WCPL regular hours: Monday - Thursday, 10am - 7pm; Friday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
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West Chester, Pennsylvania
Events & Meetups
Preschool
Storytime!
LED BY: Miss Suzanne
Spring 2026 Storytime Session
Registration for the whole 5-week session begins Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00am
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Tuesdays (April 7 - May 5):
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Register for Tuesday Baby Basics: 0-12 months (10:15am - 10:45am)
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Register for Tuesday Toddler Time: 12-24 months (11:15am - 11:45am)
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Wednesdays (April 8 - May 6):
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Register for Wednesday Toddler Time: 12-24 months (10:15am - 10:45am)
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Register for Wednesday Terrific Tots: 2-3 years (11:15am - 11:45am)
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Thursdays (April 9 - May 7):
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Register for Thursday Terrific Tots: 2-3 years (10:15am - 10:45am)
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Register for Thursday Pre-K Fun: ages 3-5 (11:15am - 11:45am)
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For questions, please contact Miss Suzanne: shayward@ccls.org
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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Presented by Zia Yoga and Wellness!
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Friday, April 24, 2026
10:30am - 11:00am
For ages 2-6
Required Registration begins 4/17/26
School Age
Chess Club
LED BY: Coach Chuck Shaw
FREE TO ATTEND! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
FOR AGES 5-15
Every Saturday
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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Registration is not required for this program, however please click here to provide your email address if desired, so that we can notify you of any possible cancellations.
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How the Body Works
LED BY: Sarah Linskens
A 10-week program for kids curious about the human body and the health sciences! Each session will involve a hands-on, interactive teaching involving crafts, games, and simulations to learn more about anatomy and physiology! This program is led by Sarah Linskens, a current medical scribe and graduate of the New York University Nutrition and Dietetics program with a pre-medical focus.
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This week (3/25/26), kids will be focusing on the brain and nervous system!
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
4:30pm - 5:30pm
For ages 8-13!
Required Registration begins 3/18/26
Jr. 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 suspects, use everything we learn to come to our own conclusions, and do activities.
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This evening (4/27/26), we'll be talking about the Voynich Manuscript! Why is it known as one of the most mysterious unread books in history? Is it written in a lost language? Why has no one been able to decipher it?
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Monday, April 27, 2026
5:30pm - 6:30pm
For ages 8-12
Required Registration begins 4/20/26
A Royal Tea with Miss West Chester University
LED BY: Lily Kilgore, 2026's Miss WCU
You are cordially invited to a royal tea party hosted by Lily Kilgore, 2026's Miss West Chester University! Royal attire is encouraged, but optional.
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Saturday, April 25, 2026
2:00pm - 3:00pm
For ages 5-8!
Required Registration begins 4/11/26
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.
