Engage | Explore | Enjoy
Celebrate the children participating in our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program and cheer on the program’s graduates as they head into Kindergarten ready to read! A brief awards ceremony will be followed by light refreshments and cake. Wednesday, August 276 pm For all of our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten participants, their families, friends, and any other members of their cheer […]
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This month’s adult social group is a laid back, self-guided evening of art and creativity. Art supplies and light refreshments will be provided. Tuesday, August 287 pm This program is for adults only. Please RSVP. Update 8/20/25: registration is full but the waitlist is open. Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
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Turn trash into trend at HVL’s Trashion Show for Teens. Transform recycled materials into crafty couture. Teams will work together during this environmentally conscious display of creativity to make and model original outfits made from recycled and repurposed materials. Supplies will be provided, as well as pizza, snacks, dessert, and some raffle door prizes to celebrate the end of Summer […]
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Love to build and create? Put your LEGO® engineering skills to the test in our team challenges. Monday, July 282 pm For students entering grades 1-3 in the fall. Space is limited. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
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Experience and enjoy the soothing island sounds of the steel drum with musician, teacher, steel drum maker and tuner, David Gettes. Monday, July 286:30 pm David’s performative presentation will explore the history of the steel drum and the instruments that led to it, including the African Djembe and native plant bamboo. He will demonstrate several instruments and showcase a variety […]
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Come an enjoy a creative twist on a tradition book club with no pre-reading required. During this program we will listen to a short story audiobook together while doing some relaxing art activities. Then for the second half we will discuss the story we heard over snacks. This is a great way to log some reading time and participate in a […]
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Learn how to create your own plant person from Master Gardener Pat! We will use simple materials to create a head that will grow it’s own plant “hair” that you will be able to cut at home. Thursday, July 242 pm Open to students entering grades 1-3 in the fall. Space is limited. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends […]
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Enjoy a night at the Trenton Thunder Ballpark in support of the Huntingdon Valley Library! Every ticket sold will help raise money for the library. Hang around after the game for a post-game fireworks show. Tickets are $11 each and available at the library during these times:Mondays, 6 pm-9 pmWednesdays, 10 am-noonThursdays, 2 pm-5 pmTickets will also be sold on […]
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Try your hand at pendulum painting during this outdoor art session. Participants will work together to build pendulums and then have the chance to experiment with pendulum paint pouring techniques to create one-of-a-kind works of art. Thursday, July 247 pm This will be messy – please dress accordingly! This program will be held outside and will be rescheduled in case […]
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Come join our team of board game fans! Play one of our games or bring one to share. Monday, June 232 pm Open to students entering grades 4-6 in the fall. Please register. Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
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