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Father's Day is right around the corner! Come to the Gladwyne Library between 3:00–5:00 pm to create a card for Dad or someone you love. The Library will provide colorful paper, stickers, and markers to decorate with.
Ardmore Library has a few spots open in their next D&D Campaign! The Dungeons & Dragons group, for ages 13 and up, runs from 5:00-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Please contact the library to sign up. No experience is necessary. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. In person, with DnDBeyond and Discord.
Families are invited to a delightful drop-in storytime at the Downingtown Library library, featuring a special Father's Day celebration. This all-ages event welcomes children and their grown-ups to enjoy stories, songs, and dancing together. Weather permitting, storytime will take place in the outdoor Explorium, creating a refreshing setting for this […]
Join the Chester County Library in their Struble Room to honor America’s second Independence Day with an Open Mic Night focusing on Black history and culture. We want to hear you sing, read poetry, tell a story, or just speak from the heart. Celebrate Black voices in honor of the […]
Turtle Dance Music presents interactive performances that engage children of all ages through songs, comedy, and music technology. The shows are thoughtfully designed to be inclusive of children on the Autism Spectrum. Each 30-minute performance features hands-on, visual, and sensory experiences that combine learning with entertainment. These sing-alongs take place […]
Join Marple Library for their summer reading kick-off party! The morning kicks off with a visit from Rapunzel, face painting, games, crafts, and more! Kids can register for Summer Reading and find out about all the great events the Marple Library is having this summer. No registration required. All ages […]
Celebrate freedom, history, and creativity at a Juneteenth Jamboree. Children can gather to read meaningful stories that teach the importance of Juneteenth, followed by fun craft activities that honor the spirit of the day. And what’s a jamboree without a treat? Sip on some delicious Jamboree Tea to top off […]
Community members of all ages are welcome to stop in to the Roslyn Branch Library between 6:30 and 7:30 pm to make a nylon windsock and color paper windsocks. The Library will supply materials to make one nylon 1 foot windsock per household, while supplies last. No registration required.
In honor of Pride month, join West Chester Public Library to paint "Kindness Rocks" to spread messages of acceptance and kindness. Take them with you or spread them around town!
School's out, get outside and celebrate the arrival of summer with a sizzling Park Party! The kids will be elated having their faces painted, watching a magic show, posing for their own caricature drawing, enjoying a pony ride and petting zoo. The grownups will have fun too. Everyone will love […]
It's almost Juneteenth - Freedom Day! Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Other names for the holiday include Emancipation Day and Juneteenth Independence. Come to the Gladwyne Library's Junior Room anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 pm to make a special craft celebrating […]
Ardmore Library has a few spots open in their next D&D Campaign! The Dungeons & Dragons group, for ages 13 and up, runs from 5:00-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Please contact the library to sign up. No experience is necessary. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. In person, with DnDBeyond and Discord.
Come show your colors at a Pride Tie Dye Party at the Chester County Library! The front lawn of the Chester County Library will be set up for participants to tie dye a t-shirt. Celebrate with friends and allies, including members of Free Mom Hugs and PFLAG West Chester. Get […]
Get motivated to start your pesky college essay and learn more about what factually contributes to a powerful personal statement. Join Tredyffrin Public Library for a free presentation with award-winning tutor and writing specialist Carrie Waldron-Brown, MA. This enthusiastic educator holds a Master of Arts in English Literature from Middlebury […]
Join the Marple Public Library for a Storywalk at Veterans Memorial Park. Come enjoy a story as you and your family stroll along the trail. Snacks and drinks will be available. This program is generously sponsored by the Broomall Rotary Foundation.
Ardmore Library has a few spots open in their next D&D Campaign! The Dungeons & Dragons group, for ages 13 and up, runs from 5:00-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Please contact the library to sign up. No experience is necessary. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. In person, with DnDBeyond and Discord.
In this fun, interactive workshop, rising high school seniors and their parents will learn the limitations of using ChatGPT (and other AI) to write a successful college admissions essay. You'll also learn the one secret of how AI can help you, as well as generate ideas for your own essay, […]
Join the Tredyffrin Library in the Tyler Hedges Room for stories and songs to celebrate Pride. This storytime will also include a craft following the stories. The event is for children ages 2 to 5 and registration is required.
