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Phoenixville Library News & Job Openings

Library to be Closed August 20 to September 3

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 4th.  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.

July 19th, 2012|

Library Opening Late Wednesday, July 11

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.

July 9th, 2012|

Fax Service Now Available

Send-only fax service is now available from the Adult Library Checkout Desk during normal Library hours.  Cost is $1.00/page.  For more information, call 610-933-3013 x22.

June 18th, 2012|

Read & Win! Adult Summer Reading Program Runs June 18 – August 18

·        Read any book or eBook, or listen to any audiobook, from any Chester County library or the eMedia Catalog.  You must be at least 18 years old to qualify.

·        Check in your book or audiobook at the Circulation Desk in the Adult Library, or bring in the list of titles on your eBookshelf.

·        Request a book review card for each title you check in — or that are listed on your eBookshelf with an expiration date occurring during that particular week.

·        Complete both sides of the card.  We will post selected reviews on our bulletin boards throughout the summer.

·        Each book review card doubles as an entry form for a weekly raffle drawing for a gift card to a local restaurant or merchant.  So, the more books you read and check in, the more chances you have in each week’s drawing.  You may hold onto your card(s) and submit them at a later week if you wish to try for another week’s prize.

·        Place completed book review cards in the designated box at the Adult Services Desk.  Raffle winners will be contacted by phone and e-mail.

The program is free.  For more information, see Mark Pinto, Adult Services Librarian, call 610-933-3013, Ext. 32, or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.

June 6th, 2012|

Collection Items in Storage

During our renovations, the Library has found it necessary to place portions of our book collection in storage.  Thus, the following collections are not available at this time:

Adult nonfiction

Adult biography

Adult oversize

Adult reference

Children biography

Children holiday books

While these collections are not available at Phoenixville Public Library, holds may be placed on the same titles if owned by other Chester County libraries.  Items not available at any other Chester County library may still be requested through Interlibrary Loan.  Please contact Kay Price, Circulation Manager, at 610-933-3013 x 22, for more information.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

June 6th, 2012|

Library Board of Trustees May Meeting Location Change

Phoenixville Public Library Board of Trustees meeting location for the May 14th 2012 meeting, beginning at 6:00PM, has been changed.  The new location for this meeting is:

Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust
Conference Center
564 Nutt Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
 
The public is welcome to attend.

May 8th, 2012|

Library Renovations Update — Temporary Closure

We are excited to report that the renovation will begin in early May!  In order to complete the first phase of our project the Library will be closed from May 7 to May 22, 2012.  However, materials will be able to be returned to the outside bins and patrons who place material on hold will be able to pick it up Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays during the closure from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m in the vestibule of the Library.  Members of the Library staff will call you to let you know when your holds are ready for pickup.
 
The Library will be hosting a meeting for anyone who has questions with regard to the renovation on Monday evening, April 30, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Carnegie Room. Of course, if you have any questions before that time please do not hesitate to contact us.
 
We will be sending out more information as it comes our way.   Your support is needed now more than ever.  Visit www.pplfoundation.org to learn more about the project and consider helping to defray the cost of this project.  No gift is too large or too small. 
 
Soon we will have more computer space, more space in the children’s library and a designated young adult area.  We are striving to meet your needs as the information resource center of the Phoenixville area. 
 
Stay tuned for more great news!
 
Please visit our website at www.pplfoundation.org
For questions please email ppldevelopment@ccls.org
April 21st, 2012|

Celebrate National Library Week at Phoenixville Public Library

April 8-14 is National Library Week, and Phoenixville Public Library is celebrating by giving our customers 2-for-1 media rentals all week and waiving fines for overdue materials returned this week (unless your account is in Collection).  Stop in and pick up a free bookmark, too.

April 9th, 2012|

Special Meeting of Library Board Announced

There will be a special meeting of the Phoenixville Public Library Board of Trustees on Thursday, March 1 at 6:00 PM in the Community Room.  The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss last week’s Phoenixville Area School District School Board Ad Hoc Committee meeting regarding strategic positioning of the Library, and to discuss applications for the Library Board vacancy.

February 27th, 2012|

Board of Trustees Position Available Immediately

Board of trustees of the Phoenixville Public Library seeks an individual  to fill a vacant position of the Board for 4 months, March – June. This individual must possess proven leadership skills and be in support of the Phoenixville Public Library, its mission and long term sustainability, in order to serve the information needs of the community.  Send credentials to Executive Director, Phoenixville Public Library 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, Pa 19460 or to Jkelley@ccls.org .  Provide one paragraph as to why you support the Phoenixville Public Library.  This position may extend beyond the four months when applictions are reviewed for the new Fiscal Year 2012 – 2013 in May.  Deadline for applications is Friday February 24, 2012.
February 20th, 2012|
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