Libraries
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., BoyertownWho will be the first to finish? Bring a friend or work with others at the library. For teens. Snacks will be provided. $5 donation is welcome to help with food and beverages.
Meet Curious George & His Creators
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, ReadingPJ Library & The Exeter Community Library invite you to meet author Louise Borden and learn about the amazing journey to save Curious George. Separate children and adult programs will explore the true wartime escape of Margaret and H.A. Rey - creators of Curious George - from France in 1940. Special appearance by Curious George! Children's ... Read more
Teen Reading Lounge Kick-Off
Muhlenberg Community Library 3612 Kutztown Rd, LaureldaleJoin us for the Fall session of TRL, a 6-week book club for teens. THIS IS NOT YOUR MOMMA'S BOOK CLUB! Free food, free books, fun, discussion, your opinion shared and respected, arts, music, life! An award-winning, interactive book discussion series created by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) to encourage teens to explore popular young adult ... Read more
After-School Art
Sinking Spring Public Library 3940 Penn Ave, Sinking SpringUnwind a little by doing a fun independent art project! Make a Candy Corn keychain at this event.For Elementary & Middle Schoolers. No registration required.
All Things Steam
Oley Valley Community Library 339 Main Street, OleyWe will be making a pom-pom launcher! The challenge is to invent a device that launches a pom-pom into the air. The further it travels the better!The library will supply all materials needed. Join the fun!
Family Movie Night
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, ReadingBring your dancing shoes as we engage your body and mind with educational & toe-tapping songs. We warm up by singing and greeting each other. Then we'll tap along to the beat with instruments. We'll bring out fun props like scarves, ribbons, or a parachute! It's 30 minutes of non-stop fun!
Guide Dog Workshop
Oley Valley Community Library 339 Main Street, OleyThis is a hands on educational opportunity for children and adults. In this 30 minute session you will get to meet Honda, a 7 week old golden retriever puppy currently in seeing eye dog school.You will learn about the process dogs go through in order to work as service dogs. This program is brought to ... Read more
Under A Spell at MCL
Muhlenberg Community Library 3612 Kutztown Rd, LaureldaleChildren’s Events, 10 AM-12 PMTrunk-or-Treat, Hay Bale Maze, Pumpkin Craft, & Face Painting (*Hay Bale Maze will be available weather permitting)12-12:15 PM, Costume Contest2-3 PM, Children’s MovieTeen & Adult Events, 1-2 PMDreamcatcher Craft & a Halloween Escape Challenge2-3 PM, *Ghost Stories with Charles J. Adams, III. *Not included with basic admission.3:30 PM, Basket Raffle DrawingThe ... Read more
Pokémon League
Kutztown Community Library 70 Bieber Alley, KutztownJoin Sacony Creek Pokémon League! Play matches and earn prizes.Membership is free with a parent or guardian’s permission (for minors). One personal 60 card deck of Pokémon cards is all that is required to play. New players are welcome!
Family Movie Night
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, ReadingHotel Transylvania 3 (PG). Count Dracula and company participate in a cruise for sea-loving monsters, unaware that their boat is being commandeered by the monster-hating Van Helsing family. Join us for a family-friendly movie event! Bring pillows, blankets, or your favorite stuffed animal and enjoy a monster tale that's sure to have your family giggling!
Preschool STEAM
Brandywine Area Community Library 60 Tower Drive, ToptonScience, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics for the younger crowd! Your preschooler will learn awesome STEAM concepts through hands-on experiments, exploration, and games. Children of all abilities are always welcome. If your child has specific needs, please speak with your StoryRider prior to the program.
Block Party Lunches
Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library 8601 Lancaster Ave, BethelJoin us the 4th Thursday after storytime each month as Miss Betsy helps you get creative and build amazing things. Bring your own lunch and have your little one engage in the fun.
Haunted Escape Room
Brandywine Heights Middle School 200 West Weis Street, ToptonThe Brandywine Community Library will be hosting a Halloween escape room at the Brandywine Heights Middle School library.This is a FREE event for 6-8th graders.Treats and drinks will be provided.There are limited spots, so make sure to sign up at the library before it's too late! You can also call 610-682-7115 or email sbrteens gmail.com ... Read more
Harry Potter NYC Bus Trip
Muhlenberg Community Library 3612 Kutztown Rd, LaureldaleVisit the New York Historical Society Museum & Library for a guided tour of Harry Potter: A History of Magic. Then enjoy free time in NYC!Tickets include a round trip to New York City, entry to the New York Historical Society Museum & Library, and a guided tour of the Harry Potter: A History of ... Read more
Shelves of Infinite Evil: Haunted Library Tour
Wyomissing Public Library 9 Reading Boulevard, WyomissingThere will be six tours, approximately 30 minutes each. Each tour is limited to ten attendees. Suggested age is 12+. Adults are welcome.The cost is $5 per person. Tickets are non-refundable. Registration is required. Please visit the main desk to purchase your tickets. We accept cash, check and credit cards.Tours will be held at the following ... Read more
Family Storytime: The Elves and the Shoemaker
Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., BoyertownExplore this tale from the Brothers Grimm with storytelling and simple sewing.Get ready for the play, which will be at the Boyertown State Theatre on Nov 17 and 18.
Children’s Program on the Pennsylvania Indians
Oley Valley Community Library 339 Main Street, OleyThis is a hands on children’s program geared towards older elementary aged children. The children will learn “campfire style” about the Pennsylvania Indians and make a wooden pendant resembling a real Indian artifact.
Preschool Storytime: RoboPets Robotics
Mifflin Community Library 6 Philadelphia Ave, ShillingtonDuring Miss Andrea's Preschool story time, children will begin to explore the world of robotics as they build simple animal models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. Whether learning about sensors while building a fish or alligator or discovering ways that gears and wheels and axles create movement while building robotic dogs or frog, ... Read more