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CCLS/CCL Board Meeting

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 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18th, to join the Chester County…

CCLS Announces Winners of the Third Annual Teen Photo Contest: America 250

The Chester County Library System proudly announced the winners of its Third Annual Teen Photo Contest, America 250, during a celebratory reception held on Sunday, August 9 at Chester County Library in Exton. The open‑house‑style event welcomed guests of all ages to support teen photographers and explore a vibrant gallery of original artwork submitted by…

From Corsica to Chester County: Ed Auble Explores Paoli’s Legacy

Join the Chester County Library Trust for an engaging evening with Ed Auble, a local expert on General Pasquale di Paoli. As we continue celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary, Ed will explore how Paoli authored a democratic constitution in 1755—years before America’s Declaration of Independence—and how his ideas helped shape early American thinking. Auble brings…

2026 Reading Challenge! August

Welcome to the eighth 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…

Exploring Caves Around The World!

On Wednesday, July 29th, from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Henrietta Hankin Branch Library is pleased to welcome Speleologist Thomas Hawkins to present a fascinating program on the hidden underworld of caves from the Philippines to the Atacama Desert and back to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. He will talk about the science of Speleology from mapping to archeology, ecology, and adventure.  Thomas Hawkins has been exploring caves for over 50 years, beginning when a…

CCLS/CCL Board Meeting

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 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21st, to join the Chester County…

Chester County Library Introduces Biodiverse Native Garden

The Chester County Library has unveiled a new native garden, funded by the Chester County Library Trust through the generosity of Richard Hankin and Ada Brainsky. Designed by EcoLandscapes, the project transforms a large section of turf into a biodiverse habitat supporting pollinators, birds, and local wildlife. This is the first of two native‑plant projects…

2026 Reading Challenge! July

Welcome to the seventh 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…

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