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Craft Supply Swap - Drop Off

Drop off your old craft supplies, and pick up new ones to start a new hobby in the new year! Drop off one box or bag of usable craft supplies (in good condition) Jan. 12-22 at the Easttown Library...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Easttown Library
Audience:
  Adults     Family  
Categories:
  Adults     Arts & Culture  

Baby Play Time (Age 0 to 18 months) In-Person

For babies age 0 to 18 months and their caregivers. Come join the fun and have some one-on-one time with your little one as we read stories, do lap-bounces, and have open play time! The dates...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
9:30am - 10:00am
Location:
Downingtown Library Krapf Room , Downingtown Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 1 seat left

Bilingual Storytime In-Person

REGISTRATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED! Join us in the Children's Room for fun stories, songs, a craft project and open playtime!
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time:
9:30am - 10:15am
Location:
AG Children's Activity Room, Avon Grove Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Literacy     Preschool  

Morning Book Club In-Person

Come join us at Malvern Public Library to enjoy our monthly book selection! To pick up a copy of the book just stop in the library. For any further questions, call 610-644-7259 and ask for Paola...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
9:30am - 10:30am
Location:
Reading Room, Malvern Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults  
Registration has closed.

The Write Group In-Person / Online

The Write Group is a support group for anyone with a serious interest in writing, whether published or not. The support group will discuss anything of interest to writers. Other meetings will be...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
9:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Multipurpose Room - Pine Room, Kennett Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Arts & Culture  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration / Online Registration
Register! - 25 seats left

Preschool Story Time for 3-4.5 Years Old In-Person

Nurture your child's love of reading with books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. For children 3 - 4.5 years old accompanied by an adult. Please register each preschooler separately. Weekly...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
9:45am - 10:15am
Location:
Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 4 seats left

Baby Book Time In-Person

Join Miss Allison Tuesday mornings at the library for in-person story time, including music & movement. Geared towards ages birth-2. Registration not required.
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 10:30am
Location:
Community Meeting Room, Spring City Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  

Hybrid: Resume Writing and the Job Search

This workshop, offered by Chester County Library in conjunction with the United Way Financial Stability Center, will review fundamentals of writing a resume: format, content, tips and tricks, required...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Chester County Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Business / Career  

Play-Doh Play Group In-Person

Join us to play, make, and build with our collection of colorful Play-Doh and sculpting toys! This is a fun, sensory playtime to foster creativity and exploration. No registration required This...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Student / Children's Makerspace, Kennett Library
Audience:
  School Age     Family     Preschool  
Categories:
  Literacy  

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age: Recommended for ages 2-5 Location: Children's Department, Main Area Description: Calling all little explorers for a storytime focused around strengthening early literacy skills for toddlers! To...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Easttown Library
Audience:
  Family     Preschool  
Categories:
  Family     Literacy     Preschool  

CANCELLED-Human Needs Network Mobile Office

Drop in to chat with Alyssa, a resource specialist called a Mobile Navigator, from the Human Needs Network. The navigator can provide information and referral services for those in need of housing,...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Malvern Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults     Civic & Social  

Mobile Office Hours for PA Representative Melissa Shusterman

Every third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., a member of Melissa Shusterman's staff will be on-site at Easttown Library to assist you. Please stop by if you need help with submitting a...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Easttown Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults  

Quiet Hours In-Person

Public libraries aren't the silent institutions of days past, but some patrons do need that quiet time to work, study, browse the stacks or just relax. Given our open plan here, without a separate...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Atglen Library Program Room, Atglen Library Reading Room, Atglen Library
Audience:
  School Age     Adults     Young Adult     Family     Preschool  
Categories:
  Adults  

Baby Basics (0-12 months) In-Person

Join Miss Suzanne for stories, songs, and rhymes at Baby Basics storytime! Ages 0-12 months Required Registration begins Tuesday, January 6, 2026 for the whole 5-weeks Questions? Please email...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:15am - 10:45am
Location:
WCPL - Community Room, West Chester Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Registration has closed.

Story Tots (1.5-2.5 years) In-Person

For young toddlers age 1.5 to 2.5 years and their caretakers. Come smile, sing, and learn during Storytime with Miss Rebecca! This storytime is designed to promote a positive learning experience...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:15am - 10:45am
Location:
Downingtown Library Krapf Room , Downingtown Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Registrations are fully booked!

Toddler Time In-Person

Come join in with our toddler story time! Each class will have books revolving around our topic for the week and songs to dance to. It is perfect for wiggly little ones, this story time features...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:15am - 11:00am
Location:
Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  

Creation Station

9-12 Year olds come join us at the library for activities that range from board games to crafts to working together as a group. Parents must attend unless they are 10 and above. Tuesday, January...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:15am - 11:15am
Location:
Honey Brook Library
Audience:
  School Age  
Categories:
  Arts & Culture     School Age  

Family Storytime In-Person

Join Miss Emily for a storytime the whole family can enjoy! We sing songs, read stories, and get moving 🎵📖 We will meet in the sunroom in the Library.
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Malvern Library Sunroom , Malvern Library
Categories:
  Family     Preschool  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 23 seats left

Toddler Story Time for 19-36 Months In-Person

Develop your child's pre-literacy skills while learning letters, numbers, and new words. For children ages 19-36 months and their families. Please register each toddler separately. Weekly...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 5 seats left

Toddler Storytime In-Person

REGISTRATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED! Join us in the Children's Room for fun stories, songs, and playtime!
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:15am
Location:
AG Children's Activity Room, Avon Grove Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Literacy     Preschool