Community Calendar

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Phoenixville Public Library

Library Info: 183Second Ave., www.phoenixvillelibrary.org, 610-933-3013ext. 132. 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 6:30to 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. 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 610-933-3013x132or email mpinto@ccls.org. ESL Conversation Group: new weekly group on Saturdays from noon to 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 12:45 p.m., immediately following the weekly meeting of the Library’s Career Success Group. Call for more info. Math 24Club: Mondays from 5 to 5:45p.m. For those in grades three to five. Math 24is a game that builds strong mental math and problem-solving skills. Cuéntame un cuento/Tell Me a Story: Second Wednesday of the month from 1to 1:30 p.m. Ages 3to 5with caregiver . No registration required. This is a bilingual storytime. Come and enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. Presented in collaboration with Ursinus College. Go – the Surrounding Game: Thursday afternoons from 4 to 5:30p.m. For all ages and families. Register online at phoenixvillelibrary.org, call 610-933-3013ext. 124or visit the library. Movie Night: Phoenixville Public Library’s next monthly Movie Night for adults is Monday, Dec. 18, at 6:30p.m. The library will screen “The Shack” (2017, PG-13, 132minutes). This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments served. Books on Tap: Books on Tap, Phoenixville Public Library’s book discussion group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will meet Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 7:30p.m. at Molly Maguire’s Restaurant & Pub, 197Bridge St., Phoenixville, to discuss “The House We Grew Up In” by Lisa Jewell. A copy of the book may be reserved at the library or at ccls. org. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations not required. Food and drink not included but will be available for purchase. For more information, email Christine Shaffer at shaffer.m.christine@gmail.com. 1-2-3Learn With Me: Monday, Dec. 18, to Thursday, Dec. 21, from 9:30to 10:30a.m. For ages 1to 3. This is an informal playgroup for young children and their parents/caregivers to explore, meet other families and develop together through play. Holiday Movie Festival: Dec. 18to 20from 11a.m. to 1p.m. For children and families. Light refreshments served. Dec. 18: “The Muppet Christmas Carol.” Dec. 19: “Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “The Year Without A Santa Claus.” Dec. 20: “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland” and “Rudolph’s Shiny New Year.” The Red Cross and You: Phoenixville Public Library will host a free presentation, “The Red Cross and YOU!,” Thursday, Jan. 4at 7p.m. Ned Bloom, senior volunteer specialist with the American Red Cross, Eastern Pennsylvania Region, will be the speaker. This presentation introduces the American Red Cross’s history, services (nationally and here in Eastern Pennsylvania) and what people need to do now to be prepared in the event of an emergency at home. Also discussed will be their free smoke alarm installation program (available to all homeowners), volunteer opportunities and more. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling

610-933-3013ext. 132. FamilySearch.org Genealogy Series: Phoenixville Public Library will host a five-week genealogy workshop series on Thursdays from 2to 3p.m. from Jan. 4through Feb. 1. The series is presented by Shelli Nye, director of the Valley Forge Family History Center in Broomall. The schedule of sessions is as follows: Jan. 4(Family Tree on FamilySearch.org); Jan. 11 (Documenting Your Family on Family Tree); Jan. 18(Finding Digitized Records on FamilySearch.org); Jan. 25(How to Think Like a Researcher); Feb. 1(More Places to Look). These events are free and open to the public. Reservations for each session are required. Complete session descriptions and reservations are available on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary. org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132.