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Already read all of the books written by your favorite author? Would you like to discover a new author or two to explore?
Here are a few resources to help you find new authors to try, based on authors you already like:
NoveList Plus: Start your search for author read-alikes here! Access NoveList Plus through the Library by visiting chescolibraries.org, selecting “Tools and Research” from the ribbon of choices at the top of the page, selecting “All CCLS Databases,” and then NoveList Plus. Enter your library card number when prompted.
Once you’re in NoveList, use the search box at the top of the screen to search by author (hover over “Keyword” to select “Author”). Enter the name of a favorite author, select “Search,” and you’re on your way! You’ll find a description of your author, and on the right-hand side of the screen, a list of Read-alikes (other authors you might enjoy). Click on “View All” to see the complete list, along with reasons why NoveList thinks you might like those authors.
Find a new author you’d like to explore? Search for this new author in NoveList. The description of an author ends with a “Start with” suggestion about which of their books to try first if you’re new to the author.
In addition to NoveList, here two more fun ways to discover new authors based on old favorites:
Fantastic Fiction: Use this site to find books recommended by your favorite author! Search for an author, then scroll down their page to find the “[Your favorite author] recommends” section. Note: You do NOT need to sign up with the site to use this feature.
Do you enjoy reading comics and graphic novels? Want to meet with other like minded people? Join us for our first virtual meeting!
The Comics Unbound Book Discussion has been meeting monthly at the Chester County Library for 2 years to talk about specific comic books as well as television, movies, and other books that the members are reading. We are always looking for new members. We suggest members be ages 16 + for adult content.
In our first meeting virtually, we will be discussing “The Imitation Game: Alan Turing Decoded” by Jim Ottaviani, as well as what everyone has been reading while home! You do not need to have read “The Imitation Game” to join us. At our meeting, we will be discussing future meeting topics.
If this sounds good to you, sign up here! We’d love to have you! A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants 2 hours before the program starts. Make sure to check the email address you registered with to receive the link. You do not need a Zoom account to attend the virtual program.
Participants of all ages will have the opportunity to learn from and engage with musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra through virtual learning opportunities, including panel discussions, master classes, and more. Join the Orchestra on Tuesdays at 6pm and Wednesdays at 1pm.
Music is such an important part of all our lives. Read about it in To Be a Drum.
The Youth Services Staff at the Chester County Library and Hankin Branch are presenting Virtual Storytimes beginning April 27th. They will be for three different ages groups — 0 to 2 Year Olds, 3 & 4 Year Olds, and 5 & 6 Year Olds. Registration is required via the Events Calendar at https://chescolibraries.org/. Virtual Storytimes are not registered as multi-week sessions; you will need to register for each storytime individually.
Earth Day is coming up on Wednesday, April 22. Here are some ways you can observe the day and learn more about our planet. We have books and resources available now to download, read or discover!
These books about the earth are currently available on OverDrive.
50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth by John Javna and Sophie Javna – eBook
The Future We Choose by Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac – eBook
On Flipster – sign in with your library card here to read National Geographic and Eco Parent magazines.
Our GreenFILE (POWER Library) database offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database provides indexing and abstracts for more than 384,000 records, as well as Open Access full text for more than 4,700 records. Sign in with your library card here.
Be sure to visit us again at Stay Connected with Chescolibrariesfor new virtual programs at our libraries, book suggestions, ideas and important community information.
Math is not just for homework. Math can be fun! Find out how much fun you can have with math by visiting Cool Math 4 Kids,Kids Math Games, or Math Playground. You’ll be the coolest kid on the block!
The Youth Services Staff at the Chester County Library and Hankin Branch are presenting Virtual Storytimes beginning April 27th. They will be for three different ages groups — 0 to 2 Year Olds, 3 & 4 Year Olds, and 5 & 6 Year Olds. Registration is required via the Events Calendar at https://chescolibraries.org/. Virtual Storytimes are not registered as multi-week sessions; you will need to register for each storytime individually.
Governor Wolf has announced that, over the next three months, businesses that collect Pennsylvania sales tax will not have to make Accelerated Sales Tax prepayments. In addition to this waiver, the state’s Department of Revenue had also already extended the deadline to file state personal income tax returns by 90 days, extended the deadline to file informational returns related to PA S corporations, partnerships, and estates and trusts and extended the due date for corporations with tax returns due in May.
Did you know that we have Spanish eBooks and eAudiobooks? We have a whole bunch for a wide variety of ages and interests! There are a lot of titles for kids and teens to choose from as well. If you want to see only our Spanish titles when you browse or search in the Libby app, then follow these steps:
Tap Preferences at the top of the library’s home screen or any list.
Are you missing Chess Club? This is your chance to develop your skills! Work on your game at Chess Kid – How to Play Chess or Kid Chess – Let’s Play Some Chess. By the time Chess Club starts up again, you’ll be so good Coach Jack and Coach Ed will be amazed!
Chess, like roller skating, takes lots of practice if you want to improve. See what else Sebastian learns to do in Sebastian’s Roller Skates.
The Youth Services Staff at the Chester County Library and Hankin Branch are presenting Virtual Storytimes beginning April 27th. They will be for three different ages groups — 0 to 2 Year Olds, 3 & 4 Year Olds, and 5 & 6 Year Olds. Registration is required via the Events Calendar at https://chescolibraries.org/. Virtual Storytimes are not registered as multi-week sessions; you will need to register for each storytime individually.
The Coronavirus is reshaping the daily routines of millions of Americans. For some people volunteering is a way of life. This week is National Volunteer Week and we at Chester County Library and Henrietta Hankin Branch want to take a moment to say thank you to our dedicated volunteers. We see daily that this is your way of life. Your help allows us to reach out to the community with not only books but with programs and resources that can impact crucial services in the community. Your efforts in our corner of the world emulate the efforts of people all over Chester County pitching in during this crisis by volunteering and helping neighbors, making masks and delivering groceries to shut-ins. The Chester County community is protecting each other by social distancing, wearing masks and staying home. We are all in this together. Wouldn’t it be nice if the kindness out lives the Coronavirus?
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