Job Search Workshop

Looking for a new job? In this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Find available opportunities
• Research companies, non-profits, and other potential employers
• Market yourself and your skills
• Use LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social media in your search

This FREE workshop will be led by Barbara Mock, Esq. Barbara is an attorney and human resources management consultant.  She will draw on her 20+ years experience to help you match your skills with available opportunities. 

EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA! If you attend this workshop, you will be offered a FREE 2-hour small group job search computer session with Barbara!

The workshop will be held in the library's 2nd floor meeting room.  There is no elevator.

Registration is required and is limited to 16 people.  Sign up here or call the library at 610-789-4440.

Volunteers Needed

The Delaware County Literacy Council is seeking volunteers to assist with a new group of students.  The new students will be assessed at an orientation on July 9^th and 10^th.  This assessment determines the skill level and placement for the correct class. 

Volunteers are needed to assist with tutoring in reading (Adult Basic Education), ESL (English as a Second Language), or math.  The training is free, but you MUST register in advance.  

The form for volunteers can be found on the website here.

The deadline to register for the July trainings (with application) is July 11, 2012.  Trainings will be held at two locations on Saturday, July 21 and 28 from 9:00AM to 2:30 PM.  The trainings are located at:

Delaware County Literacy Council
2217 Providence Avenue, Chester PA
 Or
 Upper Darby Municipal Library
501 Bywood Avenue, Upper Darby PA

Financial Fitness Club

Ready to take charge of your finances?

Have financial goals but don’t know where to start?

Clarifi is here to help answer those questions and more!

FinanciallyHers, a program offered by Clarifi, will have monthly support groups beginning Thursday, June 14, 2012  at the Upper Darby Municipal Library. Facilitated by an experienced financial coach, this program is designed to help women open up about finances and learn new behaviors to have greater financial success. 

By attending the monthly meetings, women are able to: 

• Reduce debt
• Increase savings
• Find financial balance
• Learn long lasting financial habits and strategies
• Gain a new perspective

Meetings will be from 6:00 to 7:00 PM with light refreshments.  There is no charge to join.

Register today and take the first step towards gaining YOUR financial freedom!

Email financiallyhers@clarifi.org or call 215-563-5665 ext 3103 to reserve your spot now.

Interview Skills

Does the thought of meeting with an employer give you pause?

Feeling tongue tied at the prospect of an interview?

Then join the Upper Darby Sellers Library for an Interview Skills Workshop!  Limited to 15 people, this workshop will prepare you to create an "elevator speech", feel more comfortable in a phone interview, and know what questions to expect.

Barbara Mock, Esq is offering a FREE interview skills workshop on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.  Barbara will draw on her 20+ years of experience to help YOU get hired.  As a bonus, participants will receive a one hour FREE personal practice interview and consultation with Barbara.

Contact Maria Polymenakos, head of Adult Services at 610-789-4440 or upperdarby@delcolibraries.org

Kick Butts!

Former Councilwoman Raya Fagg, Mayor Thomas Micozzie, Weed & Seed Site Coordinator Joan Scanlon

Picture courtesy of Chester Spirit

Communities across Pennsylvania have been "kicking butts out of parks" with the Young Lungs at Play initiative.

Young Lungs at Play is a health initiative funded by the PA Department of Health to promote clean air and bring awareness of the harm tobacco use can have on young children.

On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 7:30 PM, during the regular Township Council meeting, Upper Darby Township will be recognized for it's leadership in supporting this program.

For those smokers struggling to quit, Crozer Keystone and Ches Penn Health System are offering free smoking cessation groups in the Township.  Currently there is a session at Sellers Memorial Library, (76 South State Road) and a future session scheduled Thursday, Sept 27 at 5 p.m.at the Municipal Branch Library (501 Bywood Avenue).

Council meetings are held the third Wednesday monthly at the Upper Darby Municipal Building, 100 Garrett Road.

Job Seekers: Upper Darby Libraries Are Here for You!

From the Upper Darby Libraries Facebook Page:


Job seekers in Delaware County: Help has arrived! Job & Career Accelerator, a comprehensive online job search system, is now available. This innovative online resource provides job seekers with everything they need to find their next job, all in one easy-to-use application, free of charge. The "Tools to Get Hired" section even includes popular software tutorials (Microsoft, Adobe) and introductory courses on computer and Internet basics! We repeat, all for free! Visitwww.delcolibraries.org and click the POWER Library icon (library card required for remote use).


This program and many others can be found by visiting The Upper Darby Library website.