Kennett Square · Events

International Book Group

A book group working through fiction in translation and writing from outside the States, in the Bayard Taylor Reading Room. Seven in the evening, free, monthly.

When: Wed, Sep 30 · 7:00 PM–8:00 PM Where: Kennett Library, 101 Race Street, Kennett Square Hosted by: Kennett Library

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Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop

community

Fri, Sep 4 · 9:30 AM–1:30 PM · Kennett Library

A four hour KACS workshop on what causes poverty, how different life experience shapes outlook, and practical ways to lower barriers. Registration required.

Imagination Library Children's Book Club and Storytime

kids

Fri, Sep 4 · 10:00 AM–10:30 AM · Kennett Library

Stories plus a book club for the smallest readers, Friday mornings in the children's area. Half an hour, free, and it lands right before the farmers market sets up across town.

Maker Skills Series: Learn to Solder

arts

Sat, Sep 5 · 9:15 AM · Kennett Library

Saturday morning soldering basics in the community makerspace: iron, flux, and a small board to take home. Free, registration required, and no prior experience assumed.

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Josie and the Pussycats (2001)

Phoenixville film

Sat, Sep 26 · The Colonial Theatre

Twenty-fifth anniversary screening of the pop satire that got written off in 2001 and reclaimed since. Cult Cinema slot.

Deep Dive Diva Radio Show and Live Bands

Ardmore live music

Sat, Sep 26 · Rusty Nail Nightclub

A radio show recorded in the room with live bands around it, on a Saturday night. The Nail sits at 2580 Haverford Road and has been booking original music for seventy odd years.

Gay Street Open-Air Market

West Chester market

Sat, Sep 26 · Gay Street between Matlack and Darlington Streets

Four blocks of Gay Street close to cars so restaurants push tables into the road. Walk down the middle of the street, eat outside, and browse the shops on either side.