Families across Chester County gathered for a fun-filled evening of stories, songs, and community connection at a Library Pajama Party on March 25. Hosted by the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Early Head Start and Head Start programs in partnership with the Chester County Library, the event welcomed children and their families for a night of literacy-focused fun.

Wearing their coziest pajamas, children enjoyed an engaging story time and participated in hands-on learning activities designed to foster a love of reading. Families also explored the library’s many resources through a special scavenger hunt, learning about the free services available to support early childhood development.

“This event was a wonderful opportunity to bring families together and emphasize the importance of early literacy,” said Kelsey Houdeshel, a representative from CCIU’s Early Head Start and Head Start programs. “Seeing children and parents engaging with books, music, and each other in such a joyful way was truly inspiring.”

The Library Pajama Party is just one of the many ways that CCIU’s Early Head Start and Head Start programs support families in providing high-quality early learning experiences for young children. These programs offer comprehensive services, family engagement opportunities, and school readiness support for qualifying families in Chester County.

For more information about Early Head Start and Head Start, visit www.cciu.org/programs

or contact Kelsey Houdeshel at 484-237-5000 or [email protected].