REAL ID Deadline Extended
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak and national emergency declaration, the Department of Homeland Security has postponed the enforcement date for REAL ID to October 1, 2021. Read the announcement from PennDOT here.
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Online Career Success Group Meetings
The Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, a nonprofit organization providing professional development on career topics, is holding its regular Career Success Group meetings and other educational sessions online via Zoom. Les Segarnick, host of Phoenixville Library's weekly in-person Career Success Group meetings, is a member of this organization. There is no cost to attend. Donations [...]
Free Online Reference Content available from EBSCO
Reference publisher EBSCO is providing free access to their online resources to support distance learning, ESL learners, GED prep, college test prep, and more, through June 30. Access all the resources here: https://more.ebsco.com/k12-pl-covid-19-resources.html
COVID-19 FAQs and Resource Links
The Chester County Community Foundation provides the following document containing FAQs regarding COVID-19 in the areas of health, business, employment, and parenting with links to appropriate resources: CCCF - ChesCo COVID-19 Resources - QA
PA Governor’s “Stay at Home” Order to Mitigate COVID-19 Spread
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine have issued "Stay at Home" orders for Chester and six other PA counties to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. See the announcement here.
Guide to Chester County Employment and Financial Stability Services
To mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the PA CareerLink® Chester County and United Way Financial Stability Center (UWFSC) is CLOSED until March 30, 2020. They have created the guide below to ensure that residents can continue to access their resources. Accessing CareerLink Services During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Illegal Lockouts — Know Your Rights
In response to the coronavirus emergency, many courts are closed and no evictions are being processed at this time. As a result, landlords may attempt to remove tenants illegally for nonpayment of rent or other reasons. Legal Aid of Southeastern PA can help you to file an emergency petition with the courts. Below is a [...]
Can’t Get to a Museum? Let the Museum Come to You!
The area's cultural institutions are among those affected by the coronavirus outbreak. All of the museums for which Phoenixville Library has passes are currently closed. However, many of them offer free online virtual tours and exhibits, videos, educational components, and other resources. Check out the links below, and happy exploring! Academy of Natural Sciences -- [...]
Take a Virtual Field Trip!
So the coronavirus is keeping you and your family indoors. Well, you can still tour Yellowstone National Park, the Louvre, and even the Great Wall of China. How? By taking a virtual field trip!
COVID-19 Self-Monitoring Information from CC Health Department
The Chester County Health Department has provided the following information for those who are voluntarily or involuntarily self-monitoring for the COVID-19 virus. COVID-19 Self-Monitoring at Home