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Please refer to each individual Library regarding use of meetings rooms and programming. Registration information will show whether a program is in-person or virtual.  

Chester County Library System

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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:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:45am
Location:
Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library
Audience:
  Family     Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  

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:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Chestnut Classroom (1st Floor), Kennett Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults     ESL  

Coffee Klatch In-Person

The Intergenerational Kennett Community Coffee Klatch is a social group with a social conscious. Started in 2014, The Klatch includes residents of many of the communities surrounding Kennett Square....  More
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Oak Classroom (2nd Floor), Kennett Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults  

Craft and Chat In-Person

Come craft and chat with us. This is a weekly crafting group on Thursdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in the Burke Room (with a few exceptions). Bring your own project to craft in a relaxed atmosphere....  More
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Burke Meeting Room, Chester County Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults  

English Skills (Intermediate) In-Person

Welcome to our free intermediate English Language skills group. Every class, we will speak, listen, read and write in English to improve skills and confidence. Come share your ideas and meet new...  More
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 11:25am
Location:
Conference Room, Tredyffrin Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults     ESL     Literacy  

Family Storytime In-Person

Stop in for stories, music and fun! Children and their caregivers are all welcome to stay afterward for open play time. All ages welcome; no registration required.
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:45am
Location:
Easttown Library
Audience:
  Family     Preschool  
Categories:
  Family     Literacy     Preschool  

Maternal and Child Health Consortium (MCHC) Family Benefits Assistance In-Person

Walk-in appointments available. A bilingual (Spanish/English) community health worker is available for application enrollment assistance and advocacy for families and individuals for MA, CHIP, SNAP...  More
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 4:30pm
Location:
Harrop Room, Phoenixville Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults     Family  

Preschool Storytime In-Person

REGISTRATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED! Join us in the Children's Room for fun stories, songs, and open playtime!
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:45am
Location:
AG Children's Activity Room, Avon Grove Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Literacy     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:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Children's Area, Kennett Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  

Story Time With Miss Jennifer

Enjoy stories, songs and crafts at the Library. Help your preschool child get a head start to being a great reader! For ages 2-5 years old.
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:15am - 11:15am
Location:
Honey Brook Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  

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:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:15am - 10:45am
Location:
Downingtown Library Krapf Room , Downingtown Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Preschool  
Registrations are fully booked!

Family Storytime In-Person

IN PERSON Recommended for ages birth to 5: Stories, songs, and fun! From little to big lets learn and have fun at the same time.
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Tyler Hedges Room, Tredyffrin Library
Audience:
  Family     Preschool  
Categories:
  Family     Preschool  
Registration has closed.

One-on-One Sewing Tutorial In-Person

The Henrietta Hankin Library welcomes you to register for one-on-one sewing tutorials! In this tutorial session, you can either sew a square potholder, a rag quilt, or a drawstring gift bag using our...  More
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:45am
Location:
Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
Audience:
  Adults     Family  
Categories:
  Adults     Makerspace  
Registration has closed.

Sensory Storytime In-Person

For this storytime, we will focus on using all our senses with stories, music, and playtime with sensory toys! We will meet in the sunroom in the Library.
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Malvern Library Sunroom , Malvern Library
Categories:
  Family     Preschool  
Registration has closed.

Story Time and Craft! In-Person

Join us for themed stories and a related craft. Best for ages 3 to 6 years, but all are welcome! Caregivers are to please remain near their children. Please register the total number of people in your...  More
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:15am
Location:
Atglen Library Program Room, Atglen Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Literacy     Preschool  
Registration has closed.

Storytime @ Oxford Feed & Lumber

This program will be held in-person @ Oxford Feed & Lumber Oxford Feed & Lumber - 112 Railroad Ave, Oxford, PA 19363 Join us at Oxford Feed & Lumber every third Thursday of the month for a...  More
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Oxford Library
Audience:
  School Age     Young Adult     Family     Preschool  
Categories:
  Family     Preschool     School Age     Young Adult  

⚠️ CANCELLED ⚠️Storytime at Greentree Park In-Person

OUTDOORS - AT GREENTREE PARK (18 GRUBB ROAD) Spring is here, and so is storytime at Greentree Park! Pack your lunch and your sunblock and meet Miss Sarah at the pavilion for fun stories, songs, and...  More
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Greentree Park (18 Grubb Rd), Paoli Library Meeting Room, Paoli Library
Audience:
  Family     Preschool  
Categories:
  Family     Preschool  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 90 seats left

Eat Your Words Short Story Group In-Person

Eat Your Words is a lunch time short story book group. We meet in person on the third Thursday of each month at 11 am in the Bayard Taylor Room. Scanned copies of the story selections are sent to...  More
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Bayard Taylor Reading Room, Kennett Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 14 seats left

Gentle Chair Yoga In-Person

Join registered yoga instructor, Cassie Quigley, for Gentle Chair Yoga: an all-inclusive practice that uses a chair as a supportive tool in modified yoga poses. Chair yoga gently stretches and...  More
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 11:45am
Location:
Downingtown Library Krapf Room , Downingtown Library
Categories:
  Adults  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 1 seat left

Babies & Books In-Person

Introduce your baby to books! This program is geared toward pre-walkers and those not quite comfortable on their feet yet. The story time features books, songs, rhymes, and bounces. Everyone is...  More
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
11:15am - 12:00pm
Location:
Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Literacy     Preschool