Phoenixville Library Offering Art, Health, Alzheimer's Programs

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Programs coming soon to the Phoenixville Public Library include educational presentations on Alzheimer's disease and dementia, another on maternal and child health, and an interactive lecture on contemporary art.

Here are details about the programs coming up, provided by Phoenixville Public Library Adult Services Director Mark Pinto:

The library will host a free virtual presentation, “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia”, on Monday, March 15 at 7 p.m. Brad Trout from the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be the presenter. Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Join in to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available to address some symptoms, and Alzheimer’s Association resources. This event is free and open to the public and will be held online via Zoom. Registration is required at https://action.alz.org/mtg/73185672 or by calling 800-272-3900. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information.

Phoenixville Public Library shines its Community Services Spotlight on the Maternal & Child Health Consortium of Chester County (MCHC) in a free virtual presentation on Wednesday, March 17 at 10 a.m. Arianna Denison, MCHC’s Community and Parents Mentor Coordinator, will be the speaker. MCHC’s mission is to empower families to build a healthier and brighter future for their children by overcoming the social and environmental barriers that lead to poor health conditions in our communities. Their programs are focused on making sure that mothers in Chester County have the support, knowledge, and resources they need for their young child’s success. Learn about MCHS's core Healthy Start, Family Center, and Family Benefits programs, and more, in this presentation. This event is free and open to the public and will be held online/by phone via Zoom. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/mchc or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information.

Phoenixville Public Library will host “Contemporary Art Activism: An Interactive Lecture”, a free virtual event, on Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m. Ellen O. Nelson, Senior Master of the Arts at The Hill School, will be the presenter. Art Activism occurs when an artist uses his or her art to shed light on social or political issues of our time. From this unique vantage point, an artist can confront, shock or shed light on injustices and inequality. Art activism is often imbedded in the act of "doing" and can engage the viewer to actively participate in the act of artmaking. This lecture will guide the participants to a better understanding of Art Activism by looking at and describing the work of five artists: Banksy, Keith Haring, the Guerrilla Girls, Ai Weiwei and Kara Walker. During the lecture, participants will be encouraged to engage in a dialogue to further their appreciation of this subject. This event is free and open to the public and will be held online via Zoom. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/art-activism or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information.

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