Kids and their caregivers are given free range of the library's art supplies during this unstructured craft time! Come use your imagination and creativity to make beautiful artwork worthy of hanging on the fridge, or in our children's area.

Registration is NOT required. Open to ALL ages.

Story time for children ages 3-5 years (without caregiver present in story time room). 
Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts. 
No class July 4th, July 18th.

This program is free.
Please register, space is limited.
This is a Basic Literacy Program of the PA Forward Initiative.

Story time for students grades 1-5. 
Enjoy stories, games, and crafts. 
No class July 4th, July 18th.

This program is free.
Please register, space is limited.
This is a Basic Literacy Program of the PA Forward Initiative.

Join us for this week's Fun Friday event...Didgeridoo Down Under

The DDU Show is a high-energy, Australia-themed program that combines music, culture, puppetry, comedy, environmental education, character building, and audience participation.  DDU is more that music...it's interactive, educational, and highly entertaining! Perfect for kids and families!

Appropriate for children ages 3-10 and their families.  All are welcome to join the fun!
This program is free.
No registration is required.

Drop in any time between 1:00pm & 2:00pm for a fun and easy craft.
Today, kids will create a dinosaur craft!

Suitable for children ages 3- 10.
This program is free.
No registration required.

Ridley Township Public Library    
 

If you're looking for indoor children's activities at no cost this summer, come to Family Place Playground on Saturdays once a month in the Radnor Library Winsor Room: June 29, July 27, and August 17. Drop in any time between 10am and 12pm for open free play with toys designed for children age 1-5 years, providing an opportunity to build creativity and practice developmental skills. No registration required. For more info call 610-687-1124.

Preschool Stories

Ages 3 1/2 to Kindergarten with adult. (Younger and older preschool siblings are welcome.)

This program is a  theme-based pre-reader program following the PA state standards for early literacy skills. We will enjoy the best in children's literature, fingerplays, songs and movement.  A follow-up activity or art experience rounds out our program.  A handout with books, songs and rhymes shared, along with early literacy tips is included.

Registration begins June 12.  Group size is limited.

• Print motivation - or liking books - means children will want to learn to read.
• Phonological awareness - hearing words and the smaller sounds in words - helps children sound out written words.
• Vocabulary - knowing many words - helps children recognize written words and understand what they read.
• Narrative skills - being able to tell and understand the structure of a story - help children develop thinking and comprehension skills.
• Print awareness - seeing words - means being familiar with printed language.  It helps children feel comfortable with books and understand that print is useful.
• Letter knowledge - knowing the names and sounds of letters - helps children figure out how to sound out words.

This active storytime has all the themes that two to three-and-a-half year olds love:  June 17th  Time Out For Books,  June 24th  Lucky Ducklings,  July 1st   Fawn to Deer,  July 8th  Crocodile Tales,  July 15th  Ride a Bike!,  July 22nd  Build a House!,  &  July 29th  Colorful Sock Yarns.  Age appropriate books, songs, fingerplays, snacks, and a special activity round out each week's program. Call or drop in to register for this popular program beginning on Saturday, June 1st. 

Story time for children ages birth- 24 months. 
Enjoy stories, songs, bubbles, parachute play, and play time.
No class July 15th.

This program is free.
Please register, space is limited.
This is a Basic Literacy Program of the PA Forward Initiative.

The Cookbook Club meets one Monday a month. A theme or particular ingredient is selected for each meeting. Feel free to use a cookbook from the Library’s vast collection.
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Each member chooses a recipe that goes with that month’s theme to try and brings it to the meeting. Members will sample the recipes and then discuss the cookbooks they used and share cooking tips. Plates and utensils will be provided by the Library and there is a microwave to heat food.
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June 3 @ 12-1 PM ~ Sandwiches
Everyone likes sandwiches ! Be creative with your sandwich creation /recipe!

July 1 @ 12-1 PM: BBQ Favorites
Make your favorite dish that you like to bring to BBQs!

August 5 @ 12-1 PM: Tropical Foods
Bring a dish that makes you think of the islands and a great vacation!
 

Please bring a copy of your recipe to share with everyone!

Please call the library to sign up! (610)-566-7828

Preschool Stories

Ages 3 1/2 to Kindergarten with adult. (Younger and older preschool siblings are welcome.)

