Today is May 4th and what has become known as “Star Wars Day.” Whether it was E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Metropolis (1927), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) or 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) that first piqued your interest — the sci-fi movie genre has been around for over a century, and has many dedicated fans worldwide. Join us for a fun-filled, classic Sci-Fi Movie Trivia Night this week and come show your mettle as an aficionado of this amazing movie category!

Please register for the program: Wednesday, May 5, 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.

Want to become more tech savvy? Check out our upcoming virtual technology programs! We are offering two intermediate-level Excel classes, one on charts and formulas, the other on tables and printing, as well as a class on learning how to use Google Docs. Registration is required; register on our Events Calendar here: https://tinyurl.com/y5gg5fgv

Chester County Library will be open for the holiday today from 9AM to 9PM. Come in and check out some of our recommended books written by indigenous American authors. Explore our catalog for more print books, audiobooks, e-books, movies and more: https://catalog.ccls.org/

Looking for some entertainment during spooky season? Check out some of the books and movies recommended by our staff members that all scream Halloween! Find these titles and more in our catalog: https://catalog.ccls.org/

Now Recruiting West Whiteland Township Residents & Business Owners 

West Whiteland Township is gathering information about how they can better communicate with and support township residents and business owners. They are conducting four virtual focus groups in which they will seek open, honest feedback and information. This information will be used to help in developing future information, communication, and even services. If you’d be willing to participate in a virtual focus group, please RSVP to socialmedia@westwhiteland.org by Friday, October 9. 

The four focus groups will have a maximum number of 20 participants and include:
(1) existing residents (greater than 1 year)– Thurs., Oct. 15 7PM – 8:30PM
(2) new residents (less than 1 year)– Wed., Oct. 21 7PM – 8:30PM
(3) township volunteers– Tues., Oct. 27 7PM – 8:30PM
(4) business owners– Thurs., Oct. 29 7PM – 8:30PM

Beth Trapani of Trapani Communications will facilitate the focus groups. (NOTE: No Township staff will be in attendance.) The Township will receive recommendations on how to better inform the community through future communications. 

Due to the COVID-19 threat, the Board of Trustees of the Chester County Library System/Chester County Library will be holding their monthly board meeting virtually. If you have always wanted to attend a meeting but haven’t had the time, this is your opportunity. Please click this link at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15 to join the Chester County Library System Board Meeting. The Chester County Library Board Meeting will immediately follow.

Due to the COVID-19 threat, the Board of Trustees of the Chester County Library System/Chester County Library will be holding their monthly board meeting virtually. If you have always wanted to attend a meeting but haven’t had the time, this is your opportunity. Please click this link at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18 to join the Chester County Library System Board Meeting. The Chester County Library Board Meeting will immediately follow.