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NEW HOURS AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2009: Tredyffrin Public Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 am – 9:00 pm Friday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Saturday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 pm Wednesday CLOSED Paoli Library Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 am – 8:00 pm Friday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Saturday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 pm Tuesday CLOSED

Tredyffrin Kids

Maureen Lok enjoyed one last storytime on December 17 with the children above.

Children's Librarian Maureen Lok retires from

Tredyffrin Public Library.

In her 27 years as head of the Children's Department at Tredyffrin Public Library, Mrs. Lok has inspired reading in thousands of children in Tredyffrin Township, some of whom are now married and have children of their own. Over nearly three decades, she has read tons of picture books to toddlers, met lots of authors and illustrators, organized countless craft projects for school-age kids, and welcomed many storybook characters to the library from The Cat and the Hat to Maisy the Mouse. Through many years, she has danced, sung and laughed with the children at Tredyffrin Public Library.

The staff, volunteers and trustees of the library are grateful for her years of dedicated service to the children of the township. We will miss her creativity and warm heart. Thank you, Maureen Lok!

STORYTIMES: January 19 – March 12, 2010

Registration begins Monday, January 4.  You may register in person or by calling the Children’s Department at 610.688.7092, Ext. 210.

WEE ONES  Birth— 15 month + adult

Thursdays, 10—10:45 a.m.

Wee storytime with lots of toys, interaction and movement.

TODDLERS  16 month—2 1/2 years old + adult

Tuesdays, Fridays, 9:30-10:15; Thursday, 9:30-9:50

Big Books! Pop-up books! Fingerplays, music, toys and movement for tots on the go.

THREES, MORE OR LESS  2 1/2—3 1/2 + adult

Thursdays, 11:00-11:45  OR  Fridays, 10:30—11:15

Books, music & activities for little hands with play and interaction time for children and adults.

PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN   Ages 4 AND 5

Tuesdays 2—2:40 p.m.

New and traditional books and stories with songs, crafts, games, movies and sometimes snacks for the child ready to attend an independent storytime. 

FAMILY STORYTIME  Ages 5 & under + adult

Tuesdays, 10:30—11 a.m.

Walk-ins welcome to our storytime of books, stories and fingerplays.

After-School Programs

Check back for details on After-School Programs and sign up in the Children's Library. For more information, to sign up: 610.688.7092, Ext. 210.

MYTHS AND LEGENDS

for kids in grades 1-4

Tuesdays

4:15 - 5:15 pm

(snack 4:15–4:25, program 4:30-5:15)

Faeries - Folklore - Gods & Goddesses - Legendary Heroes & Heroines - Magical Creatures - Monsters - Mythical Beasts - Superstitions - Tall Tales

Kids Talk Books presents

for readers in grades 4 and up

Pre-registration is required

and begins the first each month, by phone (610.688.7092 x210) or in person at the library.

HOLMES AND BEYOND

Friday, January 15, 7-9 pm

Uncover mysteries old and new and test your detective skills. Registration is required, so call the library at 610.688.7092, ext. 210. Please bring your library card and a beverage.

HIDDEN CLASSICS

Friday, February 12, 7-9 pm

Discover a forgotten book or series and particpate in a library scavenger hunt.

INVENTIONS AND IDEAS

Friday, March 5, 7-9 pm

Great inventions, accidental discoveries, and things that seemed like a good idea at the time.