Chester County Library System

Happy Halloween from all of us at Chester County Library System!

We hope you enjoy some fun activities and maybe read a good BOOk this weekend👻

Did you know? All PA residents have access to a wide variety of online databases and resources through the POWER Library! You can access them using your CCLS card or sign up for an e-card directly through them.

Click the link in our bio to check them out⚡

Happy National Cat Day!

Please enjoy some of the beloved kitties owned by library staff from across the system and share yours in the comments or let us know what you think your cat's favorite book is!

Libraries ❤ Cats

Step into the shadows and experience the haunting brilliance of America's master of macabre! Join Avon Grove Library for "ExPoe: An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe" presented by Avon Grove Charter School and experience art, dance, music, and theatre inspired by the fantastic works of Poe.

On Thursday, October 29 from 5-7pm, enjoy family-friendly activities and read-alongs followed by a special preview showcase of Avon Grove Charter School's fall play of "ExPoe." Parental guidance is suggested for the performance, and family-friendly activities will continue to be available for younger children. Visit Avon Grove Library's website and online calendar for more details!

📚Wine, Wit & Wisdom—and a warm welcome to Lucy Score!

Phoenixville Library is delighted to announce that Lucy Score will join them as their featured author, highlighting her book The Heist Before Christmas! Join them for an evening filled with books, conversation, delicious food, w**e, and community—all supporting the Phoenixville Public Library.

🍷 Thursday, November 5 | 6–9 PM
📍 RiverCrest Golf Club Ticket sales close October 26—reserve your seat today!
🎟️ Purchase your tickets on the Phoenixville Library's website

Join Parkesburg Library for a not-so-spooky Halloween celebration for ages 0-6! Come dressed to impress in your favorite Halloween costume. They will have a special Halloween story time, craft, and best of all - stations set up around the library for trick-or-treating!

When: Monday, October 26th, 5:30-7
Where: Parkesburg Free Library, 105 West Street Parkesburg

Register via the events calendar linked in bio!

We ❤️ our Friends groups across the library system! National Friends of Libraries Week is celebrated Oct. 18-24 this year and honors the wonderful work done by Friends groups for libraries. Thank you, Friends, for everything you do!

Head over to Tredyffrin and Paoli Libraries for a weekend of miniature golf INSIDE the libraries November 6 & 7! Kick it off with w**e, b**r, appetizers, desserts, live music and more at the ParTEE Friday night and come back on Saturday for miniature golf for all ages throughout both libraries at CommuniTEE Day!

Visit the Tredyffrin Libraries website for more info!

Join the Downingtown Library for the 8th Annual D-Town Brew-Down on Saturday, October 24th from 1 to 4 PM! At this home-brewed b**r competition and tasting event, attendees sample from a variety of brews, which will then be professionally judged. Tasters will be able to vote for the winner of our coveted People's Choice prize! Buy tickets by visiting the Downingtown Library website!

Yesterday, staff members from several of our libraries attended our annual Staff Development Day. Attendees spent six hours learning about various topics to help them serve our community better. Thank you to our wonderful presenters and all of the staff who love learning!