Creative Babies

This lively program introduces children from birth to 2 years old and their caregivers to rhythm, language, and reading through finger plays, clapping and tickle rhymes, songs, puppets, and books in a nurturing and fun environment. The program lasts approximately 20 min......More

This lively program introduces children from birth to 2 years old and their caregivers to rhythm, language, and reading through finger plays, clapping and tickle rhymes, songs, puppets, and books in a nurturing and fun environment. The program lasts approximately 20 minutes and is followed by playtime with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Registration is required.

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library

Creative Babies

This lively program introduces children from birth to 2 years old and their caregivers to rhythm, language, and reading through finger plays, clapping and tickle rhymes, songs, puppets, and books in a nurturing and fun environment. The program lasts approximately 20 min......More

This lively program introduces children from birth to 2 years old and their caregivers to rhythm, language, and reading through finger plays, clapping and tickle rhymes, songs, puppets, and books in a nurturing and fun environment. The program lasts approximately 20 minutes and is followed by playtime with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Registration is required.

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library

Toddler Time

Join us for an active program for children 2 to 3 1/2 years old and their caregivers that will get everyone excited about the library and reading! Stories, finger plays, puppets, rhymes, dancing, and music liven the atmosphere as concepts such as colors, numbers and le......More

Join us for an active program for children 2 to 3 1/2 years old and their caregivers that will get everyone excited about the library and reading! Stories, finger plays, puppets, rhymes, dancing, and music liven the atmosphere as concepts such as colors, numbers and letters are introduced. The program is about 25 minutes long and is followed by a playtime featuring a wide variety of age appropriate toys. SPACE IS LIMITED. Registration is required.

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library

Hiking Hounds: A Kids Introduction to Leave No Trace

The skilled instructors from Hiking Hound Adventure, LLC, a local outdoor education company, will be presenting information that is designed to teach children the essential Leave No Trace (LNT) skills, ethics, and techniques for educating others about responsible outdoo......More

The skilled instructors from Hiking Hound Adventure, LLC, a local outdoor education company, will be presenting information that is designed to teach children the essential Leave No Trace (LNT) skills, ethics, and techniques for educating others about responsible outdoor practices.

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library

Stories and songs for pre-walkers

** THIS PROGRAM IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR BABIES WHO ARE NOT YET WALKING **Exclusively for our youngest patrons who are not yet walking. Join us for an award winning program for babies! This gentle yet lively story time features bouncing and tickling rhymes, peek-a-boo game......More

** THIS PROGRAM IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR BABIES WHO ARE NOT YET WALKING **Exclusively for our youngest patrons who are not yet walking. Join us for an award winning program for babies! This gentle yet lively story time features bouncing and tickling rhymes, peek-a-boo games, short books, nursery rhymes, and music while the young babies sit comfortably close to their caregivers without the distraction of more mobile babies. The story time is about 15 minutes long followed by a playtime featuring a variety of age appropriate toys. This program is not appropriate for older babies or siblings who are walking. Registration is required.

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library

STEM/STEAM Story Time

Children ages 5 to 11 are invited to come listen to a story or two and use their creativity and critical thinking skills to complete a story time design challenge! These challenges will reflect a different science or art theme for each week. It is important to register ......More

Children ages 5 to 11 are invited to come listen to a story or two and use their creativity and critical thinking skills to complete a story time design challenge! These challenges will reflect a different science or art theme for each week. It is important to register so that the appropriate amount of materials are available. Registration Required!

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library

PAWS for People - Read to Riley!

Need practice reading? Riley will be here to help! He is a certified pet therapy dog and a wonderful listener who enjoy stories of all kinds. Read any book of your choice from the library ...or bring in a favorite from home. Sessions are for 10 minutes.Your time s......More

Need practice reading? Riley will be here to help! He is a certified pet therapy dog and a wonderful listener who enjoy stories of all kinds. Read any book of your choice from the library ...or bring in a favorite from home. Sessions are for 10 minutes.Your time slot will be emailed.Registration is required for each session - space is limited! NOTE: Registration closes at 12:30 pm on the day of the event.

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library

Preschool Stories

Children aged 3 1/2 to 5 years old are invited to this interactive program in which we will sing, dance, imagine, learn, and, of course, read stories. A different letter of the alphabet will be featured each week. After story time we will either make a craft or have f......More

Children aged 3 1/2 to 5 years old are invited to this interactive program in which we will sing, dance, imagine, learn, and, of course, read stories. A different letter of the alphabet will be featured each week. After story time we will either make a craft or have free play time with age appropriate toys. Registration is required.

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library

Discover & Grow

Discover & Grow is a special story time offered for children ages 3 to 5. Each week there will be a story and different learning stations for parents and their children to explore together. Learning stations will focus on pre-literacy skils, pre-writing skils, fine & ......More

Discover & Grow is a special story time offered for children ages 3 to 5. Each week there will be a story and different learning stations for parents and their children to explore together. Learning stations will focus on pre-literacy skils, pre-writing skils, fine & gross motor skills, counting & sorting and sensory activities. Due to preparation of materials, registration is required!

