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May 10, 2023

Summer Reading Challenge

It’s back! The Chester County Library’s Summer Reading Challenge returns on June 5, 2023. The Summer Reading Challenge is an annual event to encourage all of Chester County to read. Everyone from 0 to 99+ are invited to participate in this challenge.  How do I participate? 1.) Register at your local library branch or on our new beanstack site: http://chesterlibsc.beanstack.com. Those who stop by the library will receive a packet with a reading log and other goodies. 2.)  JUST READ!       Children 0 to 5 – read 10 books       Ages 6+ – read 600 minutes ( 10 mins/day) 3.) When you have met the reading goal, come to the library to claim your prizes! What prizes can I win? All Children Who Finish will receive the following: -Summer Reading Prize Medal* -One Prize from the Toy Treasure Chest -A Certificate of Completion -A certificate for free ice cream from McDonald’s -An entry into a prize drawing** * 6 to 17 year-olds will receive a medal. 0-5 is given on a case by case basis. **There will be prize giveaways throughout the month of July. The more you read, the better your chance is to win. We will offer the following Grand Prizes: 1) Child who Reads the Most Minutes- $100 Gift Card and Lunch at an August Rotary Meeting 2) Teen who reads the Most Minutes – $100 Gift Card and Lunch at an August Rotary Meeting 3) Family Who Reads the Most Minutes- Free Weekend stay in cabin at Chester State Park and a Free Park Pass

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May 9, 2023

Exotic Encounters: “Animal Fun”

Calling all animal lovers! This will be a live animal show that will include lots of furry animals! Learn interesting facts about all the animals and stick around after the show for a special meet and greet. This program will be happening at all 3 of our locations on separate dates! July 21, 2023 – 10:30 a.m. – Chester Main Library July 25, 2023 – 11:00 a.m. – Great Falls Library July 27, 2023 – 11:00 a.m. – Lewisville Community Library (Registration Required) July 27, 2023 – 12:30 p.m. – Lewisville Community Library (Registration Required)

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May 8, 2023

Porkchop Productions: “Imperfect Strangers”

“Imperfect Strangers: The Ant and the Grasshopper” a classic tale that teaches the important lessons that hard work pays off and team work makes the dream work! This program will be happening at all 3 of our locations. 10:30 a.m. – Chester Main Library 1 p.m. – Lewisville Community Library 3 p.m. – Great Falls Library

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