CHILDREN & FAMILY EVENTS:
Baby Lapsits Storytime
Tuesday, December 4th, 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
AGES: Infant to age 1 (pre-walking)
Baby Lapsits is designed for meaningful one-on-one interaction between baby and caregiver. Caregivers hold their babies in their laps while the librarian leads the group in a variety of lap songs, rhymes and simple stories.
Toddler Storytime
Wednesday, December 5th, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
AGES: Walking to 3 Years
Early reading success begins right here. Toddlers will enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, activities, and crafts as we sing and read together with friends.
Read to Our Reptile & Open House
Wednesday, December 5th, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
AGES: 4 and older
Make an appointment for your little one to read to Dan Delion, our tortoise! Individual appointments can be made by visiting the circulation desk or calling 610-406-9431 (10 min/per child/family). Your child can also visit just to feed and pet Dan, and tell him about their day!
Preschool Storytime
Thursday, December 6th, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
AGES: 3-5 Years
Preschool Storytime is all about having fun with engaging books, songs and activities as children build their early literacy skills.
Family Dance Party
Saturday, December 8th, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
AGES: Parent or caregiver with child ages 8 & under
Bring your dancing shoes as we engage your body and mind with educational & toe-tapping songs. We warm up by singing and greeting each other. Then we’ll tap along to the beat with instruments. We’ll bring out some fun props like scarves, ribbons, or a parachute. It’s 30 minutes of nonstop fun!
Crafternoon
Saturday, December 8th, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
AGES: 4 and Older
Enjoy DIY Seasonal Crafts
Baby Lapsits Storytime
Tuesday, December 11th, 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
AGES: Infant to age 1 (pre-walking)
Baby Lapsits is designed for meaningful one-on-one interaction between baby and caregiver. Caregivers hold their babies in their laps while the librarian leads the group in a variety of lap songs, rhymes and simple stories.
Toddler Storytime
Wednesday, December 12th, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
AGES: Walking to 3 Years
Early reading success begins right here. Toddlers will enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, activities, and crafts as we sing and read together with friends.
STEAM Wednesday
Wednesday, December 12th, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
AGES: 3-8 Years
Come explore a new set of STEAM toys each month with your child. This program is designed for you and your child to interact with toys and explore creative problem solving and critical thinking through play. Each month the toys will change and engage any or all of the following subjects: science, technology, engineering, arts, or math.
Preschool Storytime
Thursday, December 13th, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
AGES: 3-5 Years
Preschool Storytime is all about having fun with engaging books, songs and activities as children build their early literacy skills.
ADULT EVENTS:
Friends of the Exeter Community Library Holiday Sale
Saturday, December 1st, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday, December 2nd, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
Get your holiday cookies, wreaths, and crafts at the annual holiday sale. Tasty treats and beautiful wreaths! All proceeds benefit the Exeter Community Library.
Contemporary Movie Night
Tuesday, December 4th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
We’ll be watching Crazy Rich Asians. A contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestselling novel, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend’s family. Rated PG-13, Run time: 2 hours
Evening Readers Club
Wednesday, December 5th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
A discussion of The Snow Angel by Glenn Beck. A poignant tale about family, forgiveness, and the freedom to live a future free of the past.
Letter Writing Social
Monday, December 10th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
The Lost Art of Letter Writing continues. It’s gift-giving season! We’ll focus on the found art of Thank You cards and how to create beautiful and meaningful cards to thank loved ones for gifts. Call to register – 610-406-9431.
Make, Take, & Enjoy – Hand-Painted Signs
Thursday, December 13th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
Join Fine Artist Susan Camarata in making old school, hand-painted signs for the holiday. Cost: $15 to cover cost of materials; payment due at time of registration. Registration limited to 25 people. Visit the circulation desk at the library to register.
Chit, Chat, Sit, & Knit
Wednesday, December 19th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
Bring your knitting project, sit and relax among friends. Registration recommended – 610-406-9431
Coloring Night for Adults
Wednesday, December 19th, 6:30 pm. – 8 p.m.
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606
Bring out your inner child with a night of coloring fun for adults. Ages 16 and up. Call to register – 610-406-9431