Mondays, June 15th, July 6th & 27th, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LEGO Club

Join WCPL staff in the community room for free building with LEGOs. Creations will be displayed in the Children's Room until the next event!

For kids 5 + ~ Required Registration begins the week prior

 

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Mondays, June 29th & July 20th, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fun with STEAM

Join Miss Meg for science/technology/math learning! Meetings will include fun, hands-on activities in the Community Room of the library.

For kids 5 + ~ Required Registration begins the week prior

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Mondays, June 22nd & July 20th, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Junior Detectives Club

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 related to our topic.
June 22nd - The Bermuda Triangle
July 20th - The Beale Cipher

For ages 8-12 ~ Required Registration begins the week prior to each date

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Monday, June 29th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Unearthing Ancient Animals

Step into a time machine without ever leaving the library! This program introduces participants to species that have remained nearly unchanged for eons. We’ll explore what makes them unique, why they’ve endured, and what they can teach us about adaptation and resilience. Presented by the Center for Aquatic Sciences.

For ages 6+ ~ Required Registration begins 6/22/26

 

 

Tuesdays, June 16 - Aug. 18, 10:00am - 7:00pm (while supplies last)

Crafty Tuesday

Make a new craft every week in the Children's Department to make at home or in the library while supplies last.

Geared toward ages 4+ ~ No Registration Required

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Tuesday, June 16th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Dinos, Dinos, Dinos

Dinosaurs come in all shapes and sizes. Explore real fossils, see different tools, and learn what makes a dinosaur! Presented by the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science.

For ages 5-12 ~ Required Registration begins 6/9/26

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Wednesdays, June 17th, July 1st & 15th, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Prehistoric Creature Robotics

This program, presented by Snapology of Downingtown, focuses on the creatures that roamed the Earth before recorded history! Your engineer will explore the basics of robotics while building some fascinating prehistoric creatures! While working with a partner to complete various challenges, kids will be taught how to effectively utilize sensors, how different mechanical components work in their robots, and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with just a little practice.

For ages 6-12 ~ Required Registration begins the week prior to each date

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Wednesday, July 29th, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Digging Up A Story: Curious Adventures

Join Miss Meg and a friend for a curious adventure! Take home an around-the-world adventure story that everyone will write and illustrate together.

For ages 6 -12 ~ Required Registration begins 7/22/26

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Thursday, July 9th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Amazing Animal Adaptations

Meet some live raptors, reptiles and other animals! Learn about each animals features for survival and conservation measures in place to protect them. Due to the nature of the program, it is for adults and children ages 6 years or older. Adults must stay with their children for the duration of the program! Presented by the Indian Run Environmental Education Center! This program will be held at Barclay Park (535 N. Church St.) as long as the weather permits.

For ages 6+with a caregiver ~ Required Registration begins 7/2/26

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Thursdays, June 18 - July 30, Starts @ 2:30pm

Maker Thursdays (formerly known as Tinker Days)

Come make something with the staff members of the West Chester Public Library! Activities for each Thursday will be listed on the Events Calendar on our website.

For ages 5 and up ~Required Registration begins the week prior

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Thursday, June 25th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Rockin’ Through the Revolution - This program supports CC250!

Join teacher and musician Damien Drago for a fun, high-energy journey through the American Revolution! Through original songs, storytelling, and surprising historical facts, kids and families will meet fascinating figures like George Washington, Abigail Adams, Phillis Wheatley, and Benedict Arnold. Along the way, we’ll explore the causes of the Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, Valley Forge, and the creation of the Constitution. Perfect for elementary-aged children and families, this interactive program gets audiences singing, laughing, and learning together as we celebrate the founding of our nation.

For ages 6+ ~ Required Registration begins 6/18/26

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Fridays, June 26th, July 10th - 31st, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Create Your Own Story!

In this five-session workshop, students will use their imagination to create characters, build new worlds, and write their own stories. Each session includes fun activities and guided writing time to help ideas grow. By the end of the program, students will have a finished story to share! This workshop is led by Ilarlar Deng, a local high school student who has written and self-published a novel and enjoys mentoring younger writers.

For ages 8-12 ~ Required Registration begins the week prior to each date

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Friday, July 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hands-On Science Exploration

Join Mr. Vince from Innovation Train: Full STEAM Ahead for some fun and hands on science exploration! This hour‑long program includes multiple experiments that the children perform themselves.

For ages 7-12 ~ Required Registration begins 7/10/26

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Every Saturday, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Chess Club

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

For ages 5-15 ~ No Registration Required

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