Storytimes near EASTTOWN LIBRARY

Easttown Library, Easttown Library

Age: For children and their caregivers. Location: Children's Department, Main Area Description: Join us for a storytime full of learning, fun, and community followed by 30 minutes of open play in our Storytime Room! Children must be under direct supervision of their caregiver during open play. No food or drink in the Storytime Room during open play. No registration required.

Easttown Library, Easttown Library

Age: For ages 3-6 Location: Children's Department, Storytime Room Description: Join us for a storytime followed by hands-on art activities that explore a variety of mediums. Registration for this program is required. When registering, please only register the children that will be attending (no need to register caregivers!)

Easttown Library, Easttown Library

Age: All Ages Location: Children's Department, Storytime Room Description: Join a group or go solo and use your imagination to build amazing creations! All children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult in the programming room. Adults with children under the age of 11 must stay in the library for the entirety of the program.

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Age: Ages 12-18 Location: Children's Department, Spark Lab (Makerspace) Description: Come to the Spark Lab and use our 3D printer! There will be no guided project, but staff will be available to answer questions and help with the equipment. Tablets will also be available for 3D designing on TinkerCAD if desired. There is a fee of $0.10/g for printing. This session is for ages 12-18. Please note that all Spark Lab users will need to read and sign the Use Agreement and Liability Waiver that will be provided at the beginning of the session. Minors will need to have a parent or guardian sign on their behalf. Before attending, please review the equipment restrictions on our Spark Lab Equipment page to ensure your project is a good fit.

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What can you do with ChatGPT? Come try it out as a group, learn how to use it on your device, and discuss current advancements in the world of 'AI'. This class will be taught by Francis, Digital Navigator from Wayne Senior Center. Stay after the class for drop-in tech help, 11 AM - 12 PM.

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Age: For birth to 2 years Location: Children's Department, Main Area Description: Snuggle up with your little ones for books, bounces, and music. Followed by 30 minutes of open play in our Storytime Room. Children must be under direct supervision of their caregiver during open play. No food or drink allowed in the Storytime Room during open play.

Easttown Library, Easttown Library

Francis Lyons, Wayne Senior Center's 'Digital Navigator.' will be here to answer your tech questions. Bring your own device to receive personalized help. Registration is not required.

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Come to Easttown Library to join other Mah Jongg players for a weekly game! We play the American version of Mah Jongg. Please bring your own playing card. Some playing experience is required. New players are always welcome. This is an in-person program. Registration is not required. New start time! Note, this program now starts at 12:30 PM (formally started at 1 PM).

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Join us outside in our courtyard to try out a fun technique to make some unique tie-dye clothing. Bring a dark colored piece of cotton clothing that you want to use in this craft. Note that we will be using bleach in this process; please dress accordingly. This is an adult program; minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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Join Tiya Ray and Krishi Desai for the Innovate and Influence Program! Sessions will take place the week of July 13th. Please note the slightly different schedules for Friday 07/17 (4:30-5:30pm) and Saturday 07/18 (10:30am-12:30pm) Innovate & Influence is a program dedicated to teaching business-related skills to youth. We will cover the basics of Marketing, Finance, Economics, and Entrepreneurship through lessons, projects, games, and other fun activities! If your student is interested in business, innovation, or simply trying something new, this is a great opportunity for them! Session 1: Marketing (Monday, July 13 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be covering the basics of marketing, including branding, the concept of target market. Advertising strategies, and why marketing is essential for businesses. This session will also introduce different DECA marketing events and how marketing skills are applied in competition. ● Introduce Shark Tank Project where students will be put in groups to create a new innovation/product Session 2: Entrepreneurship (Tuesday, July 14 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be covering the basics of entrepreneurship, including how businesses are created, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, identifying business opportunities, and developing innovative ideas. Students will also begin brainstorming ideas for their Shark Tank projects and learn how entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful business. Session 3: Finance and Economics (Wednesday, July 15 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be exploring how money flows through businesses and the global economy. Students will learn the basics of budgeting, saving, investing, and how supply and demand impact prices and decision-making. After the lesson, students will continue to work on their Shark Tank projects. Session 4: Review Games for Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance/Econ. (Thursday, July 16 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be reviewing concepts from previous sessions through games and collaborative activities designed to strengthen their understanding in an engaging way. ● We will also continue working on the Shark tank project after the lesson ends. Session 5: Shark Tank Project (Friday, July 17 4:30-5:30pm) ● In this session, we will continue working on the Shark tank project and finalize presentations. Session 6: Present Shark Tank Project (Saturday, July 18 10:30am-12:30pm) Teams will present their business ideas in a Shark Tank style format, practicing public speaking, creativity, teamwork, and persuasive presentation skills. They will also be receiving feedback from us

