Upcomign Events at the Phoenixville Public Library

Below are some of the upcoming events being hosted by the Phoenixville Public Library:

October Movie Night
The next Movie Night at Phoenixville Public Library, Thursday, October 14 at 7:00 PM, will feature “The Last Picture Show” (1971, rated R, running time 126 min.), next in our countdown of the American Film Institute’s “100 Greatest Movies”. Jeff Bridges, Timothy Bottoms, and Cybill Shepherd star in Peter Bogdanovich’s nostalgic farewell to an innocent age, based on Larry McMurtry’s novel. Loss of innocence, disillusionment, and confusion are played out against the backdrop of a 1950s Texas town about to close its cinema. The film is stunningly photographed in black and white. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 610-933-3013, Ext. 32.

Financial Myths Workshop
Some of the most common myths about investing, retirement, insurance, and estate planning are countered in a free talk, “15 Financial Myths”, to be held at Phoenixville Public Library on Monday, October 18 at 7:00 PM. Frederick E. Hubler, Jr., President of Phoenixville’s Creative Capital Wealth Management Group, will be the speaker. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 610-933-3013, Ext. 32 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.

Healthy Relationships Talk
Phoenixville Public Library will present a talk, “Healthy Relationships”, on Thursday, October 21 at 7:00 PM. The free program will be presented by the TriCounty Community Network Domestic Violence Program. The presentation will explore the dynamics, patterns, and red flags that are signs of an unhealthy relationship, along with tips for making your interactions the best they can be with friends, family, or your intimate partner.

This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 610-933-3013, Ext. 32 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.

Social Networking Workshop
Learn how to use Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, and Twitter for personal life and business in a free workshop to be held on the fourth Saturday of the month from 2:15 to 3:15 PM at Phoenixville Public Library, beginning in October. Ernie Tidball will be the presenter. In this workshop, attendees will learn how to connect with business professionals, friends, acquaintances, and colleagues using social networking sites. The workshop will also include discussion of the pros and cons of social networking while covering the step-by-step of how to set up profiles, connect and build business relationships, and even promote a business, properly and safely.

Ernie Tidball currently works as a Senior IT Audit Consultant for Susquehanna Bancshares and has been teaching computer courses for two decades.

This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 610-933-3013, Ext. 32 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.

Arthritis Talk
Preventing and reversing arthritis are the topics of a free talk to be given at Phoenixville Public Library on Monday, October 25 at 7:00 PM. Dr. William Keenan of McCormick Chiropractic will be the speaker. His presentation will stress that arthritis is not a normal part of aging and that it can be stopped or avoided completely. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 610-933-3013, Ext. 32 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.

Tracking Your Little Goblins on Halloween Using GPS Presentation
TriCounty Community Network’s Family Literacy Program presents a free talk, “Tracking Your Little Goblins on Halloween Using GPS”, on Thursday, October 28 at 7:00 PM at Phoenixville Public Library. According to the US Dept of Justice, about 800,000 children are reported missing each year. Learn about the different options available for tracking your child using your cell phone’s GPS. While various hardware devices are available for GPS tracking, the service can also come directly from your cell phone carrier without the need for additional equipment. You can track your kids between school and home, verify their location at the house of a friend, or follow their trick-or-treat adventures.

This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 610-933-3013, Ext. 32 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.