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Tuskegee Airman Visit to the Crozer Library
If you missed Dr. Eugene Richardson's visit to the library on May 5th, you can get a task of what his presentation had to offer. This video is courtesy of the Chester City Blog.
Local African-American Science Fiction Author Visits
Tuesday, May 22nd, 6:30p.m.
Local author Joel Windsor has recently published a science fiction book called, The Hip Hop Manifesto. The author will be at the library reading from and signing his book. Copies of The Hip Hop Manifesto will be available for sale. Joel Windsor writes under the pen name "Hozeh."
Employment Seminar Series
5 sessions on Friday mornings, April 20th through May 18th from 10:00-11:30a.m.
Please call to register for any or all of the sessions at (610) 494-3454.- The Online Job Search — April 20th
- Re-Entry Employment for Ex-Offenders — Apr. 27th
- Resume and Cover Letter 101 — May 4th
- Interview 101 — May 11th
- Social Networking for Jobseekers — May 18th
Chester Business Resource Day
Friday, June 15th, 7:00-10:00a.m.
(Join us for any part of the morning that you can spare.)
Chester business proprietors and nonprofit administrators are invited to join us for this networking event. Discover what Crozer Library has to offer the Chester business community while exploring resources available through the City of Chester, Delaware County, and right here at Crozer Library! Light refreshments will be served.
Kindly RSVP by June 7th @ www.crozerlibrary.org/business or by calling Kim Braun at (610) 494-3454, extension 204.
Nice Job, Anna-Maria!
Anna-Maria won our Jelly Bean Counting Contest by coming the closest to guessing the number of jelly beans in our jar. Anna Maria's guess of 100 jelly beans was the closest guess - she won all 128 jelly beans plus a free movie rental! Congratulations!
Way to Go, Jennifer!
Ten-year-old Jennifer Jones won our Valentine's Day Candy Contest guessing the number of conversation hearts in a jar. Jennifer's guess of 300 hearts was the closest guess - Jennifer won all 316 conversation hearts plus a free movie rental! We hope everyone had a terrific Valentine's Day!
Thank You, Local 413!
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The J. Lewis Crozer Library would like to express its appreciation for the many contributions that Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local 413, has made to the library over the last five years. On July 8th, Local 413 presented a check to the library to fund a wireless Internet network in the library as well as prizes and incentives for children and teens participating in the Summer Reading Club.
Local 413 has made both monetary contributions and donations of labor and materials to the library. Their efforts have resulted in a much better library for the residents of Chester. Their contributions include:
- Funding for WiFi access and firewall technology
- Funding for the purchase of 5 additional computer workstations in the library
- Installation of Computer Desk Area to house new computer workstations – in partnership with the Philadelphia Regional District Council of Carpenters and DMR Construction
- Installation of 8 electrical outlets in the library’s new Computer Desk Area – in partnership with A&S Electrical Solutions
- New carpeting in the library’s Community Room – labor and materials, in partnership with DMR Construction
- Wide-screen television for the library’s Community Room
- Children’s Listening Center, books, and audio
- Wii gaming console
- Furniture reupholstering
- Summer Reading Club prizes and incentives for children and teens
Free Wi-Fi Now Available!
That’s right: we’re now a Wi-Fi hotspot! Crozer Library now offers a free wireless (Wi-Fi) Internet connection to all patrons. Bring your wireless-capable device to the library to connect. Please visit the front desk to get the library’s network name and password (you should only need to enter this one time). Need ear buds or a flash drive? We’ve got you covered: you can buy both at the front desk. If you have any questions, please call (610) 494-3454, extension 204.
Thank you to Our Donors!
The J. Lewis Crozer Library Board of Directors and staff would like to extend our thanks to the following businesses and organizations that have donated to the library in 2010:
- A&S Electrical Solutions
- B&S Deli/Sunoco
- B. Joseph Cellini & Co., P.C.
- Chester Club of the National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.
- Chester-Jensen Co., Inc.
- The City of Chester
- The City of Chester, Department of Parks & Recreation
- Laborers International Union of North America, Local 413
- Rotary Club of Chester
- T. Frank McCalls, Inc.
- Min Sec Companies LLC
- Penn Security
Thank you for helping Crozer Library fulfill its mission of bringing literacy to the residents of Chester.
Your Verizon Purchase Can Support Crozer Library
The J. Lewis Crozer Library will receive a donation from Verizon when you order a new qualifying residential Verizon product. A Verizon FIOS Triple Freedom order will generate up to a $65 donation. You can also take advantage of currently advertised promotions.
Here's how to place your order:
- Supporters in Pennsylvania and Delaware can call 1-888-345-7544 Monday through Friday from 10am-9pm.
- Provide Crozer Library's code to the Verizon representative: 50024
Donations
If you are looking to make an impact on your library community, please consider donating toward the purchase of one of the items on Crozer Library's Donation Wishlist. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
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