This program is a  theme-based pre-reader program following the PA state standards for early literacy skills. We will enjoy the best in children's literature, fingerplays, songs and movement.  A follow-up activity or art experience rounds out our program.  A handout with books, songs and rhymes shared, along with early literacy tips is included.

Registration begins June 12.  Group size is limited.

Fans of Angry Birds are invited to join us for a live version of the popular game.  
You and your friends will build forts out of large cardboard blocks, then cheer each other on as you take turns knocking them down with stuffed Angry Birds.  

For students grades 1-5. 
This program is free.
Please register, space is limited. 

Ridley Township Public Library    

Rent 2 DVDS for the price of one every Tuesdays.  2 new releases for $2.12, 2 older releases for $1.06 or one older an done newer for $1.53.  Children's DVDs are always FREE.  Come in and enjoy our great collection.

In this Toddler story time, kids act out the books as they are being read, making them feel part of the story!  Stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and toys help toddlers learn and love to read! 

Registration is NOT required.

(Children learn best through role modeling. Caregivers are asked to be great role models and be attentive and engaged in the story time. Side conversations can take place during free play. Thanks!)

For ages 2 to 3 1/2 plus caregiver. Join us for an active program featuring age-appropriate books, songs, rhymes & puppets. The program lasts about 25 minutes, followed by a craft & playtime! We encourage all children to participate at their level & ability. Please let the children's librarian know what she can do to make your library experience enjoyable. NO registration required.

Craft Club is for children in grades 1 through 5. They will make fun and interesting weekly crafts, discuss and find books for their summer reading and learn to register their books in a Summer Reading log. Call or come in to register. Registration required.

In this nontraditional Preschool Story Time, books are read to preschoolers who love to read!  Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and toys are used to help kids learn and love to read.  At the end of story time the kids are invited to put laminated pieces on a scene board and tell everyone their story that they created.  A great way to encourage imagination, creativity, and story-building!

Registration is NOT required.

(Children learn best through role modeling. Caregivers are asked to be great role models and be attentive and engaged in the story time. Side conversations can take place during free play. Thanks!)

• Budgeting on a Fixed income – Tuesday evening, June 25th, from 6:00 - 7:30p.m.
• Wise Use of Credit Cards for Seniors - Tuesday evening, July 2nd, from 6:00 - 7:30p.m.
• ID Theft, Scams & Financial Predators - Tuesday evening, July 9th, from 6:00 - 7:30p.m.

Guitarist/banjoist Tom Sieling will be coming to Radnor Township this summer, bringing a concert of humorous, participatory songs for the whole family.  Registration is not required. For more info call 610-687-1124.

For ages birth to 2 years, plus caregiver. Join us for a short, interactive storytime featuring age-appropriate books, songs, sign language, puppets & bubbles. The program lasts about 20 minutes, followed by playtime. We encourage all children to participate at their level and ability. Please let the children's librarian know she can do to make your library experience enjoyable. NO registration required.

Stories, games, crafts, and a science experiment or two for children ages 3 through 5 years. Register at the library or by phone. Registration required.

Play group for children ages 1-3 years. 
Enjoy playing with toys, blocks, puzzles, and more. 
No class July 17th.

This program is free.
Please register, space is limited. 

Let's Dig into some crafts and stories.Learn about fossils, burrowing animals, planting, rocks.
Grades Pre K thru 5th. Come out and join us. Registration is required.

• June 26: Dig into Rube Goldberg
• July 3: Dig into solar cooking!
• July 10: Dig into History with the American Swedish Museum
• July 17:Dig into Acting with the Summer Stage Storytellers
• July 24:Dig into Animals that burrow with the John Heinz Refuge
• July 31: Dig into Police Investigations with Officer Albertoli
• August 7: Dig into Police Investigations with Officer Albertoli

Happy 4th of July!

Join us for this week's Fun Friday event...The Juggling Hoffmans!

This show is filled with fun and excitement from beginning to end! Attention grabbing tricks and silly stunts, as well as the use of audience volunteers keep even the most fidgety in their seats.  Their unique style of slapstick comedy encourages participation from young and old alike! It is a musical and magical show that you won’t forget!

Appropriate for children ages 3-10 and their families.  All are welcome to join the fun!
This program is free.
No registration is required.

Drop in any time between 1:00pm & 2:00pm for a fun and easy craft.
Today, kids will create a flower craft!

