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Try out some of the games that children played during colonial times, such as quoits, jackstraws, cup-and-ball, and tops. Get a brief lesson on how to play each game and then have fun testing them out! Thursday, July 92-3 pm Recommended for elementary-aged children. Please RSVP. Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library and the Montgomery County Library District. […]
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Learn how to make your own mini comic with Terry LaBan, author and illustrator of graphic novel, Mendel the Mess-Up! Thursday, July 96:30-8:30 pm During this workshop participants will first learn a bit about Terry LaBan’s career and books, and then move on to the principals of cartooning. This is a hands-on workshop where students will get to practice some of […]
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Poor sleep affects nearly every part of life, including mood, physical health, relationships, and the ability to think clearly and function at your best day to day. In this presentation, you’ll learn how sleep works, why stress can disrupt it, and what actually helps. Moving beyond generic advice, the talk offers practical research-backed strategies you can begin using right away […]
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Learn the differences between meat-eating and plant-eating animals at this preschool workshop with Mad Science of New Jersey. Look at some dinosaur teeth up close and work as paleontologists by participating in a mini dinosaur dig to help improve your scientific knowledge. Friday, July 1011 am Open to children ages 3-5 with an adult. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please […]
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Come enjoy a fun-filled interactive play by Kit’s Interactive Theatre that depicts the arduous life of early America as well as the revelry. Though days of rest are few, today is the day of the Colonial Faire. Help indentured servant Katie Cotswold finish her chores so all may skip off to the faire. Partake in games and frolics where merriment […]
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Use some sweet science to create sugar crystal masterpieces and candy geodes. Monday, July 136:30 pm Open to students entering grades 4-6 in the fall. Space is limited. Registration is required. Update 6/10/26 – registration is full but the waitlist is open. Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
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Join us for a friendly discussion of Kindred by Damian Duffy. Monday, July 136:45pm Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. Free and Open to all. Located in the Friends Learning Lab.
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Learn about one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time, the tomb of Tutankhamun. Hidden in the famed Valley of the Kings, burial place of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs, the tomb had laid nearly undisturbed for over 3,000 years until its discovery by an English archaeologist, Howard Carter. Crammed with priceless objects, Mr. Carter took nearly ten years to […]
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Drop in for an afternoon of crafting and creativity! During this session participants will make their own amber hued melt-and-pour soap with a “fossilized insect” encased inside. Wednesday, July 154-5:30 pm For students entering grades 7-12. Please R.S.V.P. or feel free to drop in. Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
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Step into the prehistoric world with Bright Star Touring Theatre! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar and charm their way into every heart, this show blends science, storytelling, and imagination. It’s an unforgettable field […]
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