Phoenixville Public Library

The Fourth Wednesday Readers, Phoenixville Public Library’s in-person book discussion group for adults of all ages, will meet at the Library on a different date than usual this month -- Wednesday, December 17 at 1:00 PM. The group will discuss The Berry Pickers, the award-winning novel by Amanda Peters.
A four-year-old Mi’kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a mystery that will haunt the survivors, unravel a family, and remain unsolved for nearly fifty years. July 1962. A Mi’kmaq family from Nova Scotia arrives in Maine to pick blueberries for the summer. Weeks later, four-year-old Ruthie, the family’s youngest child, vanishes. She is last seen by her six-year-old brother, Joe, sitting on a favorite rock at the edge of a berry field. Joe will remain distraught by his sister’s disappearance for years to come. In Maine, a young girl named Norma grows up as the only child of an affluent family. Her father is emotionally distant, her mother frustratingly overprotective. Norma is often troubled by recurring dreams and visions that seem more like memories than imagination. As she grows older, Norma slowly comes to realize there is something her parents aren’t telling her. Unwilling to abandon her intuition, she will spend decades trying to unravel this family secret.
A physical copy of the book may be reserved at <a href="https://chesp.na.iiivega.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chesp.na.iiivega.com</a>. ebook and eAudiobook copies may be reserved at <a href="https://chester.overdrive.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chester.overdrive.com</a>. This event is free and open to the public. No registration required. Email <a href="mailto:mpinto@ccls.org">mpinto@ccls.org</a> for more information. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

Local Event: Fourth Wednesday Readers: "The Berry Pickers"

Chester County

Phoenixville

Pennsylvania

Fourth Wednesday Readers: "The Berry Pickers"

The Fourth Wednesday Readers, Phoenixville Public Library’s in-person book discussion group for adults of all ages, will meet...

Phoenixville Public Library will host local author Joe Lex for a book talk on Thursday, December 18 at 6:30 PM. His book is All Bones Considered: 52 Laurel Hill Women. After retirement from more than 45 years in emergency medicine, Joe began volunteering as a tour guide at Philadelphia’s Laurel Hill Cemetery, leading to his podcast, All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories, which features more than 400 residents of Laurel Hill East and West. He later launched Biographical Bytes from Bala to explore lives at Laurel Hill West in Bala Cynwyd. In 2024, Joe adapted some of his podcast scripts into the book, All Bones Considered: 52 Laurel Hill Women, highlighting remarkable women who shaped Philadelphia and the world. Meet him live and pick up an autographed copy at this author event. This event is free and open to the public. The program will also be livestreamed on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Registration is required at <a href="https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/all-bones-considered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/all-bones-considered</a>
or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email <a href="mailto:mpinto@ccls.org">mpinto@ccls.org</a>
for more information. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

Local Event: Local Author Talk: Joe Lex: "All Bones Considered: 52 Laurel Hill Women"

Local Author Talk: Joe Lex: "All Bones...

Phoenixville Public Library will host local author Joe Lex for a book talk on Thursday, December 18 at 6:30 PM.  His book is...

Local Author Talk: Joe Lex: "All Bones Considered: 52 Laurel Hill Women"

Come join The O’Rourkes at Phoenixville Public Library for an evening of Celtic Christmas carols on Monday, December 22 at 6:30 PM. The Christmas carols of the British Isles have been beloved for many generations. This show features many of the most popular of these songs, and includes insights into the historical, literary and religious themes contained in the carols. Come gain a new appreciation for these beloved classics! The O’Rourkes is an acoustic band based in southeastern Pennsylvania, sharing their love of the music of Ireland, Scotland, and the maritime tradition. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required at <a href="https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/celtic-christmas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/celtic-christmas</a>
or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email <a href="mailto:mpinto@ccls.org">mpinto@ccls.org</a>
for more information. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

Local Event: A Celtic Christmas Celebration with The O'Rourkes

A Celtic Christmas Celebration with The O'Rourkes

Come join The O’Rourkes at Phoenixville Public Library for an evening of Celtic Christmas carols on Monday, December 22 at 6:30...

Phoenixville Public Library will host its next “Afternoon at the Movies”, a free, monthly, daytime film screening for adults, on Friday, December 26 at 2:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments served. More information on the film being shown and required registration are available at <a href="https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/afternoon-at-the-movies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/afternoon-at-the-movies</a>, by calling 610-933-3013, or by emailing <a href="mailto:mpinto@ccls.org">mpinto@ccls.org</a>
. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

Local Event: Afternoon at the Movies

Afternoon at the Movies

Phoenixville Public Library will host its next “Afternoon at the Movies”, a free, monthly, daytime film screening for adults,...

