Storytimes near Phoenixville Public Library

Read books or listen to audiobooks from any Chester County library or the OverDrive catalog. Come to the Library, check in your items or show us your OverDrive eMedia checkouts, complete a book review card for each item, and be entered automatically into a weekly raffle drawing for a gift card to a local restaurant or merchant or a special library-themed prize. If you wish, you may hold onto your review cards and turn them in for a future drawing during the program period. Weekly raffle entries must be submitted by close of business on Saturdays. Earn a bonus raffle entry for each book/audiobook you check out from Phoenixville Library’s display areas. The more you read, the more chances you have to win! Library cardholders at least 18 years of age are eligible. Weekly Gift Card Prize Drawings Drawing Date Prize June 22 Perch Plants & Odds & Ends ($40) June 29 Café com Leite ($50) July 6 Kimberton Whole Foods ($70) July 13 Silly Little Art Shop ($40) July 20 Colonial Theatre ($50) July 27 Reads & Co. ($50) August 3 Bistro on Bridge ($60) August 10 Bridge Street Chocolates ($60) August 17 Wawa ($80) The program is free. For more information, call 610-933-3013 x132 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.

Phoenixville Library

Join us for fun & entertaining shows each Thursday from July 10 to July 31 at the Phoenixville Rec Center located at 501 Franklin Ave (corner of Franklin & Filmore Streets). This week features KooKoo the Cartoon Magician for a zany, cartoony magic show! Registration requested. Best suited for ages 6 years & up & families. PLEASE NOTE: This program is being offered by the Phoenixville Public Library Youth Services Department. The event will be at the Phoenixville Rec Center at 501 Franklin Ave in Phoenixville, PA. The Youth Services Desk can be reached via telephone at 610-933-3013 x124.

Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library

Join us for an hour of building with LEGOs! What will you build? We provide the Legos. You bring the imagination. No registration required. Ages 5 years and older. PLEASE NOTE: This program is being offered by the Phoenixville Public Library Youth Services Department. The Library is located at 183 Second Avenue in Phoenixville, PA. The Youth Services Desk can be reached via telephone at 610-933-3013 x124.

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PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity's team hosts this Unclaimed Property event, with staff available in-person to help you locate property, start your claim, and answer questions. Unclaimed property can be old bank accounts, uncashed paychecks, insurance payments, rebates – the list is virtually endless. The bottom line is that it’s money owed to people just like you. Visit https://patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property for more information.

Phoenixville Library

Free one hour, one-on-one assistance with your laptop, tablet or smartphone is available to patrons in the Library's Harrop Room. Registration is required by calling 610-933-3013 x132

Free one hour, one-on-one assistance with your laptop, tablet or smartphone is available to patrons in the Library's Harrop Room. Registration is required by calling 610-933-3013 x132

Read books or listen to audiobooks from any Chester County library or the OverDrive catalog. Come to the Library, check in your items or show us your OverDrive eMedia checkouts, complete a book review card for each item, and be entered automatically into a weekly raffle drawing for a gift card to a local restaurant or merchant or a special library-themed prize. If you wish, you may hold onto your review cards and turn them in for a future drawing during the program period. Weekly raffle entries must be submitted by close of business on Saturdays. Earn a bonus raffle entry for each book/audiobook you check out from Phoenixville Library’s display areas. The more you read, the more chances you have to win! Library cardholders at least 18 years of age are eligible. Weekly Gift Card Prize Drawings Drawing Date Prize June 22 Perch Plants & Odds & Ends ($40) June 29 Café com Leite ($50) July 6 Kimberton Whole Foods ($70) July 13 Silly Little Art Shop ($40) July 20 Colonial Theatre ($50) July 27 Reads & Co. ($50) August 3 Bistro on Bridge ($60) August 10 Bridge Street Chocolates ($60) August 17 Wawa ($80) The program is free. For more information, call 610-933-3013 x132 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.

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Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library

Make a craft at the library and Take it home! We'll have a different craft each week when you drop in! Until 1 PM or while supplies last. One craft per child. Ages 3 years and up (those under 6 must have an adult with them to help). PLEASE NOTE: This program is being offered by the Phoenixville Public Library Youth Services Department. The Library is located at 183 Second Avenue in Phoenixville, PA. The Youth Services Desk can be reached via telephone at 610-933-3013 x124.

