Museum Passes

We have museum passes to the best culture centers in our area.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Read 1,000 books to your child before Kindergarten starts.

Steps Into Nature

The second and fourth wednesday of each month, at 4PM join us for this afterschool interactive STEM event.

Family Game Day

Bring your family or friends to the library and enjoy a fun afternoon playing board games.

Eagles Eye Mobile

Wednesday, June18 and Wednesday,August 20th
9am-2pm

Programs for Children

The library offers tailored programs and free resources for children, encouraging a love for learning.

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Children’s Events and Resources

Upcoming Events

Explore our calendar to discover the exciting events, programs, and activities tailored for children. Join us and immerse yourself in the joy of shared experiences!

Grandkits & Kid Kits

Explore our GrandKits and Kid Kits packed with entertaining books and engaging activities centered around exciting themes such as dinosaurs, art, and music!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

A FREE program designed for families with preschool-aged children who have not yet entered kindergarten. Studies indicate that reading to children at home enhances their readiness for reading skills.

A Baker’s Dozen: The Best Children’s Books for Family Literacy

The Pennsylvania Center for the Book’s A Baker’s Dozen is an annual initiative to review over 2,000 picture books, aiming to select the top thirteen books that promote family literacy and cater to children aged three to six.

Storytime Etiquette

Library story time offers children a chance to connect with books, storytelling, and their community. To maximize enjoyment for all, it’s essential for families to understand the etiquette expected during story time sessions.

E-Resources for Children

Explore the the list of complimentary e-resources available to children via the Delaware County Digital Library.

Children’s Spotlight

Check out these great Juvenile Fiction books! Click each book jacket to view availability.

Blood in the Water by Tiffany D. Jackson
Sparrow, Always by Gail Donovan, Illustrated by Elysia Case
Pennies by Lora Senf
Codebreakers - The Wish Ring Cipher by Alexandra Ott
Rhapsody Smith - Ice Angel by Lorna Schultz Nicholson
Impossible Creatures Book 2: The Poisoned King by Katherine Rundell
Smoke & Mirrors by Rosalyn Ransaw
All the Blues in the Sky by Renee Watson

New Graphic Novels!

The bizarre bazaar - Mirror Town by Daniel Nayeri, Illustrated by Liz Enright
City of dragons 2 - Rise of the Shadowfire by Jaimal Yogis and Vivian Truong
Sugar shack by Lucy Knisley
Sophie - Wags to wishes by Brian Anderson

New Children’s Picture Books!

Big Kids, by K. L. Going, Illustrations by Reggie Brown
A Place for Us, by James E. Ransome
My grandma and grandpa rock! By Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Illustrations by Tiffany Everett
Seven Little Ducklings, by Annette LeBlanc Cate

New Children’s Nonfiction!

The secret life of a sea turtle by Maddalena Bearzi, Illustrated by Alex Boersma
Rock Star -How Ursula Marvin Mapped Moon Rocks and Meteorites by Sandra Neil Wallace, Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
FUNdamental Hands-on Science -be a rock Scientist By Alix Wood
I Am The River - Sarah E. Ray and the Bob-Lo Boat by Leah Henderson & Patricia Lee Gauch, Illustrated by Kristle Marshall

Children’s Blog

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Once Upon A Time Blog

Visit the Lansdowne Public Library blog for updates on youth services. We appreciate your interest in our current activities, past events, and upcoming programs.