News and Reviews

Virtual Language Classes

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Join us for Virtual Language Classes

Do you want to learn Spanish or Japanese?

Join Tredyffrin Township Libraries on our private Discord Server to learn with Adult Programming and Community Outreach Librarian, Zoey, using the database Mango Languages. Starting Tuesday, March 31st, we will meet at 3:00 p.m. to learn Spanish together. Additionally, starting on Thursday, April 2nd, we will meet at 7:00 p.m. to learn Japanese together.

During each 30-minute session, we will work through one Mango module together.

 

Log on to our Discord Server!

 

Want something different? Mango offers more than 60 languages!

New to Mango Languages? Watch the video below:

 

Any questions or comments regarding this or any virtual programs offered by Tredyffrin Township Libraries can be directed to me via email at zmills@ccls.org.

 

 

 

 

Chris Kibler READ Library Puzzle

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Are you missing our Community Puzzle while the library is closed?

Enjoy this READ Library Puzzle, featuring director of libraries Chris Kibler, while we’re closed and head over to jigsawplanet.com for more.

Virtual Challenges

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Virtual Reading & Movie Challenges

Spring Reading Bingo (for children & families) • Virtual Reading Challenge for 18 + • Virtual Movie Challenge

Spring Reading Bingo

With so many fun challenges, you’ll never get bored.

From making a blanket fort to reading outside, we want to help you make April fun.
Perfect to do individually or as a family.

Download the Challenge PDF & share your child’s progress with us via social media!

 

 

Virtual Reading  & Movie Challenges

During these challenging times, challenge yourself!

 

Did you suddenly find yourself with more time to read or get through your to-watch list because you’re practicing social distancing? Tredyffrin Township Libraries put together a Virtual Reading Challenge and a Movie Challenge for you to complete between Friday, March 20th and Friday, April 24th!

Feel free to download and print out PDFs of the challenges to keep track of your progress at home, with friends online, or with family!

Download the Virtual Reading Challenge PDF

Download the Virtual Movie Challenge

 

 

 

Are you feeling isolated? We want to talk about what you’re reading & what you’re watching! Let us know about your progress by sharing your completed challenges on our various social media pages:

  • Facebook @tredyffrinpubliclibrary or @paolilibrary
  • Instagram @tredylibrary or @paolilibrary
  • Twitter @tredylibrary or @paolilibrary

 

Having a hard time finding a book to fit the challenge that you can check out using Libby or OverDrive? Ask a librarian to recommend a book that will fit the challenge! There are several ways you can reach a librarian during our closure:

  • Chat with us on our website, M-F 10 am – 5 pm
  • Email us at tpl@ccls.org
  • Message us on Facebook or Instagram
  • Join our Discord server!

 

 

Virtual Visits

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With the country & the world practicing social distancing, we will do our best to compile a list of the wonderful locations you can virtually visit!

Museums

Museum of Fine Arts in Boston
Museo Galileo Houses: Galileo Galilei’s Original Telescopes (& three of his fingers!)
CNN has also compiled a list of museums, plays & concerts. Check it out here.

News & Reading

Access the Easy English News for English Language Learners. These information is written to be appropriate for school age children.

Audible has made a collection of audiobooks narrated by greats like Thandie Newton & Dan Stevens available for free (no login, no credit card)! Access Audible Stories now!

Online Classes

Civics Classes Online from the National Constitution Center

COVID-19

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Monday, March 30

Today, the Deputy Secretary & Commissioner for Libraries, Glenn Miller, sent out a memo indicating that all public libraries are to remain closed until further notice. This extension of our closure is in response to Governor Wolf’s Stay at Home Order, which is now active through April 30, 2020.

Monday, March 16

Tredyffrin Township has announced that the libraries will remain closed through Sunday, April 12. We now hope to reopen Monday, April 13. Please stay tuned for more updates.

 

Thursday, March 12

The health and well-being of all members of the Tredyffrin community is of paramount importance to us. Some members of the public have expressed concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus and its impact on the local community and community services.  We are monitoring the situation and working with Township officials on the best way to mitigate or eliminate exposure as well as how to address any issues should circumstances change.

Based on consultation with township administration and recommendations from health agencies, Tredyffrin Township Libraries (Tredyffrin Public Library and Paoli Library) are canceling all programs, events, and activities through April 12, 2020.  A determination as to whether or not to extend this timeline will be made in the near future pending more information.

 We are also discontinuing any room rentals at the libraries through April 12, 2020. Again, a determination as to whether or not to extend this timeline will be made in the near future pending more information.

 We hope that this will help slow the spread of COVID-19 and help keep the number of infected at a minimum.

At this time, the libraries intend to remain open on a normal schedule. Should circumstances change that result in the library schedule changing for any reason, that information will be communicated on our website. You may also call Tredyffrin Public Library at 610.688.7092 and Paoli Library at 610.296.7996 should you have any questions about library services or resources.

Should you decide not to visit the library in person, I would encourage you to make use of a number of electronic resources available to you from home including e-books, e-audio books, digital magazines, and databases. These resources are accessible through the links provided or through our web site at www.tredyffrinlibraries.org. Librarians at Tredyffrin Public Library and Paoli Library are also currently working to develop some online programming as a replacement to the traditional in-person programs that we offer. Notifications for any online programs available will be communicated through the website and through the newsletter.

For up-to-date information on COVID-19, please check the following public health agencies, sources of reliable, up-to-date information:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/

Pennsylvania Department of Health: https://www.health.pa.gov/

Chester County Health Department: https://www.chesco.org/224/Health

World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/

While we realize that this may inconvenience some members of the community, we feel that this is the best option to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for supporting the libraries and for your understanding.

