Citizens Minority Small Business Grants

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MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A $15,000 GRANT.

Small businesses are the backbone to our economy, and diverse small business ownership is critical to the growth and success of our local communities. In recognition, Citizens will award 100 minority-owned businesses with grants of $15,000 each, a total of $1.5 million overall.

 

To apply, a business must be:

  • At least 51% minority owned, operated and controlled by an Asian American, Black American, Hispanic American or Native American
  • Either a Citizens Bank Business Banking account holder or, if not a Citizens customer, based within our 11-state footprint
  • In business for at least one year, with annual revenue of no more than $1 million

Eligible businesses can submit a statement (up to 150 words) describing how they would use the grant to strengthen and sustain both their business and their community.

Hurry—the entry deadline is Aug. 7, 2020 at 5:00 PM ET. Apply now.

Virtual KClub Meeting – UPDATED DATE

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Need a new hobby to keep your spirits up while we’re all social distancing?  Been watching K-Dramas for years and want to meet new K-Drama lovers?  Love BTS but don’t know much about Korean television?  Break out the kimchi and join us to watch an episode of one the hottest Korean shows, then pop onto a Zoom call to chat about the show, the newest Korean music, and Korean culture – all from the comfort of our own homes.

On August 29, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, we will be watching the pilot episode of “Chicago Typewriter.”  Three resistance fighters from the 1930s Japanese occupation of Korea are reincarnated in the present as a best-selling writer, a fan, and a ghostwriter.  This drama follows their stories as strange connections between the time periods are revealed, and the characters have the chance to redeem themselves in the modern world.

Ages 16+

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link and viewing instructions.  Register on the event calendar here.

For questions, please email us at: ccljtc@ccls.org.

Virtual Program: Virtual Stitch ‘n Time Needle Arts Group

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Join us for the Stitch ‘n Time Needle Arts Group, Monday, August 10, 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, August 10, 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.

Biographies – fascinating life histories – available for download today!

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Like biographies? These selected life stories are currently available for download as eBooks.

Ansel Adams by Mary Street Alinder

Elizabeth the Queen by Sally Bedell Smith

The First Tycoon by T.J. Stiles

The Good Neighbor by Maxwell King

Mandela by Anthony Sampson

Napoleon by Andrew Roberts

Sonia Sotomayor by Sylvia Mendoza

Steve McQueen by Marc Eliot

Vincent Van Gogh by Jan Greenberg

The Watcher by Jeanette Winter

Looking for something else? Click here to view all currently available biographies.

Census 2020 Update

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Starting August 11th, census takers will begin to visit homes that haven’t yet responded to the 2020 Census. To learn what to expect if a census taker visits your home, please click here for information from the United States Census Bureau’s website.

Every household in the United States is required by law to complete the 2020 Census. One person from each home, who is at least 15 years old, should respond. Census participation determines congressional representation and helps to ensure our communities get their fair share of funding for schools, hospitals, and other education and health programs we need to support strong families and the wider community. There are no citizenship or immigration status questions on the 2020 Census and residents’ responses to the Census questionnaire are private and confidential. Federal law keeps any personal information collected by the Census Bureau confidential for 72 years.

Self-responding is the easiest and safest way to make sure you are counted amid the COVID-19 situation. Self-response is fast and easy and can be done online, by phone or by mail. Residents responding online or by phone do not need a Census ID. In light of the COVID-19 situation, the Census Bureau has extended the self-response period through August 14. Don’t delay! Stand proudly in your identity and have yourself counted for the your own good and for the good of your community.

Sharing recipes on National Chili Dog Day!

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Happy National Chili Dog Day! This month’s issue of Taste of Home magazine has two tasty chili dog recipes for you. Why not try out a Detroit Dog or a Chili Coney Dog?

It’s easy to access these recipes in Taste of Home magazine with your library card: Visit https://chescolibraries.org/downloads and scroll to Flipster.

For all you cooks and grillers, check out these other magazines to help you plan your next meal:

And be sure to visit our Backyard Time digital collection – offering these and many more titles for your outdoor dinners!

Virtual Event: Summer Origami Surprise!

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Curious about origami? Love a little mystery in life? Join us for live instruction on folding a mystery origami surprise on Tuesday, August 4 at 6:30 pm. No one will know what it will be until the evening of our Zoom event, although you can try to guess! Hints will be posted once a day, Monday through Friday the week of July 27, on the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library Facebook page.

All you need is a square piece of paper (6″ x 6″ or larger is recommended) and a pair of scissors. A special set of 5 pieces of quality, multi-color origami paper will be available to registrants while supplies last at the Reference Desk at Henrietta Hankin Branch Library from Friday, July 31, through 5:00 pm on the day of the event.

Please register for the program: Tuesday, August 4 at 6:30 pm.

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.

Bicycling magazine on Flipster

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For serious and recreational bikers, Bicycling magazine offers helpful and interesting information about the popular sport of biking.

Inside the latest issue, you will find:

  • Tips to rain-proof your bike rides
  • Updates on the sport of pro-cycling
  • Information about the latest bikes and equipment

And check out these inspirational feature articles about

  • Alexandera Houchin – ultra cycling’s underdog with a spiritual hunger for her native Ojibwe culture
  • Mike Cohen and his 1,426-mile bike journey to meet the family who saved his life
  • Shannon Galpin – launched the first women’s cycling team in Afghanistan despite many obstacles
  • Paralympian and bike mechanic Leo Rodgers – an unstoppable biker

Here’s how to access Bicycling magazine with your library card: Visit https://chescolibraries.org/downloads and scroll to Flipster.

Virtual Program: Classic Movie Trivia Night

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Join us for Classic Movie Trivia Night, Wednesday, August 5, 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!

Please register for the program: Wednesday, August 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.

Virtual Program: Chair Yoga

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Join us for Chair Yoga, Tuesday, August 4, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Join Yoga instructor Heather from Three Crows and a Raven Yoga for a Chair Yoga session. Chair yoga is an all-inclusive yoga practice, using a chair as the main prop. The chair will be used to sit on, or as a tool to assist with balance. Typical postures that are taught in a vinyasa class are modified in this type of yoga with the use of a chair. This type of yoga is ideal for someone who has a difficult time with balance or moving from ground to standing positions. 

Please register for the program: Tuesday, August 4, 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.