Kennett Square · Events

Local Author Talk: Jeff Ziegler, Eight Suitcases and a Dog

Jeff Ziegler talks about Eight Suitcases and a Dog in the Bayard Taylor Reading Room. Eleven in the morning, free, and he stays for questions.

When: Tue, Sep 15 · 11:00 AM 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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Gay Street Open-Air Market

West Chester market

Fri, Sep 11 · 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.

Live Music Returns at Continental Tavern

Yardley live music

Fri, Sep 11 · Continental Tavern

The tavern's weekend music takes the summer off and starts back this Friday night. Porch overlooking Lake Afton, sixteen taps, and a bar restored to its 1875 layout.

Nurturing Minds Gala at the Merion Tribute House

Narberth community

Fri, Sep 11 · The Merion Tribute House

A ticketed benefit night at the Merion Tribute House for girls' education in Tanzania, honoring three members of the 1830 Family Foundation. Tickets run $125.