Library Closure
Please note
The Library will be closed Monday, October 13 for Staff Development Training.
The Library will reopen at 9:30 am on Tuesday, October 14.
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October
Makerspace Project
Decorate a Mason jar using our Cricut machine!
Registration is required. To schedule an appointment, click here and select October dates, or call 610-344-4218.
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Makerspace
Drop-In Programs
Mondays 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Join us at the Makerspace every Monday for unique weekly crafts and activities that emphasize creativity and creation!
More info here.
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Next Chapter Book Club
Fall Session!
Tuesdays at 4:30 pm (Virtual)
Wednesdays at 4:00 pm (In-Person)
Fridays at 1:00 pm (In-Person)
The Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club that welcomes adolescents and adults with intellectual & developmental differences to read, learn, make friends, and have fun. Anyone 16 and over can participate, no matter their reading level.
Click here for more information and to apply.
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Hybrid
Books to Movies Book Chat
Wed Oct 22 at 2 pm
Please join us for a book chat featuring books that have been made into movies. All attendees will receive a PDF presentation with links to our catalog.
Register here.
| | | | Upcoming Virtual Author Talks | | Chester County Library and Henrietta Hankin Branch are pleased to offer a virtual author talk series featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors. The featured writers and thought leaders cover various fiction and nonfiction genres. All events are free and open to the public. | | |
10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy
with Leigh Bardugo
Thurs Oct 9 at 7 pm
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Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
Wed Oct 29 at 2 pm
| | | These programs have been generously funded by the Chester County Library Trust and are brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. | |
Chester County
Human Needs Network
Tuesdays in October
A representative from Chester County's Human Needs Network, part of the Chester County Department of Human Services, will be in the library on Tuesdays in September. Get help with health, housing, and human services. Walk-ins welcome. More information here.
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In-Person
CareerLink
Tues Oct 7 at 2 pm
PA CareerLink provides employment support training opportunities to job seekers and employers within the Chester County labor market. Drop by for help with job search assistance, career counseling & guidance, employer services workshops, job fairs, unemployment assistance and more. No reservation required.
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In-Person
Clothing Swap Drop-off Dates
Oct 7 and 9 at 4:30 pm
Our first ever Clothing Swap will take place on Saturday, October 18 from 10 am to 1 pm. Bring in up to 5 clothing items plus 1 accessory item on one of our drop-off dates, get your shopping tickets, then come to "swap" on October 18. Please note that to shop at the Swap you must have tickets.
More information here.
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In-Person
The Creative Escape
Fridays at 11 am
Join us every week for The Creative Escape, a laid-back, self-paced crafting experience designed for adults. We offer a different craft each week. No registration required. All materials supplied. Ages 16 years and up.
More info here.
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In-Person
Craft-a-Palooza
for Adults!
Mon Oct 6 at 1 pm
It's a craft closet cleanout!
Join us for a self-directed, drop-in craft program for adults. We'll provide a wide variety of craft supplies, you bring your imagination. No registration required. For adults ages 18 years and up.
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In-Person
Four Pillars of the New Retirement
Mon Oct 6 at 6 pm
Attendees will be empowered to think through their own circumstances, goals and challenges so that they can take action today that impacts their quality of life in retirement. Presented by Financial professionals from Edward Jones.
Register here.
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In-Person
Needlepoint Nirvana
Tuesdays
Oct 7 and Oct 21
at 5:30 pm
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month to work on your needlepoint project in the company of others!
Click dates to register:
Oct 7, Oct 21
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In-Person
Book Launch Event
Tues Oct 7 at 6 pm
Meet the Women’s Writing Circle authors as they celebrate the debut of their new anthology. The authors will read selections from their work, followed by a question-and-answer session about writing. Signed books will be available.
Register here.
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In-Person
Jane Austen Tea Party
Wed Oct 8 at 12 pm
Step into the Regency era for a charming tea party inspired by the world of Jane Austen. Enjoy tea with light refreshments, period music, and spirited conversation. Feel free to dress in your finest Austen-inspired attire (optional) and test your knowledge with Jane Austen trivia and quotes. Perfect for fans of Jane Austen and all things witty and romantic.
Register here.
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In-Person
Alzheimer's
Association Caregiver
Support Group
Wed Oct 8 at 6 pm
Build a support system with people who understand. Conducted by a trained facilitator, and presented in partnership with Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter. Registration is not required.
Learn more here.
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In-Person
Coloring and Conversation
Tues Oct 14 at 10 am
Relax and connect with others! Coloring is a great way to reduce stress and improve focus and concentration. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you wish! Hot coffee, tea, and cocoa will be served.
Register here.
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In-Person
Dessert Club
Wed Oct 15 at 6 pm
Welcome to Dessert Club, an adult program designed for individuals who love to make — and eat — desserts! Our October meeting theme is Harvest Festival. If you need recipe inspiration we suggest Fall Baking, Southern Harvest Favorites, currently on display at the Customer Service Desk.
