Join us on March 2^nd, 2025 at 2 pm at Chester County Library in Exton, for an inspiring evening with Lu Ann Cahn, author of the motivational memoir I Dare Me, as she shares her journey of daring to live life to the fullest.

Lu Ann Cahn, a veteran journalist, and Emmy award-winning reporter, will recount her transformative year of trying something new daily to break free from feeling “stuck.” In her memoir, I Dare Me, Cahn chronicles a transformative year in which she embarked on a daily adventure to push herself out of her comfort zone. Inspired by her daughter, Alexa, Cahn committed to trying something new every day as a means to break free from her stagnant routine. The memoir grew out of her blog, “Year of Firsts,” and has touched readers with its authentic account of her journey to reclaim joy and purpose in her life.

Cahn, who spent 27 years at WCAU-TV and won a National Emmy for her investigative work, is now the Director of Career Services at Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication. Her story is not just about daring to do new things but also about inspiring others to embrace change and discover new possibilities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Lu Ann Cahn speak in person and be inspired to dare yourself to “do the new.”

We thank the Chester County Library Trust for their generous support in making this event possible.  Registration is required at https://bit.ly/CCLTrustLuAnnCahn or call the library at 610-344-5600.  Chester County Library supports PA Forward Civic and Social Literacy.

at Henrietta Hankin Branch Library

(CHESTER SPRINGS, PA)—Tired of feeling overwhelmed and stuck? Ready to be energized and organized? As you aim to move your goals forward in 2025, consider how you will go about doing that. How will you maintain focus and momentum to achieve your desired outcomes?  Sometimes a new approach can be transformative.  And techniques don’t need to be complicated to be effective.

Stop by the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library on Tuesday, February 4^th at 6:00 pm for an interactive session with local author Melissa G. DelMonego and explore strategies from her book Think Like a Planner: Simple Strategies to Stay on Task and Accomplish Your Goals. You’ll walk away feeling inspired and energized with tools to create a vision of what you want to accomplish and a unique road map for getting there.  Melissa is also happy to share her own journey in becoming an author for other aspiring writers.  Her book will be available for purchase and signing at the event.  Please call the Reference Desk at Henrietta Hankin Library with any questions: 610-344-4196.

Melissa will also be at the library from 2:00-3:00 pm on Sunday, February 2^nd for an author meet and greet. We look forward to seeing you there! 

About the presenter: Melissa DelMonego was a corporate event planner for more than thirty years. She wrote Think Like a Planner to share strategies and insights she has used throughout her life and career to stay on task and move plans forward. She believes in simple strategies and the power of a plan in driving change. And she uses these techniques to help others be their best; more focused, empowered, and accomplished.

Melissa was born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She has a Business Degree in Marketing from Susquehanna University. When not working, Melissa enjoys planning trips and sharing new adventures with her family. Her happy place is in the mountains. Favorite activities include skiing, fitness training, hiking, writing, cooking, and being in nature. Melissa is a life-long resident of Pennsylvania and resides with her husband in Chester Springs.

This event supports PA Forward Financial and Civic and Social Literacies.