Kids’ Update: Outer Space STEM with NASA

Point your eyes to the sky and explore Outer Space STEM with NASA! NASA has lots of fun and educational activities for you to do. Put on your spacesuit and try some of these for a start:

NASA STEM-at-Home-for-Students, K to Grade 4

NASA STEM-at-Home-for-Students, Grades 5 to 8

NASA STEM-at-Home-for-Students, Grades 9 to 12

And there is lots more on the NASA Website, so do some exploring at NASA.

Finally, this are not just another story time, these books are ready by actual astronauts while in space on the International Space Station — Storytime from Space!

The Youth Services Staff at the Chester County Library and Hankin Branch are presenting Virtual Storytimes beginning April 27th. They will be for three different ages groups — 0 to 2 Year Olds, 3 & 4 Year Olds, and 5 & 6 Year Olds. Registration is required via the Events Calendar at https://chescolibraries.org/. Virtual Storytimes are not registered as multi-week sessions; you will need to register for each storytime individually.

Kids’ Update: A Trip to the National Zoo

Aldabra Tortoise at the Smithsonian National Zoo

The Smithsonian National Zoo has a Virtual Zoo School just for you! It offers Activities You Can Do at Home and Resources to engage learners in grades pre-K to 12 with science, the natural world, wildlife and conservation. Check out the animal webcams, learn about wildlife careers, or take the online zoo highlights tour. National Zoo Activities and More!

If you didn’t find a bat on your visit to the zoo, you can visit Stellaluna!

The Youth Services Staff at the Chester County Library and Hankin Branch are presenting Virtual Storytimes beginning April 27th. They will be for three different ages groups — 0 to 2 Year Olds, 3 & 4 Year Olds, and 5 & 6 Year Olds. Registration is required via the Events Calendar at https://chescolibraries.org/. Virtual Storytimes are not registered as multi-week sessions; you will need to register for each storytime individually.

Kids’ Update: Get Moving!

Tired of sitting around? Take a Brain Break! Everyone needs a Brain Break every once in a while. Take a minute or two between lessons to move that body! The Learning Station has a series of brain breaks on their YouTube station. This link has 30 minutes of brain break activities. The Learning Station’s Brain Breaks.

The Youth Services Staff at the Chester County Library and Hankin Branch are presenting Virtual Storytimes beginning April 27th. They will be for three different ages groups — 0 to 2 Year Olds, 3 & 4 Year Olds, and 5 & 6 Year Olds. Registration is required via the Events Calendar at https://chescolibraries.org/. Virtual Storytimes are not registered as multi-week sessions; you will need to register for each storytime individually.

Kids’ Update: More Fun with Music

Find lots of music games on PBS Kids and make music with your favorite PBS characters. Join Daniel Tiger, Pinkalicious, Martha, Peg & Cat, Sesame Street friends, and others to explore musical instruments and create your own tune. PBS Kids Music Games.

Have fun making music, but don’t do it at night! No More Noisy Nights!

The Youth Services Staff at the Chester County Library and Hankin Branch are presenting Virtual Storytimes beginning April 27th. They will be for three different ages groups — 0 to 2 Year Olds, 3 & 4 Year Olds, and 5 & 6 Year Olds. Registration is required via the Events Calendar at https://chescolibraries.org/. Virtual Storytimes are not registered as multi-week sessions; you will need to register for each storytime individually.

Kids’ Update: Modern Art Lessons for All!

Discover your inner artist! The Museum of Modern Art is offering free online art classes. Check out their course descriptions at MOMA Classes, or go directly to Coursera at Courses and Specializations. These courses are great for middle grade and older children, as well as adults who have an interest in modern art.

Discover the value of kindness and sharing with The Rainbow Fish.

The Youth Services Staff at the Chester County Library and Hankin Branch are presenting Virtual Storytimes beginning April 27th. They will be for three different ages groups — 0 to 2 Year Olds, 3 & 4 Year Olds, and 5 & 6 Year Olds. Registration is required via the Events Calendar at https://chescolibraries.org/. Virtual Storytimes are not registered as multi-week sessions; you will need to register for each storytime individually.

Kids’ Update: Virtual Storytime — Coming Soon!

The Youth Services Staff at the Chester County Library and Hankin Branch are presenting Virtual Storytimes beginning April 27th. They will be for three different ages groups — 0 to 2 Year Olds, 3 & 4 Year Olds, and 5 & 6 Year Olds. Registration is required via the Events Calendar at https://chescolibraries.org/. Virtual Storytimes are not registered as multi-week sessions; you will need to register for each storytime individually.

Once registered, registrants will receive a Zoom link by email to 2 hours before the program starts.  Make sure to check the email address you registered with to receive the link.  You do not need a Zoom account to attend the virtual program.

Watch the Events Calendar for additions!

Kids’ Update: Visit Our National Parks

Google Earth has developed virtual tours of 32 National Parks. Choose a park, then choose a popular site or trail and navigate your way through the beautiful views and special sights! This site is great for school aged children through adults. Use of the Chrome browser is recommended for the best views. Google Earth U.S. National Parks.

See what happens when Sylvester finds a special rock in Sylvester and the Magic Pebble!

The Youth Services Staff at the Chester County Library and Hankin Branch are presenting Virtual Storytimes beginning April 27th. They will be for three different ages groups — 0 to 2 Year Olds, 3 & 4 Year Olds, and 5 & 6 Year Olds. Registration is required via the Events Calendar at https://chescolibraries.org/. Virtual Storytimes are not registered as multi-week sessions; you will need to register for each storytime individually.

Kids’ Update: Read with Hagrid

Greg Draven

Join Greg Draven, one of the actors who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies. He’ll be reading from Tales of Beetle the Bard, starting with The Wizard and the Hopping Pot. Read with Hagrid.

The Youth Services Staff at the Chester County Library and Hankin Branch are presenting Virtual Storytimes beginning April 27th. They will be for three different ages groups — 0 to 2 Year Olds, 3 & 4 Year Olds, and 5 & 6 Year Olds. Registration is required via the Events Calendar at https://chescolibraries.org/. Virtual Storytimes are not registered as multi-week sessions; you will need to register for each storytime individually.

Kids’ Update: Tumblebooks

TumbleBooks

Tumblebooks has made their database available during the COVID-19 emergency. You’ll find an enormous selection of animated picture books, read-alongs, ebooks, games, lesson plans, and quizzes at the click of your mouse!

The Youth Services Staff at the Chester County Library and Hankin Branch are presenting Virtual Storytimes beginning April 27th. They will be for three different ages groups — 0 to 2 Year Olds, 3 & 4 Year Olds, and 5 & 6 Year Olds. Registration is required via the Events Calendar at https://chescolibraries.org/. Virtual Storytimes are not registered as multi-week sessions; you will need to register for each storytime individually.

Kids’ Update: Celebrate Earth Day, 2020!

Every year, on April 22nd, people around the world celebrate Earth Day! Earth Day helps us all to remember what an amazing place our planet is and reminds up to protect it from things like pollution and deforestation. You can celebrate Earth Day in your neighborhood by picking up litter or planting trees to make our world a happier, healthier place to live.

You can read Build a Birdhouse, provided by The Child’s World, and then make a birdhouse with simple materials you have at home!

The Youth Services Staff at the Chester County Library and Hankin Branch are presenting Virtual Storytimes beginning April 27th. They will be for three different ages groups — 0 to 2 Year Olds, 3 & 4 Year Olds, and 5 & 6 Year Olds. Registration is required via the Events Calendar at https://chescolibraries.org/. Virtual Storytimes are not registered as multi-week sessions; you will need to register for each storytime individually.