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Medicare 101 The Basics Monday, May 2, at 7 pm via Zoom Medicare 101 will focus on the basics of Medicare. There will be a Q & A session, so bring your questions. The program is presented by a volunteer from PA MEDI (formerly APPRISE) PA MEDI is a free health insurance counseling program which works with individuals to help […]
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History’s Mysteries of the Colonial Era Presented by Herb Kaufman The history of the American Revolution and the colonial era are full of lore, myths, half-truths and just plain inaccuracies that have become a part of American history. This program focuses on these mysterious, misrepresented and often imagined incidents and events. You will learn the truth about the Revolutionary War […]
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Saturday the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library will be holding a used book sale in the lower parking lot. Stop by and find your next great read. Cash or checks accepted.
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Learn about the creative spirits who forged art careers despite societal barriers to the “weaker sex.” Inspiring women such as Cecelia Beaux, the first female faculty member at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and Violet Oakley, designer of the incredible Capitol Building murals in Harrisburg, led the way. This is a detailed view of early art “herstory” in the […]
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Dine in or Take out from Jules Pizza in Jenkintown on Wednesday, February 9 from 4 to 7 pm and mention Huntingdon Valley Library Friends. 20% of your total will be donated to the library! It’s a pizza (or salad) win. Jules Pizza, 817 Old York Road, Jenkintown. 215-886-5555
» Read moreJoin us for a lecture and examples of how you can conduct genealogical and historical research using the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s vast resources. Library Director Dr. Lee Arnold will present via Zoom. Dr. Arnold has been with the HSP since 1992 and has lectured extensively on genealogical topics throughout the Pennsylvania Region. Please RSVP for the link. This program […]
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Join us for a friendly discussion of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. We will meet at 7 pm via Zoom. Please RSVP to receive the zoom link. Free and open to all. A reminder email will be sent the day of the event.
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October 2021 Release. The New Lower Moreland High School Documentary Team turned to the Huntingdon Valley Library for assistance in researching the history of Lower Moreland Township, the Lower Moreland Township School District, and the history of the schools within Lower Moreland. Check out what they found at the library. Click here to view on YouTube.
» Read moreFriends of Libraries groups have their very own national week of celebration! October 17 to 23, 2021 is National Friends of Libraries week. We thank every member of our Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library for all they do to support our library. Our Friends purchase our Museum Passes, Mobile HotSpots, thousands of books for the collection, eBook and digital content, […]
» Read moreJoin us as author Jim Murphy tells us about his new book Real Philly History, Real Fast. “In Real Philly History, Real Fast, Jim Murphy provides an original tour of the city. He highlights artistic gems including the Dream Garden Tiffany mosaic and Isaiah Zagar’s glittering Magic Gardens. He profiles intriguing historical figures from military leader Commodore Barry to civil […]
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