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Chester County Library System

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Open Hours in the Children's Makerspace: Massive Marble Run In-Person

Our Makerspace team is pleased to offer Open Hours starting this summer in the Children’s Makerspace. Each week, the Children’s Makerspace will host a different theme for patrons to explore from *11...  More
From:
11:00am, Monday, July 28, 2025
To:
4:00pm, Saturday, August 2, 2025
Location:
Student Makerspace, Kennett Library
Audience:
  School Age     Family  
Categories:
  Family     Makerspace     School Age     Technology  

Adult Summer Reading Gift Card Raffle

Read books or listen to audiobooks from any Chester County library or the OverDrive catalog. Come to the Library, check in your items or show us your OverDrive eMedia checkouts, complete a book...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
All Day Event
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults  

Rewind & Digitize: VHS Conversion Station In-Person

Got old home movies gathering dust? Bring your cherished VHS and VHS-C tapes to life again with our Rewind & Digitize resource at the Kennett Library AV Studio. Starting in July, patrons can reserve a...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
AV Room, Kennett Library
Categories:
  Adults     Family     Makerspace     Technology     Technology > Information  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register!

Chess Club In-Person

Have fun learning the game of chess, or getting some serious practice, with Coach Chuck Shaw! For kids ages 5-15 No Registration Required (Please note, caregivers with children attending who are...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
WCPL - Community Room, West Chester Library
Audience:
  School Age     Young Adult  
Categories:
  School Age  

Friends Monthly Book Sale

Find fantastic bargains for the whole family at the Friends of Easttown Library Monthly Book Sale! Choose from a great selection of books, movies, and music.
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Easttown Library
Audience:
  School Age     Adults     Young Adult     Family     Preschool  
Categories:
  Adults     Family  

Zen Meditation In-Person

A practitioner-led class for those interested in exploring Zen practice. This meeting is IN PERSON at Tredyffrin Public Library. In the warmer months, the group will practice on the library's...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
King Meeting Room, Tredyffrin Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults     Health  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 19 seats left

Solar Viewing Drop-In

See Our Sun Up Close and Safely! The Sun is approaching a period of maximum activity which can affect the Earth. Come and look at our sun with experienced observers using special solar telescopes at...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Downingtown Library
Categories:
  Family  

Family Story Time In-Person

Come and join the fun with rhymes, music, and books! Give your child a wonderful start to becoming a great reader! For children ages 0 to 6 -- must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
Audience:
  Family  
Categories:
  Family  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 1 seat left

Family Storytime In-Person

Join us for a Family Storytime and a craft!!
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
AG Children's Activity Room, Avon Grove Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Family     Literacy     Preschool  

American Girl Doll Book Club In-Person

Join Ms. Angelica for all things American Girl! Read the first chapter of the book together and enjoy interactive activities. Registration is required.
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Easttown Library, Easttown Library
Audience:
  School Age  
Categories:
  School Age  
Registration has closed.

Paper Circuit Pyramid Lights In-Person

Paper Circuit Pyramid Lights Kindergarden- 2nd Graders (only) Saturday, August 2nd, 10:30am Learn about simple circuits and create a paper light that turns on and...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
TPL Makerspace, Tredyffrin Library
Audience:
  School Age  
Categories:
  Makerspace     School Age  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register!

Sahaja Yoga Meditation Class In-Person

Know and experience the real meaning of meditation and yoga with self-realization: awakening of your inner dormant energy called "Kundalini". Presented by Sahaja Yoga Pennsylvania Center, Lansdale...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults  

Teen Paint Together In-Person

This program will be held in-person inside Oxford Library. Join Miss Sarah as she teaches you step-by-step to make a beautiful painting that you can take home! All materials provided for this free...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Location:
Katherine B. Alexander Community Room, Oxford Library
Audience:
  Young Adult  
Categories:
  Young Adult  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 8 seats left

An Introduction to Rug Hooking with the Brandywine Rug Hooking Guild In-Person

An Open House for the curious crafter! Members of the Brandywine Rug Hooking Guild will be on hand to show you the materials and equipment we use to make our wonderful rugs. Stop by for an informative...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 2:00pm
Location:
Annex, Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
Categories:
  Adults  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 57 seats left

Read with a PAWS Dog In-Person

Choose a book from the library and read to a therapy dog! In partnership with PAWS for Reading. Individuals must sign up for a 15-minute slot. Siblings may sign up together. If participants are unable...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 11:15am
Location:
AG Community Room, Avon Grove Library
Audience:
  School Age     Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool     School Age  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register!

⚠️ CANCELLED ⚠️ Overlooked Aspects of Retirement In-Person

⚠️ CANCELLED ⚠️ In-person, Indoors- Paoli Library Presented by John Strohman of JCS Financial Solutions You’ve spent years saving and investing, but as retirement approaches, several questions...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Paoli Library Meeting Room, Paoli Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults     Financial  
Registration has closed.

Read with a PAWS Dog In-Person

Choose a book from the library and read to a therapy dog! In partnership with PAWS for Reading. Individuals must sign up for a 15-minute slot. Siblings may sign up together. If participants are unable...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time:
11:15am - 11:30am
Location:
AG Community Room, Avon Grove Library
Audience:
  School Age     Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool     School Age  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register!

Read with a PAWS Dog In-Person

Choose a book from the library and read to a therapy dog! In partnership with PAWS for Reading. Individuals must sign up for a 15-minute slot. Siblings may sign up together. If participants are unable...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time:
11:30am - 11:45am
Location:
AG Community Room, Avon Grove Library
Audience:
  School Age     Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool     School Age  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register!

Read with a PAWS Dog In-Person

Choose a book from the library and read to a therapy dog! In partnership with PAWS for Reading. Individuals must sign up for a 15-minute slot. Siblings may sign up together. If participants are unable...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time:
11:45am - 12:00pm
Location:
AG Community Room, Avon Grove Library
Audience:
  School Age     Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool     School Age  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 2 seats left

Community Composting

Back to Earth Compost Crew hosts a Compost Collection Site at the Easttown Library parking lot on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, from 12 noon to 2 pm. Bring your five-gallon bucket of food...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Categories:
  Adults     Environmental     Family