Learn more and register here.
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In-Person
Intro to Artificial Intelligence
Wed Oct 15 at 6 pm
We will present the various definitions of Artificial Intelligence. In addition, we will discuss what the emergence of AI may mean to our security culture and economy.
Register here.
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In-Person
Picture It:
Adult Story Hour
Wed Oct 15 at 1 pm
Picture It is a program for adults who enjoy listening to and discussing a good story. Each month we look at picture books that explore a different topic. This month we will be celebrating baseball.
Learn more and register here.
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In-Person
Writer's Roundtable
Thurs Oct 16 at 6 pm
Join us once a month to share your writing and get encouragement and feedback from other writers.
Bring your current writing project and be ready to discuss writing techniques, etc. You don't have to share, but it's encouraged!
Register here.
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Mahjongg - Tuesdays at 1 pm - Join us every Tuesday for Mahjongg. Our instructor will help those new to the game. No registration required. Learn more here.
In-Person Bridge Club - Wednesdays at 12 pm - Stop by and play a game of bridge! You don't need to be an expert to join in the fun. No registration required, no cost to play. Learn more here.
In-Person Adult Book Bingo - Wednesday, October 8 at 10 am
Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for an hour of Adult Book BINGO! No registration required.
Hybrid Crochet One, Knit Too - Wednesdays, October 8 and 22 at 6 pm
Make progress on your needlework project. Share time with others who enjoy the art of
creating.
Scrabble Club - Thursdays at 12 pm
Come have fun and make new friends with fellow word lovers. All skill levels welcome, no registration required. Scrabble Club meets at the tables near the public computers.
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In-Person
STEAM 5-6-7
Animals, Animals
and Robots
Thurs Oct 9
at 4:45 pm
Register now for Animals, Animals and Robots! Students will work in pairs to invent Cubelets robots based on real animals, then draw models of their robots with labels showing how the robots match their animals.
For kids ages 5, 6 and 7
Register here.
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In-Person
Read and Sing with Miss Lynne
Wed Oct 15
at 10:30 am
Join Miss Lynne, music therapist, from the Malvern School of Music, for a song filled story time. Books, songs and movement are all part of the fun. This program is for babies through kindergarten age children and their parents/caregivers.
Register here.
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In-Person
sproutSTEM
Thurs Oct 16
at 4:45 pm
In this hands-on STEM workshop, students will design and test paper rockets while learning the science of aerodynamics. Together we'll explore the forces of flight and discover how stability keeps rockets flying straight. Students will build rockets with different fin designs, launch them, and compare how they soar through the air! For Grades 3-5
Register here.
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In-Person
Intro to Literature
A monthly discussion group
for Grades 9-12
Tues Oct 14 at 4:45 pm
Do you like reading and talking about short stories and poetry? Join us for a monthly discussion group for Grades 9-12.
Learn more and register here.
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Please note: Registrations for Story Times
open two weeks before each event.
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In-Person
Let's Play
Fridays
9:30 am - 3 pm
Stop by the Story Corner on Fridays for unguided open play. For children ages 6 and under and their caregivers to have fun, build, imagine, and socialize!
Registration is not required.
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In-Person
Family Story Time
Saturdays
at 10:30 am
Come and join the fun with rhymes, music, and books! Give your child a wonderful start to becoming a great reader! For children ages 0 to 6. Click dates to register.
Oct 4, Oct 11
Oct 18, Oct 25
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In-Person
Wee Build
Saturdays
2 - 4 pm
Stop by the Story Corner every Saturday where children 18 months to 5 years (with their adults) can build and experiment, manipulate objects, count and measure, talk about what they are building, and build their vocabulary.
Registration is not required.
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In-Person
Baby Story Time
Mondays and
Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Introduce your baby to the joys of reading through books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. Each story time will be followed by free play. For babies 0-18 months.
Click dates to register:
Oct 6, Oct 8
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In-Person
Toddler Story Time
Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 10:30
Develop your child's pre-literacy skills while learning letters, numbers, and new words. For children ages 19-36 months and their families.
Click dates to register.
Oct 7, Oct 9
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In-Person
Preschool
Story Time
Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 9:45 am
Nurture your child's love of reading with books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. For children 3-4.5 years old accompanied by an adult.
Click dates to register:
Oct 7, Oct 9
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In-Person
Pre-K-K
Story Time
Wednesdays at 9:45 and
Thursdays at 1:30 pm
Enjoy stories, book talk, and hands-on learning. For kids 4.5-6 years.
Click dates to register:
Oct 8, Oct 9
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Friends of the
Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
Come shop the Friends' Book Nook! All proceeds support the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library. For more information and to become a Friend, visit hankinlibraryfriends.org.
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These programs support PA Forward Basic, Information, Civil and Social, Health, and Financial Literacies.
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