Read books or listen to audiobooks from any Chester County library or the OverDrive catalog. Come to the Library, check in your items or show us your OverDrive eMedia checkouts, complete a book review card for each item, and be entered automatically into a weekly raffle drawing for a gift card to a local restaurant or merchant or a special library-themed prize. If you wish, you may hold onto your review cards and turn them in for a future drawing during the program period. Weekly raffle entries must be submitted by close of business on Saturdays. Earn a bonus raffle entry for each book/audiobook you check out from Phoenixville Library’s display areas. The more you read, the more chances you have to win! Library cardholders at least 18 years of age are eligible. Weekly Gift Card Prize Drawings Drawing Date Prize June 22 Perch Plants & Odds & Ends ($40) June 29 Café com Leite ($50) July 6 Kimberton Whole Foods ($70) July 13 Silly Little Art Shop ($40) July 20 Colonial Theatre ($50) July 27 Reads & Co. ($50) August 3 Bistro on Bridge ($60) August 10 Bridge Street Chocolates ($60) August 17 Wawa ($80) The program is free. For more information, call 610-933-3013 x132 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.

Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library

Know and experience the real meaning of meditation and yoga with self-realization: awakening of your inner dormant energy called "Kundalini". Sahaja Yoga Meditation helps with stress and anxiety relief, improved sleep and focus, improved emotional balance, and much more. It's a simple and effortless immediate experience. Presented by Sahaja Yoga Pennsylvania Center, Lansdale Center -- www.discoversahajayoga.org; free.meditation.pa@gmail.com; Facebook/MeetUp @ SahajaYoga Lansdale

Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library

Blood on the Clocktower is a murder mystery/social deduction game set in the mysterious town of Ravenswood Bluff, which is haunted by an unseen demon. Each player will receive a secret role as a particular townsfolk, outsider, minion, or demon. The aim of the game if you are a townsfolk or outsider (the good team) is to deduce truth from lies in order to find and execute the demon. The aim of the game if you are the demon or their minion (the evil team) is to sow distrust, evade detection, and ultimately destroy the town. Unlike most other social deduction games in which players are eliminated from game play, everyone participates to the very end to help their team win. Will the townsfolk succeed in thwarting the demon? Or will chaos reign supreme? YOU will determine how this story ends!

Read books or listen to audiobooks from any Chester County library or the OverDrive catalog. Come to the Library, check in your items or show us your OverDrive eMedia checkouts, complete a book review card for each item, and be entered automatically into a weekly raffle drawing for a gift card to a local restaurant or merchant or a special library-themed prize. If you wish, you may hold onto your review cards and turn them in for a future drawing during the program period. Weekly raffle entries must be submitted by close of business on Saturdays. Earn a bonus raffle entry for each book/audiobook you check out from Phoenixville Library’s display areas. The more you read, the more chances you have to win! Library cardholders at least 18 years of age are eligible. Weekly Gift Card Prize Drawings Drawing Date Prize June 22 Perch Plants & Odds & Ends ($40) June 29 Café com Leite ($50) July 6 Kimberton Whole Foods ($70) July 13 Silly Little Art Shop ($40) July 20 Colonial Theatre ($50) July 27 Reads & Co. ($50) August 3 Bistro on Bridge ($60) August 10 Bridge Street Chocolates ($60) August 17 Wawa ($80) The program is free. For more information, call 610-933-3013 x132 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.

Read books or listen to audiobooks from any Chester County library or the OverDrive catalog. Come to the Library, check in your items or show us your OverDrive eMedia checkouts, complete a book review card for each item, and be entered automatically into a weekly raffle drawing for a gift card to a local restaurant or merchant or a special library-themed prize. If you wish, you may hold onto your review cards and turn them in for a future drawing during the program period. Weekly raffle entries must be submitted by close of business on Saturdays. Earn a bonus raffle entry for each book/audiobook you check out from Phoenixville Library’s display areas. The more you read, the more chances you have to win! Library cardholders at least 18 years of age are eligible. Weekly Gift Card Prize Drawings Drawing Date Prize June 22 Perch Plants & Odds & Ends ($40) June 29 Café com Leite ($50) July 6 Kimberton Whole Foods ($70) July 13 Silly Little Art Shop ($40) July 20 Colonial Theatre ($50) July 27 Reads & Co. ($50) August 3 Bistro on Bridge ($60) August 10 Bridge Street Chocolates ($60) August 17 Wawa ($80) The program is free. For more information, call 610-933-3013 x132 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.

Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library

Join us for an informal playgroup for young children and their parents/caregivers to explore, meet other families, and develop together through play. At the end of each class, there will be time for music and dancing. Ages 12-36 months. No registration required! Limited to the first 35 attendees. PLEASE NOTE: This program is being offered by the Phoenixville Public Library Youth Services Department. The Library is located at 183 Second Avenue in Phoenixville, PA. The Youth Services Desk can be reached via telephone at 610-933-3013 x124.

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VNA's Personal Navigator Program is a one-stop access, advocacy and enrollment program that assists Phoenixville-area residents in navigating and enrolling into a variety of public benefits including: Medical Assistance/CHIP PENNIE Medicare related benefits and subsidies SNAP/School Lunches PA Property/Rent Rebate LIHEAP/LIHWAP and other utility savings programs Other financial, housing and social supports Please bring thefollowing documents to the appointment: ID for all household members Proof of household income Household bills Walk-ins accepted. You may also register for an appointment at https://www.vnacs.org For more information, contact VNA at 1-800-591-8234 or pnp@vnacs.org

Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library

Come join us this summer for an all ages storytime! Each class will have books revolving around our topic for the week, as well as songs, rhymes, dances, and coloring. It will be fun for the whole family, as each story and activity will be enjoyed by a wide range of ages, from newborn babies to ages 5 . No Registration. All ages. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: This program is being offered by the Phoenixville Public Library Youth Services Department. The Library is located at 183 Second Avenue in Phoenixville, PA. The Youth Services Desk can be reached via telephone at 610-933-3013 x124.

The Senior Tech Group is a (free-to-join) supportive online community dedicated to helping older adults gain confidence with modern technology. The group holds weekly virtual meetings on Mondays, offering a mix of structured presentations on topics such as cybersecurity, mobile apps, and cloud storage, along with open question-and-answer sessions with “Gadget Gurus.” Members can access a wide array of pro bono resources, including one-on-one assistance and specialized tutorials for Chromebooks, Windows, and Mobile Phones. The organization emphasizes a “members helping members” philosophy to bridge the digital divide and ensure that no one is left behind by rapid technological change. Additionally, the group promotes unique activities, such as Morse code, to enhance cognitive health and memory retention. All services are designed to be accessible, moving at a deliberate pace to ensure everyone understands how to navigate their digital devices safely.

Phoenixville Library

Free one hour, one-on-one assistance with your laptop, tablet or smartphone is available to patrons in the Library's Harrop Room. Registration is required by calling 610-933-3013 x132

Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library

Just like the code behind the amazing world of Minecraft, Java is a programming language used by tons of companies, including big names like Amazon and eBay. Java is super versatile and helps power all sorts of things, from websites and apps on your phone to even some robots. In this class, we'll dive into the basics of Java and learn how to give the computer instructions. We'll take these first steps and use them to design our very own project. Get ready to unlock the power to create. Registration required. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For those going into grades 5-8. Please bring own device. PLEASE NOTE: This program is being offered by the Phoenixville Public Library Youth Services Department. The Library is located at 183 Second Avenue in Phoenixville, PA. The Youth Services Desk can be reached via telephone at 610-933-3013 x124.

Phoenixville Library

Free one hour, one-on-one assistance with your laptop, tablet or smartphone is available to patrons in the Library's Harrop Room. Registration is required by calling 610-933-3013 x132

Harrop Room, Phoenixville Library

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Free, one-on-one Medicare counseling is available through the Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI) program. This service is provided free through state certified counselors and is completely confidential. Medicare and its options can be daunting to those entering the program and the counselors offer insight into Medicare parts A, B, C, D, as well as Supplements (Medigaps). The sessions are tailored to the individual and typically address enrollment timelines, potential penalties, the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, Medigaps and their costs, the use of the Medicare Plan Finder, and Prescription Drug Plans. Cost Savings Programs and eligibility are also discussed. For those already on Medicare, your current plans can be reviewed, and help in applying for assistance for low income individuals is also available. If you are scheduling an appointment, please bring your Medicare card (if you have one) and any other medical or prescription drug cards, as well as a list of your drugs, dosages, and frequency. The objective of these appointments is to give you a detailed understanding of your Medicare options, a clear path on how to proceed with your Medicare decisions, and a precise cost of your Medicare coverages.