Phoenixville Public
Library invites adults to play Dungeons and Dragons at the Library on Saturday,
December 27 at 1:00 PM. Trip Peterson will be the leader. A heroic
adventurer? Or a devious villain? A hulking barbarian? Or a lithe rogue? This
role-playing game allows a group of players to answer questions such as these
in order to form a story that will be passed forward by the bards for years to
come. The only requirements for this slightly simplified one-shot adventure are
that you bring yourselves and your imaginations. Welcome, adventurers. Welcome
to DnD! This event is free and open to the public, ages 18+. 
Registration is required at <a href="https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/dungeons-and-dragons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/dungeons-and-dragons</a>
or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email <a href="mailto:mpinto@ccls.org">mpinto@ccls.org</a>
for more information. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183
Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

Local Event: Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

Phoenixville Public
Library invites adults to play Dungeons and Dragons at the Library on Saturday,
December 27 at 1:00 PM. ...

Great American Pub Phoenixville

Books on Tap, Phoenixville Public Library’s book discussion group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will meet Tuesday, December 30, 7:00 PM, at The Great American Pub, 148 Bridge St., Phoenixville. The group will discuss Emily Brontë’s classic novel, Wuthering Heights. 

Emily Brontë's only novel tells the gripping tale of Lockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange, situated on the bleak Yorkshire moors, who is forced to seek shelter one night at Wuthering Heights, the home of his landlord. There he discovers the history of the tempestuous events that took place years before; of the intense relationship between the gypsy foundling Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw; and how Catherine, forced to choose between passionate, tortured Heathcliff and gentle, well-bred Edgar Linton, surrendered to the expectations of her class. As Heathcliff's bitterness and vengeance at his betrayal is visited upon the next generation, their innocent heirs must struggle to escape the legacy of the past.

Copies of the book and audiobook may be reserved at <a href="https://chesp.na.iiivega.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chesp.na.iiivega.com</a>. eBook and eAudiobook copies may be reserved at <a href="https://chester.overdrive.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chester.overdrive.com</a>. This event is free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, email Faith Donaher at <a href="mailto:fdonaher@gmail.com">fdonaher@gmail.com</a>.

Local Event: Books on Tap: "Wuthering Heights"

Books on Tap: "Wuthering Heights"

Books on Tap, Phoenixville Public Library’s book discussion group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will meet Tuesday, December...

Phoenixville Public Library will host a free presentation, “Passports 101: Everything You Need to Know to Apply for a U.S. Passport”, on Monday, January 5 at 6:30 PM. Mark Pinto, the Library’s Passport Services Manager, will be the speaker. Planning travel this year? Apply for a U.S. passport book or card at Phoenixville Public Library! A passport book or card is also Real ID compliant. U.S. travelers must have a Real ID to board all domestic flights. In this presentation, you will learn everything you need to know to submit a successful passport application -- from identification and citizenship requirements to parental consent, name changes, fees, and more. This event is free and open to the public. The program will also be livestreamed on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Registration is required at <a href="https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/passports-101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/passports-101</a>
or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email <a href="mailto:mpinto@ccls.org">mpinto@ccls.org</a>
for more information. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

Local Event: Passports 101: Everything You Need to Know to Apply for a U.S. Passport

Passports 101: Everything You Need to Know to...

Phoenixville Public Library will host a free presentation, “Passports 101: Everything You Need to Know to Apply for a U.S....

Passports 101: Everything You Need to Know to Apply for a U.S. Passport

Phoenixville Public Library will host its next Movie Night for adults on Thursday, January 8 at 5:45 PM. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments served. More information on the film being shown and required registration are available at <a href="https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/movie-night-2026" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/movie-night-2026</a>, by calling 610-933-3013 x132, or by emailing <a href="mailto:mpinto@ccls.org">mpinto@ccls.org</a>. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

Local Event: Movie Night @ the Library

Movie Night @ the Library

Phoenixville Public Library will host its next Movie Night for adults on Thursday, January 8 at 5:45 PM. This event is free and...

