Get ready for magic, comedy, juggling, cartoon-style gags, playful sound effects, and lots of audience participation! KooKoo the Cartoon Magician brings a one-of-a-kind performance inspired by the impossible world of cartoons, where anything can happen. This high-energy show blends traditional magic with playful physical comedy, visual surprises, and a grand finale to remember. All ages […]
Beginners welcome! Bring your own projects to share with and inspire others, or get help with those tricky stitches. Supplies are available if needed. Feel free to drop in for any amount of time that works for your schedule. Open to all ages.
Read, sing, and play at our interactive storytime for little learners! Each session blends stories, songs, movement, and engaging activities to build early literacy skills. Perfect for ages 0-5 with a grown-up. Stay after for crafts, playtime, and social fun!
All ages are invited to decorate a round paper lantern in celebration of Juneteenth. Use color, pattern, and personal expression to create a lantern inspired by freedom, remembrance, hope, and community. This multigenerational craft offers a creative way to honor the past and look toward the future. All materials provided.
Need assistance with navigating the job search and application process, or with finding career opportunities and training? Stop by the library for personalized guidance on job search techniques and accessing free career-building tools. Additionally, receive assistance with creating or updating your resume and cover letter. No appointment necessary.
Join us on the third Thursday of each month to support Black-owned small businesses from Chester and Delaware County. Community members are invited to shop small, meet local makers, artisans, authors, and entrepreneurs, and celebrate the talent, creativity, and entrepreneurship helping our community thrive. Are you a Black-owned small business, artisan, author, or entrepreneur? Host a FREE vendor table to sell […]
From the Revolutionary War to the Civil War Join us for a very special Juneteenth lecture presented by visiting guest lecturer and Chester native Yusef Miller! Through a Black lens, Mr. Miller will explore major milestones in American history from the Revolutionary War through the U.S. Civil War, examining the people, events, and historical forces that shaped the long road […]
The library will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth and will reopen on Saturday, June 20, at 9:00 AM.
Join us for a special Father’s Day weekend conversation with Khaled Ashraf, educator, author, and school leader. Drawing from his novel, The Shelter, Khaled will lead a community dialogue on fatherhood, lived experience, identity, belonging, and social connection. Khaled’s work focuses on fatherhood, education, incarceration, and community engagement. His novel, The Shelter, explores the emotional realities often hidden beneath everyday life. Light breakfast, coffee, and tea will be provided. The first […]
Read, sing, and play at our interactive storytime for little learners! Each session blends stories, songs, movement, and engaging activities to build early literacy skills. Perfect for ages 0-5 with a grown-up. Stay after for crafts, playtime, and social fun!
