At Book Worm Book Club for 1st and 2nd graders, we discuss a book, learn some stuff and create a craft that goes along with the story. October’s book was The Princess in Black by Shannon & Dean Hale. I was so excited that two boys attended because this story is NOT just for girls! It’s got monsters, masked superheros […]
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What is 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten? The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program is a national initiative to promote early literacy skills for children from birth to age five. The Program provides caregivers with the resources to create a positive and nurturing experience by reading to children regularly. It is an exciting way to celebrate reading 1,000 books before Kindergarten, a […]
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Craft a Connection Book Club is one of my favorite monthly programs. Children in grades 3-5 meet up to discuss a book and create a craft that goes along with the story. For the past three Septembers, we have celebrated the birthday of children’s author Roald Dahl by reading one of his beloved books and making something edible. In 2014, we read Charlie […]
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Stop by the Community Room and check out the newest women’s clothing sensation on Saturday, October 22 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. We will have 8 local consultants on hand with LOTS of inventory in sizes XXS-3XL! Shop, have fun and support the Library.
» Read moreJoin us Saturday, October 1 at 7:00 pm in the Red Lion Gym for a Movie Night Under the Stars! We will be showing Minions! Get your picture with a costume character before the show. Popcorn, pretzels and refreshments will be served.
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Ahoy mateys! Shiver me timbers, did we have fun on Monday at the Library! International Talk Like a Pirate Day has become an annual celebration for the Children’s Department at Huntingdon Valley Library. Who doesn’t like to dress AND talk like a pirate for a day? Certainly I do! The idea to celebrate came about to promote the awesome resource […]
» Read moreWe celebrated Curious George’s 75th birthday on Saturday at the Library! We had 10 stations for children to explore, and I think everyone had a blast being curious. At the party you could: play Feed George Some Bananas Game, Yellow Hat Ring Toss, or play a game of Curious George Tic Tac Toe. You could visit the Curiosity Sensory Station to feel […]
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Huntingdon Valley Library was one of only 13 libraries across the state chosen by Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) for a Teen Reading Lounge (TRL) continuation grant. We first hosted TRL last year and are excited to continue the program this fall with Poetry Pizza Parties. Poet and educator Lynn Levin leads this NO STRESS discussion group for Teens grades 6-8. Mark your Calendar […]
» Read moreCurious George turns 75 this year! Join us in the Children’s Department on Saturday, September 17 at 10:30 am to celebrate Curiosity Day! Children of all ages welcome. Registration is requested.
» Read moreJoin us on November 12 at 1:00 pm for The Wizard of Oz presented by Family Stages! Two actors play all of the parts in this spirited 50 minute production designed for family members ages 3 and up! All family members must be registered! If you are registering a guest, please use your last name and “guest” as the first name. *Sponsored […]
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