County resident published in Philadelphia journal
WEST GROVE — When Jamila Beale attended Avon Grove Library’s writing club for the first time, she had no idea that in a little over a year she would have her own story published. A graduate of Penn State University with an aerospace engineering degree, Beale has taken on many different roles throughout her life: student, engineer, and mother, to name a few. Although writing is something Beale...
Holiday spirit overflows at Avon Grove Library
Every year Avon Grove Library collects stockings for the Avon Grove Christmas Basket program, a community-wide initiative to bring joy to families in need during the holiday season. This year the library collected three times as many stockings as last year, a wonderful reminder of the kind and generous spirit of our community during what has been a difficult year for many.
WEST GROVE — There’s...
Grant comes to Avon grove Library, Aug. 4
WEST GROVE — What was life like during the Civil War? How did Hiram Grant become Ulysses S. Grant, and why was his name change so important? Adults and children alike will enjoy learning the answers on Tuesday, August 4 when Grant visits West Grove in the person of Kenneth Serfass, historian and retired Marine.
Ken Serfass as Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.
“This is a great opportunity for anyone who...
5th-, 6th-graders invited to submit book essay
Library of Congress contest wants input on reading that had impact
The Chester County Library System has been selected to participate in this year’s summer essay contest sponsored by the Library of Congress. This contest is held in conjunction with public libraries in the mid‐Atlantic region, encouraging rising fifth- and sixth-grade students to reflect on a book that has made a personal impact...
