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Huntingdon Valley Library is currently in the process of updating the Juvenile Non-Fiction collection. This collection is comprised of factual or informational books where the recommended age range is elementary students. Through this project, the library’s aim is to remove books that have old, outdated information; replace damaged books in poor condition; and add up-to-date books on interesting topics that […]
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Ahoy there, matey! Set sail with us on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island. With mutiny and high-tide looming, they must rescue their salty captain and find a way to repair their ship before all hope is lost … at sea! Wednesday, June 227 pmCommunity Room Throughout the story, we’ll explore […]
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Join us for Storytimes this summer outside the library in the front courtyard. We have three different Storytimes to choose from. Each Storytime will have a theme and include stories, songs, and movement activities to encourage pre-reading skills. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on. In the case of weather concerns, we will meet upstairs in the Community […]
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GSK Science in the Summer™ will be back in person at libraries across the Philadelphia area this summer for children entering grades 2-6 in the fall. Huntingdon Valley Library is pleased to host the program this summer on: Monday, July 11 & Tuesday, July 1210 am-Noon This year’s theme is Be a Biologist! with activities that invite children to play […]
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Join us at Lower Moreland Park throughout the week of April 25 – May 1 for an interactive outdoor story experience. Take a stroll along the 1/2-mile paved trail and enjoy an adapted version of Alice in Wonderland created by the library’s Teen Advisory Board. April 25-May 1Lower Moreland Park(Enter from Warfield Dr.) Celebrate the Trail with our TAB members […]
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Come have fun with our Dash & Dot robots. Work in pairs and visit different stations to learn how to code the robots to do cool tricks! Wednesday, March 304:30-5 pmLibrary Community Room Open to students in grades 3-5. Space is limited. Registration is required. Sign up! Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
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The library is closed Saturday, March 12 due to the snow storm. In the meantime, don’t forget that you can use your library card to check out ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines via Libby/Overdrive; movies, TV shows, and music via Hoopla; learn a new language with Mango Languages; and discover children’s book pairings (fiction is matched with non-fiction) with Scholastic’s Bookflix. Stay safe […]
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Join us for the next event of our book club for Juvenile Fiction chapter book readers! We will discuss historical fiction novel War and Millie McGonigle by Karen Cushman. Wednesday, March 236:30-7:30 pmIn-person: Community Room Check out a copy of the book at our Circulation Desk any time before the event. The group will also enjoy a book-related craft or activity. This […]
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There’s more to drawing characters than a face and a costume. Keville Bowen’s Character Design Workshop will explore just that. Learn various approaches to drawing faces. Understand the cultural differences for designing characters. Join in as Keville shares his secrets to drawing bodies. Keville Bowen is an artist, animator, and art instructor for youth. 2-Day WorkshopWednesdays, March 2 & 94:30-6:30 […]
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Join us for the next event of our book club for Juvenile Fiction chapter book readers! We will discuss science fiction novel The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm. Wednesday, February 236:30-7:30 pmIn-person: Community Room Check out a copy of the book at our Circulation Desk any time before the event. The group will also enjoy a book-related craft […]
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