Chestnut Hill Library Contemporary Book Group

Wed, May 22, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

This group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month.  For more information and to reserve a copy of the month's selection, please contact the library at 215-685-9290. Spring book selections are: March 27th - In Extemis: The Life and Death of the War Correspondent Marie Colvin by Lindsey…

Adult Discussion and Participation Literature Book Clubs

Storytime: Fairies and Other Garden Friends!

Thu, May 23, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us for books, songs and rhymes about fairies, flowers and other sprintime friends.

Preschool Other Great Programs Storytimes

Build it Club!

Thu, May 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us on Thursdays for LEGOs, Magnatiles, K'Nex and other STEM building toys for Free Play with kids of all ages.  We also have pre-Duplo, Duplo and big kid LEGOs for kids at all stages and capabilities.  There is an optional snack after LEGO club.

School Age Family Programs Children STEM

Infant and Toddler Playgroup

Fri, May 24, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Infants and toddlers along with their parents, grandparents or caregivers are invited to join us at the library for some fun activities.  Play, talk, read and listen to music as the kids explore and interact with one another

Toddler Baby Family Programs Children

Build it Club!

Thu, May 30, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us on Thursdays for LEGOs, Magnatiles, K'Nex and other STEM building toys for Free Play with kids of all ages.  We also have pre-Duplo, Duplo and big kid LEGOs for kids at all stages and capabilities.  There is an optional snack after LEGO club.

School Age Family Programs Children STEM

Infant and Toddler Playgroup

Fri, May 31, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Infants and toddlers along with their parents, grandparents or caregivers are invited to join us at the library for some fun activities.  Play, talk, read and listen to music as the kids explore and interact with one another

Toddler Baby Family Programs Children

ESL Conversation Group for Adults

Mon, June 3, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Chestnut Hill is offering a free English as a Second Language conversation and grammar group for people who want to improve their English Language skills.  This class is every Monday and all are welcome.  For more information, please contact the library at 215-685-9290.

Adult Discussion and Participation New Americans ESL - English as a Second Language English Language Learners

Teen Wednesdays: Pizza Party & Game Night

Wed, June 5, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Eat pizza while playing games.  Try out a classic, like Jenga, or learn a new game, like Codenames.  Feel free to bring your own favorite game to share.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Summer Reading

Chestnut Hill Classics Book Group

Thu, June 6, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us the first Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Selections for the spring are: March 7th - The Optimist's Daughter by Eudora Welty April 4th - The Eight Mountains by Paola Cognetti May 2nd - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr June 6th - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor…

Adult Discussion and Participation Literature Book Clubs

Summer Storytime

Thu, June 6, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

We'll read fun stories with a summertime theme, sing songs and have a summer-jams dance party! For infants through preschool age, along with an adult.

Preschool Toddler Baby Other Great Programs Storytimes

Build it Club!

Thu, June 6, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us on Thursdays for LEGOs, Magnatiles, K'Nex and other STEM building toys for Free Play with kids of all ages.  We also have pre-Duplo, Duplo and big kid LEGOs for kids at all stages and capabilities.  There is an optional snack after LEGO club.

School Age Family Programs Children STEM

Meet Author Christian Trimmer and Illustrator Jessie Sima

Fri, June 7, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us as picture book author and illustrator duo Christian Trimmer and Jessie Sima share their stories and books in a special Pride month storytime. Christian and Jessie worked together to create Snow Pony and the Seven Miniature Ponies and are individually responsible for many other books,…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Speakers and Lectures Storytimes Author Events Children Family Free Library of Pride

Infant and Toddler Playgroup

Fri, June 7, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Infants and toddlers along with their parents, grandparents or caregivers are invited to join us at the library for some fun activities.  Play, talk, read and listen to music as the kids explore and interact with one another

Toddler Baby Family Programs Children

Marbled Paper Making with the Rosenbach Museum

Mon, June 10, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Come make a marbled paper bookmark with us! We'll try two different paper marbling techniques and see how science makes it all possible. You'll also get a free family pass to visit the Rosenbach Museum where you'll discover some examples of marbled paper and…

Adult Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Summer Reading arts & crafts

Father's Day Storytime with Author Ray Pine!

Wed, June 12, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Ray Pine's book "A Boy and his Dada" is a reflection on  past relationships with fathers, and the future sons that many of us will be raising.  The design and media (crayon, watercolor and pencil) of the book codify the mutifaceted and complicated father/son relationships…

Adult School Age Preschool Senior Family Programs Other Great Programs Storytimes Author Events Read by 4th

Build it Club!

Thu, June 13, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us on Thursdays for LEGOs, Magnatiles, K'Nex and other STEM building toys for Free Play with kids of all ages.  We also have pre-Duplo, Duplo and big kid LEGOs for kids at all stages and capabilities.  There is an optional snack after LEGO club.

School Age Family Programs Children STEM

Infant and Toddler Playgroup

Fri, June 14, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Infants and toddlers along with their parents, grandparents or caregivers are invited to join us at the library for some fun activities.  Play, talk, read and listen to music as the kids explore and interact with one another

Toddler Baby Family Programs Children

Teen Wednesdays: Poetry Workshop

Wed, June 19, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Come be creative with us!  Write poetry, get feedback, and learn more about the poetry-writing process.  We recommend that you bring one of your own poems to this workshop.

Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Poetry Summer Reading

Build it Club!

Thu, June 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us on Thursdays for LEGOs, Magnatiles, K'Nex and other STEM building toys for Free Play with kids of all ages.  We also have pre-Duplo, Duplo and big kid LEGOs for kids at all stages and capabilities.  There is an optional snack after LEGO club.

School Age Family Programs Children STEM

Infant and Toddler Playgroup

Fri, June 21, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Infants and toddlers along with their parents, grandparents or caregivers are invited to join us at the library for some fun activities.  Play, talk, read and listen to music as the kids explore and interact with one another

Toddler Baby Family Programs Children