April 19-25 is National Library Week, and libraries across Chester County will celebrate by highlighting the role libraries play in sparking creativity, supporting lifelong learning, and strengthening local communities. The theme for this year is “Find Your Joy.”
The annual observance invites residents to explore services available at Chester County’s 16-member libraries and two branches, including free Wi‑Fi, digital collections, career workshops, makerspaces, STEAM programs, early literacy initiatives, and community events
Award‑winning librarian and author Mychal Threets, host of Reading Rainbow, is serving as this year’s honorary chair. “Find Your Joy” encourages people to discover what inspires them through library services and programs, Threets said\
“Find Your Joy is an invitation for everyone to discover what inspires them at the library,” Threets said. “Celebrating libraries, thanking library workers, visiting libraries is how I find my joy… When people enter the world of libraries and stories, I am confident they will find not only their library joy but their courage to believe in their own story.”
Chester County Library System Board President William F. Connor said the library system is proud to serve county residents and grateful for the support that allows libraries to thrive.
“Through access, learning, and connection, we open doors to possibilities for everyone,” Connor said. “Our dedicated staff and volunteers make this work possible.”
Also, the Chester County Library System has refreshed its streaming video offerings with new Kanopy PLUS packs — and the current subscriptions are now fully family-friendly.
The library system has transitioned to:
Kanopy Kids — featuring favorites like Molly of Denali, Reading Rainbow, and TRex Ranch; Family Favorites PLUS — including Maya the Bee Movie, A Cat in Paris, The Labyrinth, and more.
These family-friendly packs have replaced the previous PLUS packs, including British Cinema and episodic titles, to better align with what our community is watching most.
All titles are free to stream with a Chester County Library System card. Library card holders can start streaming at https://www.kanopy.com/en/ccls
About Rich Schwartzman
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
