Events and Classes for Kids

See below for upcoming special events and regular weekly events

June 12 to August 12

Registration is open.

Earn prizes for reading this summer! Keep track of the days you read to earn rewards. Open to children of all ages. Babies and toddlers can earn crafts, toys, and free books. Children in Pre-K through 5th grade can earn coupons to local businesses and free books. Get a reward for every 10 days you read.

Click here to use Beanstack, our online reading tracker. You can register as an individual or family (multiple readers can be linked under one account). To use the app, search for "Beanstack Tracker" in your app store. In the app, search for Free Library of Springfield Township. If you prefer a paper log, please stop by the library and ask for one.

To learn more about the kids' program, check out our promo video:

Our Sponsors

You can earn coupons to the following local businesses for reading this summer! You can also earn free books, which are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. We thank them all for their support!

Oreland Pizza
Joey's Treets & Sweets
The Bagel House
Two Brothers Pizza
Locals Coffee

Registration required.

Please stop by the library or call 215-836-5300 to sign up.

Read aloud to a certified therapy dog to help build reading confidence! For children in grades K to 6. Sign up for a 10-minute time slot. Dates and times are listed below.

Afternoon (4 to 5 PM)

	Tuesday, June 24	Wednesday, August 6
Monday, June 9	Thursday, July 10
Wednesday, June 18	Monday, July 21

Evening (6:30 to 7:30 PM)

	Monday, June 30	Thursday, July 31
Tuesday, June 10	Monday, July 14	Thursday, August 14

Tuesdays, 7 PM

Registration required

All ages are welcome. Please click the links below to sign up for each event.

June 17: Robotics Demonstration
A visit from local high school robotics teams to show us their robots!

June 24: Talewise: Science Heroes
A fun adventure story and hands-on science experiements!

July 1: The Amazing Mr. Q.
Unique blend of comedy, magic, puppets, and storytelling!

July 8: Eyes of the Wild
Meet live animals!

July 15: Building Bonanza
Build with MagnaTiles, Strawbees, K'Nex, and more!

July 22: Reading Rocks Magic Show
See amazing tricks from magician Joe Holiday!

July 29: Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party
Dance the night away with glow bracelets!

Mondays, 10:30 AM

June 16 to August 11

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fun! Suggested for ages 3 and up with a caregiver. No registration required.

Thursdays, 10:30 AM

June 26 to August 14

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fun! Suggested for ages 2 and under with a caregiver. No registration required.

Registration required.

For kids entering grades 3 to 5

Join the Environmental Mobile Unit (EMU) for a hands-on, outdoor science program at the library! Dive into the science of your environment with the help of the dedicated science educator and high-tech science tools on the van. You'll learn more about the environment all around us with hands-on activities.

If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please contact us! This project is a collaboration between The Montgomery County Library District and the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23, with funding from The Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation.

Registration required.

For ages 7 to 10

Learn all about the importance of bees! Hear from a beekeeper, plant seeds, do honey tasting, and enjoy bee-themed crafts and games. Please note there will be live bees in a closed container at this event. Two sessions offered. Click the links below to sign up.

Thursday, July 17, 4 PM

Wednesday, August 13, 3 PM