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Summer Reading Program 2008-Catch the Reading Bug!
Contact: | 610-948-4130
Our Summer Reading Program is open to all children from preschool through grade 6, and features independent reading for a fun variety of incentives, in addition to programs, games and activities. Please visit the library to register and pick up your Bug Bag.
Location : Spring City Library
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10:00 am
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Summer Reading Program
Contact: | 610-827-9212
A summer reading program for preschoolers through grade 5. Read for fun and earn prizes! This year's theme is Catch the Reading Bug! Registration is required
Location : Chester Springs Library
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10:00 am
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WCPL Teens- Metamorphosis @ Your Library Summer Reading Club
Contact: Tegan Conner | 610-696-1721 | wcplteens@gmail.com
Teens: Pick up your chart at the library and start reading! For every 50 pages you read over the summer, you earn one Book Dollar. Save those Book Dollars for the Big Bash on September 12! Open to any teen finishing grades 6-12.
Location : West Chester Library
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10:00 am
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Raise a Reader
Contact: Patricia Brown | 610-593-6848 | atlibrary.events@gmail.com
It is a lap-sit program for infants 0 to 23 months and their parents or caregivers. This 30 minute program features stories, songs, and finger plays designed to give adults the skills to foster language development in their children. Story time space is limited so please pre-register.
Location : Atglen Library
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10:00 am
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Story Time For Tots
Contact: Patricia Brown | 610-593-6848 | atlibrary.events@gmail.com
These are themed programs with books, finger plays, songs and more. This forty-five minute program is designed to help foster language and social development in 2 and 3 year olds. Story time space is limited so please pre-register
Location : Atglen Library
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9:30 am
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WCPL Teens- Recycled Bug Creations
Contact: Tegan Conner | 610-696-1721 | wcplteens@gmail.com
Do you like to create? How about saving the planet? Transform useless objects into a buggy creation! Stop by the Library for the rules and to start creating. When your bug is ready, drop it off to display in the Teen Alcove!
Location : West Chester Library
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9:30 am
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Summer Reading Program: Tales for Tails
Contact: | (610) 644-0138
Tales for Tails is Easttown Library's second annual summer reading program for all ages to benefit Main Line Animal Rescue. Each book read and reported to the library will earn 50 cents, up to $7,500, to be used to establish a pet care library at MLAR. Read to help the library reach its goal of 15,000 books! For more information, visit http://www.easttownlibrary.org.
Reporting hours for youth:
Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-noon, 6-8 p.m.
Thurs. 10 a.m.-noon, 2-4 p.m.
Fri. 10 a.m.-noon
Location : Easttown Library
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9:30 am
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Adult Summer Reading Program
Contact: Mark Pinto | 610-933-3013, Ext. 32 | mpinto@ccls.org
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Register at the Library beginning Monday, June 23 -- it's free! You must be at least 18 years old to qualify.
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Read any 15 books from Phoenixville Library's adult collections between June 23 and September 5.
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Prize incentives, bonus prizes, and weekly prize drawings for all registered participants.
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Each person completing the program is eligible for a special grand prize drawing.
It's easy and it's fun, so get ready to read and win!
Location : Phoenxiville Library
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10:00 am
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Preschool Storytimes
Contact: | 610-869-2004
Join us at the Avon Grove Library for Miss Carole’s Preschool Storytimes, Thursdays June 26 through August 14, at 10am and again at 11:30am. Stories, songs, rhymes and simple crafts. For children age 1 to 6. Free program. No registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Location : Avon Grove Library
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1:00 pm
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Storytime at Starbucks
Contact: | 610-869-2004
Held at: Starbucks Shoppes at Jenners Village Center 35 Jenners Village Ct. West Grove, PA 19390 Join Miss Lisa, a storyteller from the Avon Grove Library, for a reading adventure with stories, songs, crafts and snacks. All ages welcome. Parents may purchase and enjoy a Starbucks beverage while waiting. They must remain in the store during program.
Location : Avon Grove Library
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4:00 pm
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Preschool Story Time
Contact: Patricia Brown | 610-593-6848 | atlibrary.events@gmail.com
These are themed programs with books, finger plays, songs and more. This forty-five minute program is designed to help foster language and social development in 4 and 6 year olds. Story time space is limited so please pre-register
Location : Atglen Library
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Stretch Your Reading Horizons
Contact: | 610-948-4130
Join other adults in this exciting opportunity to read in new directions. Take our Reading Challenge, explore some categories that are new to you, and enter to win our Challenge Prize Drawing at the end of August. Please call or visit the library for more information.
Location : Spring City Library
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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One on One Computer Training
Contact: | 610.644.0138
One-on-One Computer Training is available 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., or 11:30 a.m. Designed for beginners, these half-hour training sessions will cover the basics of computer use, including the Internet and e-mail. Please call the library for additional information, or to sign up for a free class. Registration is required.
