With overdrive, you can borrow and enjoy free ebooks, audiobooks, and more from your librarys digital collection. You may reserve books and other materials online or at. The lowrys branch was discontinued in 1954 due to dwindling circulation and the finley branch was closed upon the integration of library service. The chester county library will be closed to the public effective march 17, 2020 at 5. Apr, 2020 chester county library offers its patrons access to downloadable ebooks and eaudiobooks through overdrive. Call our front desk at 6106961721 call our childrens department at 6106967985. Plumas county library plumas county, ca official website. For more information about any program that the library offers, contact us at 7319894673 and like us on facebook. Enjoy popular titles, including new bestsellers and old favorites for use on your smartphone, tablet, ereader, pc, or mac. With overdrive, you can borrow and enjoy free ebooks, audiobooks, and more from your library s digital collection. The chester county library evening and afternoon 2020 book group reading lists can be found here. Materials may be returned to any public library in chester county. Chester county library system, pa official website.
Dont forget, our electronic resources such as our research databases, ebooks, and emagazines flipster database are available 247. Reservations must be made in person at the library or by phone. Chester county brunch and a book malvern, pa meetup. Chester county high school library media center 552 east main street henderson, tn 38340 phone 7319898125 fax 73198981 josh maccarino, library media specialist open monday through friday 7. Chester main library book club, great falls community library book club, lewisville community. The friends of the library purchase book club tshirts for members that the children help design, and those are given out at our pizza party on the last day of the summer. The complete chester county library pandemic reopening plan is. The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. The chester springs librarys book club in a bag kits are now available to interested book clubs. The library provides various activities, such as book clubs, story times and educational programs to the general public. Avon grove library will be closed monday, february 17 for presidents day. This is a 2year national competition, and the county is.
Susan cain, new york times bestselling author of quiet from a new york times bestselling author, psychotherapist, and national advice columnist, a hilarious, thoughtprovoking, and surprising new book that takes us behind the scenes of a therapists worldwhere her patients are looking for answers and so is she. Power library is the online portal to all that pennsylvania libraries offer. Promoting and improving library services, materials and facilities to the community. Please be sure and check each event description carefully. The reading olympics program is based upon the belief that good reading habits form the foundation for a productive and successful life. Chesterfield county public library, chesterfield, virginia. The chesterfield county public library offers a variety of book discussion groups for customers to gather and discuss their love of books.
The summer book, tove jansson books in translation 9 december. The next big thing book club is an adult book club that reads debut titles by fresh, new authors. The discussion for the lewisville community library s book club will cover the the storied life of a. The kits contain 10 standard copies and one large print copy of. Each month, staff read and nominate books for the list. Include discussion questions and author information to enhance your discussion. Californias library services for people with print disabilities, in association with the library of congress, provides free braille and audio books, magazines and playback equipment to all eligible californians unable to read standard print.
For covid19 updates please visit the chester county health departments website click on badge below, or the pa dept. This year, we are asking you to challenge yourself to create some healthy habits by joining the summer reading club and library walking challenge. A book club in a bag from the henrietta hankin branch contains everything you need to host a book discussion group. Meets on the third thursday of every month at 6 pm. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the library will be closed at least through midmay. For march they have an interesting book, the zookeepers wife by diane ackerman, about the true story of 2 zookeepers who saved refugees from the nazis by using empty zoo cages. Ccpl book club bags chesterfield county library, va. As of saturday march 14th, several of the chester county library system member libraries are closing in response to the covid19 pandemic. The discussion for the lewisville community librarys book club will cover the the storied life of a.
Click on the date to go to our event calendar to register. Does your student participate in the chester county reading olympics. Book club groups in west chester heres a look at some book club groups near west chester. Access 42 digital magazines anywhere you are with an active chester county library system card. Ccpl makes it easier than ever to get multiple copies of a book for your book club or discussion group. Getting started with overdrive find help getting started with overdrive. An american marriage oprahs book club chester county. The chester county library has a large branch library in great falls which occupies a handsome new library building constructed in 197576. Chester county library hosts three book discussion groups, the evening book group, the afternoon book. These standard home flower shows are held annually in chester area homes in chesterfield county, virginia. Book clubs to join at your local westchester library.
