Community Calendar

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Phoenixville Public Library

Library Info: 183 Second Ave., www.phoenixvillelibrary.org, 610-933-3013 ext. 132. Reservations for events/programs can be made online or by calling the library.

Teen Writing Group: Mondays from 4 to 5 p.m. For students ages 12 to 18 by students ages 12 to 18. Drop in; no registration required. Students are welcome at this after-school writing group. The group will gather to share creative writing tips, respond to writing exercises and prompts and just show up to write. Bring something you’ve already begun and want to finish or get started on a new writing project. No previous writing experience is necessary; all writing genres and styles are welcome. The idea is to create a creative, supportive community for young writers. For more information, contact the facilitator, Sara Chodak, at sarachodak@gmail.com.

Phoenix Fiction Writers: 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 9 p.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 5 to 7:30 p.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 610-933-3013 x132 or email mpinto@ccls.org.

ESL Conversation Group: An ESL Conversation Group meets each Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Phoenixville Public Library. This free group is open to ESL students and anyone in the community looking to improve or practice their English. John Argeseanu is the group facilitator. For more information, call 610-457-5793 or email johnargeseanu@gmail.com.

Mobile Workforce 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 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., immediately following the weekly meeting of the Library’s Career Success Group. Call for more info.

Go – the Surrounding Game: Thursday afternoons from 4 to 5:30 p.m. For all ages and families. Register online at phoenixvillelibrary.org, call 610-9333013 ext. 124 or visit the library.

Folk Musician Ivan Stiles in Concert: Championship-winning folk musician Ivan Stiles will perform in concert at Phoenixville Public Library Monday, June 11, at 7 p.m. A member of the Autoharp Hall of Fame, Stiles brings his audiences a unique blend of traditional to contemporary music in the folk tradition. At the competition level, Stiles won the 2006 Mountain Laurel Autoharp Championship, the 1991 International Autoharp Championship and the 1987 World Autoharp Championship. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132.

Beaded Jewelry Making Class: Phoenixville Public Library will host a beaded jewelry making class Tuesday, June 12, at 7 p.m. Geraldine Guzman is the craft instructor. Pick your own beads, and create your own designs. No experience is necessary.

All ages are welcome, and all materials are provided. Cost is $10, payable in cash at the door. This event is open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132.

Movie Night @ the Library: The library will screen “Lady Bird” (2017, Rated R, 94 minutes) Thursday, June 14, at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments served. No reservations required.

AARP Smart Driver Two-Day Course: Phoenixville Public Library will host the AARP Smart Driver two-day course Thursday and Friday, June 14 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days. The AARP Smart Driver course offers an important opportunity to learn how to drive more efficiently and safely. Learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. Also learn how to manage and accommodate common agerelated changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. You may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completing the course, so consult your insurance agent for details. AARP membership is not required to take the course, and there are no tests to pass. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members (check or money order only, payable to AARP Smart Driver). This event is open to the public. Lunch is not provided; you may bring your own. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132.

Microsoft Office & More Classes: Learn Microsoft Office programs, QuickBooks, website design, and more in a series of classes to be held on at the Phoenixville Public Library. IT professional Ernie Tidball is the instructor. Class time is 10 a.m. to noon unless otherwise noted. The class schedule is as follows: QuickBooks Overview (June 16); Website Design with HTML (June 23); Website Design with JavaScript (June 30). Basic knowledge of computers and the ability to use a keyboard and mouse are required. Students should bring a USB drive if they wish to save their work and may bring their own laptops with Microsoft Office 2013 installed for the Excel and Publisher classes. The classes are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Reservations are required. s. When registering, indicate if you will be bringing a laptop. Class descriptions and registration are available on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132.

Phoenixville Then & Now: Phoenixville Public Library will host a free presentation, “Phoenixville Then & Now”, Monday, June 18, at 7 p.m. Ryan Conroy from the Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area will be the speaker. Explore a collection of recently acquired and never before seen scanned negatives of Phoenixville showing rare views of the town. In a “then & now” format, you’ll see how the landscape has changed or, in some cases, has even remained the same. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132.

Author Book Talk: Phoenixville Public Library will host an appearance by author Dave Brown Thursday, June 21, at 7 p.m. Brown is co-author of the book “Love, Murder, and Corruption in Lancaster County.” The book, written with Lisa Michelle Lambert, recounts Lambert’s sensational case in which she was convicted of murder, declared innocent by a federal judge and then re-convicted by the same judge who presided over her original trial in Lancaster. Brown will explain how he came to co-author the book, discuss the controversial case, and talk about he country’s flawed judicial and prison systems. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132.

A Healthy Colon, a Healthy You: Phoenixville Public Library will host a free talk, “A Healthy Colon, a Healthy You,” Monday, June 25, at 7 p.m. Dr. Karen McCormick of McCormick Chiropractic will be the speaker. Did you know that your digestive system is part of your immune system? Did you also know that improper function of the digestive system can make you sick? Bloating, constipation and diarrhea as well as headaches and allergies are just a few signs that there may be something wrong with the digestive system. Come get the scoop on poop. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132.

Books on Tap: Books on Tap, Phoenixville Public Library’s book discussion group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will meet next Tuesday, June 26, at 7 p.m. at Bistro on Bridge, 210 Bridge St., Phoenixville. The group will discuss “American War” by Omar El Akkad. 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.

Adult Summer Reading Program: The 2018 Adult Summer Reading Program at Phoenixville Public Library will run June 11 through Aug. 11. You must be at least 18 years old to qualify. Read any book or listen to any audiobook from any Chester County library or the OverDrive eMedia Catalog. Check in your book or audiobook at the Circulation Desk in the Adult Library or bring your list of eMedia loans to the Circulation Desk. Request a book review card for each title you check in or that are listed in your eMedia loans. Each book review card doubles as an entry form for a weekly raffle drawing for a gift card to a local restaurant or merchant. The more books you read and check in, the more chances you’ll have in each drawing. Each program participant who has submitted at least one book review during the course of the Summer Reading Program will be automatically entered into a grand prize drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card at the end of the program. For more information, call 610-933-3013 ext. 132 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.

Avoiding Investment Fraud: Phoenixville Public Library will host a free presentation, “No Profit, No Return: Avoiding Investment Fraud,” Thursday, June 28, at 7 p.m. Tony Wolchasty of the AARP Consumer Issues Task Force will be the speaker. Don’t allow a free lunch or dinner invitation from someone pitching an investment to become the costliest meal of your life. Learn to investigate before you invest. Attend this educational and informative session presented by AARP in association with the Pennsylvania Securities Commission. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132.

Perkiomen Valley Library

Library Info: 290 Second St., Schwenksville. Call 610-2878360 for registration and information.

Yoga: Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Teens and adults. Drop-in for $5 per session. Join Adjoa AmoahAggrey, RYT/Carmen Molina, RYT, for all levels of yoga. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. Beginners welcome. Email questions to yoga.vaayu@gmail.com.

Tail Waggin’ Tales: Tuesday, June 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. Drop in and read to certified pet therapy dogs. No appointment needed. Come practice your read-aloud skills. All ages and reading abilities welcome.