Homeschool Programs

Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library 8601 Lancaster Ave, Bethel

Nov 11 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLiterature & Art for HomeschoolersFor school-aged children. Nov 18 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PMSTEM for School-Aged ChildrenJoin Miss Shannon for hands-on science, technology, engineering and math.Nov 25 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PMNative American Culture for School Aged ChildrenJoin Miss Shannon for one or all of these classes ... Read more

All Grown Up

Reading Hospital - Tower Health 420 S 5th Ave, West Reading

Reading Hospital invites you to attend All Grown Up. This event is a special program for girls 9 to 13 years of age and a parent or caregiver to learn about the changes that occur in the female body during puberty. This program offers age-appropriate information to prepare young girls for what lies ahead. The program ... Read more

A Magical Cirque Christmas

Santander Performing Arts Center 136 N. 6th Street, Reading

The producers of Broadway’s smash hit “The Illusionists” have brought together the world’s greatest entertainers for a spell-binding and incredible new holiday production – A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS! Experience the magic of Christmas with dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists from all corners of the world, accompanied by your favorite holiday music performed live. Get ... Read more

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night

Albright College 1621 North 13th Street, Reading

15 year-old math whiz Christopher Boone lives with his divorced dad in Swinton, a working-class town west of London. After being falsely accused of killing a neighbor’s dog, Christopher, who is brilliant but has difficulty dealing with the sounds and stresses of everyday life, decides to investigate the crime. The secrets he unearths prompt him ... Read more

Godspell

Governor Mifflin High School 101 South Waverly Street, Shillington

Come sing about love with the cast of Godspell at GMHS on Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 17 at 2 p.m.

Craft Grab Bag

Clay on Main 313 Main Street, Oley

Come out to Clay on Main for a day of experimentation.  We’ll have at least three different crafting projects all set up, and  you can try as many as you’d like.  This is a great way to spend time together as a family and learn a new craft!Register at least one week prior to class ... Read more

Super Science Saturdays

Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading

We’ll spend the day exploring the surrounding park- taking walks and scientific measurements, among other hands-on activities in and outside of the classroom. Pack a lunch to enjoy as a picnic, or in our classroom. 

Snapology – Frozen Fever

Mifflin Community Library 6 Philadelphia Ave, Shillington

Do you want to build a snowman with Elsa and Anna?! Design your own Ice Castle or create your own kingdom of Arrendale using LEGO® bricks. For the first time in forever, you will be building with LEGO® bricks and Frozen all in one world! Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Frozen ... Read more

Story Time at Boscov’s

Boscov's East 4500 Perkiomen Ave, Reading

Gather around our toy department and get lost in the magic of a good book with fascinating stories and tales during Boscov’s Story Time. Children of all ages and their parents/guardians are welcome to join us as we set off on our adventure. Coloring activities to follow, plus, receive a coupon for an extra discount ... Read more

Library Indoor Mini Golf

Muhlenberg Community Library 3612 Kutztown Rd, Laureldale

Join in on an indoor event throughout the library. Play some put-put. Explore the shelves. Check out some books for good measure. Stop in at the last day of the Fall Book Sale during this event to receive a bag to fill with books for only $5. Everyone will have a great time! Children under ... Read more

Wee Ones Session

Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading

Geared towards Preschool-aged children, Wee Ones Sessions are led by our environmental educator. Each class includes an art/craft project, a story and movement- possibly a walk, hike or dance! 

Japanese Kit Kat Experience

Oley Valley Community Library 339 Main Street, Oley

Do you know why Kit Kat’s are so popular in Japan? There is a popular phrase, kitto katso, which means good luck... and so it became tradition to give children Kit Kat’s before a special event or important tests at school! Stop in to the library to taste test a few of the very strange flavors ... Read more

JCWK Dance Lab

Alvernia University 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading

JCWK Dance Lab is directed by Berks County native and internationally recognized performer, choreographer and dance educator, Jessica C. Warchal-King.JCWK Dance Lab will perform “Shed” and the world premier of “HOMEbody,” a multigenerational, all-female cast with original music in collaboration with internationally renown musician Paul Fejko. The performance explores home as geographic place and as ... Read more

Night Before Christmas Train

Boyertown Rail Yard 64 South Washington St, Boyertown

These special evening trains bring the storybook magic of the season to life Join us in your pajamas and sip complimentary hot cocoa as we read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Enjoy Christmas music and the comfort of our Edwardian-era cars, look for lights as the Secret Valley rolls past your window.Rumor has it Santa himself ... Read more

Matilda – Kutztown High School Musical

Kutztown Area High School 50 Trexler Avenue, Kutztown

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs ... Read more

Encaustic Painting

Clay on Main 313 Main Street, Oley

Surround yourself with the heavenly smell of beeswax, while crafting a richly layered, gorgeous painting.  Encaustic is an ancient technique used by contemporary artists, where molten beeswax and resin over paint create luminous effects. This technique creates depth because of its multiple layers.  Come with an idea or just let instructor Lisa Gauker and the ... Read more

Santa’s Polar Bear Express

Boyertown Rail Yard 64 South Washington St, Boyertown

Join us as we take a magical little journey on our specially-decorated Santa's Trolley!Join Santa on an adventure into Christmas past on our 1930 Philadelphia-built Brill Motorcar! Cocoa, cookies, a free souvenir, and a visit with Santa are included on this roughly 40-minute excursion.  Santa visits with each child and reads a story with all ... Read more

Photography Workshop

Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown

Learn how to use your cell phone to take beautiful pictures and what the best apps are for editing right on your phone!