In March, winter is holding back and spring is pulling forward. Something holds and something pulls inside of us too. Jean Hersey To help us make this transition from winter to spring, we have a flurry of new and ongoing programs. Download a copy of the March 2020 Calendar of Events today or visit the online calendar to register. Be […]
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The Huntingdon Valley Library has thrived for over 20 years in our current location, but this beautiful building is beginning to show its age! So in support of our strategic plan, the Library Board is working to re-imagine this space to serve the community’s needs for the next 20 years. Through a core grant from the Community Design Collaborative, we […]
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Friends’ News – the Annual Newsletter of the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library came to us in January 2020! Did you get your copy? No?! Pick one up today at the desk or the Friends Station. You can also read the newsletter online. Why join? Your membership dues support the Friends who then support the Library. With Friends’ support, the […]
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Did you know February is Library Lovers Month? It is…and February 1 is Take Your Child to the Library Day, February 14 is National Donor Day, and February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day. We are also celebrating Black History Month in February with special guest Millicent Sparks as Harriet Tubman on February 27 at 7 pm. This multi-generational […]
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The Huntingdon Valley Library (HVL) is requesting submissions from fundraising consultants interested in managing a Capital Campaign to raise funds to renovate the library. The Board of Trustees has set a goal of raising at least $2 million from private sources, with the balance of the construction cost to be funded through other sources. The proposal should determine how much […]
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The Library will be closed on Monday, December 16 for the installation of new flooring our main hallway, making the restrooms and elevator inaccessible. We will waive fines for that day. We will reopen at 10 am on Tuesday. There may be some additional work happening that morning, but we should be open for business. Expect extra noise and such. […]
» Read moreSocrates Café Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Our Socrates Café is an opportunity to exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences. All political, economic, and social points of view are welcomed and encouraged. The only ground rule is that we will be polite to those opinions that differ from our own. Facilitated by Bob Rubin. Please RSVP PDF Guide: Socrates Café_HVL24 – Official […]
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Have a gander at our new Staff Picks display by the Holds shelf. Everything has been selected by our amazing staff and includes a personalized bookmark. Maybe you’ll find a new author to try! It’s an eclectic mix of classics and newer titles. I just added the audiobook The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon. […]
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2019 Annual Appeal Because of YOU, Huntingdon Valley Library now offers more programs, newer technology, additional services, and serves as the community hub. Because of storytime, a child learned to love reading over the summer. We are grateful for the generous support of Lower Moreland Township and the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library. We also apply for grants and advocate […]
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Huntingdon Valley Library Earns Bronze Star in PA Forward Star Library Program to Support Literacy Huntingdon Valley, PA (October 3, 2019) – The Huntingdon Valley Library earned a Bronze Star in the PA Forward Star Library Program as part of the Pennsylvania Library Association’s 21st Century Literacies Initiative, PA Forward. This statewide initiative places the spotlight on Pennsylvania libraries and […]
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