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¡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!

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Stuffed Animal Reading a Book

Storytime!

LED BY: Miss Suzanne

A Special Winter Storytime and Craft
Tuesday, December 17, 2024

10:15am - 11:00am

For ages 2-6

Required Registration begins December 10, 2024

Click here to be taken to the registration page!

Winter 2025 Storytime Session

January 14, 2025 - February 13, 2025

REGISTRATION FOR THE WHOLE 5-WEEK SESSION BEGINS TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025

Stories, rhymes, and songs with Miss Suzanne in the library! Please register for only one class to attend.

TUESDAYS:

10:15am-10:45am: Baby Basics (ages 0-12 months) - Click Here to Register

11:15am-11:45am: Toddler Time (ages 12-24 months) - Click Here to Register

WEDNESDAYS:

10:15am-10:45am: Toddler Time (ages 12-24 months) - Click Here to Register

THURSDAYS:

10:15am-10:45am: Terrific Tots (ages 2-3 years) - Click Here to Register

11:15am-11:45am: Pre-K Fun (ages 3-5 years) - Click Here to Register

Winter 2025 Sensory-Friendly Storytimes

Wednesdays during our storytime sessions

11:15am - 11:45am

Ages 2-6

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Join Miss Suzanne for a sensory-friendly storytime designed for children who may have difficulty in large groups, are on the autism spectrum, or have sensory processing issues. Children will have the opportunity to participate in a calm, quieter, and supportive storytime full of songs, poems, and stories rich in sensory-friendly content. Each session ends and begins with playtime!

Registration begins the week prior to each date!

January 15, 2025 - Click here to register

January 22, 2025 - Click here to register

January 29, 2025 - Click here to register

February 5, 2025 - Click here to register

February 12, 2025 - Click here to register

Kids playing at West Chester Public Library

1-2-3 Play with Me

LED BY: Miss Suzanne

FREE TO ATTEND! REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join us for 45 minutes of unguided, self-directed free play with educational toys and time to socialize for both children and caregivers!

Fridays this Fall 2024 from 10:00am - 10:45am

For ages 1, 2, and 3 years of age!

Required Registration begins the week prior to each event!

Fall 2024 Dates:

October 4, 2024 - Click Here to Register

October 11, 2024 - Click Here to Register

October 25, 2024 - Click Here to Register

November 1, 2024 - Click Here to Register

November 8, 2024 - Click Here to Register

November 15, 2024 - Click Here to Register

Novemeber 22, 2024 - Click Here to Register

Chess Game

Chess Club

LED BY: Coach Chuck Shaw

FREE TO ATTEND! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

FOR AGES 5-15

Every Saturday

10:00am - 12:00pm

 

Have fun learning the game of chess, or getting some serious practice in, with Coach Chuck Shaw!

Legos

Lego Club

LED BY: Miss Jen (Library Staff)

FREE TO ATTEND! REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

For kids entering Kindergarten and up!

 

Lego Club will return Summer 2025!

Student with science model

Fun with STEAM

LED BY: Miss Meg (Library Staff)

SUMMER ONLY

FREE TO ATTEND! REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

For kids entering Kindergarten and up!

Join Miss Meg for science/technology/math learning! Meetings will include fun, hands-on activities in the Community Room of the library.

Child at Tinker Day at West Chester Public Library

Tinker Days

LED BY: Various WC Children's Staff

SUMMER ONLY • FREE TO ATTEND! REGISTRATION REQUIRED

For kids entering grades Kindergarten and up!

Join WCPL staff members for fun maker activities you can use to earn your Power Patches!

KidsReadingResources

Reading & Resources

School Children

Coping with COVID-19

Help kids acknowledge and process their feelings in a safe way.

BookFlix Homepage

BookFlix

Watch videos and read books about animals, celebrations, nature, music, Earth and much more! 

Child Model

Our Favorite Websites

A list of favorite online resources picked just for you by CCLS Staff!

Tumblebooks Homepage

TumbleBooks

Explore animated picture books!

PowerKids logo

POWER
Kids

Explore resources for kids from PA POWER Library!

World Book Online launchpad

World Book Online

Access a World of encyclopedias and online resources!

KidsTripsPasses

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!

Academy of Natural Sciences dinosaur replica
Chester County History Center visitory trying on historic clothing
Longwood Gardens in the conservatory
Museum Ship Display

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.

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