Location : Easttown Library
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10:00 am
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Great Starts for Four Through Six
Contact: | (610) 644-0138
Location : Easttown Library
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Read to Charlie
Contact: Children's Department | 610-696-7985
Charlie, a lovable and certified service dog, will listen to you practice reading. Sign up for 15 minutes to read to Charlie. Ages 6 - 9; required registration begins June 20.
Location : West Chester Library
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10:30 am
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Toddler StoryTime
Contact: John Hendrix | 610-444-2702
All toddlers welcome! No registration required.
Location : Bayard Taylor Library
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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Arts & Crafts
Contact: Patricia Brown | 610-593-6848 | atlibrary.events@gmail.com
People can come to the library from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Fridays to create arts and crafts projects. Supplies will be limited for arts & craft projects.
This is a self guided activity for all ages. The library does request that individuals only do two crafts per person so that everyone may participate.
Children under the age of 12 will require supervision by a responsible adult
Location : Atglen Library
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1:00 pm
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Preschool StoryTime
Contact: John Hendrix | 610-444-2702
All preschoolers welcome! No registration required.
Location : Bayard Taylor Library
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Friday Family Films
Contact: Ken Pienkos | 610-932-9625 | kpienkos@ccls.org
Come and enjoy some super sleuthing as a family!
Location : Oxford Library
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9:30 am
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Temporary Closing at Tredyffrin Public Library
Contact: | 610.688.7092
The Tredyffrin Public Library will remain closed through August to put finishing touches on the expanded upper level and to make way for renovations to the lower level. There will be no public access to the building or the parking lot. Find details on checkouts, holds and returns as well as program changes on the library website, www.tredyffrinlibraries.org or call 610.688.7092.
Dates are subject to change, so please keep in touch via our library website. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this wonderful community project.
Location : Tredyffrin Library
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2:00 pm
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The OtherWorld Book Club
Contact: John Hendrix | 610-444-2702
A summer book club filled with tales of dragons, wizards, and fairies! Children entering grades 4, 5, and 6 are welcome. Registration required.
Location : Bayard Taylor Library
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Mom's Night OUt: Stamp It Up!
Contact: Ken Pienkos | 610-932-9625 | kpienkos@ccls.org
Moms! come and have fun stamping and snacking!
For UNACCOMPANIED grownups! (No children)
Registration required.
Location : Oxford Library
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8:00 pm
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Girl Scout Sleepover
Contact: Patricia Brown | 610-593-6848 | atlibrary.events@gmail.com
The Atglen Public Library is hosting a Girl Scout Sleepover with the Octorara Brownie Troop #4673. For more information, contact your troop leader starting July 1st.
This sleepover will have fun activities and good snacks for the girls and chaperones. Participants and their parents will be required to sign consent forms that will be provided by the troop leader.
The sleepover will be from 8:00 pm on August 4th to 8:00 am on August 5th.
Location : Atglen Library
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9:30 am
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Wee Readers
Contact: | (610) 644-0138 | jmarine@ccls.org
Story time for infants-18 months.
Location : Easttown Library
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10:15 am
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Wee Readers
Contact: | (610) 644-0138 | jmarine@ccls.org
Story time for infants-18 months.
Location : Easttown Library
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10:15 am - 10:45 am
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Toddler Tuesdays
Contact: | 610-869-2004
Join Miss Denise at the Avon Grove Library June 24 through August 12 at 10:15 am for stories, songs and fun! This program is for children birth to 2 years old and their caregivers. This is a free program. Please register in person. There is a limit of 20 families.
Location : Avon Grove Library
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10:30 am - 11:00 am
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Drop-In Storytime
Contact: Children's Department | 610-696-7985
Listen to stories, then be sure to add the titles to your Summer Reading Club chart. Take home activity sheets. Parents welcome to stay. Ages 3 and up; no registration required.
Location : West Chester Library
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1:00 pm
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Afternoon Book Club
Contact: | (610) 644-0138
Afternoon Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 1 p.m.
Location : Easttown Library
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2:00 pm
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Around the World Book Club
Contact: John Hendrix | 610-444-2702
A summer book club that focuses on myths and fairytales. Children entering grades 1, 2, 3, and 4 are welcome. Registration is required.
Location : Bayard Taylor Library
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2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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Make It Look Like Metal
Contact: Patricia Brown | 610-593-6848 | atlibrary.events@gmail.com
Join local artist Sarah Manning as she teaches teens and adults how to make ordinary aluminum foil picture frames look like real pewter. This class will actually involve two sessions to finish the project. The first session is August 5th from 2:30 to 5:30 with a second session on August 6th at 5:00pm.
Space is limited so pre-registration is required.
Location : Atglen Library
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3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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WCPL Teen Nights
Contact: | 610-696-1721 | wcplteens@gmail.com
Change your perceptions about the Library during Teen Reserved Seating in the Teen Alcove and Booths. Work on a community service project, play games, enjoy free food, read, or hang out! (Items available at the front desk).
Tuesdays, June 24-August 19.
Location : West Chester Library
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9:30 am
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Time for Ones & Twos
Contact: | (610) 644-0138
Story time for ages 1-2.
