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. September Saturday, September 13 – Click here to register Read More
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
Toddlers will hear stories, sing songs, and play movement games while enhancing their early-literacy skills in a fun, warm environment! Toddler Storytime is tailored to children 18 months to 3 years. Toddler Storytimes take place in the Hub on the second floor. 📋 We appreciate your registering online, as it helps us share event updates and ensures a more effective Read More
News Smarts is an engaging and interactive library program designed for adults to build critical news literacy skills in today’s fast-paced information environment. Led by a librarian trained in media and information literacy, the program empowers participants to: Identify credible news sources Spot misinformation and disinformation Understand the role of bias and framing in news stories Use fact-checking tools and Read More
Bring your imagination to life—literally glowing—with this hands-on DIY workshop just for teens!In this program, participants will learn how to sew their own custom felt dolls and add a special twist: glowing LED lights. This program blends creative design, basic sewing techniques, and simple circuitry to create a one-of-a-kind plush companion that lights up with personality. Design Your Doll Sketch Read More
Spooky Circuits is a fun, hands-on Halloween-themed STEM program where kids (ages 8–12) learn the basics of electricity by creating light-up paper crafts using simple circuits! In this one-hour session, kids will use LED lights, copper tape, and coin cell batteries to make their own glowing Halloween decorations—like jack-o’-lanterns with twinkling eyes, ghosts with flickering lights, or haunted houses that Read More
Can you complete the challenge? – Using LEGOs, kids will compete to become master builders! During the first half of the program, children will race to complete the challenge. The second half of the program will allow children to either continue with the theme or to freely create – building their confidence and social skills and practicing basic engineering skills, Read More
The Cookbook Club is for anyone who loves cooking, likes to talk about cooking, or wants to explore new recipes. Each month we select a cookbook; participants select a recipe, prepares it, and brings it to share with the group. This month’s selection is Around My French Table by Dori Greenspan. Stop by the Reference Desk to browse the cookbook, Read More
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
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