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Free, one-on-one Medicare counseling is available through the Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI) program. This service is provided free through state certified counselors and is completely confidential. Medicare and its options can be daunting to those entering the program and the counselors offer insight into Medicare parts A, B, C, D, as well as Supplements (Medigaps). The sessions are tailored to the individual and typically address enrollment timelines, potential penalties, the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, Medigaps and their costs, the use of the Medicare Plan Finder, and Prescription Drug Plans. Cost Savings Programs and eligibility are also discussed. For those already on Medicare, your current plans can be reviewed, and help in applying for assistance for low income individuals is also available. If you are scheduling an appointment, please bring your Medicare card (if you have one) and any other medical or prescription drug cards, as well as a list of your drugs, dosages, and frequency. The objective of these appointments is to give you a detailed understanding of your Medicare options, a clear path on how to proceed with your Medicare decisions, and a precise cost of your Medicare coverages.

The Senior Tech Group is a (free-to-join) supportive online community dedicated to helping older adults gain confidence with modern technology. The group holds weekly virtual meetings on Mondays, offering a mix of structured presentations on topics such as cybersecurity, mobile apps, and cloud storage, along with open question-and-answer sessions with “Gadget Gurus.” Members can access a wide array of pro bono resources, including one-on-one assistance and specialized tutorials for Chromebooks, Windows, and Mobile Phones. The organization emphasizes a “members helping members” philosophy to bridge the digital divide and ensure that no one is left behind by rapid technological change. Additionally, the group promotes unique activities, such as Morse code, to enhance cognitive health and memory retention. All services are designed to be accessible, moving at a deliberate pace to ensure everyone understands how to navigate their digital devices safely.

"Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Texbook Got Wrong" by James Loewen Loewen studies the biases of high school American history class. He begins by noting a strange problem: even though Americans love history (as evidenced by the popularity of historical novels and Hollywood movies), American students hate history classes. The source of the problem, he decides, is the history textbook itself: textbooks give a dull, culturally biased account of the past, often alienating readers (particularly Native Americans, African Americans, Latino, and female readers.

Read books or listen to audiobooks from any Chester County library or the OverDrive catalog. Come to the Library, check in your items or show us your OverDrive eMedia checkouts, complete a book review card for each item, and be entered automatically into a weekly raffle drawing for a gift card to a local restaurant or merchant or a special library-themed prize. If you wish, you may hold onto your review cards and turn them in for a future drawing during the program period. Weekly raffle entries must be submitted by close of business on Saturdays. Earn a bonus raffle entry for each book/audiobook you check out from Phoenixville Library’s display areas. The more you read, the more chances you have to win! Library cardholders at least 18 years of age are eligible. Weekly Gift Card Prize Drawings Drawing Date Prize June 22 Perch Plants & Odds & Ends ($40) June 29 Café com Leite ($50) July 6 Kimberton Whole Foods ($70) July 13 Silly Little Art Shop ($40) July 20 Colonial Theatre ($50) July 27 Reads & Co. ($50) August 3 Bistro on Bridge ($60) August 10 Bridge Street Chocolates ($60) August 17 Wawa ($80) The program is free. For more information, call 610-933-3013 x132 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.

Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library

Come join in with our toddler story time! Each class will have books revolving around our topic for the week and songs to dance to. It is perfect for wiggly little ones, this story time features short books, songs, action rhymes, and movement. Ages 18-36 months. Limited to first 40 attendees. PLEASE NOTE: This program is being offered by the Phoenixville Public Library Youth Services Department. The Library is located at 183 Second Avenue in Phoenixville, PA. The Youth Services Desk can be reached via telephone at 610-933-3013 x124.

Harrop Room, Phoenixville Library

Are you new to using apps, or do you want to enhance your understanding of how they work? Participants will be equipped with the knowledge of what apps are, how to confidently use an app store, and basic tips on how to add, remove, and update apps on their devices to get started using them.

Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library

Introduce your baby to books! This program is geared toward pre-walkers and those not quite comfortable on their feet yet. The story time features books, songs, rhymes, and bounces. Everyone is invited to chat during an informal playgroup once story time ends. No registration. Ages 0-18 months. PLEASE NOTE: This program is being offered by the Phoenixville Public Library Youth Services Department. The Library is located at 183 Second Avenue in Phoenixville, PA. The Youth Services Desk can be reached via telephone at 610-933-3013 x124.