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-issued photo ID required. Applicants must provide any required witnesses. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 610-933-3013 x132 [...]
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: Academy of Natural Sciences American Helicopter Museum Battleship New Jersey Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art Chanticleer [...]
Phoenixville Public Library will launch its museum pass lending program in June. You will be able to use your Chester County Library System card to gain free access to museums and other popular attractions in the Philadelphia area. Passes will be available for: Academy of Natural Sciences Chanticleer Gardens Elmwood Park Zoo Morris Arboretum Museum [...]
Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer experience? The Phoenixville Public Library Adult Services Department is looking for additional individuals to instruct patrons one-on-one in the basics of using computers and the Internet. Fluency in the use of computers, laptops, smartphones, standard office productivity software, e-mail, the Web, and social networking tools is required, as [...]
Effective Monday, November 28, the Library will open daily at 9:30 AM. Closing times will remain the same.