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library

Brandywine Museum of Art: Color Our World Read-Aloud

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to join a Brandywine Museum of Art educator for a fun read-aloud experience with the book Art and Max by David Wiesner! After an interactive reading, participants will use their five senses to explore fine art prints from t......More

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to join a Brandywine Museum of Art educator for a fun read-aloud experience with the book Art and Max by David Wiesner! After an interactive reading, participants will use their five senses to explore fine art prints from the Museum. Next, they will create an artwork inspired by what they have heard and seen. All participants ill also receive a worksheet for further engagement and a Brandywine Museum coloring sheet.

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library

Toddler Time

Join us for an active program for children 2 to 3 1/2 years old and their caregivers that will get everyone excited about the library and reading! Stories, finger plays, puppets, rhymes, dancing, and music liven the atmosphere as concepts such as colors, numbers and le......More

Join us for an active program for children 2 to 3 1/2 years old and their caregivers that will get everyone excited about the library and reading! Stories, finger plays, puppets, rhymes, dancing, and music liven the atmosphere as concepts such as colors, numbers and letters are introduced. The program is about 25 minutes long and is followed by a playtime featuring a wide variety of age appropriate toys. SPACE IS LIMITED. Registration is required.

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library

Toddler Time

Join us for an active program for children 2 to 3 1/2 years old and their caregivers that will get everyone excited about the library and reading! Stories, finger plays, puppets, rhymes, dancing, and music liven the atmosphere as concepts such as colors, numbers and le......More

Join us for an active program for children 2 to 3 1/2 years old and their caregivers that will get everyone excited about the library and reading! Stories, finger plays, puppets, rhymes, dancing, and music liven the atmosphere as concepts such as colors, numbers and letters are introduced. The program is about 25 minutes long and is followed by a playtime featuring a wide variety of age appropriate toys. SPACE IS LIMITED. Registration is required.

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library

Afternoon Movie: Mamma Mia!

A bride-to-be in Greece attempts to solve the mystery of her paternity by reading her mother's diary. Based on the popular ABBA-inspired stage musical.Directors Phyllida Lloyd, Production year 2008, Rating PG-13, Studio Universal Pictures, Runtime 108 minutesCast Meryl ......More

A bride-to-be in Greece attempts to solve the mystery of her paternity by reading her mother's diary. Based on the popular ABBA-inspired stage musical.Directors Phyllida Lloyd, Production year 2008, Rating PG-13, Studio Universal Pictures, Runtime 108 minutesCast Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth, Stellan SkarsgårdRegistration is appreciated

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library

Creative Babies

This lively program introduces children from birth to 2 years old and their caregivers to rhythm, language, and reading through finger plays, clapping and tickle rhymes, songs, puppets, and books in a nurturing and fun environment. The program lasts approximately 20 min......More

This lively program introduces children from birth to 2 years old and their caregivers to rhythm, language, and reading through finger plays, clapping and tickle rhymes, songs, puppets, and books in a nurturing and fun environment. The program lasts approximately 20 minutes and is followed by playtime with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Registration is required.

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library

Creative Babies

This lively program introduces children from birth to 2 years old and their caregivers to rhythm, language, and reading through finger plays, clapping and tickle rhymes, songs, puppets, and books in a nurturing and fun environment. The program lasts approximately 20 min......More

This lively program introduces children from birth to 2 years old and their caregivers to rhythm, language, and reading through finger plays, clapping and tickle rhymes, songs, puppets, and books in a nurturing and fun environment. The program lasts approximately 20 minutes and is followed by playtime with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Registration is required.

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library

STEM/STEAM Story Time

Children ages 5 to 11 are invited to come listen to a story or two and use their creativity and critical thinking skills to complete a story time design challenge! These challenges will reflect a different science or art theme for each week. It is important to register ......More

Children ages 5 to 11 are invited to come listen to a story or two and use their creativity and critical thinking skills to complete a story time design challenge! These challenges will reflect a different science or art theme for each week. It is important to register so that the appropriate amount of materials are available. Registration Required!

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library

David Darwin- One Man Sideshow

Close out the summer with "a delightful blend of awe and amusement!" presented by David Darwin! Come prepared with your blanket and lawn chairs as we watch what the AMAZING David Darwin can do! This event will be held outside in the Bowl. If raining, it will be held in ......More

Close out the summer with "a delightful blend of awe and amusement!" presented by David Darwin! Come prepared with your blanket and lawn chairs as we watch what the AMAZING David Darwin can do! This event will be held outside in the Bowl. If raining, it will be held in the library's Program Room.

Back Lawn, Springfield Township Library

First Chapter Club

First Chapter Club is designed for children in 2nd through 5th grade. We will explore different authors and genres of books. Come hear an exciting first chapter and book talks to help light your reading fire! Registration Required!

Programming Room, Springfield Township Library