Virtual Program: November Yoga Series- Vinyasa Flow

Join us for November Yoga Series- Vinyasa Flow, Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, and 24, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Join Yoga instructor Heather from 2 Crows and a Raven Yoga for a November of 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, November 3, 7:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10, 7:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 17, 7:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 24, 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.

PaLA Elected Official of the Year

Pictured above from left to right: JoAnn Weinberger, Vice President, Chester County Library System Board of Trustees; Pennsylvania State Rep. Carolyn Comitta, 156th Legislative District; Carrie Sturgill, Awards Committee, Pennsylvania Library Association; Joseph Sherwood, Executive Director, Chester County Library System

Congratulations to Pennsylvania State Representative Carolyn Comitta, 156th Legislative District, for being named Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) Elected Official of the Year!

“Representative Carolyn Comitta has been an enthusiastic library supporter, speaking passionately on behalf of the value of public libraries and the role they play in the everyday life of Pennsylvania’s residents throughout her political career,” said Kimberley Hravnik, Chair of the Pennsylvania Library Association Legislative Committee. “The libraries of Chester County, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, are fortunate to have a staunch ally in Representative Comitta.”

For more information, please read the announcement from the Pennsylvania Library Association: https://www.palibraries.org/blogpost/1652016/357781/Elected-Official-of-the-Year-Named–Representative-Carolyn-Comitta

CCLS/CCL Board Meeting

Due to the COVID-19 threat, the Board of Trustees of the Chester County Library System/Chester County Library will be holding their monthly board meeting virtually. If you have always wanted to attend a meeting but haven’t had the time, this is your opportunity. Please click this link at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27 to join the Chester County Library System Board Meeting. The Chester County Library Board Meeting will immediately follow.

Virtual Program: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow & the Hessians

Join us for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow & the Hessians, Wednesday, October 21, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Join Historical Reenactor and Lecturer Michael Jesberger for a program on one of America’s oldest short stories based on real accounts which took place in the Hudson Valley of New York during the American Revolution. Learn about the events that inspired the legend.

Please register for the program: Wednesday, October 21, 7:00 – 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.

Virtual Program: Medicare 101- Discover Your Options

Join us for Medicare 101- Discover Your Options, Monday, October 19, 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: Monday, October 19, 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.

Virtual Program: Winning the Vote: Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage

Join us for Winning the Vote: Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage, Thursday, October 15, 7:00 – 8:00 pm.

You are invited to meet Dora Lewis (as portrayed by Carol Spacht), National Woman’s Party Ratification Chair, to learn more about this important moment in women’s history. Dora Lewis, a Philadelphia reformer and suffragist, dedicated her efforts and social position to political action, pressuring the government to pass the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. 

Please register for the program: Thursday, October 15, 7:00 – 8:00 pm.

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.

Virtual Program: Eastern State Penitentiary & Prisons Today

Join us for Eastern State Penitentiary & Prisons Today, Wednesday, October 14, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Eastern State’s history matters today more than ever. This in-depth, live virtual group tour explores the history of Eastern State and the experiences of the men, women and children who lived and worked behind its walls. This program will set the stage for conversations about criminal justice reform today.

Please register for the program: Wednesday, October 14, 3:00 – 4:00 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.

Virtual Program: October Adult Book Groups

We are holding our existing adult book groups as virtual programs. Please see our October 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, October 5, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King

Page Turners Book Group
Thursday, October 8, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

Comics Unbound Group
Monday, October 19, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
My Favorite Thing is Monsters by Emil Ferris

Whodunits Book Group
Wednesday, October 21, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

Afternoon Book Group
Wednesday, October 21, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

Cookbook Club
Wednesday, October 21, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Pumpkin Edition

Registration is required for all book groups. Registration will close at least 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.

Virtual Program: Classic Movie Trivia Night: Classic Horror

Join us for Classic Movie Trivia Night: Classic Horror, Wednesday, October 7, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Don’t go down in the basement! Join us for some virtual fun with Classic Horror Trivia. October is the month for spooky movies! Horror films have been around as long as there have been movies. Everyone loves a scary story. Join other classic movie lovers and test your knowledge of these classic films. 

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, October 7, 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.