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WEST CHESTER, PA — In less than two years, Chester County’s most historic documents will be available online. Thanks to improved scanning equipment, Chester County’s Archives & Records Services has accelerated …
Chester County’s Most Historic Documents Now Available Online Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — After receiving official recommendations during the School Board Meeting held on Monday, March 28, 2022, the West Chester Area School District has voted to keep Maia …
West Chester Area SD to Retain Two Library Books Following Committee Recommendations Read More
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — A proclamation issued at the March Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting on March 22, designated April 3-9, 2022 as National Library Week in Chester County.
Chester County Will Observe April 3 – 9, 2022 as National Library Week Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Wolf this week announced that $20.57 million has been awarded to 126 school entities and libraries in the first wave of funding from the Emergency Connectivity …
$20 Million Awarded to Help Schools and Libraries Close Digital Divide Read More
EXTON, PA — This September, Chester County Library and Henrietta Hankin Branch are joining the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-Up Month.
September Is National Library Card Sign Up Month—Empower Yourself to Access More! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In collaboration with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the Free Library of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) this week announced the Library for the …
The State Library of Pennsylvania Announces New Resource for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an effort to support literacy and highlight learning opportunities over the summer months, the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) is encouraging …
Library Summer Reading Programs Create Fun, Hands-On Learning Opportunities Read More
EXTON, PA — Last week, the Chester County Commissioners issued a proclamation that “Libraries are the nation’s great equalizers of knowledge, providing free access to all.” Eighteen facilities throughout Chester …
Chester County Library System Celebrates National Volunteer Recognition Week Read More