Wcpl is closed until further notice per state and county orders. If you have any questions about a specific event, feel free to call the library. Pelham library book club the book club meets in the evening during the week and discusses popular books. Chesterfield county public library, chesterfield, virginia digital collections. Chester county reading olympics is a countywide reading event that encourages students to increase the quality and quantity of books they read for enjoyment. Chester springs library is a member of chester county. Kennett library 216 east state street, kennett square, pa 19348 6104442702 mailing address p. Library reads is a monthly list highlighting library staff picks from across the country. Library book clubs choose books that can conveniently be ordered through them. Com oprahs book club 2018 selection longlisted for the 2018 national book award for fiction a moving portrayal of the effects of a wrongful. New patch themes will be announced and inperson registration will begin in june 2020.
Chester county library offers its patrons access to downloadable ebooks and eaudiobooks through overdrive. Do your best to read the entire book before the book club meeting. The friends of the chester library are committed to. Follow the link to find your local braille and talking book library and sign up for free library service. A publication of the chester county library real courage is when you know youre licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what. Book discussion groups chesterfield county library, va. Westchester library association thank you for attending the. Chester county librarys hankin branch unveils book club. Library throughout its history, cchss library has collected materials documenting the diversity of the county from the 1680s to the present. Below is a list of just some of the groups we offer.
Led by librarians kate woodworth and claire michelle viola, this book club welcomes adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental differences to come and enjoy listening to and sharing their. Have you been stuck in a rut reading all the same authors. Once the 2hour limit has been reached, the individual, tutor or small group is. Resources chester springs libr chester springs library. Westchester library association thank you for attending. The taxaide tax program continues to be suspended call 18882277669 for updates due dates are being extended and no fines will be charged during this time. Book club chester springs libr chester springs library. The library houses collections of printed volumes 25,000, and manuscripts 500,000 including family name document files, letters, diaries and other personal papers, business and organizational. See the most recent book group selections and schedules pdf. Upon april 1, the library director and board will reassess the current situation regarding the covid19 pandemic. Chester main library book club tuesday, april 23rd at 11.
Call mary murphy at 9088797612 with questions, or to join the morning book club at the chester library. Library book club borough of chester morris county, nj. If you do join a book club, remember these helpful tips. The west chester public library is proud to be a part of the chester county library system. Read our book blog to find out events, book news and staff picks.
Raising funds for immediate and longrange projects. Some do not require any advance registration, but many do. Chester county librarys hankin branch unveils book club for. The mission of the friends of the downingtown library is to promote and support the programs and operations of the library through a variety of fundraisers, most notably the semiannual book sales, as well as through community outreach. Find groups in west chester, pennsylvania about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. The chester springs librarys book club in a bag kits are now available to interested. The complete chester county library pandemic reopening plan is available online. The downingtown library serves over 43,000 residents in the greater downingtown area.
Borrow lean on me by national bestselling author, pat simmons, to join the u. Borrow lean on me to join the united states book club, together we read, running february 19 march 4. Lego club at library community energy aggregation public information session call mary murphy at 9088797612 with questions, or to join the morning book club at the chester library. Library adventurers is open to any child in the 1st5th grade and offers an opportunity to grow in their library knowledge. At the malvern library, we have many regular events, including childrens storytimes, book club, and a knitting group. Chester county library hosts three book discussion groups, the evening book group, the afternoon book group, and the comics unbound group. We hate to say it, but due to the covid19 pandemic, our regular storytimes are still cancelled, we will not host book club this month, and we will not have our annual easter egg hunt. Libraries are taking these steps in an abundance of caution to slow the outbreak of the disease as libraries are community gathering spaces. Bags have 10 copies of the book plus one large print copy and a discussion guide. My sister, the serial killer, oyinkan braithwaite last 12 months sign up to hear the latest news, reminders, and to help choose the books for the storyhouse book club.
During this time, no programs or storytimes will be held at the library or away from the library. The henrietta hankin branch hosts the hankin whodunits book group and the page turners book group. Bring a friend, some good ideas, your opinions, and questions. Join an online book club to discuss the latest books or pick a specific book club for certain genres. These are forthcoming adult books, either fiction or nonfiction. Ongoing popup book sales click here for information about donating books for the friends book sales. Books are selected by recommendations from members. The library walking challenge promotes the county of chesters walkworks chesco. The chester garden club was organized april 28th, 1931, and is a member of the virginia federation of garden clubs, inc. If the book prompts questions for you, write them down. Middle school book club registration will begin next week.
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