We are happy to announce a recent Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries grant from the American Library Association. Chester Springs Library and the West Pikeland Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) are partnering to hold Community Conversations that bring the community and township officials together to learn about renewable energy. Please join us in discussing what renewable energy is, why it's important and how it can be part of the township’s sustainable future. Experts in the field will also take part in the conversations. Grant funding will also make it possible for the library to purchase material about renewable energy, environmental awareness, and climate change for adults and children; and allow us to create a space in the library where people can access information on EAC activities.
Community Conversations are scheduled for:
Saturday, June 5, 4PM A Community Conversation about Renewable Energy - What is it, why now, and where can you begin.
Monday, July 26, 7PM Community Conversation and Book Discussion - How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, by Bill Gates and/or The Future We Choose, by Christine Figueres
Saturday, September 11, 4PM Renewable Energy for Our Community's Future - Using local and regional accomplishments to create a sustainable future.
SURVEY - Community Conversations will be designed for you and we would like your input. Please take our quick and easy survey beforehand.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Chester Springs Library is participating in a virtual visit with author Riley Sager as part of a Chester County Library System fundraiser.
Stay tuned for more details!
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E- Magazines
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A Community Conversation about Renewable Energy
Saturday, June 5 @4-5PM
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on and join us in a Community Conversation about Renewable Energy. Learn what Renewable Energy is, and why it is important right now. Plus, you will learn cost effective energy saving tips, and renewable energy opportunities for your household and the community that you can use right now.
Special guests at this Community Conversation will be Dennis Rowan, Energy Manager and Ronald Fisher, E.D., The Energy Co-op.
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Shakespeare Summer Series - Cymbeline & The Tempest
Mondays, June 7 to July 19.
7 PM to 9 PM. No class on July 5.
Enjoy six evening classes reading, listening and watching Cymbeline and The Tempest. Classes are led by Charles Conwell, retired Professor of Theater, University of the Arts. Each session includes a lively discussion with questions and answers.
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Story Time at the Mill
Mondays in June
@10-10:30 AM
Join Miss Ariel for an outdoor story time at Anelma Mill. Enjoy socially distant stories read aloud, puppets, songs, fingerplays, learning, and interactive fun. Story time is great for children 6 and under.
Anselma Mill's address is 1730 Conestoga Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425.
Bring lawn chairs and blankets, and meet us at the picnic area visible from the parking lot. Masks and social distancing are required.
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Knitting for Two on a Round Loom
Mondays in June
Session 1 @ 1-2 PM
Session 2 @ 2-3 PM
This class is for one adult and one school age student. Please register together.
You will each learn how to knit a hat using a circular loom. Choose from four sizes. After class you may check-out and borrow the kit to use at home for one week. Please register for only one class. We are keeping classes small so we can social distance and meet at the library. If the classes are all full for today, register for the wait list or choose another date.
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Playdough Morning-
Outside if it is not raining
Tuesday June 15
10:30-11:30 AM
Playdough morning is back. And we'll be having it outside.
Enjoy squishy fun at the library again. We'll also have hoola hoops, sidewalk chalk and jump ropes to enjoy.
Plus simple paper crafts inside.
In the event of rain there will be no outdoor activities, but we will have some simple paper crafts inside.
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My Pet Rock
June 15
1 PM to 3 PM (no early birds please).
No registration required. While supplies last.
For ages K through 12 (in the fall). Adults please plan to help your own if required.
Come to the library today and make your own pet rock. We'll have supplies and you can bring some to personalize your rock.
We'll also give you bedding and a carrier for your pet rock to live in.
We will be working socially distanced and limited capacity. You might need to wait your turn.
If weather permits we can work outside too.
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Nature's Nursery - Stars of the Show on ZOOM
Wednesday June 16
@ 10:30-11
This program is virtual!
Register to receive your link 2 hours before the class. Please use one registration per family/group.
Nature's Nursery in Whitehouse, Ohio provides medical care to injured, orphaned or ailing wild animals. Today you will meet the 30 animals who are permanent residents. These animal ambassadors help teach the importance of local wild populations, how to protect habitats and how live in harmony with the wildlife in our own backyards.
This class includes an art project - Build a Bird Nest
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Kidsercize with Kids Connect
Wednesday, June 16
@3-4 PM
This program is virtual.
Register to receive the link 2 hours before the event.
For students age 5 and over.
Join Kids Connect to exercise and have fun. Move to the music and learn lively routines.
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Yoga (Pets invited too!)
Thursday, June 17
@ 11-11:45 AM
This program is virtual.
Register to receive the link 2 hours before the program.
It's a great morning for yoga with Miss Amanda from Arts Holding Hands And Hearts. During the summer we're inviting pets. This will be a super fun class! Don't miss it.
If you don't have a pet you can still join us.
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Origami Animals with Kids Connect
Thursday, June 17
@ 2-3 PM
For students age 8 and over
This program is virtual. Register to receive the link 2 hours before the class.
Have fun and learn the Japanese art of paper folding.
Is your favorite pet a Cat or a Dog? Let’s get folding and make an origami version. We will take a poll and create an origami Cat or a Dog. If we have time we will try to make both the pets using paper.
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Story Time on Facebook Live Online
Friday, June 18
@ 11-11:30 AM
Join us for stories read aloud, puppets, songs, fingerplays, learning and fun.