Location : Easttown Library
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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One on One Computer Training
Contact: | 610.644.0138
One-on-One Computer Training is available 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., or 11:30 a.m. Designed for beginners, these half-hour training sessions will cover the basics of computer use, including the Internet and e-mail. Please call the library for additional information, or to sign up for a free class. Registration is required.
Location : Easttown Library
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10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Make and Take Crafts
Contact: Children's Department | 610-696-7985
We provide the supplies and ideas, you supply the creativity and imagination! A different craft will be featured each Wednesday during the Summer Reading Club. Ages 4 and up; no registration required. Parental/caretaker supervision requested for young children
Location : West Chester Library
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10:15 am
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Time for Ones & Twos
Contact: | (610) 644-0138
Story time for ages 1-2.
Location : Easttown Library
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11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Summer Reading Check-in
Contact: Patricia Brown | 610-593-6848 | atlibrary.events@gmail.com
Come in to the library every Wednesday until August 20th to show off your progress using your Summer Reading Folder and Calendar. Small give-aways will be provided all summer.
For every 200 minutes the “Catch the Reading Bug” participants read and every 300 minutes the “Metamorphosis” participants read, they will be given Book Bucks to enter into the 2 summer reading prize drawings. These will be held July 8th and August 26th.
Location : Atglen Library
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11:00 am
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Summer Story Times
Contact: | 610-827-9212
Jungle
This summer, story times will be on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
All ages are welcome! (Note: Programs will be the same at both sessions.)
Location : Chester Springs Library
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11:30 am
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Writing with Animals
Contact: | (610) 644-0138 | jmarine@ccls.org
Wed., June 25; July 9, 23; Aug. 6, 11:30 a.m.
Ages 9+
Registration begins Mon., June 2.
Four-legged representatives from Main Line Animal Rescue will visit the library, accompanied by MLAR staff. Participants will write their stories to help them find homes. Stories will be published on MLAR's Web site (http://www.mlar.org).
Location : Easttown Library
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6:00 pm
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Avon Pedicure Clinic
Contact: Patricia Brown | 610-593-6848 | atlibrary.events@gmail.com
Do you need to get ready for sandal season? Do you feel embarrassed about the way your feet look in open toe dress shoes?
Avon is here to help. Local representatives will teach you how to take care of your feet and what you need to continue giving yourself pedicures at home
Location : Atglen Library
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7:00 pm
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Summer Story Times
Contact: | 610-827-9212
Jungle
This summer, story times will be on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
All ages are welcome! (Note: Programs will be the same at both sessions.)
Location : Chester Springs Library
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7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
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Suitcase for Survival
Contact: | (610) 644-0138 | jmarine@ccls.org
Ages 3+
Registration begins Mon., July 7.
Participants will meet live animals and learn about the threats many face, why some are endangered, and what can be done to help.
Location : Easttown Library
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9:30 am
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Tales for Twos & Threes
Contact: | (610) 644-0138
Story time for ages 2-3.
Location : Easttown Library
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10:00 am
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Preschool Storytimes
Contact: | 610-869-2004
Join us at the Avon Grove Library for Miss Carole’s Preschool Storytimes, Thursdays June 26 through August 14, at 10am and again at 11:30am. Stories, songs, rhymes and simple crafts. For children age 1 to 6. Free program. No registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Location : Avon Grove Library
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10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An Insect Safari Scavenger Hunt!
Contact: | 610-948-4130
Hunt for bugs and more during one of the library's most fun-filled events. Prizes are part of the fun! Open to all children from preschool through grade 6. No registration is required.
Location : Spring City Library
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10:00 am - 10:30 am
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Spanish for Preschoolers
Contact: Children's Department | 610-696-7985
Fun stories, rhymes and songs to teach your young child some Spanish words. Led by a native Spanish speaker. Attendance at all five sessions recommended. Ages 3-5; required registration begins June 26. No fee.
Location : West Chester Library
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10:15 am
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Tales for Twos & Threes
Contact: | (610) 644-0138
Story time for ages 2-3.
Location : Easttown Library
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10:30 am - 11:00 am
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Story Time
Contact: Parkesburg Library | 610-857-5165 | tknecht@ccls.org
Ages 3-5. Listen to a story, complete an activity, or work on a craft. Registration required.
Location : Parkesburg Library
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11:30 am
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Preschool Storytimes
Contact: | 610-869-2004
Join us at the Avon Grove Library for Miss Carole’s Preschool Storytimes, Thursdays June 26 through August 14, at 10am and again at 11:30am. Stories, songs, rhymes and simple crafts. For children age 1 to 6. Free program. No registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Location : Avon Grove Library
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1:00 pm
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Storytime at Starbucks
Contact: | 610-869-2004
Held at: Starbucks Shoppes at Jenners Village Center 35 Jenners Village Ct. West Grove, PA 19390 Join Miss Lisa, a storyteller from the Avon Grove Library, for a reading adventure with stories, songs, crafts and snacks. All ages welcome. Parents may purchase and enjoy a Starbucks beverage while waiting. They must remain in the store during program.
Location : Avon Grove Library
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