New name: Kennett Public Library

KENNETT SQUARE — The Bayard Taylor Library is getting a new name: The Kennett Public Library, it was announced Thursday. With a new building in the works and a changing mission in the community, the library’s board of directors decided it was time to update the name of the facility as well. “We here at the Library have been staying busy,” library officials said in an email to...

Letter: Library board has failed on relocation

To The Editor: Two decades ago, the Bayard Taylor Memorial Library Board announced the need for a new library facility. This facility still does not exist and apparently will not be available for at least another decade. The Boards over the years have made decisions and proposals that the community simply does not support. The community rejected the Board’s current suggestion to use the...

Friday Art Stroll jam-packed with activities

From Dr. Seuss to edible plants, entertainment abounds A demonstration of pot-throwing at  Charles Metzger Pottery will be one of the Friday Art Stroll activities in Kennett Square. Historic Kennett Square celebrates the month of March with its Art Stroll on Friday, March 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to visit a variety of independently-owned shops, galleries, and restaurants and enjoy...

Pocopson wants representation on library board

After library rejected board nominees, township cut funds By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times Pocopson officials say if they are being asked to financially support the Bayard Taylor Library, there should be a township representative on the library’s board. POCOPSON — Taxation without representation may have started the American Revolution, but it seems to be also behind a simmering...

Kennett Square kicks off season with festive flair

Kennett Square’s annual parade lent a festive air to the borough that is expected to continue through the holidays. Borough has myriad activities planned to encourage dining, shopping A house tour. A concert. Carriage rides. An art stroll. Gingerbread house making. Kennett Square is pulling out the stops to lure shoppers to its vibrant downtown for the holidays. Historic Kennett Square jumpstarted...

Uncalled For Tour comes to Unionville, Nov. 10

Proceeds benefit Bayard Taylor Library EAST MARLBOROUGH — In 2009 three, award-winning, nationally touring performers, decided to come together and create, The Uncalled for Trio. Their first year of touring resulted in sold-out concerts around the country. The trio will be displaying their unique wit, Saturday night at 7 p.m. at Unionville Elementary School as part of a special fund-raising event...