welcome to
West Chester
pennsylvania
wcpl + west chester, pa
West Chester Public Library is located at 415 N. Church Street in the borough of West Chester, the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania. West Chester’s Borough Council appoints members of the library board, seven of whom – out of the 13 members – must reside in the borough. The borough also assists in maintenance of the library.
polling place
WCPL serves as the polling place for Ward 7 (precinct 860) for the primary and general elections. For more information and to register to vote, visit
local governance
West Chester Borough Council is comprised of seven members elected by district, one from each ward of the borough. Residents also elect a Mayor. For more information about the borough, including services and the boards and commissions, visit www.west-chester.com.
Source: https://www.chesco.org/
preserve & grow
Several organizations promote the cultural vitality and business interests of West Chester, including:
Local news sources include but are not limited to:
service & support
Residents of West Chester Borough can find humanitarian service organizations around every corner, serving vulnerable populations while strengthening the fabric of our community.
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West Chester Area Senior Center
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West Chester Food Cupboard
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Safe Harbor of Chester County
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Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children
arts & culture
Cultural organizations in the borough include:
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The Chester County History Center (formerly the Chester County Historical Society)
Source: http://www.rtcwc.org/
a place of learning
Public school students who reside in the borough are served by the West Chester Area School District. Our town is also home to West Chester University, the largest of the 14 state universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, which is located in the borough as well as in two adjacent townships, West Goshen and East Bradford.
