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PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) recently announced that Pennsylvania’s public electronic library, POWER Library, has acquired 959 new e-books for users to explore on the topics of …
959 E-Books Added to POWER Library for Pennsylvanians 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
READING, PA — On Wednesday, Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th district) visited Amanda E. Stout Elementary school to meet and read to a first grade class and to discuss SB 964, which would …
Schwank Visits Amanda E. Stout Elementary School 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
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The Chester County Library System announced the new Kennett Library groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 12. The event was attended by local elected officials, as …
New Kennett Library Breaks Ground Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Arts Holding Hands and Hearts, Inc (AHHAH) will install a new Pop Up Lending Library (PULL) Station at the Regency Apartment Community Center in front of the …
Arts Holding Hands and Hearts Installing New Pop Up Lending Library in Coatesville 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 — Thank you to everyone for your support of libraries! Please click here to view Chester County Library System’s 2020 Annual Report: Annual-Report-2020 (ccls.org).
Chester County Library System’s 2020 Annual Report Now Available Read More