Activities for Kids

Summer Reading Grand Finale

Calendar: Middletown
Details: For children who complete their entire reading log! Join us in the community room, Thursday, August 6th @ 2pm. You must have a ticket to attend. For more information call (513) 424-8042.

5 R's--Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, and Reap the Rewards

Calendar: West Chester
Details: Play games, make crafts, observe natural recyclers (animals), and eat organic treats at the "5 R's--Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, and Reap the Rewards' program. The program is limited to children first grade through sixth grade. Registration is required. To register, stop by the Children's Desk.

Registration Begins for the February After School Book Group

Calendar: West Chester
Details: Registration begins for the February 10th meeting of the After School Book Group. Stop by and pick up your copy of "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" by Avi.

After School Book Group

Calendar: West Chester
Details: The After School Book Group is a book discussion group for kids in grades 4 to 6 that meets once each month, September through May. Read a pre-selected title then attend a meeting to talk about the book. Registration is required. Registration begins Tuesday, December 9th at 10:00 a.m. This months title is "The 6th Grade Nickname Game" by Gordon Korman. Limited copies of the books may be picked up at the Children’s Desk when registration begins. Join us for a fun afternoon of books and new friends. For more information, stop by the Children’s Desk of the West Chester
Library or call 513-777-3131.

Reading Readiness (4 and Older)

Calendar: West Chester
Details: Reading Readiness lasts approximately 30 minutes. Please see January 3,2009 for more information

West Chester
Libray Book Club

Calendar: West Chester
Details: The book for January is “The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" by David Wroblewski. Check out West Chester
Library’s new Adult book club! The book Club will meet on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to October. The group will meet in the library’s community room. No registration required. Newcomers are welcome.

Valentine Craft Day

Calendar: West Chester
Details: Join us for a valentine drop-in craft program for all ages. Have fun making valentines, butterflies, and crafts related to Valentine's Day. No registration required.

March After School Book Group

Calendar: West Chester
Details: Registration begins for the March 10th meeting of the After School Book Group. Stop by and pick up your copy of "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos.

After School Book Group

Calendar: West Chester
Details: The After School Book Group is a book discussion group for kids in grades 4 to 6 that meets once each month, September through May. Read a pre-selected title then attend a meeting to talk about the book. Registration is required. Registration begins Tuesday, February 10th at 10:00 a.m. This months title is "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos. Limited copies of the books may be picked up at the Children’s Desk when registration begins. Join us for a fun afternoon of books and new friends. For more information, stop by the Children’s Desk of the West Chester
Library or call 513-777-3131.

After School Book Group

Calendar: West Chester
Details: The After School Book Group is a book discussion group for kids in grades 4 to 6 that meets once each month, September through May. Read a pre-selected title then attend a meeting to talk about the book. Registration is required. Registration begins Tuesday, March 10th at 10:00 a.m. This months title is "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech. Limited copies of the books may be picked up at the Children’s Desk when registration begins. Join us for a fun afternoon of books and new friends. For more information, stop by the Children’s Desk of the West Chester
Library or call 513-777-3131.

Be Creative : Children's Summer Reading Program

Calendar: Middletown
Details: Join us for a summer full of fun family friendly activities that inspire the imagination and encourage reading. The summer reading program is for all children from birth to entering the 5th grade. Older children are welcome to join the Teen Summer Reading Program. The Children's Department will offer a variety of storytimes to entertain children of all ages. A complete schedule of events is available on our online calendar or visit the Children's department to pick up a paper copy of all our summer events. In addition to our storytimes, children can register to get their reading log which allows them to keep track of how much they read and earn prizes.

Painting Fun!

Calendar: Trenton
Details: Painting fun! (stories & craft) Trenton Mennonite Center. This program is for those entering grades 1-4 in the fall & limited to 48 participants. Registration is required and begins on June 1, 2009. Please note, due to library policy and safety concerns, all children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by parent or responsible caregiver. *Please come ready to paint!

Be Creative @ Your Library

Calendar: West Chester
Details: K-6 Summer Reading Program Children entering grades K - 6 in the fall may register for the reading program. Children earn incentives based on how much time they read in any of the following ways: reading to themselves, reading out loud to someone else, someone reading to them, or listening to audio books. In-person registration for the program begins Monday, June 15th at 10:00 a.m. and continues for the eight weeks of the program, ending Saturday, August 8th at 5:00 p.m. Come be creative at your library!

Express Yourself @ the Library

Calendar: West Chester
Details: Young Adult Summer Reading Program Seventh grade through high school students are invited to participate in the Young Adult Summer Reading Program, "Express Yourself @ the Library." In-person registration begins Monday, June 15th at 10:00 a.m. and continues for the 8 weeks of the program. For every 100-page book read, teens may enter the drawing for prizes. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8th. Winners will be notified by telephone.

