Join us for Medicare 101- Discover Your Options, Monday, December 7, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

If you will be joining the ranks of Medicare soon, are already in the Medicare system and have questions, are helping a friend or relative obtain Medicare coverage, or just want to understand what Medicare is all about, this session is for you. Learn about Medicare A, B & C; the drug benefit (Part D); the types of health care insurance available in Chester County; benefits available to low income beneficiaries; and things to consider when selecting your medical coverage. APPRISE is Pennsylvania’s free, unbiased health insurance counseling program.

Please register for the program: Discover Your Options, Monday, December 7, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Registration is required. Registration will close 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event. 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.

This program supports the PA Forward Financial Literacy Initiative.

Join us for a Live Virtual Performance: “Say What?”, Thursday, December 3, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Focusing on new pieces as well as material from his latest live recording ‘Say What?’, Peter Biedermann, solo instrumental guitarist will entertain on a variety of guitars in unique tunings. Explore the history and evolution of steel string guitar playing over the last 60+ years. Questions from the audience are encouraged.

Please register for the program: Thursday, December 3, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Registration is required. Registration will close 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event. 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.

This program supports the PA Forward Civic and Social Literacy Initiative.

Join us for Classic Movie Trivia Night- Holiday Classics, Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sitting the family down several times during the holiday season to watch favorite holiday classic movies has been a tradition for as long as there have been movies made about the holidays. How well do you know your holiday classics? Grab some eggnog and a slice of fruit cake and play along. See how well you score! Is it a “Happy New Year!” or a “Bah humbug!”?

Please note: Participants will need two devices, one to view the questions and follow the play, and one to enter your answers.

Please register for the program: Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Registration is required. Registration will close 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event. 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.

This program supports the PA Forward Civic and Social Literacy Initiative.

Join us for December Yoga Series- Slow Vinyasa Flow, Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Join Yoga instructor Heather from 2 Crows and a Raven Yoga for a December of Slow Vinyasa Flow sessions. Participate in one or more of the classes. This is a practice that combines movement with breath, where the transition between each posture aligns seamlessly with the pace and strength of your breath. Traditional yoga asanas (postures) are utilized to form a flow that is unique to each time that you practice. The sequence often has a focusing posture that all preceding postures lead up to, helping you achieve the focus posture.

Please register for the program (for one or more dates):

Tuesday, December 1, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 8, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 15, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 22, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 29, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Registration is required. Registration will close 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event. 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.

This program supports the PA Forward Civic and Social Literacy Initiative.

We are holding our existing adult book groups as virtual programs. Please see our December titles and dates below. These groups are all being held online via Zoom.  We are requiring registration for these online book groups in order to send out the Zoom meeting information. Click on the date below to register. Information on our adult book groups can also be found on our website: http://bit.ly/chescolibs-bookgroups. 

Evening Book Group
Monday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Triumph of Seeds by Thor Hanson

Page Turners Book Group
Thursday, December 10, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Maid by Stephanie Land

Whodunits Book Group
Wednesday, December 16, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier

Afternoon Book Group
Wednesday, December 16, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

Cookbook Club
Wednesday, December 16, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Cookie or Dessert

Comics Unbound Group
Monday, December 21, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Best Comics / Books of 2020

Registration is required for all book groups. Registration will close 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the book group. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants 2 hours before the book group 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 book group.

These programs support the PA Forward Civic and Social Literacy Initiative.

Join us for Beginner Chinese Calligraphy, Saturday, November 21, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Join artist Jojo Liu in this beginner’s Chinese calligraphy class, from the comfort and safety of your own home. Jojo will teach traditional Chinese calligraphy basics, including how to hold a brush, write basic strokes, and write stokes while standing.

No prior knowledge is required to participate in this class, except a passion for calligraphy and/or history. This class is ideal for beginners and is a great indoor activity idea for individuals, couples, groups of friends, and kids. 

Participants will require several supplies for this virtual class. These supplies are a calligraphy brush, ink, and paper. 

Please register for the program: Saturday, November 21, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Registration is required. Registration will close 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event. 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.

This program supports the PA Forward Civic and Social Literacy Initiative.

Join us for The Life and Times of Louis Armstrong, Thursday, November 19, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

This multimedia slideshow and video retrospective includes highlights of the life of Louis Armstrong, who became the first black entertainer to cross over into white audiences via mass media. Louis Armstrong grew up in extreme poverty in the segregated South, to become one of the most famous entertainers in the world and a pivotal figure in race relations. Bob Stankard sings and plays trumpet reminiscent of Armstrong’s style.

Please register for the program: Thursday, November 19, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Registration is required. Registration will close 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event. 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.

This program supports the PA Forward Civic and Social Literacy Initiative.

Join us for Stay Injury Free this Season, Wednesday November 18, 7:00 p.m. –  8:00 p.m.

Dr. Dan Luczka, PT, DPT and founder of InstaCare Physical Therapy will present a virtual injury prevention program. Learn about evidence-based injury prevention methods and specific exercises that you can start now to help reduce the risk of injury.  Discover the difference between dynamic and static warm-ups for any active individual, young or old. 

Please register for the program: Wednesday November 18, 7:00 p.m. –  8:00 p.m.

Registration is required. Registration will close 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event. 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.

This program supports the PA Forward Health Literacy Initiative.

Join us for Get Ready for Your Winter Garden, Thursday, November 12, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Explore what it takes to garden in the ‘off season’. In this workshop, examine ways to extend your outdoor garden. Review some chores you will need to do to ensure a healthy garden and prepare your soil and plants for spring. Learn how to grow vegetables and herbs indoors and discuss options for overwintering and bringing in your ornamental plants.   

Liz Alakszay is an avid organic gardener, naturalist, quality operations engineer, and educator who has been gardening for over 30 years.  She is an adjunct course designer and Instructor of Vegetable Gardening Longwood Gardens and the former Chester County PA Master Gardener Coordinator. 

Please register for the program: Thursday, November 12, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Registration is required. Registration will close 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event. 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.

This program supports the PA Forward Civic and Social Literacy Initiative.