Virtual Program: Learn Origami: The Crane

Join us for Learn Origami: The Crane, Thursday, September 3, 2020, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Learn about the art of origami; its history and techniques. See samples of different techniques and get recommendations for resources. A small number of basic origami folds can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. The best-known origami model is the Japanese paper crane. Learn to make the paper crane using a 6″ x 6″ square of paper. 

Supplies required: 6” x 6” squares of paper (regular printer paper works fine).

Please register for the program: Thursday, September 3, 2020, 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.

Virtual Program: September Yoga- Vinyasa Flow Series

Join us for a September Yoga: Vinyasa Flow Series, Tuesdays, September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 7:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m.

Join Yoga instructor Heather from 2 Crows and a Raven Yoga for a September 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 you practice. 

Please register for the program (for one or more dates): 

Tuesday, September 1, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 8, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 22, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 29, 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: Classic Movie Trivia Night- Classic Comedies

Join us for Classic Movie Trivia Night – Classic Comedies, Wednesday, September 2, 7:00 p.m. –  8:00 p.m.

Are you missing Classic Movie Night at the Chester County Library during the pandemic? Think you know everything about classic movies? Just love those old movies and want to have some fun? Get your dose of classic movies by joining us for a night of virtual classic movie trivia! For September, brush up on classic comedies!

Virtual Trivia Night is best enjoyed on two devices; one to follow the play and one to play on.

Please register for the program: Wednesday, September 2, 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.

Virtual Program: The Mill at Anselma

Please join us for The Mill at Anselma, Thursday, August 27, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Built in 1747, the Lightfoot Mill (The Mill at Anselma) was the first grist mill to be built in all of Pikeland. It is particularly noteworthy for its machinery which is in its original form and which operates today just as it did when the Mill was first built. Visitors can see the Mill operate, walk the lovely surrounding trails and enjoy a picnic lunch in the pine grove.

Learn about the Mill’s early history and discover how the Mill operates, its flour products and technology changes.

Please register for the program: Thursday, August 27, 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.

Learn more about the library with these upcoming programs

Find Your Next Read/Watch/Listen
Thursday, August 27th, 7:00-8:00PM

Learn about different tips, tactics, and resources to find your next read, watch, or listen from home during the pandemic. We will review some search tips for the catalog, as well as highlight NextReads, NoveList Plus, some of our library blogs, as well as an exciting new service for receiving recommendations from library staff.

What’s New at the Virtual Library
Thursday, August 20th, 7:00-8:00PM

Craig Miller, Reference Department volunteer, will highlight the library’s services and resources with a focus on the library’s digital offerings. He will introduce Libby and Flipster, so you can enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines, and discuss the various databases to which the library provides access.

Find out what’s happening at Chester County Library. The possibilities are endless – 24/7 online services, great programs for all ages, book discussion groups, technology and more. You’ll be amazed at what’s available at Chester County Library.

Register to Attend

Registration is required. Registration will close two hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants two 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.

Register on our events calendar

Virtual Program: Yin Yoga

Join us for Yin Yoga, Tuesday, August 25, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Join Yoga instructor Heather from Three Crows and a Raven Yoga for a Yin Yoga session. The purpose of yin yoga is to restore your body’s ability to move with fluidity. This in turn develops the flow of “chi”, the Chinese medicine practice based on the meridian centers in your body to allow live force energy to flow freely. Each posture creates a compression or a friction within the connective tissues in the body causing the blood to rush to these areas rehydrating the tissues. A yin practice consists of 4 to 6 postures that are held for an extended amount of time, activating the release of tension and toxins, encouraging rehydration and elongation in the connective tissues of focus. Yin is traditionally practiced in silence so that the practitioner can meditate through the postures, making this a mindful practice as well as a continuous surrender into the uncomfortable. This practice is appropriate for all levels, and modifications are offered. Props for this class include: blocks (or books), pillows and blanket.

Please register for the program: Tuesday, August 25, 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.

Virtual Program: A Bountiful Year – Six Seasons of Beauty from the Brandywine Cottage

Join us for A Bountiful Year – Six Seasons of Beauty from the Brandywine Cottage, Wednesday, August 19, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Based on his new book of the same name, David Culp digs deeper into his celebrated garden Brandywine Cottage, featuring a focus for each month, including recipes, a to-do list, flower arrangements and practical information. Favorite mail order sources, gardening for biodiversity and wildlife habitat, the creation of the meadow at Brandywine Cottage, recommended plants for dry places and even favorite weeds will be discussed. This is about lifestyle and blurring the lines of indoor and outdoor living.

Please register for the program: Wednesday, August 19, 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.

Legal Representation Available

Legal Aid of Southeastern PA is excited to announce that Community Justice Project (CJP) has been approved by PLAN to represent anyone that Legal Aid cannot represent due to immigration restrictions with Landlord Tenant Issues. 

The Referral Program is composed of Private Bar attorneys who have agreed to represent clients on a flat fee basis in Magistrate Hearings and Common Pleas Appeals. The flat fee will be paid by CJP to the referral attorney, and the client will not be charged.

This Program has been established to represent families in the expected wave of evictions looming and will be available until November or until funds run out. Attorneys are available in the following counties: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery.

Therefore, if anyone during this time has any Landlord Tenant issues whom you know do not meet Legal Aid’s immigration requirements please have them call Lucia Cuenca at 610-488-2005 or email lcuenca@cjplaw.org.

Virtual Program: Restorative Yoga

Join us for Restorative Yoga, Tuesday, August 18, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Join Yoga instructor Heather, from Three Crows and a Raven Yoga for a Restorative Yoga session. This form of yoga calms the automatic nervous system which is comprised of the brain and the spinal column. By calming the automatic nervous system the parasympathetic nervous system is engaged creating a rest and calm response. This practice aims to lower your heart rate and blood pressure, while strengthening your immune system to relax your body and bring it into homeostasis or balance. This restorative rest allows the mind and body to renew and regenerate through a series of 4 to 5 postures that are completely supported by props so as to avoid any stretching in the muscles. This class will be accompanied by meditative music, guided meditation techniques and breath work.

Please register for the program: Tuesday, August 18, 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.

Second Round Applications for COVID-19 Relief Small Business Assistance Now Open

The PA CDFI Network has announced that the second grant application window for the COVID-19 Relief PA Statewide Small Business Assistance program will open at 9:00 am on August 10 and will remain open for 15 business days, closing at 11:59 pm on August 28.

Please note that in order to get funds to businesses in need as quickly as possible, the second application window will be the final opportunity to apply for the program.

If you applied during the first application window, you should receive notification of your application status by August 10th. You do NOT need to reapply in the second round. Qualified applications will be automatically rolled over into the next funding round for consideration.

Learn more about this opportunity at pabusinessgrants.com.