WCPL regular hours: Monday - Thursday, 10am - 7pm; Friday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
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West Chester, Pennsylvania
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InterLibrary Loan
InterLibrary Loan (ILL) is a service among participating libraries to share resources, including those that cannot be found at one of our Chester County Library System locations. This service is available to patrons who have a current library card to any of the 18 libraries in the Chester County Library System, and whose records are updated and fine-free. If you have any questions, contact the Chester County Library’s Interlibrary Loan office at 610-280-2625.
Jump on our Wi-Fi
Free, un-secured WiFi is available at WCPL. Access is open, no password needed; simply read and agree to our Acceptable Use Policy.
A Chester County Library System Policy • Last Updated October 2019
Access our Digital Collections
Chester County Library System offers its patrons access to downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks through OverDrive. Enjoy popular titles, including new bestsellers and old favorites for use on your smartphone, tablet, eReader, PC, or Mac. Read digital copies of magazines on your computer, smartphone, or tablet on Flipster using your library card.
Research Your Genealogy
Researching your family tree in Chester County, PA? The Chester County History Center is your best resource for genealogical research in the county. The following links will be very useful in your search:​
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Please call ahead to reserve computer time for your research on these valuable resources.​
Exam Proctoring
West Chester Public Library staff are available to proctor exams. The WCPL Exam Proctoring Sheet (PDF) lists our procedures and requirements for using this service. It is the student’s responsibility to check with his or her institution to be sure the institution will accept our procedures.
Our Favorite Digital Tools
The Chester County Library System subscribes to a number of online resources for your research and information needs (look here when the search engine fails you!).
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Topics include Business, Health, Auto Repair, Science, Biography, Children’s Resources and many others.
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A curated list of websites from CCLS.
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Technology Tutorials from DigitalLearn >
Need some help learning how to set up an email account or how to do a basic search on the Internet? Try the free online tutorials from DigitalLearn.
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Book Suggestions
Need book suggestions? Try Nextreads, an email service that sends you book recommendations based on your interests. The monthly or bimonthly emails list books with a link to the CCLS online catalog for easy reserving.
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Locate resources available in our county, from training, family/community services, mental health and much more through PA211.org.
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