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just for
kids

The Library is a magical place for children! We go the extra mile to provide a welcoming, positive atmosphere for kids of all ages so that we cultivate a love of learning and reading. After all, today's readers are tomorrow's leaders!

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2025 Summer Reading Quest

June 14, 2025 to August 23, 2025
Summer Reading Challenges available for: 
  • Kids entering grades K-5
  • Pre-K Ages 3-5
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KidsEvents

Events & Meet-Ups

Preschool

School
Age

Stuffed Animal Reading a Book

Storytime!

LED BY: Miss Suzanne

Summer Storytimes 2025
at Barclay Park

June 18 - Aug. 20, 2025

10:00am - 10:30am

Stories, rhymes, and songs with Miss Suzanne in the library! Please register for only one class to attend.

For ages 3+, however all ages are welcome!

No Registration Required! However, if you'd like to sign up for our email list to get notifications about cancellations or updates in case we move the program inside, you can do so by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/8RdRT9u2WwJtKqyW6

Fall 2025 Storytime Session

Registration for the whole 5-week session begins Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Tuesdays (September 9 - October 7):

Wednesdays (September 10 - October 8):

Thursdays (September 11 - October 9):

For questions, please contact Miss Suzanne: shayward@ccls.org

Music Class

Tot Rock Music Class Demo

LED BY: Instructor from Tot Rock Music Classes

Rock out with your little ones in this fun class demonstration featuring music, songs, movement, and stories! Presented by Tot Rock Music Classes.

 

Friday, August 15, 2025

For ages 0-5 and their caregivers!

Required Registration begins 8/8/25

 

Click Here to Register​

Kids playing at West Chester Public Library

1-2-3 Play with Me

LED BY: Miss Suzanne

FREE TO ATTEND! REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join us for 45 minutes of unguided, self-directed free play with educational toys and time to socialize for both children and caregivers!

For ages 1, 2, and 3 years of age!

Required Registration begins the week prior to each event!

Fall 2025 Dates (click on the date to register):

September 12, 2025

September 19, 2025

September 26, 2025

October 3, 2025

October 24, 2025

October 31, 2025

November 7, 2025

November 14, 2025

November 21, 2025​

 

Arts & Crafts

Crafty Tuesdays

LED BY: Miss Jen and Library Staff

Make a new craft every Tuesday this summer in the Children's department to take home while supplies last

Please note: this is NOT a Take and Make activity.

 

Tuesdays, June 17 - August 19, 2025

Geared towards ages 4+, while supplies last!

No Registration Required

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Creature Creator Robotics

LED BY: Snapology of Downingtown

​While working with a partner to solve various challenges, children will be taught how to effectively utilize sensors, how different mechanical components work in their robots, and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with just a little practice. It's going to be a RAWR-ing good time!

For Ages 5-12

Wednesdays this Summer

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Required Registration begins the week prior to each date!

Click on each date for registration information:

August 13, 2025

August 20, 2025

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Brick Art and Design

LED BY: Snapology of Downingtown

Your child will learn about different types of art and the periods they were created, and then create their own works of art using LEGO® bricks. Through Snapology’s interactive Art History class, children will learn about Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Wright’s Falling Water, and many more!

For Ages 10-14

Wednesdays this Summer

4:15pm - 5:15pm

Required Registration begins the week prior to each date!

Click on each date for registration information:

August 13, 2025

August 20, 2025

Chess Game

Chess Club

LED BY: Coach Chuck Shaw

FREE TO ATTEND! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

FOR AGES 5-15

Every Saturday

10:00am - 12:00pm

 

Have fun learning the game of chess, or getting some serious practice in, with Coach Chuck Shaw!

KidsReadingResources

Reading & Resources

School Children

Coping with COVID-19

Help kids acknowledge and process their feelings in a safe way.

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BookFlix

Watch videos and read books about animals, celebrations, nature, music, Earth and much more! 

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Our Favorite Websites

A list of favorite online resources picked just for you by CCLS Staff!

Tumblebooks Homepage

TumbleBooks

Explore animated picture books!

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POWER
Kids

Explore resources for kids from PA POWER Library!

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World Book Online

Access a World of encyclopedias and online resources!

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Local Trips & Passes

WCPL can loan families free or discounted passes to several local attractions. Each of the passes gives entry to 2-5 persons in the same family!

Academy of Natural Sciences dinosaur replica
Chester County History Center visitory trying on historic clothing
Longwood Gardens in the conservatory
Museum Ship Display

see what's happening

There's so much happening at the Library just for children! Check our events calendar for upcoming programs, or sign up for our e-newsletter to get the latest news.

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