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Join 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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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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