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
Preschool Playtime!
Wednesday, April 1st at 2:00pm
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.
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, April 4th at 10:30am
Saturday, April 18th at 10:30am
Family Game Night
Monday, March 23rd from 5:30 – 7:00pm
The Child Guidance Resource Center, in cooperation with the Lower Providence Community Library, invite you to an evening of family fun! Board Games, Bingo and prizes! Games and prizes will be provided. This free event is open to families of all ages.
Please REGISTER for thhis fun event through the Lower Providence Library. Sign up online, at the front desk or email smoles@mclinc.org.
First Aid Basics For Children
Monday, March 30th at 4pm
Accidents and emergencies happen. This program is a Children’s Educational Program in understanding First-Aid Basics. Discussed are the importance of First Aid, along with explaining different first-aid skills and techniques. The curriculum was created by EMT, CPR and Basic Life Support certified leaders. The goal is to interest young children to get proper training so that they can potentially save lives…they will recogize what to look for and seek help.
While this free education will not train any of these techniques, it is intended as a spring board to learning more. This program is open to Elementary and Middle School children. Registration is requested. Please register at the front desk, online or email smoles@mclinc.org.
This program is presented in cooperation with Student Led Health for Humanity, a non-profit organization.
Read To Bailey
Monday, April 13th – 10 minute sessions stating at 6pm
This cooperative program allows children to read to a therapy dog in a calming, relaxed and supportive environment. Reading to a dog has been shown to improve a child’s reading skill, boost their confidence and reduce anxiety.
Bailey is a specially trained mini Golden-Doodle who will patiently listen to your child read. Sessions are limited to 10 minutes per child. Registration is required. This program is for Second and Third grade students. To register your child, either email smoles@mclinc.org or come to the front desk at the library.
Art Class
Monday, April 27th from 4:30 – 5:15pm
Join us for a student-led art class! Kids will learn the beautiful art of Kolam (pattern drawing) and Mehandi Design (henna-style designs( during this free 45 minute art lesson. Instructor: Aashi. You must register for this limited class. To register, either email smoles@mclinc.org or come to the front desk at the library.