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Gingerbread House Making Contest

Join us for this Family-Fun Wintery Tradition! Downingtown Library's Annual Gingerbread House Making Contest will take place this December. All ages are welcome to participate. Teams (of...  More
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Downingtown Library
Categories:
  Family  
Registration has closed.

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:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
9:30am - 10:00am
Location:
Downingtown Library Krapf Room , Downingtown Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Registrations are fully booked!

Sprouts Story Time In-Person

Sprouts story time for two-year-olds features developmentally appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes that support the PA Early Learning Standards. For two-year-olds and their...  More
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
9:45am - 10:15am
Location:
Chester County Library, Chester County Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Registration has closed.

Babies & Books In-Person

Snuggle up with your little ones for books, bounces, music, and giggles! Recommended for birth to 2 years; no registration required.
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:30am
Location:
Easttown Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Literacy     Preschool  

1-2-3 Learn With Me In-Person

Join us for an informal playgroup for young children and their parents/caregivers to explore, meet other families, and develop together through play. At the end of each class, there will be time for...  More
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:45am
Location:
Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library
Audience:
  Family     Preschool  
Categories:
  0-2 Age Activity     Preschool  

Toddler Music In-Person

Join us at the Kennett Library for musical fun! Musical performance and instruction for children ages 2-6 will focus on singing, rhythmic exercises using instruments, and expressive movement,...  More
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Children's Area, Kennett Library
Audience:
  Family     Preschool  
Categories:
  Arts & Culture     Literacy  

ALP - ESL Day Class In-Person

The Adult Literacy Program offers free ESL, GED, and Citizenship classes. These classes are in-person, hybrid, or on Zoom. Classes are held during the day and in the evening. Classes run on the...  More
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Chestnut Classroom (1st Floor), Kennett Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  ESL     Literacy  

VNA Personal Navigator Public Benefits Enrollment Assistance In-Person

VNA's Personal Navigator Program is a one-stop access, advocacy and enrollment program that assists Phoenixville-area residents in navigating and enrolling into a variety of public benefits...  More
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Harrop Room
Categories:
  Adults     Health  

Monday Music In-Person

Come join us for our preschool music program, Monday Music! We will sing songs, dance our wiggles out, and play some simple instruments. This program will be held on Mondays at 10:30am. Open to ages...  More
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Parkesburg Library, Parkesburg Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 30 seats left

Sprouts Story Time In-Person

Sprouts story time for two-year-olds features developmentally appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes that support the PA Early Learning Standards. For two-year-olds and their...  More
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Chester County Library, Chester County 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:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Downingtown Library Krapf Room , Downingtown Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Registrations are fully booked!

Storytime w/ Miss Sarah In-Person

This program will be held in-person inside Oxford Library. Join us for storytime inside Oxford Library! Read books, sing songs, and more! Registration not required. This in-person event will...  More
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
OX Children's Room Storytime Area, Oxford Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  

Music and Movement In-Person

Join us for some moving and grooving! Best for ages 2 to 6 years, but all are welcome! Caregivers please remain with their children and are encouraged to join in the fun! Please register the total...  More
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:15am
Location:
Atglen Library Program Room, Atglen Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Literacy     Preschool  
Registration has closed.

Preschool Storytime In-Person

REGISTRATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED! Join us in the Children's Room for fun stories, songs, and open playtime!
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:15am
Location:
AG Children's Activity Room, Avon Grove Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Literacy     Preschool  

Learn, Play & Grow! In-Person

Join us at the library for an hour of play! We'll take out the library's collection of building blocks, toys, and games, and have a great time. This program, though overseen by Miss Emily, is self...  More
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Malvern Library Sunroom , Malvern Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  

Yin Yoga In-Person

Drop in and join certified Yoga Instructor Eileen Banis for a Yin Yoga class. Yin Yoga is very meditative. It is being: being in the few minutes in a shape that targets the receptive fascia that wraps...  More
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
King Meeting Room, Tredyffrin Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults     Health  

Mystery Book Club Online

ONLINE (via ZOOM) The Mystery Book Club meets at 11 am on the second Monday of each month, currently meeting via Zoom. Read any title that meets the topic, then join other mystery lovers for a...  More
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Paoli Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults     Civic & Social     Literacy     Virtual  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 15 seats left

Preschool Story Time In-Person

Come join us for story time, song, and dance! Each class will have books revolving around our topic of the week, as well as other activities like songs, freeze dancing, musical instruments, and...  More
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
11:15am - 12:00pm
Location:
Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Literacy     Preschool  

CAPL Book Club--FROZEN RIVER In-Person

The book for this month is Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon The Coatesville Library's Book Club meets in person on the second Monday of each month for lively and engaging conversations about books....  More
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location:
Budzik Room, Coatesville Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults     Literacy  

Tech Help with Murray Hass

Free one hour, one-on-one assistance with your laptop, tablet or smartphone is available to patrons in the Library's Harrop Room. Registration is required by calling 610-933-3013 x132
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Phoenixville Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults     Technology