First, we’d like to thank all those who contributed to our 2021 Annual Fund Drive, and also those who participated in our fundraisers, including the extremely popular Pie Sale and Designer Bag Raffle!

So many of you have expressed interest with regards to helping us build a new library that will more completely and comfortably serve the needs of our wonderful community. Our New Building Pledge Drive kicks off soon, and you can help this worthy dream come true by making a pledge.

 Pledge forms are available at the Library.

Hours and COVID 19 Policy

We are open to the public Monday through Friday 10a.m-4p.m., Saturday 10am – 2pm

Currently we require masks and social distancing when inside the building.

Services include: Faxing, Printing, Use of Public Computer. Mobile print service (you can even print remotely and send a job to our location, then come in to retrieve it. Instructions are located on Upper Chichester Library website.

Chase away the winter blues with some fun, productive activities presented by Upper Chi Library!

Coming up: Learn to crochet with Miss Hannah. More creative projects in store, call Library for particulars.

Art Parties with Miss Teresa…take a little time to complete a simple arts and crafts project with the little ones. These are usually geared for ages 3-8. Some adult help for the younger children may be necessary.

Poetry Workshop with Miss Therese on Zoom:  email director@upperchichesterlibrary.org to sign up.

Tuesdays at 1pm on January 11^th, 18^th and 25^th . Grab a journal and your favorite pen and let the words spill out with this instructional zoom tutorial. Poetry writing offers a cathartic way to relieve stress, and create memories by painting with your words.

All programs are virtual - via Facebook Livestream or ZOOM. Please refer to Upperchichesterlibrary.org or call us to get more information: 610-485-0200

Sink back into your comfy chair and enjoy some our Cozy Winter Reads, a collection that goes so well with a mug of hot chocolate or a cup of tea!

With generous funding from the Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Foundation the following programs were initiated:

• Mr. Andrew’s Play on Music on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am.  Mr. Andrew will Facebook Livestream and when weather is better he will meet at Kingsman Park, future site of new Library building.

Tuesday morning Café:  @ Memorial Presbyterian Church Meet every 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays of each month at the Community center Church at 3217 Chichester Avenue .Stop by at 10am for a cup coffee and enjoy a craft with Miss Teresa or attend a lecture series.  Starting in February 2022.  Call library to get more information: 610-485-0200

• Grant making Class:  Learn all the ropes on grant writing for nonprofits.  Date and Times TBA.  Call Library for more information.

• Professional Presentation Class:  How to talk to people past COVID-19.  This professional lecture series will be offered at night.  Date and Times TBA.  Call library for more information: 610-485-0200.

Storytimes:

Books and Babies with Miss Sara on Monday mornings live-streamed at 10am

Miss Nancy Pre-school Storytimes on Mondays Livestreamed at 10:30am.

Fundraisers:

Help Support Upper Chichester Library ---Save these Bingo Dates!!

• Jackpot Bingo on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Upper Chichester Community Center at 1950 Market Street, Route 452 location.  Call Library to get tickets. $30 for tickets.

• Designer Bag Bingo.  Saturday March 19, 2022 at Upper Chichester Township Fieldhouse at Furey Road.  Time TBA.  Call library to get tickets.  $30 for tickets.

Upper Chichester Library

Upper Chichester , PA 19061    610.485.0200

Upperchichesterlibrary.org

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