Ground is broken for the new Kennett Square Library. A grand opening is anticipated for February 2023.

It’s been more than two decades in the making, but after almost 30 years of talks, arguments, and controversy, ground was broken for a new library in Kennett Square. The Kennett Library board held a brief ceremony at the Willow and State Street site Thursday morning. More than 100 people were on hand, including library board members, all three Chester County ...

• Rachel Kohl Library is a little richer today. The community library in Concord Township is the beneficiary of a $203,000 donation from Lee Greskiewicz and her brother Ed Wiley on behalf of their parents Wilbur and Paralee Wiley. Library Director Susan Sternberg said the money would be used to expand the library to include a dedicated children's section to be named ...