Welcome to the Children’s Services page of the Lower Providence Community Library website. Find upcoming Programs & Events, check out our Resources for Readers, and send us your recommendations for books, DVDs, and other materials you would like to have in the library. Also, please let us know if you have any ideas for programming. We would love to hear from you!
To access our Kids eLibrary Resources, click here.
For information on books in your child’s reading level click one of these links: http://www.arbookfind.com/UserType.aspx
http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/
https://lexile.com
To register for programs, email Sandrah Moles or call the library at 610-666-6640 for the Circulation Desk.
Ms Sandy’s Facebook Group
Please sign up for our Facebook Children’s Storytime page. Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/lpclkidscorner
Kids Learn Crochet
Monday, February 24th from 5 – 6pm
Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet? Here’s your chance! Join us as we create a yarn crochet heart during our first lesson. You may bring one of your own crochet hooks (we suggest 3.5 – 4 mm or larger to start) and a favorite color yarn. We will have extra supplies on hand. Our instructors will be Irina and Scarlett. Meet in the Community Room of the library. Patrons MUST REGISTER for this class. Email [email protected].
Art Competition
Submit By Saturday, March 1st
TAB’s 2025 Spring Theme Art Competition for ages 7 – 10, 11 – 14, 15 – 18. Art will be hung in the Lower Providence Community Library, and there will be a gift card prize. Questions can be submitted to [email protected] or tab.lpcl at Instagram.
Saturday Storytimes
No registration necessary.
Saturday Storytimes with Miss Kim or Miss Sandy are held on the first and third Saturday of the month. Please meet in the Community Room of the Library. Geared toward ages 2-4 years but everyone is welcome.
Saturday, March 7th at 10:30am
Saturday, March 21st at 10:30am
Songbird Stories: Tales From The Pennsylvania Woods
Monday, March 10th at 6pm
Beautiful Birds! Author and Illustrator Stacie Dale is from Audubon, Pennsylvania, and grew up near the John James Audubon Center. Her realistically illustrated book on songbirds will educated young readers on the wonders of migration while fostering an appreciation for the natural world and woods of Pennsylvania. Join us for this informative program. Ages 3-10.
Autographed books, signed by the author, will be available for sale after the program. Registration requested but not required. Meet in the Community Room.
Preschool Playtime!
Wednesday, March 12th at 1:30pm
Ages 3-5 will enjoy playing with others! We provide building, sorting & other toys during this fun monthly get-together. This monthly activity helps re-establish playtime and socialization for both parents and children. No registration necessary for this event. Meet in the Community Room of the library.
Beginning Birding
Monday, March 24th from 6 -7pm
The Valley Forge Audubon Society presents Beginning Birding! Want to get outside this Spring? Are you interested in learning how to identify birds? Join us for this fun and educational program! We will practice identifying local birds by sight, using the scientific method and an interactive activity.
This event is a great way to get started learning more about native birds in this area. Participants will receive their own free ‘Birding Starter Kit’! (One per family) This program is geared toward elementary ages, but new birders of any age are welcome.
Register early, since this program is limited. Email to register [email protected]