Phoenixville Public Library will offer a free “Adult Hands-Only CPR Training” on Monday, January 12, 6:30 PM at the Library. Certified American Red Cross Instructor Glenn Jones will lead the session. Join us for this short, interactive session with the American Red Cross where you’ll learn Hands-Only CPR, a simple and effective way to help someone in cardiac arrest. This method focuses on chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth breaths, making it easy for anyone to perform while waiting for emergency responders. This is not a certification course, but a valuable learning opportunity to gain life-saving knowledge and confidence. You will learn how to recognize cardiac arrest, call for help, and start compressions that can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival. This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required at <a href="https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/cpr-training" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/cpr-training</a>
or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email <a href="mailto:mpinto@ccls.org">mpinto@ccls.org</a>
for more information. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

Local Event: Adult Hands-Only CPR Training

Adult Hands-Only CPR Training

Phoenixville Public Library will offer a free “Adult Hands-Only CPR Training” on Monday, January 12, 6:30 PM at the Library. ...

The Phoenix Book Club, Phoenixville Public Library’s virtual book discussion group for adults of all ages, will meet on Zoom Monday, January 12 at 7:00 PM. The group will discuss the play, Our Town, Thornton Wilder’s classic depiction of daily life in the fictional town of Grover's Corners, NH. Physical copies of the title may be reserved at <a href="https://chesp.na.iiivega.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chesp.na.iiivega.com</a>. The public is invited to attend. If you are not already on the Book Club's e-mail list, registration is required at <a href="https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/phoenix-book-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/phoenix-book-club</a>
or by calling 610-933-3013 x132 to receive the Zoom invitation. Email <a href="mailto:mpinto@ccls.org">mpinto@ccls.org</a> for more information.

Local Event: Phoenix Book Club: "Our Town"

Phoenix Book Club: "Our Town"

The Phoenix Book Club, Phoenixville Public Library’s virtual book discussion group for adults of all ages, will meet on Zoom...

Phoenixville Public Library will host a free digital literacy workshop, “Accessibility Features for Smart Devices”, on Tuesday, January 13, 10:30 AM, at the Library. The workshop will be led by RSVP Volunteers. Learn how to make smartphones more accessible for users with vision or hearing needs or make the device hands-free! This hands-on session covers key iPhone and Android features like screen readers, magnification, sound alerts, and voice commands. Participants will explore settings, try tools live, and receive personalized support. This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required at <a href="https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/accessibility-features" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/accessibility-features</a>
or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email <a href="mailto:mpinto@ccls.org">mpinto@ccls.org</a>
for more information. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

Local Event: Digital Literacy Workshop: Accessibility Features for Smart Devices

Digital Literacy Workshop: Accessibility...

Phoenixville Public Library will host a free digital literacy workshop, “Accessibility Features for Smart Devices”, on Tuesday,...

Digital Literacy Workshop: Accessibility Features for Smart Devices

Movies on Tap, Phoenixville Public Library’s virtual film discussion group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will meet on Zoom Tuesday, January 13 at 7:30 PM. The group will discuss Adaptation (2002, R). Nicholas Cage, Meryl Streep, and Chris Cooper star in this dark comedy/psychological drama. A lovelorn screenwriter becomes desperate as he tries and fails to adapt 'The Orchid Thief' by Susan Orlean for the screen. Please watch the film independently prior to the discussion. This event is free and open to the public and will be held online via Zoom. Please e-mail <a href="mailto:fdonaher@gmail.com">fdonaher@gmail.com</a>
to receive the Zoom link and for more information.

Local Event: Movies on Tap: "Adaptation"

Movies on Tap: "Adaptation"

Movies on Tap, Phoenixville Public Library’s virtual film discussion group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will meet on Zoom...

Phoenixville Public Library, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, will host a free presentation, “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia”, on Thursday, January 15 at 6:30 PM. The Association’s Brad Trout will be the speaker. Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Join us to learn about: the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available to address some symptoms, and Alzheimer’s Association resources. This event is free and open to the public. The program will also be livestreamed on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Registration is required at <a href="https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/understanding-alzheimers-dementia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/understanding-alzheimers-dementia</a>
or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email <a href="mailto:mpinto@ccls.org">mpinto@ccls.org</a>
for more information. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA. Visit <a href="https://alz.org/CRF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alz.org/CRF</a>
to explore additional education programs online and in your area.

Local Event: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Phoenixville Public Library, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, will host a free...

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Malvern

Limerick-Royersford-Spring City

Perkiomen Valley

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Radnor

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Phoenixville Public Library, 183 2nd Ave, Phoenixville, PA

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