Kids’ Update: Everyday Mysteries

Why do camels have humps? Is it true no two snowflakes are the same? Browse questions or ask a question of your own. EveryDay Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress.

Guji Guji is a story of mistaken egg-dentity! Enjoy!

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: If I Ran for President

You already know that we’re going to have a Presidential Election in November. What better time to learn more about all our Presidents. Click here to learn about every one — Presidents of the United States. Once you’ve read about all your favorite Presidents, learn about where they live — The White House.

Have you ever thought about running for President when you grow up? Here’s a story about doing just that! If I Ran for President.

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: PA History with Photos and Documents

Hey, Kids! Learning about Pennsylvania History can be fun with PA Photos & Documents! Explore photos and documents from library collections across Pennsylvania. You’ll be amazed by what you find! PA Photos & Documents: Kids Collection.

Here’s a nice story by Patricia Polacco for you — Thank You, Mr Falker.

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: Draw Every Day with JJK!

Here’s another chance for you to learn to draw! Author/illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, will be running free webcasts every weekday at 2 pm ET. His webcasts will also be archived on YouTube for later viewing. You probably know Jarrett from his picture books like Peanut Butter and Jellyfish or his Lunch Lady graphic novels or his graphic memoir, Hey, Kiddo. Here’s the link — Draw Every Day with JJK.

If you’re feeling a little grumpy, snap out of it with — Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book).

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: World Book Online Updated

Do you have homework or a report to do? Or are you just curious about anything and everything? We’ve got something for you!  World Book Encyclopedia has given us free access to World Book Online for YOU through April 30th.  Simply click here World Book Online and enter your library card number. There’s a different version of World Book Online for every level. So, whether you’ve got an assignment or just want to learn something new, THIS is a great place to start.  You’ll also find eBooks and activities to keep you busy when you’ve finished your homework! 

Now here’s a great big THANK YOU to our friends at World Book!

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.

When you’re ready for a break, listen to a great story by Bill Martin and John Archambault — Knots on a Counting Rope.

Kids’ Update: Cooking = STEM

Cooking is a great family STEM activity that teaches both science and math.  Here are some websites that will teach you kitchen safety, Teaching Kids to Cook, and provide you with delicious recipes to try, Cooking with Kids and Recipes for Kids!  What a great time to cook together! 

Once you’ve whipped up something delicious, check out this scrumptious story — Strega Nona by Tomie De Paola.

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: Reading Through It Together

Our friends at Penguin Random House have developed a selection of resources called Reading Through It Together: Educational Resources & Activities to Use While the Kids Are at Home on their Brightly: Raise Kids Who Love to Read webpage.  Here you’ll find lots of fun activities for kids from Babies to Teens. Get Started here!

Click here to listen to Kevin Henkes’ classic story, Chester’s Way, AND watch it performed in American Sign Language!

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.

Visit museums from home!

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Our local museum passes may be unavailable during closures, but you can still visit these selected sites for virtual tours, videos and displays. Click on the location to visit.

Academy of Natural Sciences
Battleship New Jersey
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles
Chanticleer – A Pleasure Garden
Eastern State Penitentiary
Elmwood Park Zoo
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
Museum of the American Revolution
Mutter Museum
National Constitution Center
Pennsbury Manor
Penn Museum
The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Reading Public Museum

And for museums and sites across the country and globe:

British Museum
The Great Wall of China
Guggenheim Museum
Louvre
Metropolitan Opera House
Museum of Modern Art
San Diego Zoo
Sistene Chapel
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Van Gogh Museum
Yellowstone National Park
Yosemite National Park

Art, culture and adventure are just clicks away!

Kids’ Update: My Weird Read-A-Loud!

Join popular author, Dan Gutman, for My Weird Read-A-Loud!   Monday through Friday at 2 pm EST on Facebook live, Mr. Gutman will read chapters from his My Weird School series. My Weird Read-A-Loud

What did you have for lunch today?  You may want to try something different after you read Carla’s Sandwich;

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: TrueFlix

Would you like to learn about something new?  Check out TrueFlix!  TrueFlix is an online resource that encourages non-fiction reading and research.  It’s the perfect thing for curious kids!  You can read a book, watch a video, and get links to more information on specific topics in 21 different categories.  There are also lesson plans and quizzes available, but don’t tell your Mom!  Just go to the Kids Button at www.chescolibraries.org and then click on Connect.  Don’t have a library card?  Scroll down for the post about getting an e-card.

After reading an animal book on TrueFlix, listen to this fun book about two very different beasts!  Click here — A Tale of Two Beasts.

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.