Come party like it's 1776! A fun afternoon for preschool-aged friends full of songs, dance, crafts, and snacks. Please note that this event will be held at the little library by Ridley Park Borough Hall and the Ridley Park Fire Department, NOT the big library on the corner of MacDade […]
The Fourth of July is just around the corner! Come to the children’s room anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 pm to make a fun Fourth of July craft. We’ll have plenty of colorful paper, fun stickers, and markers.
Ardmore Library has a few spots open in their next D&D Campaign! The Dungeons & Dragons group, for ages 13 and up, runs from 5:00-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Please contact the library to sign up. No experience is necessary. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. In person, with DnDBeyond and Discord.
Color Your Preschool World at the Chester County Library. Preschoolers can visit the library every week for a new adventure. Mix play-doh, paint with water colors, play with bubbles, or create a craft. A different color theme every week. For children 3 - 6 years old and their caregiver. Caregivers […]
Teens can join the Chester County Library to make a light-up card. This program will be held at the Makerspace located on the second floor of the library and is for students in Grades 6-12. Registration is required. When you register for this event, the library holding a spot for […]
Join Easttown Library for Family Movie Night, featuring a diverse selection of critically acclaimed movies that will captivate and entertain you. From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, their carefully curated lineup offers something for everyone. Don't miss this opportunity to discover new favorites and revisit old classics on their large […]
Unleash your inner artist with Watercolor Wonders! In this relaxing and creative program, kids will explore the magic of watercolor painting through fun, hands-on activities. Participants will experiment with color blending, brush techniques, and artistic expression. No experience necessary! Whether your child loves painting rainbows, landscapes, or abstract designs, they’ll leave […]
Ardmore Library has a few spots open in their next D&D Campaign! The Dungeons & Dragons group, for ages 13 and up, runs from 5:00-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Please contact the library to sign up. No experience is necessary. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. In person, with DnDBeyond and Discord.
Color Your Preschool World at the Chester County Library. Preschoolers can visit the library every week for a new adventure. Mix play-doh, paint with water colors, play with bubbles, or create a craft. A different color theme every week. For children 3 - 6 years old and their caregiver. Caregivers […]
Join the Downingtown Library and Miss Allison from the Marshall Steam Museum for a fun and hands on program all about train tracks and tools! This program will be held in the Krapf Program Room and is for children going into grades 3-5 in the fall. You will get up […]
Ardmore Library has a few spots open in their next D&D Campaign! The Dungeons & Dragons group, for ages 13 and up, runs from 5:00-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Please contact the library to sign up. No experience is necessary. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. In person, with DnDBeyond and Discord.
Color Your Preschool World at the Chester County Library. Preschoolers can visit the library every week for a new adventure. Mix play-doh, paint with water colors, play with bubbles, or create a craft. A different color theme every week. For children 3 - 6 years old and their caregiver. Caregivers […]
Ardmore Library has a few spots open in their next D&D Campaign! The Dungeons & Dragons group, for ages 13 and up, runs from 5:00-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Please contact the library to sign up. No experience is necessary. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. In person, with DnDBeyond and Discord.
Color Your Preschool World at the Chester County Library. Preschoolers can visit the library every week for a new adventure. Mix play-doh, paint with water colors, play with bubbles, or create a craft. A different color theme every week. For children 3 - 6 years old and their caregiver. Caregivers […]
Ardmore Library has a few spots open in their next D&D Campaign! The Dungeons & Dragons group, for ages 13 and up, runs from 5:00-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Please contact the library to sign up. No experience is necessary. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. In person, with DnDBeyond and Discord.
Color Your Preschool World at the Chester County Library. Preschoolers can visit the library every week for a new adventure. Mix play-doh, paint with water colors, play with bubbles, or create a craft. A different color theme every week. For children 3 - 6 years old and their caregiver. Caregivers […]
Ardmore Library has a few spots open in their next D&D Campaign! The Dungeons & Dragons group, for ages 13 and up, runs from 5:00-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Please contact the library to sign up. No experience is necessary. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. In person, with DnDBeyond and Discord.
