Events and Classes for Kids
See below for upcoming special events and regular weekly events
June 12 to August 12
Earn fun prizes just for reading! Keep track of the number of days you read; you'll earn a prize for every 10 days of reading, up to 50 days. You'll also earn a free book at 25 and 50 days of reading. You can sign up and track your reading online with Beanstack (which also has a mobile app) or visit the library in person for a paper reading log.
Kids Club
For children in pre-K to entering 5th grade
Prizes include coupons to local businesses and free books! Alternate prizes are available if you cannot use the food coupons.
Read to Me
For babies and toddlers
Prizes include toys, crafts, and free books!
Sponsors
We'd like to thank our generous sponsors who help make the prizes and activities possible. Please support these businesses and organizations!
- Friends of the Free Library of Springfield Township
- Oreland Pizza
- Joey's Treets & Sweets
- The Bagel House
- Locals Coffee
- Tony's Pizza City
- Rita's Italian Ice
Tuesdays, 7 PM
Registration required
July 2
Wacky Art Night
Arts and crafts
July 9
Talewise: Science Heroes
Storytelling and science
July 16
Library Olympics
Games
July 23
Eyes of the Wild
Live animals
July 30
Magician Ed Schmitt
Magic
Registration required.
Read aloud to a cute dog to help build reading confidence! For children entering grades K to 6. Sign up by calling 215-836-5300 or visiting the library in person.
Afternoon Times (4 to 5 PM)
Mon., July 8 | Tues., July 23 | |
Wed., July 17 | Thurs., Aug. 15 |
Evening Times (6:30 to 7:30 PM)
Mon., July 29 | ||
Thurs., July 18 | Wed., Aug. 7 |
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! Storytime will be held indoors in the children's section. Suggested for ages 2 and under with a caregiver. No registration required.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! Storytime will be held indoors in the children's section. Suggested for ages 3 and up with a caregiver. No registration required.
Registration required
Monday, August 5
3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM
Work together to find the clues that describe the demigods' next quest before you can leave the Oracle's attic. Five time slots available. Each session has room for six participants. REGISTRATION REQUIRED; call the library at 215-836-5300 to sign up. For ages 9 to 14 only; no exceptions.