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.
Children’s Story Time
Mondays & Tuesdays – 10:30 AM – Infants – 2 Yr Olds
Mondays & Tuesdays – 11:15 AM Older 2 to 3 Yr Olds
Thursdays – 10:30 AM & 2 PM – 4 Yr Olds and older (This is a story time for children only. Parents remain in the library)
Saturdays – 10:30 – Infant – 3 Yr Olds
Saturdays – 11:15 – 4 Yr Olds and older
For more information, email Sandrah Moles.
Lego Play!
These are Lego free-play sessions! We supply the Legos and you supply the fun! Legos are open for anyone to play. Feel free to drop in. Parents, Grandparents or Caregivers should accompany their younger children and must supervise children under 10 years of age.
Fall Dates (Mondays):
December 3rd 3:45 – 4:45
Robots With Professor Bob
Tuesday, November 20th 6pm PROGRAM FULL
Another exciting STEM adventure with Professor Bob! He will explain how robots work, why they are needed and how they are built. THERE WILL BE ROBOTS! This will be a lot of fun!
For ages 8-12 only. Register early. Class size is limited. FREE and open to the public.
Music And Movement
Friday, December 7th 10:30 am
This interactive music and movement class is designed for young children (Infant to 5 year olds) and their caregivers! It will increase children’s self awareness, confidence and self-expression through interactive musical experiences!
This program is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required. Sponsored by Mini Music Movers.
Gingerbread Cottage Making
Tuesday, December 11th 6pm PROGRAM FULL
Please register for this program early. Supplies are limited. If your child has food allergies, please consider this when signing them up. We cannot guarantee the ingredients for this craft. Please supply an emergency phone number and email address when registering.
For ages 8-12 only.
What’s The Big Idea
Thursdays, January 10th though March 14th.
January 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
March 7th, 14th
‘What’s the Big Idea’ teaches preschool children Science, Technology, Math & Art concept, using fun, hands-on lessons with age appropriate books. Instructor: Regan Nelson. For ages 4-6.
Class runs from 1:15-1:45pm. Parents must remain in the Library. If selected, please make sure your child is able to attend all or most of these classes. Child must be 4 years old by Dec. 10, 2018. Registration is required. Please print out registration form or get one at the Front desk. Class is limited to 15 students.
FREE & open to the public. Sponsored by The Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library.
Let’s Make A Movie
Wednesdays: January 16th through February 20th from 4-5pm.
Dates: January 16th, 23rd, 30th, February 6th, 13th, 20th.
Children ages 8-11 will learn how to make a moving film, using cameras and 3-D figures! From scripting and storyboards, green screening to the finished movie…students will learn beginning film making with direct hands-on training!
Children must register for this STEM program and be the proper age. Instructors: Brianna Corsello & Regan Nelson.
Registration is required. Please be available from all 6 weeks. This program is FREE and open to ages 8-11.
Coyote Saves The Day
Monday, January 21st at 10:30am.
This is an age-appropriate program with Digger and Dave. A highly interactive story drawn from timeless world myths explaining where the Sun goes in the winter. It’s a story of team work, friendship and courage as well as as being a really exciting thriller! Free. For ages 2-6 years.