Youth Services – Children
Summer Events
Huntingdon Valley Library’s Summer Learning Program began on Saturday, June 22 and runs for just over six weeks, through Sunday, August 4. This summer’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” Find out more about how our program works.
All summer events are sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library, unless otherwise listed.
Summer Learning Kick-Off Party
Drop in to celebrate the beginning of our Summer Learning Program! Enjoy games, crafts, a DJ, and light refreshments. Learn more about and register for this year’s reading program. Staff will be available to help you sign up for events, recommend books, and answer any questions you have about our events. You will also be able to pick up a packet of Summer Learning materials.
Location: Red Lion Gym (attached to the library)
Saturday, June 22
1-3 pm
Open to all ages. No registration necessary.
Wednesday Night Family Programs
Space is limited. Please RSVP for programs with an asterisk. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. For more info and to register, visit the links.
The Raptory* – Registration is FULL.
Witness birds of prey up close, learn their wild tales, and watch them feast.
Wednesday, June 26 at 7 pm
For families with children ages 4 and up.
Family Bingo Night* – Registration is FULL.
Play a few rounds of Bingo with the chance to win some small prizes.
Wednesday, July 3 at 7 pm
All ages welcome.
Ants on a Log*
Enjoy music full of humor and harmony with this 3-part band at an energetic and engaging concert.
Wednesday, July 10 at 7 pm
Recommended for families with children ages 4-11.
Space Adventures with Thembi Palmer*
Learn about and be inspired by the pioneering feats of African American astronauts in this interactive program.
Wednesday, July 17 at 7 pm
Recommended for families with children entering grade K and up.
Andrew’s Big Show* – Registration is FULL.
Come one, come all to be entertained by juggling, comedy, circus skills, and tales of adventure.
Wednesday, July 24 at 7 pm
Open to all ages.
Life-Sized Candy Land
Drop by to play our life-sized version of the classic board game. Make small treasures to take home along your trip. Start times may be staggered.
Wednesday, July 31 between 6 & 8 pm
Open to all ages.
Music Class
Music Play Patrol: Bucket Drumming – Registration is FULL.
Learn how to create music using ordinary buckets. Explore different rhythms and create your own beats.
Thursday, July 18 at 2 pm
Recommended for ages 2+ with a caregiver. Space is limited. Please RSVP.
STEM Workshops
Maze Builders
Work together to construct a maze for Hexbugs.
Monday, July 8 at 2 pm
Open to students entering grades K-2. Space is limited. Registration is required.
LEGO Robotics: Space Odyssey with Arena STEM – Registration is FULL.
Learn about space, build a space-related machine, and program the machine using code.
Thursday, July 11 at 2 pm
Open to students entering grades 2-5. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Sponsored by Arena STEM.
Paper Airplane Engineering – Registration is FULL.
Learn some basic principles of aerodynamics. Try out different designs for paper airplanes and use those principles to determine the best design.
Monday, July 15 at 2 pm
Open to students entering grades 3-5. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Tent Skills 101 with Bryn Athyn Scout Troop 97
View a demonstration and receive training on how to set up a tent. Tips for sleeping in a tent will also be shared.
Tuesday, July 30 at 2 pm
Open to students entering grades 2-5. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Sponsored by Bryn Athyn Scout Troop 97.
Crafts & Outdoor Fun
All ages welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary.
Crafternoons
Outdoor Endeavors
Held out back behind the library. In case of bad weather, we will move indoors for a different activity.
Summer Storytimes
Join us for Storytime with stories, songs, and movement activities to encourage pre-reading skills. No registration necessary.
Preschool Storytime
Recommended for ages 3-6 with a caregiver.
Weekly on Mondays at 10:30 am
June 24-July 29
Held in the Friends Learning Lab.
Toddler Storytime
Recommended for ages 1-2 with a caregiver.
Weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 am
June 25-July 30
Held in the Friends Learning Lab.
Family Storytimes
Recommended for families with young children (preschoolers and toddlers). All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Saturdays, July 6 and August 3 at 10:30 am
Held in the Friends Learning Lab.
Other News
Photos
Photos from past Summer Learning Programs and other events are available on our Facebook Page and Flickr Page.
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.
Research indicates that the more children hear books read to them, the better prepared they are to learn to read in Kindergarten. When you participate, your child will be able to track their reading progress and receive prizes and encouragement.
Read our post about participating in this Challenge from home.
eResources for Kids
POWER Kids – Pennsylvania’s Electronic Library
With your library card, explore these online research resources for kids and young teens.
Scholastic Teachables
Scholastic Teachables is an online database of tens of thousands of searchable and printable educational materials. Our teacher-authors create and vet thousands of high-quality, ready-to-use resources to save you countless hours of searching for reliable content. Read our post for an overview of the website and detailed information about incorporating it into your classroom or home! Sponsored by Montgomery County District Library Center.
BookFLIX and TrueFlix
Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource for grades pre-K-3 that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to help build a love of reading and learning. With TrueFlix, learn about people, places, nature, history, and science from videos and eBooks. Weston Woods and Scholastic.
TumbleBooks
An online collection of animated, talking picture books.
TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of children’s e-books, available by subscription to Elementary Schools and Public Libraries around the world.