Youth Services – Children
Winter and Spring Events
Family Programs
Family Stages Presents Jack and the Beanstalk
Two actors play all the characters in this energetic and imaginative performance of the classic story, Jack and the Beanstalk.
Saturday, December 14
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.
Bessie Coleman
Actor, educator and historical interpreter Dr. Daisy Century brings Bessie Coleman to HVL. Come enjoy this performance about the first African-American woman to become a licensed airplane pilot, showcasing a life that broke the mold.
Saturday, February 8
2 pm
For elementary students through adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please RSVP.
Sponsored by the Irene Reiter Endowment.
Awesome Adaptations
Learn from a Briar Bush Nature Center educator about the incredible adaptations that animals have to help them meet challenges in their environment. Meet some animal ambassadors and see their own special adaptations up close, from camouflage to special tails and silent flight to not-so-sharp spikes.
Saturday, March 8
2 pm
For elementary students through adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Spring Egg Hunt
Come meet Peter Rabbit and collect eggs filled with candy and prizes! Please bring your own bag or basket. Arrive early to park and get your picture taken with Peter Rabbit. Eggs go quickly. Start times will be staggered for different age groups (click here for more details).
Saturday, April 5
11 am
Location: Held offsite at Lower Moreland Park
Sponsored by Lower Moreland Township.
Workshops
Guitar 101
Join us for a fun and engaging introduction to the world of guitar with Dr. Ben Lougheed. Discover how learning guitar can enhance focus, boost confidence, and spark creativity in this interactive session.
Saturday, January 11
2 pm
For children ages 5-10 and their parents.
Registration is required.
Art with Anita for Kids
Join Miss Anita via Zoom as she provides step-by-step instructions on how to create your own painting of a winter deer with a snowy background using acrylic paint.
Wednesday, January 22
6:30-8 pm
Open to children ages 8-12. Number of art kits available is limited. Kits will be available for registrants to pick up from Saturday, January 11 through Sunday, January 19.
Registration is required for the Zoom link.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Bloxels Video Game Design
Join Mr. Jason of Bright Idea Makers to learn how to use the Bloxels app/website to build your very own video games. Participants will also be able to play each other’s games and give constructive feedback.
Wednesday, March 19
6:30 pm
Open to students in grades 4-6. Students can either bring their own device or use one of the library’s.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Voyaging Vikings
Take a journey back in time with the American Swedish Historical Museum to the age of the Vikings. Dress up in Viking armor, make runestones, and use hands-on artifacts.
Wednesday, April 16
2 pm
Open to children ages 6-12.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Clubs
All clubs are sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Book Worm Book Club
Join us at this book club for early chapter book readers. Check out a copy of the book at the library’s Circulation Desk during the month prior to the event. At each event, the group will discuss the featured book and enjoy a book-related craft or activity.
Select Wednesdays (below) from 5-6 pm
Recommended for students in grades 1-3.
Space is limited. Registration is required. Click on the links below to register.
League of Book Lovers
Join us at this book club for Juvenile Fiction readers. Check out a copy of the book at the library’s Circulation Desk during the month prior to the event. At each event, the group will discuss the featured book and enjoy a book-related craft or activity.
Select Wednesdays (below) from 6:30-7:30 pm
Recommended for students in grades 4-6.
Space is limited. Registration is required. Click on the links below to register.
Graphics Dudes
Join us at this club where art and books collide! Share a recently read graphic novel, learn new skills for making your own, and participate in a comic-related art activity.
Select Wednesdays (below) from 5-6 pm
Recommended for students in grades 2-5.
Space is limited. Registration is required. Click on the links below to register.
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
Winter Session: January 27-March 3, No Storytime February 17
Spring Session: March 24-April 28
Held in the Friends Learning Lab.
Toddler Storytime
Recommended for ages 1-2 with a caregiver.
Weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Winter Session: January 28-March 4
Spring Session: March 25-April 29
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.
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.