Books/Literature
Read to the Reptiles
Muhlenberg Community Library 3612 Kutztown Rd, LaureldaleJoin us and our friends Turbo, the 4 year old 40 pound tortoise, Hector the 5 month old hatchling tortoise, Sully, Savannah & Stanley the bearded dragons, in an evening of reading and reptiles! All are friendly and social and will make you reconsider the only pets you can cuddle have fur!
Moon Walk for the Kids
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin educator Madi for a family moon walk to South Lookout! Participants will get to experience using our senses at night while participating in activities and games. It's fun for the whole family, but this is an exclusive night walk for our younger visitors! For children ages 6-13
Nature Story and Activity
French Creek State Park 843 Park Road, ElversonCome out to the outdoor classroom Saturday Mornings start your weekend with a nature themed picture book and craft, game, or other related activities.Each week will feature a new story; check the schedule for dates we will run. All ages are welcome, but books and activities are best suited to ages 3-6.Care takers must remain ... Read more
All Ages Family Night
Reading Public Library Main 100 S Fifth Street, ReadingJune 11: Ice Cream Social! Eat ice cream and get information on all the programs and activities we off this summer.June 18: Zumba - Get the whole family moving! Water provided.June 25: Game Night! Play a variety of oversized games throughout the library. Win Prizes!
Ducks Overboard! Childrens Workshop
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonChildren will trace the routes of toy ducks spilled during a ship accident by exploring a book by Eric Carle, using a globe and the large wall map in the visitor center, experiment making waves/water currents (including toy ducks) and diagram the motion using fingerpaint, wonder about other flotsam that may be clogging our oceans ... Read more
Fun with Shakespeare
Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., BoyertownMr. Mark Miller invites participants to explore the exciting and often humorous plays of William Shakespeare. Mr. Miller is a teacher at the Woodlynde School in Wayne, PA
Peter and The Wolf
Muhlenberg Community Library 3612 Kutztown Rd, LaureldaleTeach kids the relationship of predators and their prey through the story and soundtrack of Peter and the Wolf, discussion, and examples of furs and skulls.Presented by Lancaster County Parks.
A Nest is Noisy: Children’s Workshop
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonAn educator will read A Nest is Noisy by Dianna Aston and illustrated by Sylvia Long to introduce children to the variety of nests that can be found in nature. Children will learn which animals make nests and will try to build one themselves. A hike to find nests will follow the art and and ... Read more
Local author Meet & Greet: Lindsey Koppenheffer
Oley Valley Community Library 339 Main Street, OleyCheck out local author of Mudpies and Fireflies. Lindsey will be in the library with copies of her book available for cash and carry. Be sure to get your copy signed! Title- Mudpies and FirefliesGenre- Children Written by- Lindsey KoppenhefferIllustrated by- Megan ShoemakerVisit her webpage and blog to learn more about her and read some stories of ... Read more
Make Dog and Cat Toys
Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., BoyertownWe will make simple toys for furry neighbors at Berks Animal Rescue League. Children age 6 and older are welcome to participate.
Prince and Princess Dress-up Day
Spring Township Library 78C Commerce Dr, WyomissingDress up as a prince or princess and listen to a storywhile we eat blueberry muffins.
Sensory Storytime
Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., BoyertownThis preschool program is designed for participants on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing challenges. Led by Miss Rachel, StoryRider.
All Aboard For Storytime
Boyertown Rail Yard 64 South Washington St, BoyertownOnly 40 very special guests will have the unique opportunity to enjoy an excursion from the Boyertown Railroad Yard to our newly improved picnic grove at our Colebrookdale Site where little ones will gather around for a special storytime read-aloud. Snacks will be available for purchase. Select from the upsell options to choose the perfect ... Read more
Storybook Train
Allentown and Auburn Railroad 232 Railroad St, KutztownHop aboard on the Allentown and Auburn Railroad. The library will be hosting a fundraiser in partnership with the railroad. Travel goes on a four-mile journey from Kutztown to Topton, PA and back. Choose from one of four themed rides!The Lunch Express runs at 11 a.m. tickets are $12.The Ice Cream Express runs at 1 p.m. ... Read more
Read to Our Reptile
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, ReadingMake an appointment for your little one to read to Dandelion, our tortoise!
Page Turners Book Club
Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., BoyertownRead A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, a great introduction to science fiction. Participants will receive a copy of the book to keep (while supplies last).
The World is Our Classroom
Firefly Bookstore 230 West Main Street, KutztownHear author Cindy Ross speak at Firefly Bookstore. Cindy is the author of six books on adventuring in the outdoors, including "Scraping Heaven - A Family’s Journey along the Continental Divide". While leading their young children 3,100 miles across the Rocky Mountain wilderness on the backs of llamas, Cindy and her husband learned how experiences ... Read more
Family Book Club
Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., BoyertownWe will enjoy fun activities inspired by Charlotte's Web.