Story time is great for children 6 and under.
LIKE us on Facebook to receive notification of LIVE Story Times!
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Make a Father's Day Gift for Dad
Friday, June 18
@1:00pm - 3:00 PM(no early birds please).
No registration required. While supplies last.
For ages K through 12 (in the fall). Adults please plan to help your own if required.
Come to the library to make a cool yarn or string wrapped container. It's a perfect homemade gift you can give to Dad for Father's Day on Sunday. What will your dad put in it? Pencils, coins, candy?
Don't forget to wish Dad a Happy Father's Day from us!
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Bluebird Chat with Expert Ken Leister
Saturday, June 19
@ 10-11 AM
Ken Leister is Chester County's primary source for all things Bluebird. We are thrilled that this year you can come to the library and chat with him about bluebirds.
Whether you are just getting into Bluebirding, have a question about Bluebirds, or just want to bounce an idea off an expert; don't miss this wonderful opportunity.
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Read with a Therapy Dog
Tuesday, June 22
@ 10:30-11:30
Open to all ages.
Read to Daisy the therapy dog. She is soo happy to be at the library this morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Sign-up for a 10 minute reading slot when you arrive.
While you wait you can look for books and make crafts. Weather permitting there will also be outdoor games and activities while you wait.
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Scratch Game Design Workshop with Kids Connect
Tuesday, June 22
@ 2-3:30 PM
This program is virtual
Register to receive the link 2 hours before the program.
For students age 7 and over.
Learn Game Design using Scratch coding taught by Kids Connect. Create a Flappy Bird game, and learn how to use arrow keys to make characters interact with each other in the game.
This project will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete. Students must have a scratch account before the start of class. You can sign up for one at https://scratch.mit.edu/
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Amazing Aussies with Cassidy Jagger
Wednesday, June 23
@ 10:30-11
This program is virtual!
Register to receive your link 2 hours before the class. Please use one registration per group.
Come on a "Walk About" with Cassidy Jagger and meet Red Kangaroos, Swamp Wallabies, Agile Wallabies, Bennetts Wallabies, and Emus! Cassidy is the founder and Global Director of The Education and Conservation Society of Macropodidae (ECSM). She is a leading expert on various Macropod species. She travels world-wide teaching workshops and working with rescuers, sanctuaries and organizations in Australia who focus on the conservation of native Australian wildlife species.
This class includes an art project - Origami Kangaroo
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Make an Awesome Mug Cake with Kids Connect
Wednesday, June 23
@2-3 PM
This program is virtual. Register to receive the link 2 hours ahead of the class.
Suggested for age 10 and over. Adult supervision required.
Follow along and make a chocolate mug cake. You can enjoy this instant dessert by itself or with a scoop of ice cream.
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Virtual Pet Show - Show us your live pet!
Thursday, June 24
@ 11-12 PM
This event is virtual.
Register to receive the link 2 hours before the program.
Does your pet do tricks? Does it speak? Does it catch a ball?
Join us this morning and show us your wonderful pet.
- Is your pet a boy or girl?
- What is your pet's name?
- What kind of pet is it?
- Can your pet do something special for us to see?
Everyone will get an award certificate for participating.
We're looking forward to meeting everyone's pet.
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Drawing with Letters and Numbers Workshop from Kids Connect
Thursday, June 24
@ 2-3 PM
This program is virtual. For students ages 6 and over.
Register to receive the link 2 hours before the class.
This will be a fun drawing class where we transform numbers and letters into cute animals and easy pieces of art.
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Mosaics 101
Friday, June 25 AND Friday, July 2
@ 1-2:30
For adults and students in grade 6 (in the fall) or above.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED as we are keeping class size small to ensure social distancing. Partners of 2 may work together - add the additional name in the note field of the registration form. You will automatically be registered for both classes.
This is a 2-part class for those who have never made a mosaic, but would like to take the first steps in learning and creating one.
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Makin Music
June 29
@ 11AM
Register to receive the Zoom link via email, 2 hours before the program.
Music and movement for ages 6 and under.
Shake your sillies out, sing, and dance along to the music with Mr. Dan this morning.
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Yarn Monsters
Tuesday, June 29
1 PM to 3 PM (no early birds please). No registration required. While supplies last.
For ages K through 12 (in the fall). Adults please plan to help your own if required.
Come to the library today and make your own yarn monster. We'll have all the supplies you need.
We will be working socially distanced and limited capacity. You might need to wait your turn.
If weather permits we can work outside too.
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Spikes vs Shells - Animal's Protecting Themselves
Wednesday, June 30
@ 10:30-11 AM
This program is virtual!
Register to receive your link 2 hours before the class. Please use one registration per group.
Join Dorothy the Florida Box Turtle, Mable the Lesser Tenrec, and Zookeeper Aimee Pritchard to explore the similarities and differences between spikes and shells. Questions are welcome during this interactive program.
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Cooking for Cats
Wednesday, June 30
@1:30-2:30 PM
This program is virtual.
Register to receive the link to join us 2 hours before the class.
♦ Requires an adult's help to use an oven ♦
Join Miss Ariel and make some simple cat treats.
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Chester Springs Library is a member of the Chester County Library System
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