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.
There will be no storytimes over the Holidays: Monday, December 23rd through Saturday, January 4th. Storytimes will resume as usual on Monday, January 6th, 2020.
After School Makerspace
Wednesdays, December 18th 4:15 – 5pm
Join us for Makerspace time!
We create. We ask questions. We have fun. We make mistakes. We invent. We are connected.
Participate in a variety of imaginative, collaborative & inspiring projects! We supply the space and the materials, you supply the fun! Drop-in. Geared for ages 8-12. (Grades 3-6)
After School Makerspace is geared to those ages 8-12. Caregivers must remain in the library if child is under 10 years of age. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library. This drop-in program is FREE and open to the public.
After School Makerspace For Kids!
Wednesdays, January 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th from 4:15 – 5pm
Participate in a variety of imaginative, collaborative & inspiring projects! We supply the space and materials, you supply the fun! Drop-in. Geared for grades 3-6.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library. This program is drop-in and open to the public.
Music And Movement For Kids!
Friday, January 10th at 10:30am
Be Inspired! This interactive music and movement class is designed for young children (18 month – 4 year olds) and their caregivers! It will increase children’s self awareness, confidence and self-expression, through interactive musical experiences! First come, first served.
This program is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required. Sponsored by The Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library.
Adit’s BinaryBoot Camp: Intro To HTML
Saturday, January 18th & 25th, Feb. 8th & 15th from 12:30-1:10pm
Want to learn basic computer knowledge, like HTML/ Then, this class is for you! Bring your laptop. No software downloads needed. Class is limited, so register early!! For grades 3-6. Instructor is Aditi Vishwanath.
What’s The Big Idea
Thursdays, January 30th through April 2nd: 1/30; 2/6; 2/13;/2/20; 2/27; 3/5; 3/12; 3/19; 3/26; 4/2
‘What’s The Big Idea?’ teaches pre-school children Science, Technology, Math & Art concept, using fun, hands-on lessons with age appropriate books. For ages 4-6. Instructor is Mrs. Regan Nelson.
Class runs from 1:15-1:45pm for 10 weeks. 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 Nov. 2019. Registration is Required. Please Register Online or at the Front Desk. Class is limited to 15 students.
FREE and Open to the Public. Sponsored by The Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library.