The name of the program says it all! Parents are challenged to read 1000 books to their children between the ages of 0 and 5. Each family receives a log (several options to choose from) to keep track of the books read. Small prizes, such as stickers and coloring pages, are awarded at each 50-book milestone. Progress is tracked inside the library with a fox named for the participating child. The fox will progress along the path concurrently with the child's reading milestones! At 500 books, kids receive a free picture book. At the end of the program, the child receives a shirt with our 1000 Books logo on it. Stop by Muhlenberg Community Library to register your little ones and get started!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program
A Library Day is a special event where library patrons can enjoy and explore community organizations for free by showing their library card or as part of our library group.
2026 Dates
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Berks Nature – Tuesday, April 28 from 10 am -12 pm
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Blue Marsh Lake - Wednesday, June 3 from 10 am - 12 pm
Monthly event calendars are available inside the Muhlenberg Community Library. Don't miss a thing! Pick up a copy today.
Youth & Teen Recurring Programs
Mondays at 4pm, Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons Club for 8-years-old and up.
Tuesdays at 10am, Big Muhl-Little Muhl Story Time: Story time geared to toddlers and preschoolers featuring seniors from Muhlenberg High School’s Working with Young Children class.
Tuesdays at 3pm, Afternoon Builders: LEGO club for ages 6-years-old and up.
Tuesdays at 5pm, Magic TG Club: Magic the Gathering for ages 8-years-old and up.
Wednesdays at 3pm, Video Game Free Play: Gaming in the Teen Room for kids & teens, 12-18 years old.
*Children under 10 must be accompanied by a supervising adult, 18 or older, while in the library.
New Story Time!
Join us every Tuesday at 10am, for a special story time adventure for toddlers and preschoolers.
Introducing Big Muhl-Little Muhl Story Time, featuring seniors from Muhlenberg High School’s Working with Young Children class!
Free weekly program open to toddlers, preschoolers and their families. No registration. #BasicLiteracy
*Children under 10 must be accompanied by a supervising adult, 18 or older.
The Ash Lab (STEAM Events)
STEAM event for K-6th grade. Register today or call the library at 610-929-0589. *Children under 10 must be accompanied by a supervising adult, 18 or older.
Upcoming Topics- All labs take place at 1pm on the following Saturdays:
- May 9th, Biology- Do you love the Pixar movie “A Bug’s Life”? Let's explore the real life version of a bug’s life!
- June 13th, Physics- Did you ever hang your artwork on the fridge with a magnet and wonder how it stays put? This lab will delve into physics; or the "how stuff happens."
- July 11th, Chemistry- How does mixing two substances create a whole new product? This lab is all about chemical reactions!
Mother's Day Brunch
An event for moms, grandmoms, guardians & kids at Muhlenberg Community Library.
Saturday, May 9th, 11 AM- 1 PM
Entertainment by JD Magical Entertainment & Story Time with Princess Belle!
Please register at the library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale or (610)929-0589 or use this registration link.
Space is limited. Register in advance to receive a complimentary gift at the event!
This event is free; however, donations toward future programs are always welcome!
*Children under 10 must be accompanied by a supervising adult, 18 or older, while in the library.
All ages are welcome. #BasicLiteracy
