Free online programs offered by Phoenixville Public Library

Upcoming adult programs offered by the Phoenixville Public Library:

Phoenixville Public Library

will host a free online presentation, “The Road to Independence”, on Monday, July 5, at 7:00 PM.

Local historian Jim Segrave-Daly will be the presenter. American independence was never a foregone conclusion. There were numerous obstacles along the way. To celebrate the 245th anniversary of the Declaration

of Independence, join us for an interactive discussion of the events and individuals that led to its creation and recognition as one of the world’s great historical documents. Jim Segrave-Daly is a resident of Haverford Township with a B.A. in History from Penn State. He’s been a volunteer history teacher for Haverford Township Adult School since 2013 and is the founder and creator of “History for Shut-ins” on Facebook and YouTube. This event is free and open to the public and will be held online via Zoom. Registration is required at https:// ccls.libcal.com/calendar/ Phoenixville/road-to-independence or by calling 610933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information.

*** Movies on Tap, Phoenixville Public Library’s film discussion group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will meet in person on Tuesday, July 6, at 7:30 PM at The Foodery, 325 Bridge Street, Phoenixville. The group will discuss two awardwinning Japanese animated films, “Grave of the Fireflies” (1988, not rated) and “My Neighbor Totoro” (1988, rated G). In “Grave of the Fireflies,” a young boy and his little sister struggle to survive in Japan during World War II. When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, in “My Neighbor Totoro,” they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby. Please watch the films on your own prior to the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. No registration required. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, e-mail Faith Donaher at fdonaher@gmail. com.

*** Phoenixville Public Library will host a free online seminar, “Reverse Mortgages: What Can You Expect?”, on Thursday, July 8, at 7:00 PM. George Dillman, Consumer Outreach Specialist with the PA Department of Banking and Securities, will be the presenter. Topics in this presentation include: what a reverse mortgage is, what I need to qualify, what the procedures are for obtaining and retaining a reverse mortgage, financial requirements to obtain, alternative options to consider (such as a home equity line of credit), what to avoid, drawbacks, your obligations, and how you can repay the debt. The overall consideration – is it right for me? This event is free and open to the public and will be held online via Zoom. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/reverse-mortgages or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls. org for more information.

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The Phoenix Book Club, Phoenixville Public Library’s book discussion group for adults of all ages, will meet virtually on Monday, July 12, at 7:00 PM. The group will discuss Marie Benedict’s bestselling novel, The Only Woman in the Room. She possessed a stunning beauty. And also a