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Age: For ages 7-11 Location: Children's Department, Storytime Room Description: Get ready to build and create! Explore real-world STEAM concepts through hands-on challenges! Design and build using safe STEAM materials, practice collaboration, communication, and problem solving! Plus, leave with projects you built! Registration for this program is required. When registering, please only register the children that will be attending (no need to register caregivers!). Want to learn more about Innovation Train and their other programs? Check out their website: https://www.innovation-train.com/

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Age: Recommended for ages 2-6 Location: Johnson Park, 198 Bridge Avenue, Berwyn PA Description: Let's get together for a storytime at Johnson Park! Join us at the library by 9:30am to walk to the park together or meet us there! Play at the park with us after storytime to encourage community connection and gross motor skills, plus an appreciation for the outdoors!

Easttown Library, Easttown Library

Age: For ages 3-5. Location: Children's Department, Storytime Room Description: Rock City (ages 3-5) gives kids the chance to explore instruments at an early age. Our preschool music classes use the power of storytelling to teach musical concepts. At the same time, students get to explore instruments like the chimes and recorder! Registration for this program is required. When registering, please only register the child that will be attending (no need to register caregivers!).

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In this lesson, students will learn a step-by-step approach to create a drawing from images of real human skulls in our famous Hyrtl Skull Collection. We will discuss how art and medicine can be used in complementary ways, identify differences in the skulls, as well as learn about Dr. Hyrtl, why he collected the skulls, what his collection accomplished, and how it is still being used today. Paper and pencil are needed for this program. Registrants will receive the Zoom link and invitation via email a few days before the program.

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Age: For ages 12-18 Location: Children's Department, Storytime Room Description: Hands-on, creative fun for teens! Join us for a different project each week! This week's project: Learn the basics of cross stitch and create a bookmark! Registration for this program is required. When registering, please only register the children that will be attending (no need to register caregivers!).

Easttown Library

Join Tiya Ray and Krishi Desai for the Innovate and Influence Program! Sessions will take place the week of July 13th. Please note the slightly different schedules for Friday 07/17 (4:30-5:30pm) and Saturday 07/18 (10:30am-12:30pm) Innovate & Influence is a program dedicated to teaching business-related skills to youth. We will cover the basics of Marketing, Finance, Economics, and Entrepreneurship through lessons, projects, games, and other fun activities! If your student is interested in business, innovation, or simply trying something new, this is a great opportunity for them! Session 1: Marketing (Monday, July 13 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be covering the basics of marketing, including branding, the concept of target market. Advertising strategies, and why marketing is essential for businesses. This session will also introduce different DECA marketing events and how marketing skills are applied in competition. ● Introduce Shark Tank Project where students will be put in groups to create a new innovation/product Session 2: Entrepreneurship (Tuesday, July 14 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be covering the basics of entrepreneurship, including how businesses are created, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, identifying business opportunities, and developing innovative ideas. Students will also begin brainstorming ideas for their Shark Tank projects and learn how entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful business. Session 3: Finance and Economics (Wednesday, July 15 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be exploring how money flows through businesses and the global economy. Students will learn the basics of budgeting, saving, investing, and how supply and demand impact prices and decision-making. After the lesson, students will continue to work on their Shark Tank projects. Session 4: Review Games for Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance/Econ. (Thursday, July 16 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be reviewing concepts from previous sessions through games and collaborative activities designed to strengthen their understanding in an engaging way. ● We will also continue working on the Shark tank project after the lesson ends. Session 5: Shark Tank Project (Friday, July 17 4:30-5:30pm) ● In this session, we will continue working on the Shark tank project and finalize presentations. Session 6: Present Shark Tank Project (Saturday, July 18 10:30am-12:30pm) Teams will present their business ideas in a Shark Tank style format, practicing public speaking, creativity, teamwork, and persuasive presentation skills. They will also be receiving feedback from us

Easttown Library, Easttown Library

Age: For ages 6-11, recommended for grades 2 Location: Children's Department, Storytime Room Description: Unleash your imagination and make new friends as you create something using a variety of materials. Registration for this program is required. When registering, please only register the children that will be attending (no need to register caregivers!).

