Emergency Assistance Program to Help Low-Income Families Amidst COVID-19

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) announced an Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) to help low-income families who lost wages or have experienced financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Families who qualify will be eligible for a one-time payment to assist them in meeting basic needs and help them secure more stable financial footing in the future. Families must have at least one person in the household who was employed as of March 11, 2020 and experienced an hour or wage reduction of at least 50 percent for two weeks or more, or lost employment entirely due to the public health crisis.
The emergency assistance application is available online at www.compass.state.pa.us. Families should be prepared to submit all necessary documentation with their application to expedite processing and avoid having to apply again. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, May 11 through June 12, 2020 or until all funds are expended.

CCLS/CCL Board Meeting

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, May 19 to join the Chester County Library System Board Meeting. The Chester County Library Board Meeting will immediately follow.

Chester County Government Newsletter

The Chester County Government is launching a weekly newsletter to keep residents informed on current information specific to Chester County, such as COVID-19 updates, county programs and services, and other county news.
To read the inaugural issue of the newsletter, please follow the link at https://bit.ly/2Z7yuGU.
If you would like to sign up to receive future newsletters, please subscribe at https://www.chesco.org/4487/County-Newsletter.

Kids’ Update: Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants!

Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants offers live Field Trips on a wide variety of topics. It brings science, exploration, adventure and conservation to you through virtual speakers and field trips, featuring leading scientists, explorers, adventurers and conservationists. Up-coming experiences include: Sand Tiger Shark Feeding at the Ripleys Aquarium of Canada, a visit to a Turtle Hospital, and a celebration of World Otter Day at the Toucan Rescue Ranch. Buckle your seat belt and get ready to travel!

World Book access during COVID-19

World Book is currently offering free access to ALL our Digital resources to support patrons, educators and parents during COVID-19 distance learning through the end of May.  

Click here  or use the username and password below to access your free World Book Online resources:

https://www.worldbookonline.com
Username:  wbsupport
Password:  distancelearn

Visit the World Book Online  Training & Support Guide  to learn more about these resources and other  Distance Learning Support for Parents and Schools.

Have fun exploring and learning!

Kids’ Update: Read a Graphic Novel

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Audrey’s Magic Nine follows a young orphan named Audrey who goes on a quest to help her newly discovered friends unravel an enchanted mystery. Armed with a pencil, sketchbook, and some surprisingly unexceptional magical help, Audrey and company will embark on many whimsical adventures and escapades to reach a mysterious realm beyond her artistic imagination. Audrey’s Magic Nine is written by Michelle Wright.  All art and colors are done by the team of Courtney Huddleston, Francesco Gerbino, and Tracy Bailey. You’ll find Audrey’s complete stort in The Magic Nine archives!

Free online streams of Broadway shows at Lincoln Center

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By Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA – Lincoln Center Overview

Lincoln Center Announces BROADWAY FRIDAYS, Free Online Streams Featuring CAROUSEL, THE NANCE and More

These archival broadcasts will be made available every Friday, beginning June 5, to June 19, 2020 at 8 p.m. Find out more here.

Meantime, maybe you’d like to read a few plays or stories about making it big on Broadway. These eBooks and eAudiobooks are currently available on OverDrive:

Actress by Anne Enright

A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams

Henry V  by William Shakespeare

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

Marjorie Morningstar by Herman Wouk

The Neil Simon Collection by Neil Simon

Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham

Looking for more drama? Try searching by these selected famous playwrights

Henrik Ibsen
Arthur Miller
William Shakespeare
Neil Simon
Oscar Wilde
Tennessee Williams