Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Located in the Adult Library Nonfiction Section. Leave a puzzle, take a puzzle. It's free! ** Please make sure puzzle boxes are taped closed. **
Library of Things Lending Program
The Library of Things Use your Chester County Library System card at Phoenixville Public Library to check out fun, creative, and useful items for FREE. Borrowing of Things is on a first-come, first-served basis, so stop in the Library, check the Library System Catalog or call 610-933-3013 x121 to see what items are [...]
Volunteer English Program Seeks Adult Tutors
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 [...]
Tutors Needed for Adult Students at Phoenixville Public Library
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 [...]
Chester County Housing Fair
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 [...]
Chester County Job Fair
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 [...]
Free Online Job Skills Training Available through SkillUp PA
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, [...]
PA Homeowner Assistance Fund Now Accepting Applications
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 [...]
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Offers Drop-Off Services
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 [...]
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
LIHWAP is a new, temporary emergency water and wastewater assistance program created by the federal government to assist low-income households with their drinking water and wastewater bills, particularly those who have experienced financial difficulties. Funding is available for use through September 2023, or until the funds run out. Pennsylvania homeowners or renters may be eligible to [...]