Children’s Department at the Main LibraryCreating a Community of Readers, One Child at a Time |
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Children’s Calendar of Story Times/Activities/Special Events
Services for Children and Parents
This project is made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through Library Access Funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf, Governor.
Special Events in the Children’s Department
August Calendar of Children's Events (printable)
Library Card Sign Up Month at the Main Library
September 1 through September 30 - all day For kids ages 0-12 Sign up for a library card and you will receive a free book and bookmark, plus be entered in a drawing to win a $25 Amazon gift card! New registrations only. For kids ages 0-12.
Stay and Play at the Main Library
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 11:00 am from September 11 through December 13 For ages 0-5 with a caregiver Open play time in our Children's Learning Center following story times. Your child can play with our fun educational toys, and you can meet other caregivers. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Drop in.
Toddler Tickle Tales–Thursdays at the Main Library
Thursdays at 10:30 am from September 13 through December 13 for ages 2-3 with a caregiver
Stories, songs, rhymes, and fun activities for young preschoolers, followed by playgroup time. Ages 2-3 with a caregiver. Drop in.
Pre-K Adventures at the Main Library
Tuesdays, September 11 through December 11 at 10:30 am For children ages 3-1/2 - 5 with a caregiver. Activities are aimed at developing skills for Kindergarten, with stories, crafts, fun movement songs, and hands-on activities. Drop in.
Baby Lap Rap at the Main Library
Wednesdays, September 12 through December 12 at 10:30 pm For ages 0-24 months Simple stories, new and traditional songs, rhymes, shaker eggs and rhythm sticks for your baby and you! Ages 0-24 months with a caregiver. Drop in.
Twilight Tales at the Main Library
Thursdays, September 13 through December 13 at 7:00 pm For kids ages 0-7 Family storytime! Our activities will be a mixture of fun and learning with stories, songs and an occasional craft and parachute play. For ages 0-7 with a caregiver. Drop in.
LEGO + at the Main Library
The second Saturday of the month: September 8, October 13, November 10, and December 8 at 10:30 am Come build with us! Imagine and create with LEGOs, Straws and Connectors, K’nex, and more! For kids ages 5-12. Drop in. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
