Harriet Tubman, as portrayed by Dr. Daisy Century
Saturday, February 4th, 11:00a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Children and families are welcome! Families and African American history enthusiasts of all ages are invited to see Harriet Tubman come to life in the library!
How to Blog Workshop
with Stefan Roots
Tuesday, February 7th, 6:30 - 7:30p.m.
Featuring Stefan Roots, the CCityBlogger and publisher of The Chester City Blog. Learn the ins and outs of getting a blog up and running!
Heritage Quilts, featuring Twyla Simpkins
Saturday, February 11th, 2:00 - 3:00p.m.
Children and families are welcome! Investigate the symbols of quilts used in the Underground Railroad with local historian Twyla Simpkins. View a beautiful quilt showcasing the symbols that African Americans used to gain their freedom.
Hair Itage: The Art of African-American Hair Sculpting, with Yvette Smalls
Saturday, February 25th, 11:00a.m. - 12:00 noon
Children and families are welcome! Learn about the art of hair braiding from Yvette Smalls. Examples of hair artistry will be on display. Come to learn the history and pick up a few tips along the way! The Outreach Lecture Program is funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
Credit Repair Workshop
Tuesday, February 28th, 6:30 - 7:30p.m.
Join Ms. Selena Ricks of Real Credit Reapir to learn how to get your credit in check and make progress towrad your financial goals. Learn more about these topics:
- Understanding Your Credit Report
- Credit Repair and Raising Your Score
- Basics of Wealth Building
Black Politics, with Dr. Ife Williams
of Delaware County Community College
Thursday, March 1st, 6:30-7:30p.m.
In this election year, investigate African-American politics past, present, and future with a Delaware County Community College professor.
Family Place 2012 Winter Workshop
Ages Birth to 24 months and parents, guardians, or caregivers. The mission of the library's Family Place workshops is to serve as a community hub, promoting healthy child and family development, parent and community involvement, and lifelong learning beginning at birth. Topics will include brain development, early literacy, creative play, art, music, and movement. For more information, contact Ms. Logan at (610) 494-3454, x203 or send an email.
- Session 1
Thursday evenings 6:00 - 7:15p.m.
January 19th through February 16th - Session 2
Friday mornings 10:00 - 11:15a.m.
February 3rd through March 2nd
Upcoming Local Author Book Signings
- Kyndal Hobbs, author of Tears on My Wings: Confessions of an Imperfect Angel
Date to Be Announced - J.L. Whitehead, author of Bruthas
rescheduled for Saturday, March 24th at 11:00a.m.
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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