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Join us for an evening of Art with Anita and learn how to make an amazing blacklight octopus painting! Participants in this workshop will receive an art kit, complete with the supplies for this project, and even a mini black light! Then, attend the Zoom class on Thursday at 6:30pm to learn how to draw and paint your neon octopus painting that glows […]
» Read moreKid Kits include supplies and instructions for an at-home project. This kit will include supplies to create your own jellyfish suncatcher! Supplies are limited and registration is required. Reserved kits will only be available to pick up during library hours the week of July 5-10. Recommended for youth in Pre-K through those entering 2nd grade in the fall. Younger children may need assistance. Click here […]
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Drop by to “Chalk the Walk”! Bring your imaginations and creativity to decorate our sidewalk with colored chalk. Budding artists of all ages are welcome! Thursday, July 110:30-11:30 am Location: Sidewalks near the back parking lot and lower building entrance Rain date/time – Thursday, July 8 at 10:30 am
» Read moreJoin us on Facebook or YouTube* for our Virtual Storytime! Each week, there will be a new theme with stories, songs, and movement activities to encourage pre-reading skills. PremieresWednesdays at 10:30 amJune 23-July 28 Storytime is recommended for preschoolers and toddlers. The premiere video will be posted on the HVL Facebook page and YouTube at 10:30 am. It will remain available to view for one week. […]
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Join Miss Vanessa on Facebook or YouTube* for this lapsit Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, movement, and books for the youngest library patrons. Introduce your little ones to the sounds and rhythms of the spoken word, and give them a head start on language learning. Premieres on the Following Fridays at 10:30 am June 25 July 9 July 23 Recommended for babies up […]
» Read moreThursday, February 18, 6:30 pm Pick up one of our Adult Art Kits and join us via Zoom for a step-by-step tutorial on how to paint a beautiful moonlight landscape with Anita Thompson. Zoom class is approximately 2 hours long. Registration is limited to 20. Kits can be picked up during Contactless Pick Up Hours from Monday, February 8 to Wednesday, February 17. […]
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The library is full of finance books to help increase financial literacy. Retiring? Check out How to Make Your Money Last: The Indispensable Retirement Guide, by Jane Bryant Quinn. New to investment? Check out The Elements of Investing: Easy Lessons for Every Investor, by Burton G. Malkiel and Charles D. Ellis. Learning to manage your money? Try The Smartest Money Book You’ll […]
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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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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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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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