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.
NO STORYTIMES ON Tuesday, May 28th, and Monday, July 1st through Thurs., July 11th (due to Science In The Summer program).
NO STORYTIMES ON Tuesday, July 16th (due to Giggle Magic program), Thursday, July 25th (due to Mad Science program) and Thursday, August 22nd (due to Kindergarten Readiness program).
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.
Dates for 2019 (Mondays):
June 3rd 3:45 – 4:45
Therapy Dogs Visit The Library
Thursday, May 16th at 1pm.
For ages 4-6. Learn about how Therapy dogs are trained! How are dogs chosen? Which special dogs can provide therapy and help for many different types of people? Several dogs-n-training will be here! Please register for this interesting and fun program.
Register For Science In The Summer
Friday, May 17th at 12pm.
Parents can register their children for Science In The Summer ONLINE at https://www.fi.edu/scienceinthesummer/registration . Register right away for a spot. Registrations can only be taken online.
Classes will be held at the Lower Providence Community Library for either one of two sessions:
Either Monday & Tuesday July 8 & 9 OR
Wednesday & Thursday July 10 & 11
Both sessions are 10am – 3pm
Snap Circuits!
Wednesday(s), May 22nd & 29th at 4pm.
Sound! Light! Movement!
Learn about electricity in this hands-on STEM class!
Snap circuits provides students with first hand knowledge of electrical circuitry and how to create things that are powered by electricity. For ages 7-12. Please register for this program.
Music And Movement For Kids!
Friday, June 7th at 10:30am
This interactive music and movement class is designed for young children (18 months – 4 year olds) and their caregivers! It will increase children’s self awareness, confidence and self-expression through interactive musical experiences!
Registration is required. This program is FREE and open to the public. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library.
Sweats To Scrubs
Mon., June 17th – Thurs., June 20th 4-5:30pm
For ages 7-11.
Making Medicine Fun for Everyone!’
If you’ve ever dreamed about helping sick people or find medical shows intriguing? Then, this program is for You!
Join our clinic and receive four days of training. We will cover how diet and exercise along with clinical practices contribute to good health.
There are 20 spots available, so register early! Click here to register.
Music And Movement For Kids!
Friday, July 19th at 10:30am
This interactive music and movement class is designed for young children (18 months – 4 year olds) and their caregivers! It will increase children’s self awareness, confidence and self-expression through interactive musical experiences!
Registration is required. This program is FREE and open to the public. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library.