Open Hours: Monday - Wednesday, 10am - 9pm Thursday, 10am-6pm Friday - Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday - Closed - Summer Hours

Event Category: Kids

Events for children ages birth to 17.

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Hey, Future Builders! Join us in the Innovation Zone on the second floor to snap, stack, and bring your imagination to life as one of Haverford Library’s LEGO Creators! This hands-on building program encourages creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration—all key STEM skills. Team up with other awesome kids to build everything from rocket ships to castles. If you can dream it, Read More

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Join Haverford Library’s children’s librarians every second and fourth Saturday of the month for Saturday Storytime! Join us for a delightful time filled with books, songs, and fun. This storytime is designed for children of all ages to enjoy together and takes place in the Hub on the second floor.   June Saturday, June 14 – Click here to register Read More

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Is your child a reluctant reader? PAWS for Reading has returned to HTFL! This special program gives children the opportunity to read aloud to certified therapy dogs in a calm, judgment-free environment. It’s perfect for kids who are learning to read—or who just love dogs! The PAWS team will visit the library on the second Saturday of each month, offering Read More

The Haverford Township Free Library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, June 29 – Sunday, August 31.  We will resume Sunday hours on Sunday, September 7.

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  During the summer months, join Haverford Library’s Children’s Librarians Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30am-11am for our outdoor program Storytime Under the Trees in local Havertown parks!    Weather permitting – check our social media on days promising rain or excessive heat. In the event of rain, heat advisories, and air quality alerts, Storytime Under the Trees will be moved Read More

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⁠⁠ Are you looking to boost your child’s reading confidence? Our Summer Reading Buddies program is here to help! Book Buddies is designed for children in grades 1-3 and takes place in person in the Children’s Area on the second floor. We’ll start on the Reading Steps, then find a cozy spot where your child and their buddy can explore Read More

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This summer, let your child’s favorite book shine—literally! Join us for a magical, hands-on Summer Reading Program where kids will create their very own story lanterns inspired by the books they love most. Each participant will bring a story to life by decorating a paper lantern with characters, quotes, drawings, or scenes from a book they’ve read. Once complete, we’ll Read More

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Join our children’s librarians with your infant or baby for this quiet and cuddly storytime that includes books, songs, lap bounces, and simple rhymes! Babies & Books is tailored to children under the age of 18 months and takes place in person in the Hub/Meeting Room 6 on the second floor.  📋 Registration is appreciated for event updates. Each registration Read More

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After Babies & Books Storytime, it’s time to make some new friends! At our Baby Social, we bring age-appropriate toys to our tumble mats so that babies can play and learn to interact in a safe environment while their caretakers get to know each other, share their experiences or just relax while watching their little ones play.  Baby Social takes Read More

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Young children and their grownups are invited to join a Brandywine Museum of Art educator for a fun Read-Aloud experience. After an interactive reading of the book Arlo Draws an Octopus, participants will use their five senses to explore fine art prints from the museum. Next, they will create their own masterpiece inspired by what they have heard and seen, Read More