Ridley Township Library

 

Phone (610) 583-0593
Childrens Programs

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 For more information on our upcoming programs and events:

Check
Events Calendar for updated dates and times

  • Call the Ridley Township Public Library at 610.583.0593
  • E-Mail Lauren Longbottom at children@ridleylibrary.org or Janet Thorp at csd@ridleylibrary.org
  • Friend Lauren and the Ridley Library on Facebook to receive updates and reminders!

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Make a Splash @ Your Library This Summer

Registration for programs begins Sunday, May 23rd, 1:00-4:00pm.

Must register in person at the library.

For more information on programs, please call 610-583-0593,
or visit
Our Schedule of Events on Eventkeeper


STORY TIME
Registration required for each class

Infant Story Time (Birth-24 months)
Mondays at 10:00am
June 21-August 9 (No class July 5, July 26)
Listen to stories, sing songs, and play with toys


Toddlers, Toys, and Tales (2-3 years)
Tuesdays at 9:30am or 11:00am
June 22- August 10 (No class July 27)
Listen to stories, sing songs, and play with toys


Toddler Play Group (2-3 years)
Wednesdays at 10:00am
June 23- August 11 (No class July 28)
Play with toys and make new friends

Preschool: On My Own (3-5 years)
Thursdays at 9:30am or 11:00am
June 24- August 12 (No class July 29)
Listen to stories, and create a craft


Wiggle Giggle Romp and Read (3-5 years)
Tuesdays at 1:00pm
June 22- August 10 (No class July 27)
Lively and active story time will have kids jumping, wiggling, dancing, exercising, and laughing

Kid's Club (Grades 1-5)
Mondays at 11:00am
June 21- August 9 (No class July 5, July 26)
Listen and read stories, create crafts, and play games


Fun Friday Performances
Fridays @ 10:00am in Garling Hall
No registration required
All ages

June 25  Makin' Music Rockin' Rhythms (interactive music program)
July 2  Mr. Malcolm presents: Finding Nemo (interactive story telling)
July 9  Classroom Adventure Stories presents: A Pirate Tale (interactive story telling)
July 16  Victoria O'Neill presents: Mermaid Tales (story telling and puppet show)
July 23  Segal Puppets presents: Go Fish (puppet show)
July 30  Eric Dasher Magic presents: Magical Shoppe of Wonders (magic show)
August 6  Piccirillo Sciencetelling presents: Curse of the Mutating Hand (interactive science show)
August 13  Library Luau- Stop in any time between 10:00-12:00pm for snacks, games, music, fun, pick up your summer reading folders, and meet Froggy!



Wacky Wednesdays
Wednesdays between 1:00-4:00pm
No registration required
All ages

June 16  Create an ocean mural with paints, crayons, markers, and stamps
June 23  Have some fun in our Shark Zone
July 7  Create a cute fish craft
July 14  Stop by for an ocean themed scavenger hunt
July 21  Create a fun boat craft
August 4  Have fun with bubbles in our Bubble Bonanza
August 11  Bring a t-shirt and join us for some tie-dying (Rain date: August 18)


Grade School Events

Video Game Club
July 28, August 25 @ 6:30-7:30pm
Play Wii games, Rockband, and bring your DS to play with friends
Registration Required
Grades 3-5

Movie Night
July 14, August 11 @ 6:00pm
Bring a blanket, pillows, and a snack and enjoy a movie (to be announced)
No registration required
Grades 1-5

Bingo
June 10, July 15, August 19 @ 6:30-7:30pm
Play for prizes!
Registration required
Grades 1-5

Science in the Summer
July 26-29 (Students must attend all four sessions)
 
This summer, discover chemistry! This exceptional program, sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, is free and open to students entering grades 2-6. Registration is from May 3- May 29. Legal guardian must complete release form (available in lower library). Space is limited and participants are selected through a lottery.

2nd & 3rd Grade
10:00-10:45am OR 2:00-2:45pm

4th-6th Grade 
11:00-11:45am OR 3:00-3:45pm

Family Movies

Lunch and a Movie
Thursdays, June 24- August 12 @ 12:00pm (No movie July 29)
Bring in your lunch and watch a movie each week (movie to be announced)
No registration required
All ages

Friday Afternoon Movie
Last Friday of every month @ 1:00pm
Bring a blanket, pillow, and snacks and enjoy a movie (movie to be announced)
No registration required
All ages


Pajama Story Time

Bedtime Stories and Craft
August 17 @ 6:30-7:15pm
Bring your pillows, blankets, and wear your pajamas and enjoy stories with Ms. Janet!
Registration required 
Children ages 3 and up