A free in-person support group for writers! Adult writers in all genres and writing levels are invited to this free gathering on the third Saturday of the month, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM to share writing and receive gentle, constructive feedback in a supportive environment. Beginners welcome! No registration required. Please bring your writing [...]
A free in-person group for book lovers! Our in-person book discussion group for adults of all ages meets monthly at the Library on the fourth Wednesday of the month, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Books discussed are selected democratically, and new members are always welcome. See the Events Calendar for information on the book to [...]
On the fourth Tuesday of the month from 12:00 - 2:00 PM, the Library hosts remote office hours for State Senator Katie Muth (D). Walk-in services provided include notary services, SEPTA Senior Pass application and photo, PENNDOT services, REAL ID document review, voter registration information, and more.
With the trending arrival of new immigrants daily, the need to learn English is stronger than ever! The Volunteer English Program invites you to become a one-to-one English tutor to an adult immigrant or refugee in Chester County, for whom this program is free. Registration is now open for VEP's Virtual Tutor Training Workshop in June, 2022. Consider [...]
The Chester County OIC Adult Tutoring Program is seeking volunteers to tutor adult students here at Phoenixville Public Library. Chester County OIC is a non-profit organization serving the county by providing free adult basic literacy education and life skills programs that prepare individuals for employment and economic self-sufficiency. A 4-year college degree is required to [...]
The Chester County Library is hosting a Housing Fair on Saturday, April 23, from 10am to 1pm at their Exton location. There will be 15 nonprofits present who will be sharing information about their programs and the housing supports and resources available to Chester County residents. No registration required! Attending organizations include CHOP Homeless Health [...]
The Career Development Center at West Chester University is partnering with the Chester County Workforce Development Board and PA CareerLink® Chester County to host a Job Fair on Tuesday April 12, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at West Chester University's Sturzebecker Gym located at 855 S. New Street West Chester, PA 19383. Attend [...]
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry provides statewide access to online job skills training for all Pennsylvania residents through SkillUp PA. Courses include soft skills and communication, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, project management, and more. Users can browse the course catalog and find classes to prepare for industry certification tests or select a skill track for workplace skills, [...]
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has launched the Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund, or PAHAF, administered by PHFA. The fund supports Pennsylvania homeowners whose household income is at or below 150% of the area median income (AMI) and are facing financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. PAHAF will use these funds to [...]
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is an initiative of the Internal Revenue Service that provides free tax preparation and filing for low and moderate income households, people with disabilities, and those with limited English proficiency. Life Transforming Ministries (LTM) will have preparation sites throughout Chester County for anyone interested in having their taxes [...]