Creative Minds @ The Library

Calendar: West Chester
Details: Adults (18 and over) are invited to participate in the Adult Summer Reading Program. This year’s program runs from June 15 through August 8. Read books and play games to win prizes from local sponsors. Learn more about library programs, what’s new at the library, and weekly prizes by visiting our blog at http://wcsummerreads.blogspot.com.

Help us create a quilt!

Calendar: Trenton
Details: This program is for those entering grades 1-4 in the fall & will be held at Trenton Civic Center. Registration is required & limited to 48 participants. Please note, due to library policy and safety concerns, all children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by parent or responsible caregiver. Registration begins June 8, 2009.

School Age Fun - Kickoff Party! Crafts, games, stories and more!

Calendar: Middletown
Details: For ages 5-12. Join us in the Community Room. For more information call (513) 424-8042.

Friday Favorites - Backyardigans

Calendar: Middletown
Details: Celebrate a different favorite storybook character with videos, crafts and activities. Join us in the the Children's Department Storytime room. For more information call (513) 424-8042.

School Age Fun - Comedy Juggler Matt Jergens

Calendar: Middletown
Details: For ages 5-12. Join us in the Community Room. For more information call (513) 424-8042.

In-Person Registration Begins for Matt Jergens Rainy Day Tickets

Calendar: West Chester
Details: In-person registration begins for the July 9th 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Matt Jergens program. These limited, free tickets will only be necessary in the event that the program needs to be moved indoors due to rain, threatening skies, or wet grass.Stop by the Children's Desk to register.

In-Person Registration Begins for Mr. Larry

Calendar: West Chester
Details: Registration begins for the fun-filled 45-minute musical program with Larry Slocum to be presented on Monday, July 20 at 11:00 a.m and 7:00 p.m. This program is limited to children entering grades 1-6 in the Fall.

"Music With Mr. Larry"

Calendar: Trenton
Details: Program is open to students entering grades 1-12 this fall and takes place at Trenton Civic Center. Have you ever wanted to create a song? Mr. Larry will show you how it's done. Please note, due to library policy and safety concerns, all children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by parent or responsible caregiver. * No registration is required.

Music with Mr. Larry

Calendar: Trenton
Details: This program will be held at the Trenton Civic Center & designed for those entering grades 1 - 12 in the fall. Please note, due to library policy and safety concerns, all children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by parent or responsible caregiver. *No registration required

School Age Fun - Candy Bingo

Calendar: Middletown
Details: For ages 5-12. Join us in the Community Room. For more information call (513) 424-8042.

Matt Jergens

Calendar: West Chester
Details: Come for wacky comedy, juggling and audience participation! This 45- minute program will be on the lawn (weather permitting) and is for all ages. Should the program need to be moved indoors (rain, wet grass, threatening skies), rainy day tickets will be required. In-person registration is required for limited rainy day tickets and begins at the Children's Desk on Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m.

Mr.Larry Musical Prgram

Calendar: West Chester
Details: Enjoy fun-filled 45 minutes exploring the magic of music with Larry Slocum, known as Mr. Larry! Rhythms and hands-on interaction with boom whackers will bring lots of smiles! Free tickets are required to attend, and will be distributed during in-person registration beginning Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m.

5-R's with naturalist Lara Askill

Calendar: Trenton
Details: Recycle, reduce, reuse, reap the reward by playing games, observing natural recyclers (animals) & eat organic treats! This program is being held at the Trenton Civic Center & designed for those entering grades 1-12 in the fall. Please note, due to library policy and safety concerns, all children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by parent or responsible caregiver. *No registration required.

5 R's With Naturalist Lara Askill

Calendar: Trenton
Details: Program is designed for students entering grades 1-12 this fall and is being held at the Trenton Civic Hall. Lara Askill presents the "5 R's -- recycle, reduce, reuse, then reap the rewards by playing games, observing natural recyclers (animals) & eat organic treats! Please note, due to library policy and safety concerns, all children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by parent or responsible caregiver. *No registration is required.

Discover your creaTOONity w/ cartoonist Jeff Nicholas

Calendar: Trenton
Details: This program is being held at the Trenton Civic Center & designed for those entering grades 1-12 in the fall. Please note, due to library policy and safety concerns, all children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by parent or responsible caregiver. *No registration required

Discover Your CreaTOONity

Calendar: Trenton
Details: Program is designed for students entering Grades 1-12 this fall and is being held at the Trenton Civic Center. Jeff Nicholas presents a fun program that teaches easy-to-follow cartooning basics. Please note, due to library policy and safety concerns, all children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by parent or responsible caregiver. *No registration is required.

5 R's--Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, and Reap the Rewards

Calendar: West Chester
Details: Play games, make crafts, observe natural recyclers (animals), and eat organic treats at the "5 R's--Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, and Reap the Rewards' program. The program is limited to children first grade through sixth grade. Registration is required. To register, stop by the Children's Desk.