Phoenixville Library News & Job Openings

The Phoenixville Area School District has announced that there will be a scheduled Internet ouage on Thursday, September 22, between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, for upgrades and maintenance that will be performed on the PASD network.  During this outage, wired and wireless Internet access will not be available in the library, and the library catalog and circulation system will not be available.  Customers may still check out materials during this time, however, but must present a valid library card.  We apologize for any inconvenience this Internet outage may cause.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS VERY INFORMATIVE EVENT AT THE HIGH SCHOOL.
OUR KEY NOTE PRESENTER WILL BE DR. MARYLYN CALABRESE.
DR. CALABRESE WILL SPEAK ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE COLLEGE ESSAY. STUDENTS WILL LATER BE ABLE TO SUBMIT THEIR ESSAYS TO DR. CALABRESE WITH A FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT ON EITHER OCTOBER 11TH OR OCTOBER 19TH

ALSO PRESENTING
A PANEL OF COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVES
AND
AN INTRODUCTION TO NAVIANCE AND THE COMMON APPLICATION

The Adult Summer Reading Program, “Novel Destinations”, concluded this week with the awarding of the grand prize gift basket — a delectable selection of snack items from around the world — to Richard Clapper (below right, with Adult Services Director, Mark Pinto).  He was among 20 participants in the Program who read at least 15 books that were set in or about a foreign country.  The Library would like to thank all 118 customers, who ranged in age from 18 to 88, who participated in the Program.

Please note the following date/time changes for upcoming library programs:

Phoenix Writers – September meeting date will be Monday, September 12, 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Social Networking Workshop on the 4^th Saturday of the month (August 27 ONLY) will be held from 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Write a Convincing Resume on the 4^th Saturday of the month (August 27 ONLY) will be held from 3:15 – 4:15 PM

Looking for that good beach read? Why not head down to Friends Books, our gently used book store located behind our Children’s Library? In addition to books, the store carries music CDs and DVDs, too – all at reasonable prices. All proceeds benefit Phoenixville Public Library. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday & Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Thanks for supporting your Library and the community!

The Chester County Library System will be upgrading its wireless network.  Wireless Internet service will not be available in the Library on Monday, July 18 and Tuesday, July 19.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

This summer’s reading program will have you going places! Phoenixville Public Library invites adults over age 18 to participate in its Adult Summer Reading Program, Novel Destinations. (more…)