Kids’ Update: Cool Math

Math is not just for homework. Math can be fun! Find out how much fun you can have with math by visiting Cool Math 4 Kids, Kids Math Games, or Math Playground. You’ll be the coolest kid on the block!

Learn about how tricky wishes can be in My Rotten, Redheaded Older Brother.

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: Chess for Everyone

Are you missing Chess Club? This is your chance to develop your skills! Work on your game at Chess Kid – How to Play Chess or Kid Chess – Let’s Play Some Chess. By the time Chess Club starts up again, you’ll be so good Coach Jack and Coach Ed will be amazed!

Chess, like roller skating, takes lots of practice if you want to improve. See what else Sebastian learns to do in Sebastian’s Roller Skates.

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: Learn about Ballet

Join Pennsylvania Ballet daily at 11am on their Instagram Live stream and take part in ballet classes taught by a different company member each day.  You can also click on one of the tiles to view video clips of performances!

It may not be the ballet, but click here to read Romeow and Drooliet.

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: Storytime with U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan

Join U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan as she reads Grace Goes to Washington by Kelly DiPucchio for you. In this story, Grace and her classmates learn about the three branches of the federal government, how school government operates, the qualities of effective leadership, and how to be a good citizen while on a field trip to Washington, D.C.

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.

Play Jackbox Games With Us

Join us to play Jackbox Games online this Saturday, April 18th. Registration required.  Please provide your valid and accurate email address. We will email you the Zoom link and instructions at least two hours before the games start.

Games Schedule:
Drawful – You think you can draw? Try this game. – 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Fibbage XL – Ready for the hilarious bluffing game? – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
You Don’t Know Jack 2015 – You are in for some comedy trivia. – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Word Spud – Time to test your vocabulary. – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lie Swatter – True OR False? – 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

We hope to see you there!

Kids’ Update: Arts and Crafts

Looking for something to do? Get out your art supplies and get ready for some creative fun! Arts and Crafts for Kids has lots of great ideas to get your creative juices flowing! Not enough ideas there? Then, check out 500 Fun, Artful Activities for Kids. You’re sure to find something to make!

Click here to read about Sophie; she’s no ordinary artist! Sophie’s Masterpiece.

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 Kindermusik Program!

Friday April 17 at 10:00am – – Join us online for a full-filled Kindermusik program presented by teachers from Valotta Music Studios in Chester Springs. Kindermusik is an interactive program designed to stimulate physical, cognitive and musical growth in children up to age 5. So get up, start dancing and have a great time with your favorite little one!

Registration is required for each family. Please click here to register. Class size is limited. Each family will receive an email the morning of the class with the link to the program.

Kids’ Update: Add a Little Music to Your Day!

Whether you’re bored or blue, music can be a great pick-me-up! Ask your parents about songs they liked when they were kids. To find to lyrics to songs you or they half remember, go to Songs for Scouts. If you click on “song” at the top of the page, someone will sing it for you. Check out our favorite, Mama Mosquito! At jBrary, you can learn lots of new songs from youtube videos.

At Classics for Kids, you can learn about Composers and Instruments. Classics for Kids also lets you hear music by the great composers and compose your own! Go to Music Notes: A Guide to Music for Kids to learn about music theory, music history, musical styles, instruments, and more.

Here’s a story about one style of music that you’ll enjoy — Rent Party Jazz!

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.

Edible Schoolyard Project

If you are looking for edible education lessons that students can complete at home, you’ve got to check out the Edible Schoolyard Project! There you will find educational resources – created specifically for this time of distance learning – that engage students in understanding how food is deeply connected to so many parts of our lives.

They are developing and posting new lessons every week to support students, families and educators. Be sure to check back frequently! You can also subscribe to their newsletter or Facebook page for more updates!