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Age: Ages 3-6. Location: Children's Department, Storytime Room Description: Help kids develop healthy habits, playfully and productively with positive physical, social and emotional regulation skills to be their best! Taught by IYK® Kids Yoga certified instructor, Ami Shah. Caregivers must stay in the room with their children. Registration for this program is required! When registering, please only register the children that will be attending (no need to register caregivers!).

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Join us Wednesday mornings for a free English conversation group—on Zoom or in person—designed for non-native multilingual speakers at beginner to intermediate levels (all levels welcome). Practice everyday English, improve pronunciation, and discuss American culture. Email info@easttownlibrary.org to receive a Zoom invitation.

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Join CollegeThoughts (www.collegethoughts.com/) for a two session SAT Workshop! Session 1 (Wednesday, July 8 11:30-1pm) Get an overview of all of the things that you need to know to prepare for the SAT. This fast-paced class teaches students the style of thinking necessary to master the test, reviews the most important concepts that students need to know and is so interactive that students barely notice how quickly they are learning. Session 2 (Wednesday, July 15 11:30am-2:15pm) Take a mock SAT test! Bring a device, a snack, and your test-taking skills! There will be a ten minute break between sections. A single registration covers both sessions. Participants must attend both sessions.

Easttown Library, Easttown Library

Age: For ages 6 and up, recommended for grades 2 Location: Children's Department, Storytime Room Description: Learn how to play TCG and enjoy other fun Pokémon related activities & crafts! Don't have a deck of your own? No problem - decks are available to borrow. PLEASE NOTE: Participants are not allowed to trade cards during the program. Registration for this program is required. When registering, please only register the children that will be attending (no need to register caregivers!).

Easttown Library

Join Tiya Ray and Krishi Desai for the Innovate and Influence Program! Sessions will take place the week of July 13th. Please note the slightly different schedules for Friday 07/17 (4:30-5:30pm) and Saturday 07/18 (10:30am-12:30pm) Innovate & Influence is a program dedicated to teaching business-related skills to youth. We will cover the basics of Marketing, Finance, Economics, and Entrepreneurship through lessons, projects, games, and other fun activities! If your student is interested in business, innovation, or simply trying something new, this is a great opportunity for them! Session 1: Marketing (Monday, July 13 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be covering the basics of marketing, including branding, the concept of target market. Advertising strategies, and why marketing is essential for businesses. This session will also introduce different DECA marketing events and how marketing skills are applied in competition. ● Introduce Shark Tank Project where students will be put in groups to create a new innovation/product Session 2: Entrepreneurship (Tuesday, July 14 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be covering the basics of entrepreneurship, including how businesses are created, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, identifying business opportunities, and developing innovative ideas. Students will also begin brainstorming ideas for their Shark Tank projects and learn how entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful business. Session 3: Finance and Economics (Wednesday, July 15 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be exploring how money flows through businesses and the global economy. Students will learn the basics of budgeting, saving, investing, and how supply and demand impact prices and decision-making. After the lesson, students will continue to work on their Shark Tank projects. Session 4: Review Games for Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance/Econ. (Thursday, July 16 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be reviewing concepts from previous sessions through games and collaborative activities designed to strengthen their understanding in an engaging way. ● We will also continue working on the Shark tank project after the lesson ends. Session 5: Shark Tank Project (Friday, July 17 4:30-5:30pm) ● In this session, we will continue working on the Shark tank project and finalize presentations. Session 6: Present Shark Tank Project (Saturday, July 18 10:30am-12:30pm) Teams will present their business ideas in a Shark Tank style format, practicing public speaking, creativity, teamwork, and persuasive presentation skills. They will also be receiving feedback from us

Easttown Library, Easttown Library

Age: For children and their caregivers. Location: Children's Department, Main Area Description: Join us for a storytime full of learning, fun, and community followed by 30 minutes of open play in our Storytime Room! Children must be under direct supervision of their caregiver during open play. No food or drink in the Storytime Room during open play. No registration required.

Easttown Library, Easttown Library

Age: For ages 3-6 Location: Children's Department, Storytime Room Description: Join us for a storytime followed by hands-on art activities that explore a variety of mediums. Registration for this program is required. When registering, please only register the children that will be attending (no need to register caregivers!)