Suitable for children ages 3- 10.
The program is free.
No registration required.

Ridley Township Public Library    
 

Preschool Stories

Ages 3 1/2 to Kindergarten with adult. (Younger and older preschool siblings are welcome.)

This program is a  theme-based pre-reader program following the PA state standards for early literacy skills. We will enjoy the best in children's literature, fingerplays, songs and movement.  A follow-up activity or art experience rounds out our program.  A handout with books, songs and rhymes shared, along with early literacy tips is included.

Registration begins June 12.  Group size is limited.

• Print motivation - or liking books - means children will want to learn to read.
• Phonological awareness - hearing words and the smaller sounds in words - helps children sound out written words.
• Vocabulary - knowing many words - helps children recognize written words and understand what they read.
• Narrative skills - being able to tell and understand the structure of a story - help children develop thinking and comprehension skills.
• Print awareness - seeing words - means being familiar with printed language.  It helps children feel comfortable with books and understand that print is useful.
• Letter knowledge - knowing the names and sounds of letters - helps children figure out how to sound out words.

This active storytime has all the themes that two to three-and-a-half year olds love:  June 17th  Time Out For Books,  June 24th  Lucky Ducklings,  July 1st   Fawn to Deer,  July 8th  Crocodile Tales,  July 15th  Ride a Bike!,  July 22nd  Build a House!,  &  July 29th  Colorful Sock Yarns.  Age appropriate books, songs, fingerplays, snacks, and a special activity round out each week's program. Call or drop in to register for this popular program beginning on Saturday, June 1st. 

Story time for children ages birth- 24 months. 
Enjoy stories, songs, bubbles, parachute play, and play time.
No class July 15th.

This program is free.
Please register, space is limited.
This is a Basic Literacy Program of the PA Forward Initiative.

Preschool Stories

Ages 3 1/2 to Kindergarten with adult. (Younger and older preschool siblings are welcome.)

This program is a  theme-based pre-reader program following the PA state standards for early literacy skills. We will enjoy the best in children's literature, fingerplays, songs and movement.  A follow-up activity or art experience rounds out our program.  A handout with books, songs and rhymes shared, along with early literacy tips is included.

Registration begins June 12.  Group size is limited.

Guitarist/banjoist Tom Sieling will be coming to Radnor Township this summer, bringing a concert of humorous, participatory songs for the whole family. This program will be held at  Radnor United Methodist Church, 930 Conestoga Road, Rosemont, PA.  Registration is not required. For more info call 610-687-1124.

COME JOIN US AS RED-CROSS TEACHES US ABOUT HAND WASHING.

Rent 2 DVDS for the price of one every Tuesdays.  2 new releases for $2.12, 2 older releases for $1.06 or one older an done newer for $1.53.  Children's DVDs are always FREE.  Come in and enjoy our great collection.

In this Toddler story time, kids act out the books as they are being read, making them feel part of the story!  Stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and toys help toddlers learn and love to read! 

Registration is NOT required.

(Children learn best through role modeling. Caregivers are asked to be great role models and be attentive and engaged in the story time. Side conversations can take place during free play. Thanks!)

Craft Club is for children in grades 1 through 5. They will make fun and interesting weekly crafts, discuss and find books for their summer reading and learn to register their books in a Summer Reading log. Call or come in to register. Registration required.

In this nontraditional Preschool Story Time, books are read to preschoolers who love to read!  Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and toys are used to help kids learn and love to read.  At the end of story time the kids are invited to put laminated pieces on a scene board and tell everyone their story that they created.  A great way to encourage imagination, creativity, and story-building!

Registration is NOT required.

(Children learn best through role modeling. Caregivers are asked to be great role models and be attentive and engaged in the story time. Side conversations can take place during free play. Thanks!)

• Budgeting on a Fixed income – Tuesday evening, June 25th, from 6:00 - 7:30p.m.
• Wise Use of Credit Cards for Seniors - Tuesday evening, July 2nd, from 6:00 - 7:30p.m.
• ID Theft, Scams & Financial Predators - Tuesday evening, July 9th, from 6:00 - 7:30p.m.

Explore the world of composting with the Riverbend Environmental Education Center! Come to the Radnor Memorial Library’s Winsor Room to search for animals that make soil their home. This program is open to all ages and does not require registration. For more info call 610-687-1124.