Youth Services – Children
Fall Events
Family Programs
Family Stages presents Robin Hood
From Sherwood Forest to Nottingham, Robin and his Merry Men lead the greedy Sheriff and his bumbling deputy on a wild goose chase through the countryside of Olde England! Two actors play all the characters in this energetic performance of the classic story.
Saturday, December 13
2 pm
Recommended for families with children ages 3 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please RSVP.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Children’s Events
Workshops
Art with Anita for Kids – Clay Monster Sculpture
Follow instruction from artist Anita Thompson to create your very own air dry clay monster sculpture in class, making it as creepy or cute as you want. Participants will take home paint to use after their monsters have dried.
Monday, October 27
5-6:15 pm
Open to students in grades K-3
Space is limited. Registration is required. Update 10/10/25: Registration is full but the waitlist is open.
Bloxels Video Game Design
Learn how to use the Bloxels app/website to build your very own video game. From characters to scenes to power-ups, YOU design & make it!
Wednesday, November 19
6:30-7:30 pm
Open to students in grades 4-6.
Students can either bring their own device from home or use one of the library’s.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
All workshops are sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Book Clubs
Book Worm Book Club
Select dates from 5-6 pm
For early chapter book readers in grades 1-3.
Check out a copy of the book at our Circulation Desk. The group will also enjoy a book-related craft or activity.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
League of Book Lovers
Select dates from 6:30-7:30 pm
For Juvenile Fiction readers in grades 4-6.
Check out a copy of the book at our Circulation Desk. The group will also enjoy a book-related craft or activity.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Graphics Dudes
Select dates from 5-6 pm
For graphic novel lovers in grades 2-5
No specific books. Choose any juvenile graphic novel you’ve read to share. The group will also enjoy comic-related art activities.
Space is limited. Registration is requested.
All book clubs sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Reading Programs
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Join this reading program and challenge yourself to read 1,000 books with your child before they start Kindergarten, a goal widely recognized by experts as a cornerstone of literacy success. Visit the 1000 Books page or come to an upcoming 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Social (dates/times below) to learn more.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
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
Fall Session: Sept. 15-Nov. 17
Held in the Friends Learning Lab.
Toddler Storytime
Recommended for ages 1-2 with a caregiver.
Weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Fall Session: Sept. 16-Nov. 18
Held in the Friends Learning Lab.
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
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.
Additional eResources for all ages can be found on our Online Resources page.