Contactless Pick Up and concierge service hours available. We will help facilitate picking up items, looking for books, and placing holds for you. We can answer reference questions and help you find you next great read! We can help you print items out or fax items. Give us a call! Please call before you come over or schedule a contactless pick up […]
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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 pm Get settled in a comfy chair and join us online to trade book recommendations, share what you’re reading, explore topics for future tea times, and get to know our new Assistant Director, Christy! Stop by the library beforehand to pick up your choice of a bag of tea or packet of cocoa to enjoy from home during our discussion. Choose from […]
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The Library has set up the Friends Learning Lab as a quiet space for the community to use to attend digital job interviews. The Interview Area contains everything you need to connect virtually with your interviewer. We provide: Computer Camera Microphone Lighting You may reserve the room free of charge by calling 215-947-5138.
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The Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library are having a huge Outdoor Book Bonanza in the lower parking lot! Support HV Library AND get your holiday shopping done early. Come by the lower lot of the library on Saturday October 24, from 10 am to 2 pm. Rain date: October 25 Masks and social distancing required. Cash and Check donations only accepted […]
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Come pick up our first fall Grab-N-Go kit for younger kids to make a Button Pumpkin Frame! This Grab-N-Go kit contains materials for a cute framed pumpkin made of buttons! Each kit will come with supplies and instructions. Supplies are limited and registration is required. UPDATE – REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL. Recommended for preschoolers to second graders. Kit has small parts […]
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Thursday, October 1, 12:30 pm Via Zoom Chris Mendel, Executive Director of Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust will discuss how the Trust has been protecting nature and open space in Huntingdon Valley for 50 years. Visit their website to learn more about the work, beauty, and history of the Pennypack Trust. Please RSVP for the Zoom link to be emailed to you. Friends of Huntingdon Valley […]
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Questions about the Library’s Reopening What is the status of the Library Building reopening? As of Monday, June 15, the Library will be offering Contactless Pick-Up services. The building remains closed to the public. We are working on a plan to allow for limited browsing of our collection in the building. All CDC and Pennsylvania Health Department regulations will be […]
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Confused about placing holds online? No problem! We’ve put together a video demonstrating how you can place a hold online from the comfort of your own home. You can also find written instructions below. Visit hvlibrary.org Click “Search the Catalog” Log into your account (if you have not changed your password, it will be 1234) Enter the title, author, or […]
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Contactless Pick-Up Now Available Starting Monday, June 15th, the Huntingdon Valley Library will offer Contactless Pick-Up Services. The building will not be open to the public. As a result, we cannot offer copying, faxing, or computer services at this time. You may request materials by logging in to your account in the catalog, calling 215-947-5138 or emailing hvl.circ@gmail.com. For instructions […]
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Power Library! Check out Power Library, Pennsylvania’s electronic library. If you do not have a library card you can apply for an eCard here, to access Power Library e-resources. Students can use it to locate reliable sources through PowerTeens such as articles, eBooks, poetry, newspapers, photographs, and more! There are hundreds of educational and FUN videos and websites for children to keep little ones […]
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