Upcoming Adult Programs from Phoenix Building Public Library:
The Phoenix Book Club, a book discussion group for adults of all ages at the Phoenix Building Public Library, will meet virtually on Monday, August 9th at 7:00 pm. The group discusses Pam Jenoff’s New York Times bestseller, Lost Girls in Paris. Inspired by real-life historical events, Genov goes back in time to create another fascinating World War II era story. In 1946, still saddened by her husband’s tragic loss, Grace Healy came across an abandoned suitcase at Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal. Overwhelmed by curiosity, she opened her suitcase and found a cache of portraits of 12 women’s photographs. Intrigued and inspired by these photographs, she embarked on a quest to reveal not only the identity of the suitcase owner, but also the links that irreparably connect these women to each other. Did. As the novel unfolds, Grace discovers that the woman was a member of the Allied spying based in London. They were sent to occupied Europe to support and thwart the resistance movement, but they never returned. As the details of their activities and final destiny begin to become apparent, grace becomes increasingly attached to their individual and collective stories. You can book a copy of your book or audiobook at the following URL: https://www.ccls.org.. You can book a copy of your ebook or audiobook at the following URL: https://chester.overdrive.com.. The general public can also participate. If you haven’t already subscribed to the book club mailing list, you’ll need to subscribe at the following URL: https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/lost-girls-of-paris You will receive an invitation to this event. Email mpinto@ccls.org For more information.
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Movieson Tap, a movie discussion group for adults in their 20s and 30s at the Phoenix Building Public Library, will meet in person at The Foodery on Bridge Street 325 in Phoenix Building at 7:30 pm on August 10. The group discusses “Grizzly Man” (2005, R rating). This documentary is devastating and traumatic for the grizzly bear activists Timothy Treadwell and Amille Genar, who were killed in October 2003 in a grizzly bear in Alaska. Participants will be asked to watch the film independently before the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. You can buy food and drinks. Registration is not required.Email Faith Donah fdonaher@gmail.com For more information.
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The Phoenixville Public Library will be hosting a free virtual presentation “Down by the Railroad: Railroad Stations and Terminals” on Thursday, August 12th at 7pm. Troy Grab of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will be the presenter. Stations, whether grand or small, are, and in some cases, continue to be the source of vitality for towns and cities. During the heyday of the railway, the station and the people working there kept the train running safely and efficiently. Please participate in the presentation of this photo illustration. The 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/railroad-stations Or call 610-933-3013×132. Email mpinto@ccls.org For more information.
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The Phoenixville Public Library will host a free virtual presentation, Henry Chapman Mercer: Legacy in Concrete, at 7 pm on Monday, August 16th. The program is a presentation of the Mercer Museum and Font Hill Castle in Doylestown. Located in Doylestown, Buck County, Pennsylvania, the Mercer Museum and Font Hill Castle celebrate the life and heritage of American archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramist, and scholar Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). It is a castle. Featuring film clips, historic archives, and contemporary images, this one-hour virtual multimedia program features an educator at Mercer Museum & Font Hill Castle telling the story of Henry Mercer and his concrete castle a new generation of history lovers. Bring it to life for. One of Bucks County’s major cultural attractions and Smithsonian’s affiliate, the Mercer Museum has seasonal exhibits, both local and national, as well as a core museum collection of over 50,000 pre-industrial tools. I have. This permanent collection provides visitors with a unique window to pre-Industrial America and is one of the most comprehensive portraits of American material culture in the world. Fonthill Castle was home to Henry Chapman Mercer and served as a showcase for his collection of tiles and prints. Fonthill Castle features Mercer’s famous handmade ceramic tiles, designed during the height of the Arts and Crafts movement. The 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/mercer Or call 610-933-3013×132. Email mpinto@ccls.org For more information.
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Learn how to end child sexual abuse in a free two-hour virtual workshop hosted by the Phoenixville Public Library and facilitated by the Chester County Crime Victims Center at 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 19th. Let’s go. Deni Tobin of the Crime Victims Center is the presenter of the workshop “Stewards of Children: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training”. Child sexual abuse is one of the most common health problems faced by children and has the most serious set of consequences. Survivors are more likely to experience PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, delinquency, suicide, self-harm, eating disorders, and other serious life-changing effects. Together, we can learn how to prevent it from happening. StewardsofChildren® teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and respond responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is aimed at parents, reporters, youth service organizations, and individuals who are concerned about the safety of their children. This is the only nationally distributed, evidence-based program that has been proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child protection behaviors. The event is free and open to the public and will be held online via GoToWebinar.Registration is required at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3429730126148133392.. Email mpinto@ccls.org For more information.
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