Month: December 2025

CCLS/CCL Board Meeting

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The Board of Trustees of the Chester County Library System/Chester County Library are hosting their monthly board meeting as a hybrid offering. If you have always wanted to attend a meeting but haven’t had the time, this is your opportunity. Please click on this link at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16th, to join the Chester County Library System Board Meeting virtually; or attend in person at the Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA,19341. The Chester County Library Board Meeting will immediately follow. Find the Chester County Library Board Packet here.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend this meeting and require an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to observe or participate in the proceedings, please call Chester County Library’s Administration Office at 610-344-5600 or email ddadoly@ccls.org to discuss how we may best accommodate your needs.

Make It a Homemade Holiday at Chester County Library’s 14th Annual Holiday Craft Show

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(EXTON, PA) Make it a homemade holiday! The holiday season is a busy time of year, filled with family gatherings and the search for the perfect gifts for loved ones, which can often lead to frustration and stress. With time being a precious commodity, remember that the library is your best destination for family entertainment, holiday de-stressors, party-planning ideas, and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list.

The Chester County Library will host its 14th Annual Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

More than 50 local vendors will be set up throughout the library, showcasing their handmade creations just in time for the holidays. Shoppers can browse a wide variety of crafts including:

  • Personalized ornaments
  • Jewelry
  • Pottery
  • Woodworking
  • Knitted and fabric crafts
  • Bath and body products
  • Home décor
  • Baked goods

The Craft Show is free to attend, making it the perfect opportunity to find thoughtful gifts while supporting local artisans.

“We look forward to helping you with your holiday gift search and bringing the community together to celebrate the season,” said Niki Kolb, Public Relations and Graphics Specialist at Chester County Library.

2025 Reading Challenge! December

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An image of a post-it on a blue background with the text "December: A fairytale, folklore, or classic novel reimagining" written on it along with the silhouette of a dragon.

Welcome to the final month of the Chester County and Henrietta Hankin Branch Libraries’ 2025 Reading Challenge! The challenge is open to all readers reading at a Young Adult or Adult level in any format.

December’s reading challenge prompt is “A fairytale, folklore, or classic novel reimagining.”

Need inspiration for what to read? Check out a few suggested reads below! See the full list on our catalog here. Make sure to also visit the library to explore our interactive book display.

If you need even more inspiration for books to read or listen to, feel free to request Personalized Reading Suggestions.

No registration is necessary to participate in the challenge. To get started, simply pick up a physical tracking log at the Reference Desk or print one out at home using the link provided in the Resources section of the Reading Challenge page at bit.ly/2025ReadingChallenge.

Happy holidays and happy reading! And be sure to keep an eye out for next year’s challenge!

The book cover for "The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea" by Axie Oh.
The book cover for "Thornhedge" by T. Kingfisher.
The book cover for "Kaikeyi" by Vaishnavi Patel.
The book cover for "Child Thief" by Brom.
The book cover for "Love in Color" by Bolu Babalola.
The book cover for "The Other Bennet Sister" by Janice Hadlow.