Star Party

French Creek State Park 843 Park Road, Elverson

Join your neighbors at the Playground Parking Lot at French Creek State Park in Berks County for an exciting evening exploring the wonders of the heavens. Watch a sunset become a star-laced sky, view planets, star clusters and galaxies using our members’ telescopes and live view star cameras. There will be activities to thrill and ... Read more

Star Party

French Creek State Park 843 Park Road, Elverson

Join your neighbors at the Playground Parking Lot at French Creek State Park in Berks County for an exciting evening exploring the wonders of the heavens. Watch a sunset become a star-laced sky, view planets, star clusters and galaxies using our members’ telescopes and live view star cameras. There will be activities to thrill and ... Read more

Fightin Phils vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats

FirstEnergy Stadium 1900 Centre Avenue, Reading

Watch Fightin Phils vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats!07/23/2018: 2008 Phillies World Series Championship 10th Anniversary Chase Utley Fightins Rehab Appearance T-Shirt07/24/2018: Fightins Aaron Nola Socks07/25/2018: Fightins 2018 Team Photo

Make Dog and Cat Toys

Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown

We will make simple toys for furry neighbors at Berks Animal Rescue League. Children age 6 and older are welcome to participate. 

Yocum Institute Presents: Recycled Art

Oley Valley Community Library 339 Main Street, Oley

Yocum Institute will be out to teach us how to make art out of recycled materials. Appropriate for all ages.Thank you to Grey Muzzle Manor for sponsoring this event!

Teens 80s Night

Brandywine Area Community Library 60 Tower Drive, Topton

80s Costume Contest with prizes! Come dressed up in 80s fashion or as your favorite celebrity from that decade.We will be playing outside games, having snacks from the past, and listening to music.This is a free event for teens entering 6-12th grade. 

Prince and Princess Dress-up Day

Spring Township Library 78C Commerce Dr, Wyomissing

Dress up as a prince or princess and listen to a storywhile we eat blueberry muffins.

Back-to-School Bash

OppShop 3045 North 5th Street Highway, Reading

Mark your calendars! OppShop's Annual Back-to-School Bash is back July 28th! The first 50 kids will receive a goody bag courtesy of Five Below! · Groove with DJ Marcos of Lingomans Radio Show!· Enjoy FREE hot dogs, popcorn, beverages, and more!· Design Your Face at our Face-Painting Station!· Strike a Pose at our Selfie Station!· Make ... Read more

Bats and Bat Boxes

French Creek State Park 843 Park Road, Elverson

What can you do to help our declining bat populations? And why would should you care? Join Girl Scout Lydia in the park office as she presents her findings from her year long project on our local bats and debuts her own design for the new bat boxes to be installed in the Family Cabins ... Read more

Music in the Park – Car Cruise Night

Car Cruise Night! Bring your toys, bring your wheels...Contemporary or classic cars - come cruise at the Topton Park and come hungry! Smitty's French Fries, The Perk Up Truck, and Vince's Cheesesteaks will be here! Flamin' Dick & the Hot Rods will be playinglocation: 205 S Callowhill St, Topton, PA 19562

Sensory Storytime

Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown

This preschool program is designed for participants on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing challenges. Led by Miss Rachel, StoryRider. 

Mini Golf $2 Tuesday

Gasser's Golf 3251 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood

Come out and play miniature golf on Tuesdays! Mini Golf is only $2 during the hours of 10am to 9pm. We are open 10 am to 10 pm weather and business permitting.

All Aboard For Storytime

Boyertown Rail Yard 64 South Washington St, Boyertown

Only 40 very special guests will have the unique opportunity to enjoy an excursion from the Boyertown Railroad Yard to our newly improved picnic grove at our Colebrookdale Site where little ones will gather around for a special storytime read-aloud.  Snacks will be available for purchase. Select from the upsell options to choose the perfect ... Read more

Picnic with a Park Ranger

Cacoosing Meadows Park State Hill & Reedy Roads, Sinking Spring

Pack a picnic or pick up a pizza and join us fora daring wildlife adventure with Park Ranger, Kathy Grim. Come listen to Kathy's engaging wildlife tales, examine animal pelts, bones, shells and more. Stay to make a wild about wildlife craft! Township of Spring Family Nature Series - Get Outdoors, Explore, Learn And Grow! All ... Read more

Movie in the Park

Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., Wyomissing

Bring blankets or chairs, snacks and enjoy a family-friendly movie favorite on the BIG SCREEN in the park. For more information, call 610-374-2944, ext. 2611. Raindate Aug 4. Movie title will be posted on Facebook and Instagram before the movie date.

Knee Deep In The Creek

Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, Reading

Find out what interesting aquatic critters live in the Tulpehocken Creek. For families with children 3 years and older. Wear water shoes or old sneakers- must be closed toe. Free event!

Storybook Train

Allentown and Auburn Railroad 232 Railroad St, Kutztown

Hop aboard on the Allentown and Auburn Railroad. The library will be hosting a fundraiser in partnership with the railroad. Travel goes on a four-mile journey from Kutztown to Topton, PA and back. Choose from one of four themed rides!The Lunch Express runs at 11 a.m. tickets are $12.The Ice Cream Express runs at 1 p.m. ... Read more

The Commedia Rapunzel

Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown

Performed by the Teen Theater Ensemble from the Yocum Institute for Arts Education. This humorous play runs 60 minutes and is recommended for age 5 and older. Sponsored by the Friends of the Berks County Public Libraries.