Chester County Library Exton

10/07/2026

IN ONE WEEK! Join us for this nurse-led workshop. Learn about advance care planning, the medical treatments you may or may not want, and how to have meaningful conversations with your family, friends, and physicians. Presented by Jennifer Lipski, RN, MA, CGSS, Community Educator with VITAS Healthcare Philadelphia. Please register using the link in our bio.

10/05/2026

Attention: Libby and Kanopy users! Starting 10/13, you will be prompted to verify your library card for these apps/websites by adding your library PIN number. This is the same PIN number you use for your CCLS catalog login.

If you cannot remember your PIN, please visit our PIN reset page (link in our bio).

If you need further assistance, contact your local library.

10/05/2026

The Chester County Library Trust proudly honored James E. McErlane, Esq., at its Donor Appreciation Event on October 1. Jim’s decades of leadership and community impact continue to strengthen our libraries and Chester County as a whole. Former State Senator Andy Dinniman shared, “Every county needs a Jim McErlane… Chester County has been blessed through Jim’s work.” Read more about the event (link in our bio).

10/03/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Needle Felted Pumpkin class with Farren Maillie from Whimsical Woollies this past Thursday. What a great way to kick off spooky season! We were so impressed with this year's crop of pumpkins-- so creative, and so many fun colors! Special thanks to Farren for running the event. Happy October!

10/02/2026

Are you looking to advance your Excel skills? Join us for two Intermediate Excel workshops this October!

Charts & Formulas - Oct. 20th at 6 PM
Learn complex charts, formulas, links between workbooks, and the difference between absolute vs. relative addressing.

Tables & Printing - Oct. 27th at 6 PM
Explore declared tables, pivot tables, Excel macros, and advanced printing tools.

Register at https://bit.ly/47yfxPI

10/02/2026

Heads up, Libby users! Starting Tuesday, October 13, Libby will require you to verify your library card with your PIN. When you borrow or place a hold, you’ll enter your 14‑digit CCLS barcode (no spaces!) and your PIN—the same one used for self‑checkout and your online account.

Need to reset your PIN? Visit catalog.ccls.org/pinreset or stop by the library.

We’ll share a reminder post with step‑by‑step login instructions as we get closer to October 13.

10/01/2026

We’re grateful to the volunteers from Venerable’s Strategy and Implementation Team who joined us during their annual Month of Service to help refresh the StoryWalk® at Exton Park. With Chester County grounds staff, they spread wood chips around each panel and helped make the space welcoming for families and readers all season long.

09/30/2026

Our Henrietta Hankin Branch Library now has a native plant garden too! Check it out at 215 Windgate Dr, Chester Springs, PA 19425. 🌱🪾

Henrietta Hankin Library is thrilled to unveil our new native garden—made possible through the generosity of Richard Hankin and Ada Brainsky and supported by the Chester County Library Trust. Chester County Library’s own native garden was planted in July.
Designed by Ecolandscapes Design, the garden converts the area around our main entrance into a biodiverse habitat of native plants that nurtures pollinators, birds, and local wildlife. Look for aster woods, hydrangea ‘ruby slippers’, woodland phlox and many others that together support more than 900 species.
Native plants bolster the ecosystem by offering familiar food and shelter for wildlife, improving soil health, filtering rainwater, and flourishing without pesticides. Follow along as the garden matures and enjoy the seasonal blooms—come see our new native garden!

09/29/2026

Enjoy an afternoon of Irish traditional music with Philly‑based fiddle‑and‑guitar duo The Kelpies! The program features lively jigs and reels, instrument show‑and‑tell, and engaging insights into musical forms, historical roots, and regional styles. Irish dancers are welcome.

Fiddler Melissa Lisbao and guitarist Alec Charon blend classical and jazz training with authentic Irish tradition, creating a modern, expressive sound. Both are full‑time, degreed musicians and teachers—and rising stars in the Greater Philadelphia Irish trad scene. Register using the link in the comments.

09/28/2026

October’s reading prompt for our adult reading challenge is a banned or challenged book OR a book for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Happy reading!

Browse suggested reads to get started (link in comments)