The "Color Our World" Summer Reading program at Lower Merion libraries runs June 23 through August 16, 2025. There are programs for every age, preschool through adults. Programs are supported by the Lower Merion Library Foundation, EITC funding from Fulton Bank and Gibbel Kraybill and Hess, and grants from Globus Medical and the Wawa Foundation. Register online at lmls.beanstack.org. For more info, call your library – the adventure kicks off on Monday, June 23, and lasts until Saturday, August 16. Stay tuned for more updates on advance registration – you won't want to miss out on the excitement!
Embark on a literary journey with our annual Winter Reading Challenge, suitable for all ages! From January 1 to January 31 each year, dive into a world of captivating themes that change every year. Earn impressive badges as you read your way through the chilly winter days and stand a chance to win fabulous prizes tailored to your age group! 📚❄️ Don't miss out on the excitement – join us for a month-long celebration of reading and adventure!*
Join the challenge today by going to https://lmls.beanstack.org
*Please note that all books logged for our youngest readers will also count towards their 1,000 book odyssey*
We’ve all heard it’s important to read to your child but really, how important is it? A study from Ohio State’s Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy found that “young children whose parents read them five books a day enter kindergarten having heard about 1.4 million more words than kids who were never read to…even kids who are read only one book a day will hear about 290,000 more words by age 5 than those who don’t regularly read books with a parent or caregiver” (Grabmeier 2019). How Does it Work? Come to your local Lower Merion Library and to be registered on Beanstack© and receive a Beanstack Badge Book (while supplies last) and informational materials! Track your progress in the Badge Book with the colorful milestone stickers. Then enter the number of books you read in Beanstack© (lmls.beanstack.org) to get virtual badges and reward messages. It’s that easy! Attending storytime counts towards your book count too. And yes, if you read the same book every night it counts! Milestone Prizes: For every 100 books read, come to the library to receive a Brag Tag®! At 250, 500, and 750 books you will receive a free book! When you complete all 1000 books you will receive another free book plus a graduation certificate!
Grabmeier, J. (2019, April). The importance of reading to kids daily. The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology. https://ehe.osu.edu/news/listing/importance-reading-kids-daily-0
Get ready for more fantastic reading adventures coming your way! 📚 Keep your eyes peeled for exciting opportunities to dive into new challenges, earn those coveted badges, and snag awesome prizes. 🌟 As we journey through the calendar year, we're cooking up a fresh batch of challenges just for you! Stay tuned for updates – the fun never stops at our library! 🎉*
*Please note that all books logged for our youngest readers will also count towards their 1,000 book odyssey*
Welcome to the Bala Badge Squad! Enroll your child in the program either in person at the Bala Cynwyd Library or by using the Beanstack app. Children complete fun activities to earn badges! Swing by the Bala Cynwyd Library Junior Room to pick up your activity log. Once your child has completed the activity log, bring it to the Bala Cynwyd Library to pick up their earned badge. All children ages 6-11 are welcome to participate. Library card not necessary to join in the fun!
Did you know that Lower Merion Libraries have a story walk at Asbridge Park? The StoryWalk® concept was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and was developed with the help of Rachel Senechal from the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Started in 2019 by the Ardmore Rotary Club and Lower Merion Library Foundation, with assistance from Parks and Recreation, 16 panels have been installed to share a story that is continuously changing throughout the year.
The StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children (and adults) to enjoy reading and the outdoors simultaneously. Individual laminated pages from a children’s picture book are installed along an outdoor path. Children and their caregivers walk the path and read a book together, encouraging both literacy and exercise.
The GPS Address for Ashbridge Park is 1301 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
