Unfortunately, we have some sad news to share – The Academy of Natural Sciences will be permanently closing its doors after nearly 200 years of service at the end of this month. Their last day will be Sunday, September 27.
Patrons can still reserve museum passes through this closing date, but none will be issued after.
You can read about the closing here: https://www.inquirer.com/…/academy-of-natural-sciences…
The Chester County Library is now accepting vendor applications for our 15th Annual Holiday Craft Show, happening Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Apply by Monday, September 28, to be considered; accepted vendors will be notified by Monday, October 5.
This festive, high‑traffic event offers artists and makers a chance to showcase their work to hundreds of shoppers in a welcoming, community‑driven atmosphere. Our show celebrates creativity with an exceptional selection of handmade, artist‑designed goods—and many vendors leave with a brand‑new base of loyal customers.
Apply now: https://bit.ly/CCLCraftShowApp2026
Welcome to the ninth month of this year’s reading challenge! The 2026 Reading Challenge is open to all readers reading at a Young Adult or Adult level in any format. Please register for the challenge this year using this online registration form or by speaking to the Reference Desk. Then, 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/AdultReadingProgram.
For those of you who joined us for last year’s challenge, you all know the drill! For those who are just joining us this year, I will post the prompt along with some suggested reads and resources here on the blog every month. Different from last year, the prompts this year are “this or that” in style, so you will have more options to choose from! You do not need to read a book from both “this” and “that.” Just one or the other – unless you really want to go the extra mile and read more, in which case don’t let me stop you! But there is no extra prize for doing both. Just brownie points in the eyes of the librarians.
April’s reading challenge prompt is “A book written by a Latine author” OR “A book set in/about libraries.”
Need inspiration for what to read? Check out a few suggested reads below! See the full lists on our catalog here: Latine-authored books or books set in/about libraries. 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.
Happy reading!
P.S. If you’ve made it all the way to the end, comment under this post one thing you’re looking forward to this fall! 🍂
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