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just for
kids

The Library is a magical place for children! We go the extra mile to provide a welcoming, positive atmosphere for kids of all ages so that we cultivate a love of learning and reading. After all, today's readers are tomorrow's leaders!

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2025 Summer Reading Quest

June 14, 2025 to August 23, 2025
Raffle winners will be picked and contacted the week of Aug. 31st, 2025!

Be sure to turn your reading logs in to the Children's Desk to receive your medals! You have until September 20, 2025!
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KidsEvents

Events & Meet-Ups

Preschool

School
Age

Stuffed Animal Reading a Book

Storytime!

LED BY: Miss Suzanne

Fall 2025 Storytime Session

Registration for the whole 5-week session begins Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Tuesdays (September 9 - October 7):

Wednesdays (September 10 - October 8):

Thursdays (September 11 - October 9):

For questions, please contact Miss Suzanne: shayward@ccls.org

Kids playing at West Chester Public Library

1-2-3 Play with Me

LED BY: Miss Suzanne

FREE TO ATTEND! REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join us for 45 minutes of unguided, self-directed free play with educational toys and time to socialize for both children and caregivers!

For ages 1, 2, and 3 years of age!

Required Registration begins the week prior to each event!

Fall 2025 Dates (click on the date to register):

September 12, 2025

September 19, 2025

September 26, 2025

October 3, 2025

October 24, 2025

October 31, 2025

November 7, 2025

November 14, 2025

November 21, 2025​

 

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Crafternoon: Sand Art Necklaces and Bottles

LED BY: Library Staff

Join us for an afternoon craft! Make your own beautiful sand art necklaces or sand art bottle to take home.

Monday, September 22, 2025

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Required Registration begins 9/15/25

Click here to register!

Chess Game

Chess Club

LED BY: Coach Chuck Shaw

FREE TO ATTEND! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

FOR AGES 5-15

Every Saturday

10:00am - 12:00pm

 

Have fun learning the game of chess, or getting some serious practice in, with Coach Chuck Shaw!

KidsReadingResources

Reading & Resources

School Children

Coping with COVID-19

Help kids acknowledge and process their feelings in a safe way.

BookFlix Homepage

BookFlix

Watch videos and read books about animals, celebrations, nature, music, Earth and much more! 

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Our Favorite Websites

A list of favorite online resources picked just for you by CCLS Staff!

Tumblebooks Homepage

TumbleBooks

Explore animated picture books!

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POWER
Kids

Explore resources for kids from PA POWER Library!

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World Book Online

Access a World of encyclopedias and online resources!

KidsTripsPasses

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!

Academy of Natural Sciences dinosaur replica
Chester County History Center visitory trying on historic clothing
Longwood Gardens in the conservatory
Museum Ship Display

see what's happening

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.

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