Easttown Library

Join Tiya Ray and Krishi Desai for the Innovate and Influence Program! Sessions will take place the week of July 13th. Please note the slightly different schedules for Friday 07/17 (4:30-5:30pm) and Saturday 07/18 (10:30am-12:30pm) Innovate & Influence is a program dedicated to teaching business-related skills to youth. We will cover the basics of Marketing, Finance, Economics, and Entrepreneurship through lessons, projects, games, and other fun activities! If your student is interested in business, innovation, or simply trying something new, this is a great opportunity for them! Session 1: Marketing (Monday, July 13 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be covering the basics of marketing, including branding, the concept of target market. Advertising strategies, and why marketing is essential for businesses. This session will also introduce different DECA marketing events and how marketing skills are applied in competition. ● Introduce Shark Tank Project where students will be put in groups to create a new innovation/product Session 2: Entrepreneurship (Tuesday, July 14 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be covering the basics of entrepreneurship, including how businesses are created, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, identifying business opportunities, and developing innovative ideas. Students will also begin brainstorming ideas for their Shark Tank projects and learn how entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful business. Session 3: Finance and Economics (Wednesday, July 15 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be exploring how money flows through businesses and the global economy. Students will learn the basics of budgeting, saving, investing, and how supply and demand impact prices and decision-making. After the lesson, students will continue to work on their Shark Tank projects. Session 4: Review Games for Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance/Econ. (Thursday, July 16 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be reviewing concepts from previous sessions through games and collaborative activities designed to strengthen their understanding in an engaging way. ● We will also continue working on the Shark tank project after the lesson ends. Session 5: Shark Tank Project (Friday, July 17 4:30-5:30pm) ● In this session, we will continue working on the Shark tank project and finalize presentations. Session 6: Present Shark Tank Project (Saturday, July 18 10:30am-12:30pm) Teams will present their business ideas in a Shark Tank style format, practicing public speaking, creativity, teamwork, and persuasive presentation skills. They will also be receiving feedback from us

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Age: For ages 12-18 Location: Children's Department, Storytime Room Description: Hands-on STEM fun for teens! Explore science, tech, engineering, and math through creative projects, experiments, and challenges! This week's project: Challenge yourself to defy gravity and create an aluminum foil boat that holds the most weight! Registration for this program is required. When registering, please only register the children that will be attending (no need to register caregivers!).

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Easttown Library's Adult Evening Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. We read a mixture of fiction, nonfiction, and biography. All are welcome to attend. The group meets in person with the option of attending via Zoom. Email info@easttownlibrary.org for a Zoom link or more information about the group and monthly reading selections.

Easttown Library, Easttown Library

Age: All Ages Location: Children's Department, Storytime Room Description: Join a group or go solo and use your imagination to build amazing creations! All children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult in the programming room. Adults with children under the age of 11 must stay in the library for the entirety of the program.

Easttown Library, Easttown Library

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Join Tiya Ray and Krishi Desai for the Innovate and Influence Program! Sessions will take place the week of July 13th. Please note the slightly different schedules for Friday 07/17 (4:30-5:30pm) and Saturday 07/18 (10:30am-12:30pm) Innovate & Influence is a program dedicated to teaching business-related skills to youth. We will cover the basics of Marketing, Finance, Economics, and Entrepreneurship through lessons, projects, games, and other fun activities! If your student is interested in business, innovation, or simply trying something new, this is a great opportunity for them! Session 1: Marketing (Monday, July 13 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be covering the basics of marketing, including branding, the concept of target market. Advertising strategies, and why marketing is essential for businesses. This session will also introduce different DECA marketing events and how marketing skills are applied in competition. ● Introduce Shark Tank Project where students will be put in groups to create a new innovation/product Session 2: Entrepreneurship (Tuesday, July 14 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be covering the basics of entrepreneurship, including how businesses are created, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, identifying business opportunities, and developing innovative ideas. Students will also begin brainstorming ideas for their Shark Tank projects and learn how entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful business. Session 3: Finance and Economics (Wednesday, July 15 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be exploring how money flows through businesses and the global economy. Students will learn the basics of budgeting, saving, investing, and how supply and demand impact prices and decision-making. After the lesson, students will continue to work on their Shark Tank projects. Session 4: Review Games for Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance/Econ. (Thursday, July 16 4:30-6:30pm) ● In this session, we will be reviewing concepts from previous sessions through games and collaborative activities designed to strengthen their understanding in an engaging way. ● We will also continue working on the Shark tank project after the lesson ends. Session 5: Shark Tank Project (Friday, July 17 4:30-5:30pm) ● In this session, we will continue working on the Shark tank project and finalize presentations. Session 6: Present Shark Tank Project (Saturday, July 18 10:30am-12:30pm) Teams will present their business ideas in a Shark Tank style format, practicing public speaking, creativity, teamwork, and persuasive presentation skills. They will also be receiving feedback from us