Each week we'll take an inside look at a local library (primarily the children's sections). We'll explore the set up, toys offered, local museum passes and specialty items you may want to check out!
This week brought us to William Jeanes Memorial Library in Lafayette Hill. After 7+ years of publishing this Macaroni KID edition, I was very excited to visit because this library consistently offers interesting and engaging high quality programming. I had a feeling it would be a special place and it did not disappoint. First of all, the toy selection is amazing. My three year old was highly entertained and in no hurry to leave. The children's section is the entire bottom floor and is packed with communal areas, creative spaces and of course- books! One note is parking. We arrived after story time began, which, combined with losing a few spaces to the recent snowfall, most likely led to the full parking lot. That being said, there were no available spots when we arrived. The main street does not have parking available, so we waited for a space to open and then enjoyed our afternoon. I would say if you plan on attending a library program, leave a little extra time for parking! On a positive, the larger side lot has 1st floor door with access directly into the children's floor. The main library entrance does offer stairs or an elevator to get down to the children's area.
Library: William Jeanes Memorial Library
Address: 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill PA 19444
Phone: 610-828-0441
Programming Highlights:
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Toys/Library Features for Kids:
- Kitchen/House Play Area. Stove, Fridge, Sink, Washing Machine, Shopping Cart, Tables, Babies Dolls, Stroller & TONS of play food/utensils.
- Coloring/Arts and Crafts Tables
- Huge Train Table and plenty of working pieces/track
- Puppet Show Stage and 4 kids size recliners
- Kid Friendly Chairs and Couches (great for adults to relax too!)
- Themed Grab n' Go Bags= 1 DVD and related books
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ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF DREXEL UNIVERSITY*
- AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM*
- AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER*
- AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM*
- BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY*
- BOWMAN’S HILL WILDFLOWER PRESERVE*
BOYERTOWN MUSEUM OF HISTORIC VEHICLES*
- BRANDYWINE CONSERVANCY AND MUSEUM OF ART*
- BRANDYWINE ZOO*
- CHANTICLEER GARDEN*
- (Note: The Garden is only open from April through October.)
- COLONIAL PENNSYLVANIA FARMSTEAD*
- EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY*
- ELMWOOD PARK ZOO*
- EVERHART MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, SCIENCE & ART
- FORT MIFFLIN ON THE DELAWARE*
- GLENCAIRN MUSEUM*
- Please Note: GLENCAIRN MUSEUM has changed their visitor policy. All visitors must now make a (free) tour reservation in advance. See this page of their website for more details: https://glencairnmuseum.org/visiting-the-museum
- GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM*
- HANDS-ON HOUSE, Children’s Museum of Lancaster*
- HARRITON HOUSE*
- THE HIGHLANDS MANSION & GARDENS*
- HISTORIC HOPE LODGE*
- The Lodge is open for tours on Sundays only, so please plan ahead.
- INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM*
- JOHN JAMES AUDUBON CENTER AT MILL GROVE*
- MERCER MUSEUM *
- MICHENER ART MUSEUM*
- MONTGOMERY THEATER
- MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION*
- MÜTTER MUSEUM OF THE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF PHILADELPHIA*
- NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER*
- NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM*
- PENN MUSEUM (UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY)*
- PENNSBURY MANOR
- PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS*
- PHILADELPHIA’S MAGIC GARDEN*
- PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM*
- RAILROAD MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA*
- READING PUBLIC MUSEUM*
- ROSENBACH MUSEUM AND LIBRARY*
- SHOFUSO JAPANESE HOUSE AND GARDEN (JAPANESE AMERICA SOCIETY OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA)*
- SIMEONE FOUNDATION AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM*
- TYLER ARBORETUM*
- VAMPA*
- WASHINGTON CROSSING HISTORIC PARK*
- WINGS OF FREEDOM Aviation Museum
- WOODMERE ART MUSEUM*
