Phoenixville Library News & Job Openings

Phoenixville Public Library will be closed to the public for the final phase of our renovations on Tuesday, January 8 and Wednesday, January 9.  There will be no holds pickups on those days, but the outside return bins will be available.  The Adult Library will reopen on Thursday, January 10.  The Children’s Library will be closed from Monday, January 7 to Monday, January 14, reopening on Tuesday, January 15.   New furniture and display fixtures will be installed during the closure period.  Thank you for your patience.  We hope you will be pleased with the changes.

The Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 for Thanksgiving Day, and will reopen at 9:00 AM on Friday, Nov. 23.

The Library will be closed Monday, October 29, due to the inclement weather.  Thanks, and be safe!

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer experience?  Are you comfortable using computers and navigating the digital universe?  Phoenixville Public Library is looking for volunteer Computer Tutors to instruct patrons one-on-one in the basics of using computers and the Internet.  Availability of two hours a week is desired.  Weekday, evening, and Saturday hours are available.  Criminal background checks and child abuse clearances are required.  Application forms may be obtained at the Library.  For more information, contact Mark Pinto, Adult Services Director, at 610-933-3013, Ext. 32 or mpinto@ccls.org.

Due to the inclement weather, tonight’s Phoenix Book Club meeting has been canceled and will be rescheduled.

The Library’s renovation is progressing and it is set to reopen its doors to the Adult Library on Tuesday, September 4. However, the reopening of the Children’s Library will take place on Monday September 24.

Over the last week it became clear that existing floor downstairs had deteriorated to an extent that requires removal of the existing tiles. This was not in the original scope of the project but is being addressed. The Children’s Library will open on September 24 to allot time to perform all of the requisite work necessary.

“All in all, the project has run very smoothly; we do not want to put carpet on a floor that is in disrepair,” said Susan Mostek, Interim Director.

Mostek also stated that she is excited for the public to see the progress that has occurred during the temporary closure.

“It is a very exciting time for us. We appreciate everyone’s patience and look forward to serving them with a vastly improved facility.”

The Phoenixville Public Library Board of Trustees meeting for the month of August, normally held on the second Monday of the month, has been rescheduled to Monday, August 20 at 6:00 PM.  The public is welcome to attend.

Want to use a Library computer?  Starting September, you’ll need a library card!  Don’t have one? Apply at the checkout desk.  It’s free.  Photo ID with proof of current address required.  Avoid the rush, get a card today!   For more info, call 610-933-3013 x22.

The Library will be closed Monday, August 20 through Monday, September 3 during our continuing renovation.  During the closure new carpet will be laid throughout the building, new circulation desks will be installed and the new doubled-in-size computer center will be made ready for the community.  The Library’s non-fiction collection will also return at this time and be made available on September 4^th.  One can check Phoenixville Public Library’s Facebook page for updates on the renovation project as well as the Library Foundation’s website, www.pplfoundation.org.  Don’t forget you can access the Library’s Over Drive system as well as its multiple databases from its website, www.phoenixvillelibrary.org.

During this period, the return bins outside the Library will still be available for use.  However, you will not be able to pick up your holds.  Held items arriving at the Library during our closure period will be sent to another library to the next patron on the hold list, and you will need to place your hold again.  To help prevent this situation, starting today we encourage you to select another Chester County library as a pickup location when you place your hold.  For more information, contact the Circulation Manager at 610-933-3013 x22.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  Thank you for your patience during our renovations.  We look forward to serving you even better when we reopen.

The Library will open at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 11, due to installation of a new air conditioning unit for the Children’s Library. We apologize for any inconvenience.