solo para
niños
¡La Biblioteca es un lugar mágico para niños! Hacemos un esfuerzo adicional para proporcionar un ambiente acogedor y positivo para niños de todas las edades para que cultivemos el amor por el aprendizaje y la lectura. ¡Después de todo, los lectores de hoy son los líderes de mañana!
salta a:
Can't make it to the library to register for summer reading?
No problem! Fill out our online registration form below and print out a copy of our reading log at home! For children entering grades K-5!
Events & Meet-Ups
Preschool
School
Age
Storytime!
LED BY: Miss Treena (Library Staff)
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FREE TO ATTEND
LATE SPRING 2021 Storytimes - We will be OUTDOORS!
LOCATION: BARCLAY PARK (corner of Marshall & Church Streets, West Chester Borough, 1 block away from the library!)
NOTE: EACH Storytime date must be registered online INDIVIDUALLY.
(Click "View Calendar" above to find the event and register!)
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"Little Ones" - age 18 mos -3 years
Wednesday, May 19 - 10:00-10:30 (registration Wed, May 12 @ 10:00)
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"Pre-K Fun!" - age 3-1/2 - 5 years (choose ONE group per day)
1 - Wednesday, May 26 - 10:00-10:30 (registration Wed, May 19 @ 10:00)
2 - Wednesday, May 26 - 11:30-12:00 (registration Wed, May 19 @ 10:00)
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Special COVID-19 Format/Protocols: Storytimes with Miss Treena will be OUTDOORS. Bring a blanket and/or chairs to sit. Masks are required, social distancing procedures in place, only immediate families may sit close together.
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Inclement Weather procedure: In this case, Storytime will be virtual and Zoom links will be emailed out in the morning. Adults are requested to accompany their child online.
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Questions? Contact Miss Treena: .
DID YOU KNOW.....?
You can watch previously recorded Storytimes!
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WCPL Youth Services Facebook Page - Click "More" -->"Videos" to view previous Storytimes (June 2020 to present).
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WCPL Facebook Page - Click "Videos" to view April-June 2020.
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WCPL YouTube Page - Storytimes from March-April 2020 (including Bedtime Stories!)
1-2-3 Play with Me
LED BY: Library Staff
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FREE TO ATTEND
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COVID-19 Update: This program is not currently being offered due to COVID-19.
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This program is for interactive play with educational toys! We will update this page when we are able to safely resume this activity.
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Designed for caregivers and their toddlers ages 12-36 months
Lego Club
LED BY: Library Staff
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FREE TO ATTEND
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COVID-19 Update: This program is not currently being offered due to COVID-19.
- Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
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Best for Ages 4+
Fun with STEAM
LED BY: Miss Meg (Library Staff)
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FREE TO ATTEND
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Special COVID-19 Format: Join Miss Meg live on Zoom for science/technology/math learning! Meetings will include fun, hands on activities that you can try at home. Registration Required! Visit our events calendar.
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Best for Ages 5+
Tinker Days
LED BY: Various WC Children's Staff
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SUMMER ONLY • FREE TO ATTEND
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Special COVID-19 Format: Join our staff live on Zoom for fun makerspace activities that you can do from home! Themes for each Thursday will be listed on our Events Calendar. Every Thursday @ 2:30pm. Registration Required!
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This program is only offered during the summer.
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Best for Ages 5+
CCSO and Friends Read
LED BY: Chester County Sheriff's Office
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FREE TO ACCESS ONLINE
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Special COVID-19 Format: Find some great stories read by members and friends of the Chester County Sheriff's Office! Videos are posted to the Library's "CCSO Reads" YouTube Channel Playlist.
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Ages 4-8; each story has an age range posted with it.
Reading & Resources
BookFlix
Watch videos and read books about animals, celebrations, nature, music, Earth and much more!
Local Trips & Passes
WCPL can loan families free or discounted passes to several local attractions. Each of the passes gives entry to 2-5 persons in the same family!
RESERVE A PASS: Call 610-696-7985 to speak with a staff member and reserve a pass today. Passes are limited and are issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
NOW OFFERING PASSES TO:
Academy of Natural Sciences
Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a leading natural history museum! They are dedicated to advancing research, education, and public engagement in biodiversity and environmental science. Explore this attraction for exhibits on wildlife, butterflies, dinosaurs, and all things natural!
Visitor Information at https://ansp.org/
Image courtesy of Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University,
Chester County History Center
Founded in 1893, the Chester County History Center (formerly the Chester County Historical Society) is the official county history museum, education center, and repository of Chester County, PA. Visit their permanent and rotating exhibits in a 56,000 square foot history center in downtown West Chester, featuring locally crafted Grandfather Clocks, furniture from the early 1700s, over 200 quilts, and a historic clothing collection dating from the 1700s to today!
Visitor Information at http://www.chestercohistorical.org/
Image courtesy of Chester County Historical Society, www.chestercohistorical.org/
Longwood Gardens
A world-famous garden attraction right here in Chester County, Longwood Gardens are a 'living expression' of what founder Pierre S. du Pont loved and found beautiful. Catch an awe-inspiring fountain show, stroll through beautiful gardens blooming differently in every season, see a holiday light extravaganza, and experience a variety of fun educational programming.
see what's happening
There's so much happening at the Library just for children! Check our events calendar for upcoming programs, or sign up for our e-newsletter to get the latest news.
want to volunteer?
Fully vaccinated? You do not need to wear a mask on the main floor and lower level. Masks still required in Children's (2nd floor).
Library hours: Mondays - Thursdays, 10:00am - 7:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00am - 5:00pm.