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Drop in for some fun outdoor activities! Friday, June 24, 10:30-11:30 am –> Chalk the Walk Budding artists can help us to chalk the (side)walk near the back entrance of the building. Play with bubbles of all sizes on the lawn. Friday, July 8, 10:30-11:30 am –> Odd Object Painting Come create paintings using objects people don’t normally use to […]
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Drop in to be a maker with us! Come once, twice, or on all three days to make some fun ocean-themed crafts. Select Thursdays2-3 pmCommunity Room Dates: Thursday, June 30: Ocean crafts Thursday, July 14: Arr! Pirate crafts Thursday, July 28: Beach crafts All ages welcome. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
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Check out a Dash and Dot Robot Kit from the library. Dash and Dot help teach kids to code in a fun, creative way. Any skill level will have success coding with these charming robots. Recommended for ages 6+. Each Kit includes: 1 Dash Robot 1 Dot Robot 2 Charging Cords 1 Box of Challenge Cards 1 Instructional Notebook Dash […]
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Library Catalog System to be Upgraded! September 1-7, our Library Catalog will be down for upgrades. During that time, you will need your library card if you want to check out books or other materials. No materials will be due and no fines will accrue. You will also not be able to renew or place holds on materials. Thank you […]
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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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