Join us for Cook Book Club- Holiday Cookies / Desserts, Wednesday, December 16, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a virtual version of our Cookbook Club. Instead of choosing from a specific cookbook and meeting in person, we will be choosing a single ingredient and meeting virtually to discuss what we made with it.

The recipes for December will be your favorite holiday cookie or dessert. To participate, choose a recipe from a cookbook you own, a cookbook from our digital collection in Overdrive, a digital magazine on Flipster, or on the internet. Save the recipe to share at the meeting if possible and then make it to discuss!

Please register for the program: Wednesday, December 16, 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.

This program supports the PA Forward Civic and Social Literacy Initiative.

Join us for Virtual Stitch ‘n Time Needle Arts Group, Monday, December 14, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Sometimes the most difficult part of any project is finding the time to work on it. Wouldn’t it be great to have a time set aside just to work on your project in the company of other like-minded people? Enjoy friendly tips, camaraderie and much needed time. Learn new skills or build on old ones. Whether you knit, crochet, cross stitch, needle point, weave, quilt, sew or any of the other needle crafts, you are welcome to join the group!

Please register for the program: Monday, December 14, 6:30 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.

Join us for A Brief History of Milling Families at Anselma Mill, Thursday, December 10, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Learn about each of the families who served as caretakers of one of Chester County’s oldest historic sites, The Mill at Anselma.  Completed in 1747, the mill has been in the care of a few dedicated families who each left their distinct mark on the storied history of this local treasure. 

Please register for the program: Thursday, December 10, 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.

This program supports the PA Forward Civic and Social Literacy Initiative.

Join us for Medicare 101- Discover Your Options, Monday, December 7, 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: Discover Your Options, Monday, December 7, 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.

This program supports the PA Forward Financial Literacy Initiative.

Join us for a Live Virtual Performance: “Say What?”, Thursday, December 3, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Focusing on new pieces as well as material from his latest live recording ‘Say What?’, Peter Biedermann, solo instrumental guitarist will entertain on a variety of guitars in unique tunings. Explore the history and evolution of steel string guitar playing over the last 60+ years. Questions from the audience are encouraged.

Please register for the program: Thursday, December 3, 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.

This program supports the PA Forward Civic and Social Literacy Initiative.

Join us for Classic Movie Trivia Night- Holiday Classics, Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sitting the family down several times during the holiday season to watch favorite holiday classic movies has been a tradition for as long as there have been movies made about the holidays. How well do you know your holiday classics? Grab some eggnog and a slice of fruit cake and play along. See how well you score! Is it a “Happy New Year!” or a “Bah humbug!”?

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, December 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.

This program supports the PA Forward Civic and Social Literacy Initiative.

Join us for December Yoga Series- Slow Vinyasa Flow, Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Join Yoga instructor Heather from 2 Crows and a Raven Yoga for a December of Slow 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, December 1, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 8, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 15, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 22, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 29, 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.

We are holding our existing adult book groups as virtual programs. Please see our December 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, December 7, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Triumph of Seeds by Thor Hanson

Page Turners Book Group
Thursday, December 10, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Maid by Stephanie Land

Whodunits Book Group
Wednesday, December 16, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier

Afternoon Book Group
Wednesday, December 16, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

Cookbook Club
Wednesday, December 16, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Cookie or Dessert

Comics Unbound Group
Monday, December 21, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Best Comics / Books of 2020

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

Join us for Beginner Chinese Calligraphy, Saturday, November 21, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Join artist Jojo Liu in this beginner’s Chinese calligraphy class, from the comfort and safety of your own home. Jojo will teach traditional Chinese calligraphy basics, including how to hold a brush, write basic strokes, and write stokes while standing.

No prior knowledge is required to participate in this class, except a passion for calligraphy and/or history. This class is ideal for beginners and is a great indoor activity idea for individuals, couples, groups of friends, and kids. 

Participants will require several supplies for this virtual class. These supplies are a calligraphy brush, ink, and paper. 

Please register for the program: Saturday, November 21, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 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.

This program supports the PA Forward Civic and Social Literacy Initiative.