Sincerely,

 

Christopher Kibler

 

Crime Time Discussion Group-Brandon Swanson

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Photo: Wikipedia

Case 2: Brandon Swanson

In May of 2008, 19 year old Brandon Swanson drove his car into a ditch on his way home from the nearby town of Lynd. He called his parents & asked them for a ride, telling them where he believed he way. However, they were unable to locate him at the location he claimed the car went off the road, despite both cars trying to flash lights to signal. Brandon claimed he could see the lights from the town of Lynd & that he would walk back to town.

Brandon & his father were talking via their cell phones when the young man said he would cut through a field as a short cut. 47 minutes into their phone call, Brandon exclaimed an expletive & his phone cut out. His father tried to call back several times, but the phone would not connect.

The car was eventually located, nowhere near where Brandon had claimed to be. Brandon Swanson, however, has been missing ever since.

We invite you to research the case and join us on Monday, March 2, 2020.

Some of the Podcast Coverage

True Crime Garage: Episodes 332, 333 & 334

The Trail Went Cold: October 18, 2017

Going West Podcast: December 31, 2018

Thinking Sideways: September 1, 2016

Read About the Case

At True Crime Files

Marshall Independent Article from 2018

The Charley Project

See Brandon’s Missing Poster

Health & Wellness Fair

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Join Tredyffrin Public Library on Saturday, March 14th for a full day focused on physical, emotional, and social well-being at Tredyffrin Public Library’s first Health and Wellness Fair! Throughout the day-long program, the library will offer free health and wellness programs, such as yoga instruction, meditation, and mindfulness workshops. In addition to the short, free programs, local health and wellness-based organizations and businesses, such as local gyms and various health services, will be providing information about ways in which the community can better their health and wellness.

 

The Health and Wellness Fair will offer a wealth of topics including basic exercise, healthy eating, and mental health awareness. Whether you are maintaining your fitness goals or looking to set new and improved goals, the Health and Wellness Fair is sure to have something for everyone! Drop by on March 14th from 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to check out the free programs and local health organizations and business!

 

Interested in attending as a vendor? Apply now! Applications are due by Friday, February 28th.

Are you a business or organization that is interested in tabling and/or facilitating a free program? Please complete the downloadable application below by no later than Friday, February 28th to be considered for the fair! Please note, completion of the application does not guarantee a spot to vend or host a program during TPL’s 2020 Health and Wellness Fair.

Download the Vendor Application

Questions or comments can be directed to the Head of Adult Programming and Community Outreach Librarian, Zoey Mills by emailing zmills@ccls.org or calling (610) 688-7092 x220.

 

 

 

 

 

New Electric Charging Stations

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Electric Charging Stations now available at TPL

Tredyffrin Public Library now has two electric vehicle chargers installed in our parking lot. The stations can be found by the parking lot entrance near the street.

This project was initiated and overseen by the Township’s Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC). It is part of the Township’s goal to identify public areas for installation of equipment to promote “green” or “clean” energy initiatives.

The cost of the charging units and the installation is covered by a program made available through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Costs associated with the operation of the charging stations is covered by the Township and will be minimal.  The Township intends to monitor use to determine whether or not to continue with the initiative. There is potential to pursue the installation of additional, more advanced charging stations in public spaces around the township in the future.

Those who drive electric cars are invited to take advantage of the stations when they are at the library.

2020 TPL Adult Winter Reading Challenge

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Are You Up to the Challenge?

2020 Adult Winter Reading Challenge at Tredyffrin Township Libraries

January 1st – February 29th

Beat those winter blues by challenging yourself to read 10 books this winter! From January 1st to February 29th, every book you read counts as a raffle towards our grand prize– a $50 gift card to Main Point Books! You have a chance to earn 10 raffles for the grand prize. If you don’t finish all 10 challenges, don’t worry, you can still submit at least 1 raffle!

Don’t forget to pick up your Challenge Bookmark at the TPL Reference Desk or at Paoli Library’s Circulation Desk and drop off the completed book mark before or on February 29th! The winner will be chosen during the 1st week of March.

Want more than 10 chances to win? Earn another entry when you:

  • Share a picture via social media with the hashtag #TPLWinterChallenge20, and tag our Instagrams — @TredyLibrary and @PaoliLibrary ! (Make sure you show your social media share to a member of the Staff when you drop off your bookmark!)
  • Submit a review!
  • What should you review? It’s up to you! We love to hear about what you’ve enjoyed reading, watching, playing, and listening to. All reviews should be of items that are available through CCLS. Reviews of fewer than 250 words will not be accepted for raffle tickets.

Please note: you must be 18 or older to participate. Only one prize per person.

Challenge Me:

1: Read a book of your choice (that’s right, complete any book for a chance at the prize).

2: Read a book that takes place in Pennsylvania (earn a bonus raffle ticket if the book takes place in Chester County).

3: Read a YA (Young Adult) Book; maybe Field Notes on Love by Jennifer E. Smith, the first selection for the new Adults Read YA book club!

4: Read a book in a genre you don’t typically read (if that’s YA, you’ll need to read 2).

5: Read a book that was adapted into a film.

6: Read a book recommended by a librarian.

7: Read a book with a number in the title.

8: Read a “banned” book (ALA has a whole list of them).

9: Read a book written by an author of color.

10: Read a book originally written in a language other than English.

Need help finding titles?

Visit a librarian at the reference desk for ideas on titles you might enjoy that meet the challenges.

Questions?

Contact Zoey Mills at zmills@ccls.org or (610) 688-7092 x220.

 

Thank you to the Friends of Tredyffrin Public Library for sponsoring this program and many of our other, great library programs!