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Phoenixville Public Library
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Adult writers of fiction invited to attend twicemonthly meetings of the Phoenix FictionWriters at the library. Free. Groupmeets second Thursday and third Tuesday of each month from6:30to 9p.m. in the library’s Harrop Room. Led by Eric Parmer, offering local writers education, empowerment and constructive criticism. Writers ask questions about the writing process, read work out loud and receive/offer input on material read. Writers wishing to have their work critiqued should submit to Eric before each meeting. Free and open to public. To submit writing samples or for more information, contact Eric Parmer at edparmer@gmail.com.
All the Birds, Singing. Don’tmiss the nextmeeting of thePhoenix Book Club, Monday, Dec. 5 at 7:00p.m. at Phoenixville Public Library. The club will meet to discuss All the Birds, Singing by EvieWyld, and will select the books to be discussed in the first half of 2017. In Wyld’s award-winning novel, Jake Whyte lives alone on a bleak island off the British coast. A sheep farmer, Jake finds that her primary companion is her dog, named simply Dog. A copy of the bookmay be reserved at the Library or at www.ccls.org. The group is free and open to the public. Formore information, e-mailmpinto@ccls.org or call 610-933-3013x132. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183Second Avenue, Phoenixville.
The Library will screen “Ghostbusters” (2016, PG-13, 117min.). Melissa McCarthy, KristenWiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Charles Dance, Michael KennethWilliams, and Chris Hemsworth star in this update of the classic comedy/ fantasy. Light refreshments served. This event is free and open to the public. Formore information, call 610-9333013x132or e-mail mpinto@ ccls.org. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.
Share some holiday fun this winter season from3-3:45p.m. Dec. 10 as puppets Jampot, Beanpole, and Bayberry, North Pole friends, prepare for the perfect holiday by sharing Holiday songs and discovering that the pleasure of giving makes the time of getting all the better. Presented by Segal Puppets. Note: This event celebrates the diversity of winter celebrations, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Registration required: Please register online at www.phoenixvillelibrary. org (through Kids Calendar) or call 610-933-3013x 124or when visiting the library.
Phoenixville Public Library will host an evening with Charles Kiernan, storyteller, and the Druckenmillers, players of old-timemusic, on Monday, Dec.12at 7p.m. Appalachia has been a place where the old arts of singing and storytelling have been preserved for many decades. Following in that tradition, the Druckenmillers and Charles Kiernan have teamed up to present a showof mountain music and stories that will capture your imagination and tickle your fancy . This event is free and open to the public. Reservations required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary. org/adults-events-calendar or 610-933-3013x132. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.
Free weekly clinic for the public on Thursdays, except the fourth Thursday of themonth, from5to 7p.m. On the second Thursday, the hours will be 5to 6:30p.m. Rick Linn, LLC will provide information, counseling and advocacy in areas of law including family law, trusts and estates, criminal defense, landlord-tenant law and legal issues facing small businesses. Consultations provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Call for more informa- tion.
new weekly group on Saturdays from 12-1:30p.m. Group facilitated by John Argeseanu and open to ESL students and tutors and anyone in the community looking to improve/practice their English. Free and open to public. For more info, e-mail johnargeseanu@gmail.com.
Your guide to resources available to unemployed and underemployed job seekers through the PA CareerLink and the UnitedWay Financial Stability Center of Chester County, is available for free, walk-in appointments each Wednesday from 10:45a.m. to 12:45p.m., immediately following the weekly meeting of the Library’s Career Success Group. Call for more info. Perkiomen Valley Library in Schwenksville on Monday, December 5at 10:30am. Ages 3-6with adult. Join us for a story, music and movement! Presented by The Dance Centre in Skippack. Class space is limited. Registration REQUIRED. Call 610-287-8360.
at Perkiomen Valley Library in Schwenksville on Monday, December 5at 7:00 pm. For teens and adults who enjoy young adult books. The bookto be discussed in December is Vicious by V. E. Schwab. Online discussion of this title is available at www. goodreads.com. Search for the “Perkiomen Valley Library Readers” group and join the discussion. Copies will be available at the library. Call 610-287-8360. Suicide Squad at Perkiomen Valley Library in Schwenksville. Tuesday, December 6at 6p.m. ~ Batman Assault on Arkham (Rated PG-13); Tuesday, Dec. 13at 6pm ~ “Suicide Squad” (Rated PG-13). FREE movies at the library! See twomovies featuring DC’s favorite anti-heroes. Free drink and popcorn available. Call 610-287-8360. The library is located at 290 Second Street, Schwenksville.
30pm join a monthly writing club! Meet other people who love to write! Come to write, or to get or give feedback. Call 610-287-8360. The library is located at 290Second Street, Schwenksville.
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