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West Chester, Pennsylvania
WCPL regular hours: Monday - Thursday, 10am - 7pm; Friday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Events & Meetups
Preschool
Summer Storytime at Barclay Park!
LED BY: WCPL Staff
Wednesdays This Summer at Barclay Park
(535 North Church Street, West Chester, PA 19380)
June 18th - August 19th
No Registration Required!
​Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs at Barclay Park! Bring a blanket or a towel to sit on. Please note: In cases of rain or extreme heat, storytimes will be held in the library's Community Room, with limited space due to room capacity.
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Summer Storytimes are geared toward ages 3 and up, however all ages are welcome!
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Sign Up for Our Summer Storytime Email List - receive notifications about moving inside due to the weather or any storytime cancellations
Yoga Storytime
LED BY: Miss Kristin from Zia Yoga and Wellness
Yoga Story Time is a unique class infused with yoga poses and life lessons for kiddos (and their adults) on and off the mat. This active and playful class uses songs, stories and yoga movements to teach children how to self-regulate, move with confidence and be kind to themselves and others.
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Friday, August 21, 2026
10:30am to 11:00am
For Ages 2 to 6
Required Registration begins 8/14/26
Fall 2026 Storytime Session
LED BY: Miss Clara
Join us for stories rhymes, and songs at our 5-week Fall Storytime Session, which will be held in the meeting room of the library from September 15 to October 15!
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REQUIRED REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 AT 10:00AM FOR THE WHOLE 5-WEEK SESSION
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TUESDAY STORYTIMES (September 15 to October 13)
Baby Basics (0 to 12 months) 10:15am to 10:45 am Register for Baby Basics >
Toddler Time (12 to 24 months) 11:15am to 11:45am Register for Tuesday Toddler Time >
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WEDNESDAY STORYTIMES (September 16 to October 14)
Toddler Time (12 to 24 months) 10:15 am to 10:45am Register for Wednesday Toddler Time>
Terrific Tots (2 to 3 years) 11:15am to 11:45am Register for Wednesday Terrific Tots >
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THURSDAY STORYTIMES (September 17 to October 15)
Terrific Tots (2 to 3 years) 10:15am to 10:45am Register for Thursday Terrific Tots >
Pre-K Fun (3 to 5 years) 11:15am to 11:45am Register for Pre-K Fun >
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Questions? Please email Miss Clara
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School Age
Crafty Tuesdays
LED BY: WCPL Staff
Chess Club
LED BY: Chuck Shaw
FREE TO ATTEND! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
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EVERY SATURDAY
FOR AGES 5-15
10:00am - 12:00pm
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​Have fun learning the game of chess, or getting some serious practice in, with Coach Chuck Shaw!
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​(Please note, caregivers with children attending who are ages 10 or under MUST stay in the library or on the library premises during the program!)
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​Sign up for our Chess Club email list - for notifications on possible cancellations
Reading Resources
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!
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.
