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Betsy Ross, during her lifetime, was more often known as Elizabeth Claypoole. She was one of thousands of average colonists whose efforts helped the American cause prevail against the British. Flag maker, seamstress, upholsterer, wife, mother and Quaker, she helped the new nation define itself through flags and colors. Thursday, April 307 pm Learn all about Betsy, her husbands (plural) […]
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Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library welcome you to their meeting and Plant Print Workshop! We’d love to hear from you and share new ideas and learn all about us. Thursday, May 712:30 pm After the brief Business Meeting, master gardener Pat will teach us how to create plant and flower prints on paper. Intended for adults. Sponsored by the Friends […]
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Volunteers are needed to help tutor adults in our community in English. We will be working with the Literacy Council of Norristown to create a program to tutor adults in English working one on one. If you would like to volunteer please sign up for the Orientation. If you have questions you may call the Literacy Council at 610-292-8515. All […]
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Join us for a friendly discussion of Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. Monday, May 116:45pm Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. Free and Open to all. Located in the Friends Learning Lab.
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A spy is a person who is sent into enemy territory to inspect their works, ascertain their strength, and secretly communicate intelligence. In accordance with the rules of war, a spy, if caught, is subject to capital punishment. Wednesday, May 137 pm Espionage and spying are the least understood, yet one of the most interesting aspects of history. Intelligence gathering […]
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Come enjoy a fun-filled interactive play by Kit’s Interactive Theatre that depicts the arduous life of early America as well as the revelry. Though days of rest are few, today is the day of the Colonial Faire. Help indentured servant Katie Cotswold finish her chores so all may skip off to the faire. Partake in games and frolics where merriment […]
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Join Bright Star Touring Theatre for this delightfully wacky game show, where you’ll test your knowledge of all things USA, from the earliest origins, all the way to present day. This fun-filled trivia game celebrates America’s 250th birthday, complete with patriotic prizes! A study guide is available for you to check out prior to the show. Saturday, April 182 pm […]
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Welcome to the new Mystery Book Club! Join us for a friendly discussion of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens! Books are available for check-out at the circulation desk. Saturday, May 162 pm Free and open to all. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP.
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Join us for our book club for early chapter book readers! We will discuss Bunny and Clyde, the first book in the series, by Megan McDonald, which was chosen at the March book club. Wednesday, April 225-6 pm Get ready for a wild ride with Bunny and Clyde! These by-the-rules buddies, a rabbit and a chipmunk, are sick and tired […]
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Neill Hartley will visit HVL for this fully staged one–man show featuring iconic songs and letters from World War I. Thursday, April 167 pm Mr. Hartley will present the remarkable stories of the war, told in the words of the men and women who lived it. During WW1, Americans young and old threw their collective energy into the war effort. Patriotic […]
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