Community Calendar

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Phoenixville Public Library

Library Info: 183Second Ave., www.phoenixvillelibrary.org, 610-933-3013x132. Reservations for events/programs can be made online or by calling the library. Phoenix FictionWriters: Adult writers of fiction invited to attend twice monthly meetings of the Phoenix Fiction Writers at the library. Free. Group meets second Thursday and third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 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. Free and open to public. To submit writing samples or for more information, contact Eric Parmer at edparmer@gmail.com. Legal Outreach Clinic: A free legal clinic will be offered at Phoenixville Public Library on the first Thursday of the month from 5to 7:30p.m. Ian J. Michener, Esq. of Rick Linn, LLC offers this Phoenixville Legal Outreach Clinic, providing information, counseling, and advocacy in various areas of law, including family law, trusts & estates, criminal defense, landlord-tenant law, and legal issues facing small businesses. Attendees receive a free 20-minute consultation with an attorney, who will provide counseling and access to legal resources as needed. Consultations are provided on a first-come, first served basis. For more information, call 610-9333013x132or e-mail mpinto@ ccls.org. ESL Conversation Group: 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. MobileWorkforce Navigator: Your guide to resources available to unemployed and underemployed job seekers through the PA CareerLink and the United Way 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. Cuéntame un cuento/Tell Me a Story: each second Wednesday of the month) from1:30-2 p.m. Ages 3-5with caregiver . No registration required. This is abi-lingual story time. Come and enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. Presented in collaboration with Ursinus College. The Cuentame un cuento/Tell Me A Story Bilingual Story Time will meet in June, then resumes in the fall on the Second Wednesday of the month, but the time will change to 1-1:30p.m. The Phoenixville Tech Group: holds weekly morning meetings at Phoenixville Public Library on Mondays from 10a.m. to noon, and monthly evening meetings on the third Thursday of the month from 7to 8:30p.m. The Phoenixville Tech Group brings technology users together to share knowledge and experience. We are particularly interested in helping those who have limited or no experience with computers. Topics that can be addressed include: digital cameras, cell phones, tablets, cable TV & FiOS, GPS, computer and printer recommendations, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, e-mail, software installation, computer security, speeding up a sluggish computer, and more. The group is free and open to the public. More information on the group are available at www.phoenixvilletg.com, by e-mail at Glenn@ SeniorTechGroup.com or by call- ing 610-933-3013x132. Thursday night movies: Great comedy teams from the ‘30s to the ‘80s on Thursday nights through Aug. 31at Phoenixville Public Library. The movies screen at 7p.m. Make & Take Mondays: Through Aug. 11. LEGO Club, Block Party, Family Movies, Teen Movies, Yoga, Story Times/Activities for younger children, our exciting Thrilling Thursdays held at The Colonial Theatre, and more. Print calendars available in the library or visit Kid’s Calendar: www. phoenixvillelibrary.org Please call 610-933-3013x 124for additional information. Children’s Library: Summer Reading Clubs run through August 12. The theme is Build a Better World! Early Literacy: Ages Birth through 4⁄5 (for children read to be someone else) School-age: Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Young Adult: Fifth grade through High School Complete your summer reading assignments, read for enjoyment, and earn incentives and chances toward prizes through reading. Visit the library to sign up and receive materials. Find more information at www. phoenixvillelibrary.org or call 610-933-3013x 124. Adult Summer Reading Program: Through Aug. 12. The library will offer an Adult Summer Reading Program for patrons age 18+. Receive a book review card for each book or audiobook you check out and return to Phoenixville Library. The cards double as free entry forms for weekly raffle drawings for gift cards from local merchants. The more you read, the more chances you have to win. Bonus raffle entries can be earned, and a grand prize drawing for a Fitbit® will be conducted at the end of the program for all participants. The program is free. For more information, call 610-933-3013x132or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org Microsoft Office & More!: Classes begin Aug. 19. Learn Microsoft’s Office 2013programs and more in a series of free classes on selected Saturdays, August through December. IT professional Ernie Tidball is the instructor. The class schedule is as follows: Aug. 19(PowerPoint Advanced); Aug. 26(Facebook 101); Sept. 16(Excel Basic); Oct. 7(Word Basic); Oct. 21(Excel Intermediate); Oct. 28(Outlook); Nov. 4(Word Intermediate); Nov. 18(Excel Advanced); Nov. 25 (Publisher Basic); Dec. 2(Cyber