Endowment
The Endowment Fund for the Phoenixville Public Library was established in 2004 by the Phoenixville Library Foundation to permanently benefit our community.
Planned Giving
Planned Giving is an effective way to have an impact on the future well-being of Phoenixville's Public Library. Individuals have many options available to them in making their estate plans such as bequests, and other planned giving vehicles.
Bequests
Bequests, large and small, are a significant source of support for the Library. Simply stated, a bequest is the act of naming the Phoenixville Public Library in your will.
Library Foundation
Whether your tribute is a memorial, a celebration of a happy occasion, or an expression of honor and esteem, it can have no finer form than a gift to the Phoenixville Public Library.
Annual Giving
Annual Giving is the lifeblood of the Library. Each year, annual giving contributes unrestricted funds to the Library’s general operating budget to help offset expenses. Every gift, regardless of size, is important in enabling the Library to carry out its mission.
Spanish Language Books
View the Chester County Library System's catalog of Spanish Language books and other resources.
Large Print Books
View the Large Print Books from the Chester County Library System's database
Reference Databases
The Pennsylvania Online World of Electronic Resources (POWER Library) reference databases provide access to magazine and newspaper articles, full text encyclopedias and almanacs, reader’s advisory tools, multimedia archives, and more. They may be accessed in the Library or from any remote computer (with a Chester County Library System card). We welcome Explora to our family [...]
Chester County Library System
The Chester County Library System provides materials and information for life, work and pleasure. The libraries of the Chester County contribute to the quality of life by helping residents become thoughtful, educated and involved members of their communities. Use the search box below to access all of the books, eBooks, videos, magazines, etc. that our [...]
Library History
The Public Library of Phoenixville began its existence in 1896 when a group of prominent citizens took advantage of a law passed by Pennsylvania legislators making it legal for school districts to own and operate public libraries.