ESL & Literacy Resources FREE resource for learning ESL and preparing for U.S. citizenship. Requires only name, e-mail address, and a password. Other Learning Opportunities in Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) in Chester County Adult Literacy Program 216 East State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 610-444-9118 https://kennettlibrary.org/adult-literacy/ Programs: ESL, [...]
The League of Women Voters of Chester County has compiled a non-partisan voters guide to the November 5th General Election. Reference copies of the guide, in English and Spanish, are available for in-Library use at the Adult Library Circulation Desk.
A very limited supply of free tickets to the "Broadway to Bublé" concert at the Community Music School in Trappe on Saturday, October 19, 7:30 PM, is available at the Adult Circulation Desk, while they last.
Phoenixville Public Library has established a collection of materials for immigrants to the United States who are not yet citizens. Named the “Citizenship Corner”, this collection in the Adult Library features books, audiobooks, DVDs, and other materials, in English and Spanish, to help with citizenship preparation and English language learning. Titles include Preparing for the [...]
Phoenixville Public Library DOES NOT accept the following types of donations: Books more than 5 years old (except bestsellers) Textbooks Reference books, including encyclopedia sets Travel books Magazines Reader's Digest Condensed Books VHS tapes Books-on-cassette All donations must be in reasonably good condition and free of dust, dirt, and mold. We ask that you [...]
Notary Service Appointment Hours: Mondays & Thursdays: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesdays: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesdays: 2:00 - 4:30 PM Fees: $5.00 per document, plus $2.00 for each additional signature. Current government-issue photo ID required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 610-933-3013 x132. Notaries at Phoenixville Public Library are [...]
VOLUNTEER POSITION TITLE: ADULT PROGRAMS ASSISTANT HOURS: 2-3 evening hours, 3-4 times per month SUPERVISOR: Adult Services Director OBJECTIVE: To set up for, assist at, and clean up after the Library’s special programs for adults. THE PERSON IN THIS POSITION WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR * Setting up chairs, tables, refreshments for Library programs according to [...]
Fact Checking Resources The Internet makes it incredibly easy to spread false or misleading information. A healthy dose of skepticism is in order regarding anything you may read online. The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions recommends these steps for spotting false or misleading news: Consider the source. Click away from the [...]
What Should I Read Next??? BookBrowse -- Reviews, genre lists, and read-alikes in fiction, mystery, nonfiction, children and teen. Books, Music & Movies -- Staff picks, multimedia blog, and more from the Chester County Library. Fantastic Fiction -- Author and series information. GoodReads -- Get book recommendations; create your own "bookshelf" to track and share [...]
Museum Passes Use your Chester County Library System card at Phoenixville Public Library to gain free access to museums and other popular attractions in the Philadelphia area. The following passes are printable passes: Academy of Natural Sciences African American Museum in Philadelphia American Helicopter Museum Battleship New Jersey Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles Brandywine [...]
