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Delve into history, biography, poetry and fiction by Black authors and, about Black lives and experience in the United States. This is...

Juneteenth (a portmanteau of June and nineteenth) – also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day – is a...

Want to delve into books by authors of Asian and Pacific Island heritage? We have a list for you complete with annotations and links back...

Here's a sampling of books about libraries or a library-themed story. Enjoy!

PBS and PBSBooks have announced a book club conversation on Ernest Hemingway, in conjunction with the new PBS series, HEMINGWAY,...

Our book discussion group is still meeting monthly. Meeting dates for March through July 2021 and book titles listed in the PDF below. ...

February is the shortest month, but for families it can feel long with cold weather and the "stuck inside winter blahs." West Chester...

The West Chester Public Library Youth Services Department staff members are happy to put together a bundle (up to 12 books) for your...

WCPL is open for in-person browsing and holds pick-ups on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Contactless holds pick-ups by appointment...

Looking for a way to support WCPL that can make a difference in our day-to-day operations? Check out our wish list on Amazon for items we...

Is your family ready for a break from screen time? Families can read a story together and stroll through downtown West Chester, PA,...

WCPL’s summer reading challenge for all ages is in full swing – find details at http://wcplpa.readsquared.com/ and on our Youth Services...

IN SUMMARY: WCPL is open for inside holds pick-up and browsing. Hours are posted on our homepage and below. Masks are required (excepting...