Phoenixville Public Library offers free programs
Phoenixville Public Library will host a free, virtual presentation, “Why You’ll Soon Be Driving an Electric Car … and Be Happy About It,” on Monday, Feb. 28, at 7:00 PM. Lee Berger will be the speaker. Curious about electric cars? Have you wondered if they’re reliable, how much they cost, and what it’s like to drive one? This presentation will answer those questions — and any others you might want to ask. Schuylkill Township resident and longtime electric car owner Lee Berger offers the latest information on these vehicles and explains why the corner gas station may soon be a thing of the past. Lee Berger is a retired reading specialist and was born and raised in Phoenixville. He has been driving an electric car for nine years and proudly admits he has no mechanical ability whatsoever. 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/electric-cars or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information or assistance with using Zoom.
Phoenixville Public Library will host a free, inperson presentation, “For What It’s Worth: Thoughts on the Valuation of Collectibles,” on Thursday, March 3, at 7:00 PM. The Library’s Walter Hook will be the speaker. The program is a general overview of the reasons people collect, what they collect, and how to determine the value of a collectible. Antiques, coins, and stamps will be the primary topics of discussion. This presentation is not a solicitation to purchase, and it is not intended to be a source of appraisal. This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required at https:// ccls.libcal.com/calendar/ Phoenixville/for-what-itsworth or by calling 610933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Phoenixville Public Library will host a free, in-person presentation on the “First Ladies of the United States,” on Monday, March 7, at 7:00 PM at the Library. Local historian Jim SegraveDaly will be the speaker. Join us for this discussion of the ever-changing role of America’s First Ladies. Much like their presidential husbands, some had a greater impact than others. From ceremonial to substantial, we’ll look at how the role of the First
Lady has changed dramatically. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/first-ladies or by calling 610-9333013 x132. Email mpinto@ ccls.org for more information. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.
Movies On Tap, Phoenixville Public Library’s film discussion group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will meet virtually on Tuesday, March 8, at 7:30 PM. The group will discuss “Your Name” (2016, PG). In this anime, two strangers find themselves linked in a bizarre way. When a connection forms, will distance be the only thing to keep them apart? Please watch the film independently prior to the discussion. This event is free and open to the public and will be held online via Zoom. Please email Faith Donaher at fdonaher@gmail.com to receive an invitation to the meeting and for more information.
Phoenixville Public Library will host its next Movie Night for adults on Thursday, March 10, at 6:00 PM. Call 610-933-3013 x132 or email mpinto@ccls. org for information on the movie being shown. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments served. Space is limited. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal. com/event/8767442 or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.
Free, in-person tech help is available at Phoenixville Public Library during selected hours on Monday afternoons and Tuesday & Wednesday evenings. Onehour appointments for assistance with your laptop, tablet or smartphone from the library’s volunteer tutors are available by calling 610-933-3013 x132.