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PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Free Library of Philadelphia (FLP), the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation (Foundation), and the Office of the Mayor recebtly announced that “True Biz” by Sara Nović …
“True Biz” by Sara Nović Chosen as Philadelphia’s 2024 One Book, One Philadelphia Featured Selection Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL), part of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, recently unveiled its selection for the 2024 Pennsylvania One Book early literacy program. “Slug …
Pennsylvania One Book 2024 Selection Announced: ‘Slug in Love’ by Rachel Bright Read More
EXTON, PA — Chester County Library System announced that its patrons reached a new milestone: 1.1 million digital books borrowed in 2023. This achievement illustrates the library’s commitment to serving …
Chester County Is One of 136 Public Library Systems Worldwide in Total Digital Circulation Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — First Lady Lori Shapiro, Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, and Deputy Secretary for the Office of Commonwealth Libraries Susan Banks, recently toured the State Library of …
Pennsylvania Injects $70 Million into Local Libraries, Reinforcing Their Role as Community Cornerstones Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Affordable Learning PA (ALPA) and the Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI) have released the results of a comprehensive survey on course material affordability in Pennsylvania …
Survey Reveals Impact of High Course Material Costs on Pennsylvania Students Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced the addition of new online resources to the POWER Library, Pennsylvania’s electronic library. These new additions, which include a genealogy …
Pennsylvania Department of Education Enhances POWER Library with New Online Resources Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Library & District Center is among 50 public libraries nationwide awarded funding by the Public Library Association (PLA) this year to conduct workshops using …
Chester County Library & District Center Joins Nationwide Initiative for Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Basics Workshop Read More
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — A proclamation issued at the March Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting on March 22, designated April 3-9, 2022 as National Library Week in Chester County.
Chester County Will Observe April 3 – 9, 2022 as National Library Week Read More
EXTON, PA — This September, Chester County Library and Henrietta Hankin Branch are joining the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-Up Month.
September Is National Library Card Sign Up Month—Empower Yourself to Access More! Read More
EXTON, PA — Thank you to everyone for your support of libraries! Please click here to view Chester County Library System’s 2020 Annual Report: Annual-Report-2020 (ccls.org).
Chester County Library System’s 2020 Annual Report Now Available Read More