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Welcome to Avon Grove Library’s Children’s Corner! This is where you’ll learn about all the things we offer to kids at the library. We have a large selection of material for babies, toddlers, elementary, and middle school age students. Come check out our board books, picture books, early readers, juvenile fiction, juvenile biographies and nonfiction material. We also have the latest DVD movies!

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Wonderful Winter

 Note: Winter weather delays and closings - if the opening of Avon Grove Schools is delayed, morning programs are cancelled. If the Avon Grove Schools are closed, all programs are cancelled.

We Need Your Help! The Children's Department would greatly appreciate materials donations for storytimes and special programs: such as glue sticks, markers, construction paper, paper towels, kid's scissors, hand sanitizer, google eyes, chenille sticks, etc.

Toddler Storytimes

TUESDAYS 10:15am

January 5 to March 23

Join Miss Denise at the Avon Grove Library for stories, songs and fun! This program is for children birth to 3 years old and their caregivers. This is a free program.

Preschool Storytimes

NEW DAY!   WEDNESDAYS 1:00pm with Miss Lisa

January 13 to March 24

THURSDAYS 10:00am and 1:00pm with Miss Carole

January 14 to March 25

Join us at the Avon Grove Library for Preschool Storytimes, Stories, songs, rhymes and simple crafts. For children age 1 to 6. Free program. No registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Storytime at Starbucks

Every Thursday at 1pm, Starbucks Jennersville, Shoppes at Jenners Village Center, West Grove.

Join Miss Lisa, a storyteller from the Avon Grove Library for reading adventure with dancing, singing, games, crafts and snacks (courtesy of Starbucks). No registration required. Free program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is an on-going event.

 

Afterschool Special

BE MY VALENTINE!

Wednesday February 10

4:30-5:30pm

Seasonal stories, crafts and snacks.

Ages 7+

Register at library. Limit 20

$5 per child non-refundable materials fee

Adult must remain in library during program

 

Easter Fun! EXCELLENT EGGS

Wednesday March 24

2:30-3:30pm

Bring hard-boiled eggs to dye. Enjoy stories, crafts and snacks and have an "egg-cellent" time!

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Click here or on the calendar on the right side of this page to discover the programs offered at the library. We have reading groups, story times, craft programs, Parent and Child classes, and other hands-on activities. This page will also link you to some fun kid websites** as well as sites for homeschoolers and their parents.

**This site is linked to numerous pages on the internet. Although caution was used to insure kid friendly and safe sites, Avon Grove Library reminds parents and caregivers that children should always be monitored when using the internet.

Interested in Series Books?

Here are just a few that you'll find in our children's section:

Early Readers

Independent Readers

Junie B Jones
Henry and Mudge
Nate the Great
Amelia Bedelia
Judy Moody
McDuff
Animal Ark

Charlie Bone, Hank the Cowdog, Redwall, Clue Jr, Deltora Quest, Saddle Club, American Girl, American Girl Mysteries, Boxcar Children, Matt Christopher Sports Stories, Animorphs, Animal Ark, The Baby-Sitters Club, Three Cousins Detective Club, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Young Wizards, Harry Potter, Eragon, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, Goosebumps, Dear America, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Andrew Lost, Magic Tree House

Magazine Collection

American Girl, Girls Life, Highlights, Ranger Rick, Baby Bug, Cobblestone

Homework Help

HOW STUFF WORKS: Go to this site to learn how just about everything works. Great for school reports!

KIDSCLICK: Web search for kids by librarians.

Fun Websites for Kids

KIDSREADS: Find out about your favorite book, series or author. Check this site when you need a new book to read! This site was developed and is maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center. It provides links to Federal kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject.

CRAYOLA: Features fun art activities to keep busy after school and this summer. Search by theme or art material to find creative project ideas.

ASKFORKIDS: Formerly known as Ask Jeeves for Kids, this site allows kids to ask questions in the way they would ask a teacher, parent or friend.

BENSGUIDETOUSGOVERNMENTFORKIDS: This useful website from the US Government provides learning tools for K-12 students with age appropriate information and explanations on how our government works.

FIRSTGOVFORKIDS:This site was developed and is maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center. It provides links to Federal kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject.

www.artsandcraftsforkids.co.uk/home.htm:This site focuses on fun and educational arts and crafts projects for children of all ages.

Homeschooling Sites

HOMESCHOOL WORLD: The official website of Practical Homeschooling Magazine

HOMESCHOOLING TODAY: The online site of this popular magazine

 

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Hours

Monday
10am to 6pm

Tuesday thru Thursday
10am to 8pm

Friday
Closed

Saturday
9am to 4pm
Saturday
July 1 to Sept 1
10am to 3pm
Sunday
Closed


Resource Links

PA Power Library

Chester County Library Catalog

Chester County Library System


Middle School Summer Reading List (PDF)

The first of the series of iMovies is now available on YouTube.

You can view them at:

Stupid Scary Stories: The Viper

Stupid Scary Stories: The Green Finger

Stupd Scary Stories:
Monster Under The Bed

Stupid Scary Stories: A Dark Tale

 


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