Kennett Square · Events

Speaking of History: Ongoing Revolutionary Lives

Kennett Square history

Ellen Endslow of the Chester County History Center traces how national turning points, from the Declaration through voting rights law, landed in this county and on ordinary people here. Free lecture.

When: Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM Where: Kennett Library, 320 E State 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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Rice's Market (Tuesdays)

New Hope market

Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 AM–1:00 PM · Rice's Market

Thirty acres of flea market, farm stands and antique dealers going since the 1870s. Gates at 7am and it thins out by midday, so come early and bring cash.

Executive Scramble

Malvern community

Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 AM–9:30 AM · The Willows Golf Lounge

Nine simulated holes before work with a rotating cast of local business people. Ninety minutes, no handicap required, and the point is the conversation between shots as much as the golf.

Coffee, Cookies, and Prayers at the Polls!

Skippack community

Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Trinity Christian UCC

The church is a polling place, so the sanctuary stays open all election day with coffee and cookies for anyone passing through. A quiet seat if you want one.