LOCATED IN BEAUTIFUL
West Chester, Pennsylvania
WCPL regular hours: Monday - Thursday, 10am - 7pm; Friday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Events & Meetups
Preschool
Late Fall 2026 Storytime Session
LED BY: Miss Hope
Join us for stories rhymes, and songs at our 5-week Late Fall Storytime Session, which will be held in the meeting room of the library from October 27 to December 8!
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REQUIRED REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026 AT 10:00AM FOR THE WHOLE 5-WEEK SESSION
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PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO STORYTIME ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
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Tuesday, November 3 (Library Open to Voters Only for the General Election)
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Tuesday, November 24 (No Storytime the Week of Thanksgiving)
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Wednesday, November 25 (No Storytime the Week of Thanksgiving)
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Thursday, November 26 (Library Closed for Thanksgiving)
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TUESDAY STORYTIMES (October 27 to December 8)
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 (October 28 to December 2)
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 (October 29 to December 3)
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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Nature's Little Explorers: Birds of My Backyard
LED BY: Dawn White from the Indian Run Environmental Education Center
Designed to teach children and their caregivers about wildlife and nature in their communities,this program includes interactive learning with items such as puppets and visuals, as well as live animals, items to touch, and a story based on the theme. This month's theme is "Birds of My Backyard".
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
10:30am to 11:00am
For Ages 3 to 5 years with a caregiver
Required Registration begins 10/14/26
Halloween Robotics (ages 4-6)
LED BY: Snapology of Downingtown
In this spooktacular, Halloween-themed robotics workshop, your builder will explore the basics of robotics while building some really creepy monsters!
While working with a partner to complete the building instructions and debug their robot's program, your student will learn how different mechanical components work in their robots and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill they can master with just a little practice.
Instructors from Snapology will support them in developing their coding and building skills and inspire them with creative building activities and wicked-fun games!
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Friday, October 21, 2026
4:30pm to 5:30pm
For Ages 4 to 6 years
Required Registration begins 10/14/26
Yoga Storytime
LED BY: Kristin Schultz 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, November 13, 2026
10:30am to 11:00am
For Ages 2 to 6 years
Required Registration begins 11/6/26
School Age
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
Lego Club
LED BY: Graeme Adkins
Join WCPL staff member, Graeme, in the community room for free building with LEGOs. Creations will be displayed in the Community Room until the next event!
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Monday, October 19, 2026
For ages 5 and up
5:00pm to 6:00pm
Required Registration begins 10/12/26
Junior Detectives Club
LED BY: Miss Clara
Are you fascinated by unsolved mysteries? Let's talk about it! We'll dive into (age appropriate) real life unsolved cases, go over theories and/or suspects, use everything we learn to come to our own conclusions, and do activities.
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This evening (10/26/26), we'll be exploring the case of the Fox Sisters! Could these three sisters really communicate with ghosts? Or were they faking it the whole time?
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Monday, October 26, 2026
For ages 8 to 12
5:30pm to 6:30pm
Required Registration begins 10/19/26
Halloween Robotics
LED BY: Snapology of Downingtown
In this spooktacular, Halloween-themed robotics workshop, your builder will explore the basics of robotics while building some really creepy monsters!
While working with a partner to complete the building instructions and debug their robot's program, your student will learn how different mechanical components work in their robots and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill they can master with just a little practice.
Instructors from Snapology will support them in developing their coding and building skills and inspire them with creative building activities and wicked-fun games!
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
For ages 6 to 12
4:30pm to 6:00pm
Required Registration begins 10/21/26
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.
