2025 Reading Challenge! April

An image of a post-it on a blue background with the text "April: A book written by an Arab author" written on it along with a silhouette of a lantern.

Welcome to the fourth 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.

Each month, there will be a new reading prompt to follow. The reading challenge prompt for April is “A book written by an Arab author.”

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 or check out the NoveList Plus database.

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 https://bit.ly/CCLReadingChallenge2025.

Happy reading!

2025 Reading Challenge! March

An image of a post-it on a blue background with the text "March: A book with a woman protagonist" written on it along with a silhouette in profile of a woman.

Welcome to the third 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.

Each month, there will be a new reading prompt to follow. The reading challenge prompt for March is “A book with a woman protagonist.”

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 or check out the NoveList Plus database.

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 https://bit.ly/CCLReadingChallenge2025.

Happy reading!

2025 Reading Challenge! February

An image of a post-it on a blue background with the text "February: A book written by a Black author" written on it along with an image of a raised, clenched fist.

Welcome to the second 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.

Each month, there will be a new reading prompt to follow. The reading challenge prompt for February is “A book written by a Black author.”

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 or check out the NoveList Plus database.

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 https://bit.ly/CCLReadingChallenge2025.

Happy reading!

February Adult Book Groups

Our Adult Book Groups are a mix of in person, hybrid, and virtual programs. Please see our February titles and dates below. The online/hybrid groups are being held via Zoom. We are requiring registration for the online/hybrid 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: https://bit.ly/chescolibs-bookgroups.

Chester County Library Adult Book Groups

Evening Book Group
February 3, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
This session will be held in person in the Burke Room at the Chester County Library.
Please note: our January 6 meeting was canceled due to inclement weather. All titles have been pushed back from the originally scheduled date.

Afternoon Book Group
Wednesday, February 19, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
This session will be held in person in the Burke Room at the Chester County Library. 

Henrietta Hankin Branch Adult Book Groups

Banned Book Club
Monday, February 3, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
This session will be held in person in the Community Room at the Henrietta Hankin Branch.

Page Turners Book Group 
Thursday, February 13, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
This session will be a hybrid session, in person in the Annex at the Henrietta Hankin Branch or via Zoom. 

Whodunits Book Group
Wednesday, February 19, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
This session will be a hybrid session, in person in Small Conference Room A at the Henrietta Hankin Branch or via Zoom. 

Strange New Worlds Book Club
Thursday, February 27, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
This session will be held in person in Small Conference Room A at the Henrietta Hankin Branch. 

Registration is required for all online 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.

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

2025 Reading Challenge! January

An image of a post-it on a blue background with the text "January: A cozy read" written on it along with an image of a cute, steaming coffee cup.

Welcome to the first 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.

Each month, there will be a new reading prompt to follow. The reading challenge prompt for January is “A cozy read.”

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 or check out the NoveList Plus database.

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 https://bit.ly/CCLReadingChallenge2025.

Happy reading!

December Adult Book Groups

Our Adult Book Groups are a mix of in person, hybrid, and virtual programs. Please see our December titles and dates below. The online/hybrid groups are being held via Zoom. We are requiring registration for the online/hybrid 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: https://bit.ly/chescolibs-bookgroups.  

Evening Book Group
December 2, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
This session will be held in person in the Burke Room at the Chester County Library.

Page Turners Book Group 
Thursday, December 12, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
This session will be a hybrid session, in person at the Henrietta Hankin Branch or via Zoom.

Whodunits Book Group
Wednesday, December 18, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Likeness by Tana French
This session will be a hybrid session, in person at the Henrietta Hankin Branch or via Zoom. 

Afternoon Book Group
Wednesday, December 18, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
This session will be held in person in the Burke Room at the Chester County Library.

Strange New Worlds Book Club
December 5, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
This session will be held in person in Small Conference Room A at the Henrietta Hankin Branch.

Registration is required for all online 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.

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

November Adult Book Groups

Our Adult Book Groups are a mix of in person, hybrid, and virtual programs. Please see our November titles and dates below. The online/hybrid groups are being held via Zoom. We are requiring registration for the online/hybrid 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: https://bit.ly/chescolibs-bookgroups.   

Evening Book Group
November 4, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane
This session will be held in person in the Burke Room at the Chester County Library.

Page Turners Book Group 
November 14, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
This session will be a hybrid session, in person at the Henrietta Hankin Branch or via Zoom.

Whodunits Book Group
Wednesday, November 20, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz
This session will be a hybrid session, in person at the Henrietta Hankin Branch or via Zoom.

Afternoon Book Group
November 20, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Frankenstein by Mary Wollenscroft Shelley
This session will be held in person in the Burke Room at the Chester County Library.

Strange New Worlds Book Club
December 5, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
This session will be held in person in Small Conference Room A at the Henrietta Hankin Branch.

Registration is required for all online 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.

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

History of the Bookmobile: Wednesday, October 23 at 6 pm

Please join us at the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library on Wednesday, October 23 at 6 pm for a special program on the History of the Bookmobile.

Learn all about bookmobiles and their beginnings, as well as the special bookmobiles built in Pennsylvania. The mobile library in this picture was built right in Boyertown! The program will be presented by Kendra Cook, Executive Director of the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles.

The presentation, to begin at 6:00 pm, will be held in the Annex. A question and answer session will follow and there will be refreshments for all to enjoy! We look forward to seeing you! Register here.

October Adult Book Groups

Our Adult Book Groups are a mix of in person, hybrid, and virtual programs. Please see our October titles and dates below. The online/hybrid groups are being held via Zoom. We are requiring registration for the online/hybrid 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: https://bit.ly/chescolibs-bookgroups.   

Evening Book Group
October 7, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
One Two Three by Laurie Frankel
This session will be held in person in the Burke Room at the Chester County Library.

Page Turners Book Group 
Thursday, October 10, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Solito by Javier Zamora
This session will be a hybrid session, in person at the Henrietta Hankin Branch or via Zoom. 

Whodunits Book Group
Wednesday, October 16, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
This session will be a hybrid session, in person at the Henrietta Hankin Branch or via Zoom.

Afternoon Book Group
October 16, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
This session will be held in person in the Burke Room at the Chester County Library. 

Strange New Worlds Book Club
October 24, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Changeling by Victor LaValle
This session will be held in person in Small Conference Room B at the Henrietta Hankin Branch.

Registration is required for all online 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.

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

September Adult Book Groups

Our Adult Book Groups are a mix of in person, hybrid, and virtual programs. Please see our September titles and dates below. The online/hybrid groups are being held via Zoom. We are requiring registration for the online/hybrid 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: https://bit.ly/chescolibs-bookgroups.   

Evening Book Group
September 9, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.*
A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell
This session will be held in person in the Burke Room at the Chester County Library.
*Please note change in date from first Monday.

Page Turners Book Group 
Thursday, September 12, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
This session will be a hybrid session, in person at the Henrietta Hankin Branch or via Zoom.

Afternoon Book Group
September 18, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Color of Water by James McBride
This session will be held in person in the Burke Room at the Chester County Library. 

Whodunits Book Group
Wednesday, September 25, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.*
Case Histories by Kate Atkinson
This session will be a hybrid session, in person at the Henrietta Hankin Branch or via Zoom. 
*Please note change in date from third Wednesday.

Registration is required for all online 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.

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