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Chester County Library System

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Winter Family Read-Aloud In-Person

Join the Chester County Library and Henrietta Hankin Branch Library for the Winter Family Read-Aloud. Visit the library to pick up your reading calendar and then snuggle up at home with your family...  More
Date:
Friday, January 24, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Chester County Library, Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, Chester County Library
Audience:
  Family  
Categories:
  Family  

Winter Family Read-Aloud In-Person

Join the Chester County Library and Henrietta Hankin Branch Library for the Winter Family Read-Aloud. Visit the library to pick up your reading calendar and then snuggle up at home with your family...  More
Date:
Friday, January 24, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Chester County Library, Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, Chester County Library
Audience:
  Family  
Categories:
  Family  

Let's Play In-Person

Play is one of the most powerful ways that children learn. Stop by the Story Corner on Fridays for unguided open play. This space is for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers to have fun,...  More
Date:
Friday, January 24, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
9:30am - 3:00pm
Location:
Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  

Mahjong 101 In-Person

Mahjong is a tile-based game that originated in China in the 19th century. It's a game of skill, strategy, and luck where players take turns drawing, discarding, and exchanging tiles until one player...  More
Date:
Friday, January 24, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Krapf Program Room, Downingtown Library
Categories:
  Adults  
Registration has closed.

Human Needs Network Resource Specialist In-Person

Drop in to chat with a resource specialist, called a Mobile Navigator, from the Human Needs Network. The navigator can provide information and referral services for those in need of housing, utility,...  More
Date:
Friday, January 24, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Chester County Library, Chester County Library
Categories:
  Adults     Civic & Social  

Feature Fridays, For Adults In-Person

In-Person, Indoors at Paoli Library Boys in the Boat, 2023, PG-13, 114 minutes running time. Discussion following film. Join us at the Paoli Library for an afternoon of cinema, where you can...  More
Date:
Friday, January 24, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Paoli Library Meeting Room, Paoli Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults     Civic & Social  
Registration has closed.

Wee Build In-Person

Read a story, then build skills with blocks! Wee Build is a constructive play program for preschool children. Blocks are essential learning tools that help preschool children gain math, language,...  More
Date:
Friday, January 24, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Chester County Library, Chester County Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  

Aging Successfully: A 10-Session Study Group In-Person

Making decisions about the next stage of your life takes careful consideration about where and how you will live. Facilitated by Marina Gresham and Margo Ketchum, this study group will explore a...  More
Date:
Friday, January 24, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Harrop Room, Phoenixville Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults     Health  

Friday Afternoon Book Club In-Person

Join us for our monthly book club! This month we'll discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures, Shelby Van Pelt. Attend in person or inquire about virtual options. Contact the library to reserve your...  More
Date:
Friday, January 24, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Chester Springs Library, Chester Springs Library
Categories:
  Adults  

Friday Maker Lab: Custom 3D Printed Luggage Tags In-Person

Dive into the world of 3D printing by designing your own personalized luggage tags! In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of 3D design and printing, allowing you to create unique tags that add a p...  More
Date:
Friday, January 24, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Community Makerspace, Kennett Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults     Makerspace     Technology > Information     Technology  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 1 seat left

Kennett Library Video Game Club: An After Hours Program In-Person

Come play video games at the library AFTER HOURS every Friday. 🎮 We'll start at 6 pm - meet us at the back door to the library so we know to let you in! This program is perfect for grades 4th-8th....  More
Date:
Friday, January 24, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Children's Area, Kennett Library
Audience:
  School Age     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Technology     Young Adult  

Mystery Game Night In-Person

Teens take on roles for an evening full of fun and intrigue. Pizza will be served. Must reserve with Laurie Ldoan@ccls.org.
Date:
Friday, January 24, 2025
Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location:
TPL King Meeting Room, Tredyffrin Library
Audience:
  Young Adult  
Categories:
  Young Adult  

WCPL Virtual Trivia Night Online

Join us for an hour of questions in four different categories of 10 questions each. Our Trivia Nights are lots of fun, so give them a try! You will receive a Zoom invitation in your email by 6:30...  More
Date:
Friday, January 24, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
WCPL - virtual
Audience:
  Adults     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Virtual  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 43 seats left

Zen Meditation Online

A practitioner-led class for those interested in exploring Zen practice. This group meets in person at the Library on the first Saturday of the month and on Zoom on other Saturdays. This session is on...  More
Date:
Saturday, January 25, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
9:45am - 12:00pm
Location:
Tredyffrin Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults     Health     Virtual  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 25 seats left

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, January 25, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
WCPL - Community Room, West Chester Library
Audience:
  School Age     Young Adult  
Categories:
  School Age  

Makerspace Open Hours In-Person

All makers and tinkers are welcome to explore the Makerspace during open hours. Available Equipment: 3d Printer • ScanNCut Machines • Button Makers • Laminator • VHS Converter The Makerspace is...  More
Date:
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
Chester County Library, Chester County Library
Audience:
  School Age     Adults     Young Adult     Family  
Categories:
  Makerspace  

Meet and Greet: Reading with the Avon Grove Charter School Principals In-Person

Join Mrs. Hendrickson (K-3 Principal) & Mr. Stevenson (K-3 Asst Principal) from AGCS Early Learning Center at Parkesburg Free Library for a special book reading/meet & greet! Families can find out...  More
Date:
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Parkesburg Library, Parkesburg Library
Audience:
  Family  
Categories:
  Family  

Saturday Mini Makers: Coding Adventures with Robots In-Person

Using Edison Robots, kids will learn foundational coding concepts as they navigate robots through fun and interactive courses. Perfect for beginners and coding enthusiasts...  More
Date:
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Student Makerspace, Kennett Library
Audience:
  School Age     Family  
Categories:
  Family     Makerspace     School Age     Technology  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register!

The Berenstain Bears Visit the Credit Union In-Person

Come meet Brother Bear or Sister Bear for story time! Children and their family can listen to the story "The Berenstain Bears Visit the Credit Union" and learn about saving. Each child will have an...  More
Date:
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 10:45am
Location:
Chester County Library, Chester County Library
Audience:
  Family     Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 19 seats left

Building League In-Person

Join a group or go solo to master the building challenge. Use your imagination to build your creation! Recommended for grades 3 and up; registration is required.
Date:
Saturday, January 25, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Location:
Easttown Library
Audience:
  School Age     Young Adult  
Categories:
  School Age     Young Adult  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 20 seats left