Help Support Local Businesses

Currently our local restaurants are not open for dining-in but many are open for take-out meals. Why not support your local eatery by getting take out?  Many have safe curbside pick-up, free delivery or services like Ubereats, Doordash, and even Postmates are still operating during this time. You are practicing social distancing, taking a break from cooking or leftovers, and providing some revenue to a local eatery who needs it.

“Curtis is Here”: Enjoy musical performances from Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music

“Join the Curtis Institute of Music weekdays at noon EDT for a new YouTube video series. Curated around themes that change weekly, the ‘Curtis Is Here‘ initiative features videos of favorite or rarely seen Curtis performances accompanied by welcoming commentary from members of the Curtis community. There’s a new release each weekday, Monday through Friday, and all releases remain online for viewers to explore anytime.”

Visit Curtis’ Watch Online page to sign up to receive “Curtis is Here” weekly schedules via email, and to learn about additional online viewing opportunities.

Curtis also welcomes you to explore “recordings from our extensive archive, from highlights to full concerts,” shared via their YouTube channel.

Collaborative music for you to enjoy, virtually!

Local musicians and musicians around the world are coming together virtually to create some beautiful music. Here are three collaborative performances for you to enjoy.

True Colors – Camden Voices (self-isolation/virtual choir cover)

The Weight | Featuring Robbie Robertson and Ringo Starr| Playing For Change | Song Around The World

Virtual Choir “Va pensiero” (“Nabucco” by G. Verdi) – International Opera Choir

Paycheck Protection Program: Help for Small Businesses

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses.
PPPs are available through banks and credit unions. If yours isn’t offering PPP loans, please check area banks or contact the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry. Small businesses, eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, Tribal businesses, self-employed, and independent contractors are able to apply if they meet the size standard.
Please visit the CCCBI website for information on the Paycheck Protection Plan and all other COVID-19 updates.

Organize your books like a librarian

A lot of people are taking this time at home to decorate, spring clean, and organize. Perhaps you’ve been wanting to tackle those unruly bookshelves? Or figure out just how many copies of The Catcher in the Rye you own?

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Library Journal is releasing a multi-part weekly series on how to organize your books like a librarian. Part 1 addresses the Dewey Decimal System. Follow along with this weekly series and, if you decide to organize your books, share a photo with us on one of our social media pages!

https://www.facebook.com/ChesterCountyLibrary/

https://twitter.com/chescolibrary?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/chescolibraries/

Resources for NONPROFITS during the COVID-19 pandemic – CCCF

The Chester County Community Foundation is working with county departments, philanthropic partners and nonprofits throughout the Chester County region to coordinate COVID-19 funding initiatives. Nonprofits, especially those that provide basic needs such as food, healthcare and financial support have an immediate increased need for unrestricted funding to meet heightened needs.

The Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund provides flexible resources to Chester County nonprofits that are disproportionately impacted by coronavirus and the economic consequences of this outbreak.

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