Books/Literature
Teen Lounge
Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., BoyertownRelax with board games, art-making, and other activities determined by the group's interests. Bring a friend or meet someone new. Suggestions for activities? Speak with Miss Lisa.We will meet on Thursdays, November 1, 8, and 15 from 1:00-2:00. To sign up, call the library: 610-369-0496.
Community Art, the Lorax
Pottstown Library 500 E High St, PottstownAfter reading The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, children of all ages will be invited to create art depicting the truffula trees, the Lorax, green grass, forests, blue sky and so much more. Completed artworks will be given to the Send the Lorax to Washingtonproject, enclosed in The Lorax book, and presented to representatives in Washington DC and ... Read more
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
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
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.
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
The Nutcracker Story Time
Branches Of Dance 4425 Pottsville Pike, ReadingBranches of Dance will present an interactive story hour of the classic holiday ballet The Nutcracker, one time only at Muhlenberg Community Library!
Chocolate and Trains Holiday Party
Wernersville Public Library 100 N Reber St, WernersvilleJoin us for our Chocolate and Trains Holiday Party. Make a stop at our chocolate stations, enjoy holiday music, and create festive crafts. Say hello to a real train engineer and dispatcher, ask him questions about the railroad, and watch the model trains on display. This event is free, and for all ages.
Read to Therapy Dog
Bernville Area Community Library 6721 Bernville Rd, BernvilleCome Read to the Therapy Dog Piper, who loves listening and doesn't judge!Bernville Library - Above the Redner's in Bernville
Teen Reading Lounge
Kutztown Community Library 70 Bieber Alley, KutztownA space for teens to discuss books, plan events, and do activities. Free food!
Drag Queen Story Hour
Wyomissing Public Library 9 Reading Boulevard, WyomissingWith Martin Luther King Day just around the corner, join us for this timely story hour celebrating diversity. Miss Aime Vanite will delight children and families through story, song, dance and craft while sharing a message that promotes k
Family Music Time
Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., BoyertownFamily Music Time with Patricia Keith. This fun program of songs, creative movement, and instruments fosters early literacy. Open to caregivers and their children age newborn to 5.
Tortoise Open House
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, ReadingGet an up close visit & touch opportunity to visit our resident tortoise Dan de Lion, our resident Russian Tortoise.
Read to Perri
Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., BoyertownRead to Perri, a registered therapy dog. Perri visits the library each month on the second Tuesday. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is not required for this program.
Read Across America: Free Book Day
Oley Valley Community Library 339 Main Street, OleyWe are celebrating Read Across America by handing out free children’s books all day on Friday, March 1st! Stop in to pick out one of your favorite titles!
Read Across America Day
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonRead Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration bringing together youth and books across the country. Elementary age students are invited to meet a feathered friend and participate in hands-on activities to celebrate reading on the Mountain. Programs held 11 AM and 1 PM
Teen Reading Lounge
Muhlenberg Community Library 3612 Kutztown Rd, LaureldaleThe Spring session of Teen Reading Lounge is here! TRL will kick-off on March 4th from 3:30-5:30 PM and will meet every Monday until May 6th. There will be no meetings on April 15th and 22nd for spring break. The Teen Advisory Board will be hosting this session of TRL! Registration is required: muhljmc gmail.com.