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/
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.
No storytime on Tuesday, June 19.
NO STORYTIMES JULY 2ND TO JULY 14TH. STORYTIME RESUMES JULY 16TH.
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.
July 16th, 23rd & 30th 3:00 – 4:00
Tom Yurasits MAGIC!
Wednesday, June 27th at 6:30pm
Come one and all! Enjoy a spectacular, fun-filled FREE evening of magic and illusion with legendary magician Tom Yurasits! No registration is necessary for this family program. See you there!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library.
Silly Joe Sings! ‘Rock The Library!’
Thursday, June 28th at 2pm
Silly Joe will sing his favorite songs: ‘The Underwear Song’ & ‘Five Little Ducks’ & more. Children will be encouraged to fly like super heroes, swim with sharks, quack like ducks and dance with underwear on their heads! For ages 4-7.
No registration necessary. FREE and open to the public. Sponsored by The Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library.
Science In The Summer – The Science Of Space! Don’t Forget Your Dates!
July 9th – 10th OR 11th – 12th
There are two 2-day sessions for this program. Dates for Science In The Summer at the Lower Providence Community Library: July 9th – 10th OR 11th – 12th (Monday – Tuesday OR Thursday – Friday) 2018
The Science of Space!’
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL
Theatre & Kids Presents ‘Alas, Sweet Nell!’
Tuesday, July 17th at 10:30am
A wild, fast paced fable of heroes & villians, songs and dances, and hysterical comedy from first word to last. Sweet Nell and her mother are about to lose their farm to the rich, wicked Snidely Whiplash! Of course, there’s a handsome singing hero and a musical happy ending…so much fun!
No registration required for this FREE family program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library.
Rockets! With Professor Bob!
Tuesday, July 24th at 6pm
Join us for another exciting hands-on science class! This class will be a blast! Instructor Professor Bob Matcovich will teach us all about rocketry! He will explain the science of rocket fuel, stages & propulsion. What are the types and uses for rockets? He will demonstrate by launching a model rocket! (Outside, of course…)
FREE and open to the public. For ages 7-11. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library.
Painting On Canvas
Wednesday, July 25th 2-4pm
Register early for this two hour art lesson! Paint a beautiful picture of purple lilacs on 9×12″ canvas! Water-based acrylics will be used. Instructor is artist and teacher, Ms. Rashmi Goswami.
Supplies will be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing. This class is for ages 7-12. Limit 20. Registration required.
This program is Sponsored by The Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library.
Bach2Rock
Tuesday, August 2nd at 6pm
‘The Science of Sound’ Featuring Electric Violinist Caryn Lin
Caryn Lin is a classically trained violinist, who performs as an electric violinist, creating a unique and exciting style of music. In her ‘Science of Sound’ presentation, she covers a basic history of Johann Sebastian Bach, using both acoustic and electric violins. She hopes to inspire everyone to search for new ways to satisfy their creative needs, without rejecting the wisdom of history. She will play 4, 5, & 6 string violins. This exciting artist is not to be missed!
Giggle Magic Zippity Zoo
Tuesday, August 7th at 10:30am
It’s a big, busy place…zebras and bears, oh my! Hey, is Jerry the giraffe standing on his head? Join the fun as Marcy delivers another exciting show filled with music, comedy and dance!
For ages 3-7. No registration is required. FREE and open to the public. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library.