Children's Programs
Out and About: Salvation Army Community Carnival
Saturday, September 6
1:00–4:00 pm
320 W 2nd St, Berwick
Visit the library’s table at the carnival for a children’s book giveaway and information about library programs.
LEGO Club
First Fridays:
Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
4:00–5:30pm
Community Room, second floor
All ages, all skills, all builds! All LEGOs will be provided.
Story Time
(Preschool)
September 8–November 24
Mondays 11:30am
Thursdays 10:30am
Community Room, second floor
Join other kids for a traditional story time that includes read-aloud stories, songs, fingerplays, movement, and a hands-on project.
Kids Kits
(Preschool & Kids 5–12)
New take-home project offered monthly
September–December
While supplies last
Pick up a craft kit for at-home learning and entertainment. Each kit contains instructions and supplies to make an item to occupy hands and delight imaginations. Dozens of families across the community will be participating in the same project! Display your projects in home windows and share your pics of finished crafts to info@mcbridelibrary.org and/or post to social media #McBrideKidsKits
Books & Barkers
(Kids 5–12)
Mondays, Sept 8–Nov 24
4:00-5:00pm | Children’s Library, second floor
For ages 5–12. Dogs LOVE to be read to and they are very good listeners. Take time to build literacy skills, confidence, and patience with a therapy dog at the library.
Out and About: Farmers Market
Third Saturdays:
Sept 20 & Oct 18
8:00am–12:00pm
Berwick Farmers Market at 400 Fowler Ave
Visit the library’s tent on third Saturdays through the fall to shop for used books (all ages) and pick up information about library happenings.
Family Place™ Play and Learn
(Preschool & Adults)
Wednesdays in October: October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
4:30–5:30 pm
Community Room, second floor
McBride is proud to be a Family Place Library™. Parent-Child Play and Learn Workshops offer a five-week program to parents and their newborn–3-year-old children featuring weekly themes:
- Early Literacy
- Speech, Hearing, & Language Development
- Early Child Development
- Nutrition
- Music & Movement
The Community Room is set up as a hands-on playroom! A community experst will be on hand every week to share information about the vast resources available to families in our area.
Wildlife Program: Bats!
(All Ages)
Monday, October 6
5:00 pm
Community Room, second floor
Spend an evening learning about the different species of bat inhabitants in our area. We will take a deep dive into myths and truths of this animal and discuss its cultural importance to different groups around the world. Learn about conservation efforts and discover ways in which you can participate in the Appalachian Bat Count program. This program will be presented by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Halloween StoryWalk and Pumpkin Party
(Preschool & Kids 5–12)
Tuesday, October 28
5:00–7:30 pm
Library grounds, Café, and Garden
There is something for every family member at this festive event. Walk a story trail with the kids to read the seasonal picture book What Will You Be for Halloween? by Mark Todd, vote for your favorite Pumpkin Pageant contestant, decorate a free pumpkin, and enjoy treats, music, and activities.
Trick or Treat at the Library
Friday, October 31
During open hours:
10:00 am–6:00 pm
Don’t forget to visit the library on your trick or treat circuit. Treats for all ages; kids also get a free book!
