Literature
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Chester County Library’s Virtual Storytimes Offer Children Start to Becoming Great Readers
The Chester County Library and Henrietta Hankin Branch are offering parents an opportunity to give their children a wonderful start to becoming a great reader. Virtual Storytimes – during which the library’s staff present developmentally appropriate, standards-based early literacy programs for children from birth to six years – are now on the calendar. The fun…
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Chester County Library Trust to Host Virtual Discussion with Villanova’s Dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences
The Chester County Library Trust will host a virtual discussion via Zoom with Dr. Adele Lindenmeyr, Dean of Villanova University’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 PM. Dr. Lindenmeyr will discuss her new book, Citizen Countess: Sofia Panina and the Fate of the Russian Revolution. A magna cum laude…
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Chadds Ford Native, Wyeth Disciple Shares Wisdom He Gleaned from Renowned Art Family
Artist Karl J. Kuerner – a Chadds Ford native and Wyeth disciple – shares wisdom, advice, and life lessons in his new book, Beyond the Art Spirit: The Mentoring of a Young Artist by Carolyn Wyeth and Her Brother Andrew, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today. Kuerner’s connection to the Wyeths runs deep. He…
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Wellington Square Bookshop Owner Extols Virtues of Independent Bookstores in New Video
Check out this new video featuring Sam Hankin, the owner of Wellington Square Bookshop in the Eagleview Town Center, as he extols the virtues of independent bookstores. “You can follow Amazon’s recommendations … but they’re just going to tell you what you already like, or what they want you to like,” Hankin said. “You come…
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Wayne Couple Approaches Art from Different Perspectives in New Coffee-Table Book
Wayne couple Meg Boscov and Randall Brown offer unique perspectives on the world in their newly published coffee-table book, Hand in Hand, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today. “Randy and I have been hand in hand with each other for over 30 years now,” said Boscov. “It’s been really special that we can creatively…
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New Literary Anthology Offers Personal Essays, Memoirs Written by Local Women
A new literary anthology, Braving Veracity, features personal essays and memoirs written by eight women from Chester County and the Brandywine Valley, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press. It was the brainchild of Dida Gazoli, a Kennett Square mother who shared her journey after the birth of her daughter in a popular blog.…
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With Virtual Education the New Norm, Local Author Publishes Book to Help Teachers Utilize Technology
Teachers are scrambling to prepare for a new school year, and local author Paul Richards has just published a book entitled Technology Tools for Online Education that might just help. Whether classes meet in a totally virtual model, or a mix of virtual and physical space, there’s probably no better time for educators to make…
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Chester County Library Receives National Public Relations Award
The Chester County Library has received a 2020 PR Xchange Award in the category of Advocacy/Fundraising/Annual Reports/Strategic Plans for its 2018 Annual Report. The annual PR Xchange Awards recognize the very best public relations materials produced by libraries across the nation. Materials are judged on the quality of content, originality, graphic design, and format. Entries…
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Development of New Kennett Library Clears Two Important Hurdles
Kennett Square Borough Council recently voted unanimously on two important issues related to the development of the new Kennett Library: The design of the new library was approved and deemed appropriate for the community. The library’s Conditional Use Request to build under the Tall Building Overlay Code was approved without objection. “The Library Tall Building…
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#RestoreChesco Story: Phoenixville’s Reads & Company
As part of Chester County’s ongoing efforts to support businesses through the reopening process and beyond, the COVID-19 Business Task Force asked local business owners from 20 industries to share their personal stories on RestoreChesterCounty.org. Jason Hafer, of the Phoenixville bookstore Reads & Company, shares his perspective: Restore Chester County: What was your biggest challenge…
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Chester County Library System Offering Curbside Pickup at Libraries
The Chester County Library System has provided the following updates on its current status: No buildings are currently open for public access. All libraries have curbside or non-contact pickup available. You can still borrow library materials by reserving online or calling your library. CCLS has purchased a software that allows you to schedule pickups (when…
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Chester County Library Continues to Host Virtual Instructional Technology Workshops This Month
This month, the John W. Jacobs Technology Center at the Chester County Library will continue to offer its series of virtual instructional technology workshops called “Virtual Tech Tuesdays.” You Can Host a Zoom Meeting, Too! (June 23 from 7-8:30 PM): This class describes and demonstrates the process of preparing for and executing a video conference…
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Kennett Library a Go-To Resource for E-Books, Knowledge-Related Programming During Shutdown
As part of the Chester County Library System, the Kennett Library continues to serve the community and is a go-to resource for books and knowledge-related programming. Instead of visiting the library’s physical space, visit its website for a large collection of e-books and online programming for children, teens, and adults during this pandemic shutdown. “The…
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West Chester Doctor Pens Y.A. Novel That Mixes Teen Romance with Racial Identities, Mental Health
Dr. Ilene Wong, a West Chester resident, has penned a new young adult novel, This Is My Brain in Love, in which she mixes teen romance with more serious subjects such as racial identities, socio-economic status, and mental health, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. Wong – a surgical specialist with Academic Urology who…
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StreamGeeks Publish Guide for Event Planners Who Want to Host Private Live Streams, Virtual Events
At a time when events are being canceled all around the world, Paul Richards, the Chief Streaming Officer of the West Chester-based StreamGeeks, has published a book that may be able to help. Richards has been working nights and weekends over the past few months to finish The Virtual Ticket, a guide for event planners…
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New Book by Glenmoore Resident Looks at Past, Present of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Coal Region
Glenmoore resident Marion Piccolomini has authored a book – titled Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Coal Region – that looks at both the past and present of that region’s coal industry, writes Dave Zuchowski for the Greene County (Pa.) Messenger. The book covers the region that includes Greene, Fayette, Washington, Allegheny, Westmoreland, Somerset, and Indiana counties with 16…
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Kennett Middle School Teacher Hopes Her New Book Inspires Others in the Profession
Joy Rosser, a sixth-grade science teacher at Kennett Middle School, has penned a new book she hopes will inspire other teachers to be better motivated and prepared when coming to school, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. Sharing Mindsets: Where Classrooms and Businesses Meet is a must-read for those who are looking for…
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Chester County Library’s Hankin Branch Unveils Book Club for People with Developmental Differences
The Picture It! Book Club will kick off Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 12:30-1:30 PM at the Chester County Library’s Henrietta Hankin Branch in Chester Springs. Led by librarians Kate Woodworth and Claire Michelle Viola, this book club welcomes adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental differences to come and enjoy listening to and sharing their…
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