Tail Waggin' Tutors with Gem
Gem the therapy dog holds court in the children's room on Wednesday mornings. Kids read a book out loud to a listener who never corrects them.
Every date coming up · 11:15 AM–12:15 PM
- Wed Sep 9
- Wed Sep 16
More at Coatesville Area Public Library
Tail Waggin' Tutors with Bubba the Corgi
Bubba the corgi and his handler Mary Ann take up the children's room for half an hour on Friday mornings. Pet him, read to him, no reservation.
Growing Readers Story Time
Friday mid-morning in the Budzik Room, pitched at kids who are starting to sound words out on their own. Free, no registration, weekly at the Lincoln Highway branch.
Bridgetown Art Club
Local artist Mr. Chinchilla sets up in the Budzik Room every Monday with preset projects and an art cart. Stay as long as you like and take the work home.
Around the same time
83rd Annual Ludwig's Corner Horse Show & Country Fair
A Chester County Labor Day tradition since 1943, the Ludwig's Corner Horse Show & Country Fair blends top-level equestrian competition with classic country fair fun. Watch hunters, jumpers, and equitation riders compete across three rings from morning through dusk, culminating in the $10,000 Mini-Prix on Labor Day Monday. The midway offers inflatables, rides, and games for kids, plus food trucks, a beer garden, and live music. Stroll vendor tents for local artisans offering home and garden decor, jewelry, apparel, and gourmet treats. Free admission to the grounds.
Resolver, Chiseled Lilies, Palinoia and Opossom
Four band Saturday at the Nail, all original material. A small stage on Haverford Road with a long habit of booking bands nobody else will.
Skippack Village Food Truck Festival
Fill your plate at the Skippack Village Food Truck Festival, returning for Labor Day weekend with about 30 food trucks and vendors lining the historic village. Browse the shops of Skippack Village between bites — most trucks are in the lots across from Pasta Basta. Bring the whole family, and dogs are welcome too. Free admission, pay as you go. Noon to 5 p.m. both days.
