August Events for Children at Norristown Public Library

NORRISTOWN, PA — The Norristown Public Library has a wide array of events planned for children this August. All events are first come, first serve, unless otherwise noted.

The library suggests you arrive early to guarantee admission. Doors will close and a sign will be posted on the door to the Children’s Learning Center when maximum capacity for each program has been reached. Programs begin on time.

Saturday, June 11 to Saturday, August 13
Summer Reading Club – Win prizes for reading! Pick up a summer reading log in the Children’s Department and keep track of the minutes you read. For every two hours you read or have been read to, you win a free book and a chance to win a bicycle or a $50 Barnes & Noble gift certificate. (Maximum 10 free books per child.) First 100 people to sign up get a t-shirt! For children ages 0-12.

Monday, August 1
All-Star Stories – 6:00 pm – Make summer reading fun! We’ll read a story that you can count toward your school (and library) summer reading requirement, then do some cool activities related to the book—crafts, experiments, games, and more! For kids entering K-2nd grades. Class limited to 20. Drop in.

Tuesday, August 2
Leaping Lizards! – 10:30 am – Fun with stories, songs and movement for the older toddler and preschool child. Ages 2-1/2 -5 years with a caregiver. Drop in.

Tuesday, August 2
Crafternoon – 3:00 pm – Are you super creative? Come in for some spectacular crafts, including string art, t-shirt crafts, weaving, and more! For kids entering grades 1-6. Class limited to 20. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in.

Tuesday, August 2
RoboCode – 6:00 pm – Hands-on learning with some of the hottest technology! Using our new iPad apps and robots Dash and Dot, kids will learn to code through fun projects and puzzles. Class size limited to 18. For kids entering grades 3-6. Drop in.

Wednesday, August 3
Baby Lap Rap – 10:30 am - Simple stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for your baby and you! Ages 0-24 months with a caregiver. Drop in.

Wednesdays August 3, 10 and 24
LEGO + - 3:00 pm - Create and build using a variety of great materials for the budding engineer: LEGO, K’Nex, Straws & Connectors, and more! For children entering grades K-6—children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in.

Thursday, August 4
Wiggles & Giggles – 10:30 am – A high-energy storytime for toddlers and young preschoolers. Stories, songs, dance, and games for active toddlers and early preschoolers. Ages 2-4 with a caregiver. Drop in.

Thursday, August 4
Sew Awesome – 3:00 pm - Learn basic hand and machine sewing techniques and work on a new project, or dream up your own creation! A parent-signed release form is required to register. Class size is limited to 12 participants. For children entering grades 3-6. CLASS IS FILLED.

Thursday, August 4
Pajama Time – 7:00 pm – Story time fun for all! For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Drop in.

Friday, August 5 and 19
Board Game Friday – 3:00 pm – Drop in and play some fun board games. For kids in grades K-6. Drop in.

Saturday, August 6
LEGO + - 10:30 am - Create and build using a variety of great materials for the budding engineer: LEGO, K’Nex, Straws & Connectors, and more! For children entering grades K-6—children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in.

Friday, August 12
Bingo! – 2:00 pm – Join us for some Bingo fun. Win prizes! For kids in grades K-6. Drop in.

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Monday, August 15
Summer Movie – 2:00 pm – Join us for a fun family-friendly movie in the Children’s Learning Center. (Movie TBA.) All ages. Drop in.

Tuesday, August 16 through Thursday, August 18
Mini Theater Workshop – 1:00 pm – A 3-day theater and performance workshop with Miss Tiffany. You must be able to attend all 3 days. For kids entering grades 3-6. Registration required.

Wednesdays, August 17 & 31
Stories & Parachute Fun – 10:30 – Join Miss Susan for stories and fun activities using a parachute. For ages 3-5. Drop in.

Saturday, August 20
Roll Over and Read! – 11:00 am-1:00 pm – Elementary age kids read to specially trained dogs. For kids entering grades K-6. Drop in.

Friday, August 26
Quizzo – 2:00 pm – Think you’re smart? Test your trivia knowledge in this fun game. Form teams to answer questions—the team with the most correct answers gets a prize! For kids in grades K-6. Drop in.

Tuesday, August 30
Fun Food! – 3:00 pm – Learn how to make some simple recipes for snacks. For kids in grades K-6. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in. Class size limited to 20 children.