jessica A. Kennedy, D.C., will present “How to Stay Young for 100 Years”...
FIRST Lego League seeks new coaches for upcoming season
Interested adults should attend the training on August 22
FIRST encourages students to explore science and technology.
EXTON – The Chester County Library and District Center will hold a New Coaches Training Session for Jr. FIRST* Lego League (FLL) and FLL on Thursday, August 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Struble Room.
Anyone interested in being a Jr. FLL or FLL coach in the upcoming...
Libraries plug into new kids’ literacy resource
Interactive e-reading program pairs fiction, non-fiction for ages 3-8
Chester County Library patrons now have free access to new children’s e-reading technology made available by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the library announced Tuesday in a news release.
BookFlix, an online e-reading program from Scholastic that pairs classic fictional storybooks with similarly themed nonfiction...
5th-, 6th-graders invited to submit book essay
Library of Congress contest wants input on reading that had impact
The Chester County Library System has been selected to participate in this year’s summer essay contest sponsored by the Library of Congress. This contest is held in conjunction with public libraries in the mid‐Atlantic region, encouraging rising fifth- and sixth-grade students to reflect on a book that has made a personal impact...
Library to kids: Hit books this summer
“Dig into Reading” program offering incentives to active participants
Young readers and teens are invited to join the 2013 Summer Reading Club at the Chester County Library this summer.
Beginning June 10, readers from preschool through high school can register to receive their “Dig into Reading” summer reading club materials. Summer readers will be able to become “Champion Readers” simply...
More than 30,000 bargain books available
Chester County Library’s Annual Spring Book Sale a real page-turner
The Annual Spring Book Sale will take place at the Chester County Library in Exton this weekend.
Here’s an opportunity to grab some inexpensive enlightenment or entertainment: The Friends of the Chester County Library are holding their annual Spring Book Sale Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the second floor of the Chester County...
