Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library are having a Flea Market Fundraiser! Saturday, September 25 from 8 am to 1 pm. Vendors Wanted. INFORMATION & APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS DATE: Saturday, September 25 RAIN DATE: Sunday, September 26 TIME: 8 am – 1 pm SET-UP: 7 am LOCATION: Huntingdon Valley Library, Upper Parking Lot 625 Red Lion Road Huntingdon Valley, PA […]
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The date is December 29, 1940. Franklin Delano Roosevelt has just been re-elected to an unprecedented third term in office. But the world is in crisis. Nazi Germany has blazed a path of destruction accross Europe, and America may soon be drawn into war. Watch this famous moment come to life, as you meet with the President just prior to […]
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Library Catalog System to be Upgraded! September 1-7, our Library Catalog will be down for upgrades. During that time, you will need your library card if you want to check out books or other materials. No materials will be due and no fines will accrue. You will also not be able to renew or place holds on materials. Thank you […]
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College Applications: Write Them Right For many students the admissions essay is the most stressful aspect of the college application process. Start tackling the essay portion this summer to build confidence in your writing. During this virtual college essay writing workshop, learn writing tips that will enable college admissions officers to discover more about you. Find out how to make your personality shine through […]
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This month’s First Tuesday Talks with: Steve Ehrlich. We will be discussing Bitcoin! Steve Ehrlich is director of research for digital assets at Forbes. He has served as Chief Operating Officer at the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, a non-profit trade association dedicated to the comprehensive adoption of cryptocurrencies and block chain technologies across global markets. There will be a brief lecture […]
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Do you know Charlotte’s Web from Mercy Watson? Zootopia from Sing? How well do you know your animal stories? If you missed playing this Family Trivia game with us live, you can now play online in your own time and see how well you do versus other patrons playing at home.* Challenge your family and friends! Play Now! Click on the link above to […]
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The Secret Army: Female Spies from the Revolutionary War through Today, presented by Herb Kaufman, M.Ed., Historian. Intelligence gathering has traditionally been considered the domain of men. Until recently, the exploits of women who served as spies has often been overlooked or considered of little importance. This presentation details the exploits and daring of many of the female spies in […]
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Participate in this year’s Summer Learning Program (through August 1) and join our Million Minute Challenge! We have set a community goal of reading one million minutes during the 6-week program. It’s an ambitious goal and we only made it to 273,337 minutes last summer, BUT if we invite more friends to participate, we can beat our number from last year. Can we make […]
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Talewise (formerly ScienceTellers) presents Unicorns: Break the Cage! Join us on a wild adventure about two kids who visit the city zoo and discover all sorts of incredible animals, including a horse who knows in its heart that it’s truly a unicorn! The animals join forces to stand up to the tyrannical Zoo Owner — but do they have what it takes […]
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It’s Pet Week at HVL! Join us via Zoom for a Pet Show and Tell! Listen to a quick pet-themed story, then share about your own pets. If you can get your pet to join you, great! Only have pictures, no problem! Wish you had a pet but don’t, tell us about what kind of pet you would like to […]
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