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 SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH. THE TOWNSHIP IS HAVING THEIR EASTER EGG HUNT THAT DAY.
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):
April 1st 3:45 – 4:45
May 6th 3:45 – 4:45
June 3rd 3:45 – 4:45
Feathered Friends!
Friday, March 22nd at 1:00pm.
Birds are amazingly diverse. We will learn about the behavior and characteristics of a few of our local birds through stories, activities and natural history items!
Sponsored by The Perkiomen Watershed. This program is for children ages 3-6. No registration necessary.
STEM Based Building Challenge
Wednesday, April 3rd 4:00-5:00 in the Community Room
Accept the Challenge! Create something awesome at this STEM-based building program! Building materials include Legos, Keva Planks, blocks, and Linking Logs.
Instructor is Mrs. Regan. Geared for ages 7-11.
Building Challenges will be held on the first Wednesday of the month from 4-5pm during the school years. This program is free and open to the public.
Paint A Piggy Bank
Wednesday, April 10 4:00-5:00pm
There are only 15 spots for this fun piggy bank painting class, so register early! Tempra paint on ceramic. Wear suitable clothing. Keep your special bank to save your money in!
Mrs. Regan is the instructor. This program is geared to ages 9-12. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by The Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library.
Children’s Dental Care
Wednesday, April 17th at 10:30am
Join us for this informative and fun class on dental care! There will be a special visitor, ‘Toothy’, and a free gift for every young child who participates. Geared for young children ages 2-4.
Sponsored by Children’s Dentistry of Trappe. FREE and open to the public.
Music And Movement For Kids!
Friday, April 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.
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.