Climate Change Virtual Presentation

What does a changing climate mean for Southeastern Pennsylvania?

This presentation will touch on the science, impacts, solutions, and hope for residents of Southeastern Pennsylvania with respect to a changing climate. This event is presented by Climate Rea...

Not Getting Email Notices from the Libraries?

Some basic troubleshooting tips when you are not receiving email notices

•    Ask your library to make sure the email address on your account is correct.  

•    If your email a...

2022 Community Read with Longwood Gardens

The Chester County Library System is excited to be partnering again with Longwood Gardens for the 2022 Community Read. This is the 8th Annual Community Read - a program designed to encourage reading for pleasure and start a conversation. In 2022, we&r...

Chester County Library Undergoing Construction

The Chester County Library is in the process of remodeling parts of its first floor. The library will remain open, but noise levels may vary and some areas of the library may be unavailable at times. 

As always, you can find us in-person, online (...

Kennett Library Hires New Director

The Kennett Library Board of Trustees has announced that it has hired Christopher Manna as the new director of the Kennett Library. His first day will be November 22.

November 4, 2021

“Chris was chosen after a national search for the Director position, and ...

Virtual Visit with Santa

 Anytime in November - Pick up a Special Santa Envelope from the Downingtown Library!

Have your child write a letter to Santa, seal it up in the Special Santa Envelope, and deliver it back to the library by November 30th so we can deliver the lett...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

Presented by the Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter

Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Join the Alzheimer's Association to...

Mobile Office Hours for Rep. Howard

Representative Kristine Howard's Mobile Office at Chester County Libraries

A staff member from Representative Kristine Howard's office will be at the following Chester County Library System libraries for questions or concerns for the rest...

Senator Muth Staff at Honey Brook Library

A representative from Senator Katie Muth’s office will be at the Honey Brook Community Library for questions or concerns on Fridays of every month for the rest of 2021, 2-4pm:

August 27, 2:00-4:00pm

September 24, 2:00-4:00pm

October 22, 2:00-4:00pm...

Mask Policy

Mask requirements/recommendations remain a local Library Board decision and are decided upon by the Board looking at the occupancy limits, vaccination status in the community and other factors. Additionally, many children are not eligible for the vaccine ...

Library Operations Status

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

The Chester County Library System is happy to continue to update you on the current status of our Member Libraries.

** Changes April 13^th** With the recent information on surface transmission not being as concerning as it once was. A...