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Take & Make Craft

In-Person
Come to the Youth Services Department to pick up a Take & Make Craft! Craft kits will be put out starting at 9:30am and will be available while supplies last! This program supports PA Forward Basic...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
Categories:
  Family     Preschool     School Age  
Take & Make Craft

Open Office Hours for Entrepreneurs / Servicio de Atención para Emprendedores

In-Person
SIGN UP FOR OFFICE HOURS HERE Are you thinking about starting a business, or do you already own one and need guidance? Schedule a free 45-minute one-on-one appointment with a bilingual business...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
9:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Study Room - Blue, Kennett Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Business / Career     Financial  
Open Office Hours for Entrepreneurs / Servicio de Atención para Emprendedores

Baby Play Time (Age 0 to 18 months)

In-Person
For babies age 0 to 18 months and their caregivers. Come join the fun and have some one-on-one time with your little one as we read stories, do lap-bounces, and have open play time! The dates...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
9:30am - 10:00am
Location:
Downingtown Library Krapf Room , Downingtown Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Registrations are fully booked!
Baby Play Time (Age 0 to 18 months)

Toddler Storytime

In-Person
Join us in the Children's Room for fun stories, songs, a coloring sheet and open playtime!
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
9:30am - 10:15am
Location:
AG Children's Activity Room, Avon Grove Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Literacy     Preschool  
An illustration of a chick hatching from an egg in a field of flowers. The illustration is surrounded by a yellow circular border that reads "Avon Grove Library Toddler Storytime."

Morning Book Club

In-Person
Come join us at Malvern Public Library to enjoy our monthly book selection! To pick up a copy of the book just stop in the library. We hope to see you there! This month book: By Any Other Name...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time:
9:30am - 10:30am
Location:
Reading Room, Malvern Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults  
Registration has closed.
A coffee cup on top of a stack of books. Morning Book Club hosted by Desiree Threadgill

The Write Group

In-Person / Online
The Write Group is a support group for anyone with a serious interest in writing, whether published or not. The support group will discuss anything of interest to writers. Other meetings will be...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
9:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Multipurpose Room - Pine Room, Kennett Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Arts & Culture  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration / Online Registration
Register! - 28 seats left
The Write Group

Preschool Story Time for 3-4.5 Years Old

In-Person
Nurture your child's love of reading with books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. For children 3 - 4.5 years old accompanied by an adult. Please register each preschooler separately. Weekly...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
9:45am - 10:15am
Location:
Hankin Branch Story Corner (Map ), Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 7 seats left
Preschool Story Time for 3-4.5 Years Old

Legal Consultation with LASP

In-Person
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) offers free, 20-minute consultations with an attorney, providing information, counseling and advocacy in any of the following areas of civil law: expungement,...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:20am
Location:
Small Conference Room C, Chester County Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults  
Registration has closed.
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Outdoor Storytime at Johnson Memorial Park

In-Person
Age: Recommended for ages 2-6 Location: Johnson Park, 198 Bridge Avenue, Berwyn PA Description: Let's get together for a storytime at Johnson Park! Join us at the library by 9:30am to walk to the...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:30am
Location:
Easttown Library, Easttown Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Family     Literacy     Preschool  
Outdoor Storytime at Johnson Memorial Park

Hybrid: Resume Writing and the Job Search

This workshop, offered by Chester County Library in conjunction with the United Way Financial Stability Center, will review fundamentals of writing a resume: format, content, tips and tricks, required...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Chester County Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Business / Career  
Hybrid: Resume Writing and the Job Search

Mobile Office Hours for PA Representative Melissa Shusterman

Every third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., a member of Melissa Shusterman's staff will be on-site at Easttown Library to assist you. Please stop by if you need help with submitting a...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Easttown Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults  
Mobile Office Hours for PA Representative Melissa Shusterman

Baby Basics (0-12 months)

In-Person
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes at Baby Basics storytime! Ages 0-12 months Required Registration begins Tuesday, September 8, 2026 for the whole 5-weeks Questions? Please email Miss Clara:...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:15am - 10:45am
Location:
WCPL - Community Room, West Chester Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register!
Baby Basics (0-12 months)

Story Tots (1.5-3 years)

In-Person
For young toddlers age 1.5 to 3 years and their caretakers. Come smile, sing, and learn during Storytime with Miss Rebecca! This storytime is designed to promote a positive learning experience...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:15am - 10:45am
Location:
Downingtown Library Krapf Room , Downingtown Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Registrations are fully booked!
Story Tots (1.5-3 years)

RAISE A READER

Raise a Reader-a free program for Children 0-36 months. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Come and join the fun! Rhymes, fingerplays, lots of music and book, books, books. Give your child...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:15am - 11:00am
Location:
Honey Brook Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  0-2 Age Activity     Literacy     Preschool  
RAISE A READER

Toddler Time

In-Person
Come join in with our toddler story time! Each class will have books revolving around our topic for the week and songs to dance to. It is perfect for wiggly little ones, this story time features...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:15am - 11:00am
Location:
Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Toddler Time

Legal Consultation with LASP

In-Person
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) offers free, 20-minute consultations with an attorney, providing information, counseling and advocacy in any of the following areas of civil law: expungement,...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:20am - 10:40am
Location:
Small Conference Room C, Chester County Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults  
Registration has closed.
Man consulting with woman professional

Family Storytime (Burke Park Gazebo)

In-Person
Join Miss Emily for a storytime the whole family can enjoy! We sing songs, read stories, and get moving 🎵📖 We will meet in gazebo at Burke Park down the street from the library! Registration is not...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Burke Park Gazebo, Malvern Library
Categories:
  Family     Preschool  
Family Storytime (Burke Park Gazebo)

Kennett Library Staff Storytime

In-Person
Get to know the people who make Kennett Library a special place! Each week, a different library staff member will share one of their favorite stories and introduce participants to their role at the...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Children's Area, Kennett Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Literacy  
Kennett Library Staff Storytime

Toddler Story Time for 19-36 Months

In-Person
Develop your child's pre-literacy skills while learning letters, numbers, and new words. For children ages 19-36 months and their families. Please register each toddler separately. Weekly...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 10 seats left
Toddler Story Time for 19-36 Months

Toddler Storytime

In-Person
Join us in the Children's Room for fun stories, songs, a coloring sheet and open playtime!
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:15am
Location:
AG Children's Activity Room, Avon Grove Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Literacy     Preschool  
An illustration of a chick hatching from an egg in a field of flowers. The illustration is surrounded by a yellow circular border that reads "Avon Grove Library Toddler Storytime."