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October 19-25, 2025 is National Friends of Libraries week. We thank every member of our Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library for all they do to support our library! Our Friends purchase our Museum Passes, Mobile Hotspots, thousands of books for the collection, eBook and digital content, and provide funding for the majority of our library events, lectures, and programs, including […]
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Drop in for an afternoon or evening of friendly chess matches and informal instruction. This program is intended for adult chess players of all skill levels. Chess sets provided. Every Tuesday, 2-4 pmEvery Thursday, 5:30-8:30 pm Located in the Community Room on Tuesdays and the Friends Learning Lab on Thursdays. Subject to change depending on other programs.
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was created by the macabre imagination of Washington Irving’s experiences and research, but few people know the truth behind the story. This lecture discusses one of America’s oldest short stories based on real events that took place in the Hudson Valley of New York during the American Revolution. Thursday, October 237 pm This will be […]
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The popular Friday Movie Matinees will be held in the Friends Learning Lab. Movies start at 11 am and are free and open to the public. Every first Friday of the month, movie viewers are encouraged to stay after the matinee showing to discuss the film. Feel free to bring your lunch to enjoy as we socialize and have some […]
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Create some creepy confections! This evening of spooky haunted house decorating will be a spin on traditional gingerbread houses with a ghoulish twist. The program will include all necessary supplies and an array of decorating possibilities. Participants can take home their edible creations to display or devour. Friday, October 243:30 pm For students in grades 7-12. Space is limited. Registration is […]
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Join the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library as they host their monthly book sale in their book room. Stop by to check out a wide variety of nonfiction and fiction books. Choose from cookbooks to children’s books, science fiction to poetry, biographies to modern fiction, DVDs, CDs and much more. New items are added every month. All proceeds benefit the Huntingdon Valley […]
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This new facilitated discussion group for adults will bring people together for thoughtful conversations that promote personal reflection and group connection. At each meeting, conversation facilitator and community member Art will introduce meaningful topics that encourage participants to participate in meaningful discourse. Discussion topics will promote the common theme of pursuing one’s happiness, such as trust, coping with stress, values, […]
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Join Middle School Book Club to discuss our reading, participate in book-related activities, and enjoy some after school snacks. This month’s book is The Bletchley Riddle, by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Friday, November 143:30 pm Remember, you are bound by the Official Secrets Act… Summer, 1940. Nineteen-year-old Jakob Novis and his quirky […]
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Join us for our Fall Storytimes in the Friends Learning Lab. We have two different Weekly Storytimes to choose from. Each Storytime has a theme and includes stories, songs, and movement activities to encourage pre-reading skills. No registration necessary. Preschool StorytimeRecommended for ages 3-6 with a caregiver.Weekly on Mondays at 10:30 amSeptember 15-November 17 Toddler StorytimeRecommended for ages 1-2 with […]
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Join us this month as guest speaker Megan from Silver Serenity at Blossom Counseling gives us wellness tips and answers your questions. Tuesday, November 187 pm This program is intended for adults only. Please RSVP. In partnership with Home Instead, Paul’s Run, and Artist Senior Living in Huntingdon Valley.
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