Youth Services – Children
Winter/Spring Events
More events will be added as information becomes available.
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.
Learn About Lunar New Year
The Greater Philadelphia Chinese Cultural Center will share a Lunar New Year presentation and cultural dance performance to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Following the performance, there will be hands-on activities such as paper cutting, calligraphy, and origami.
Saturday, February 7
2:30-3:45 pm
Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Greater Philadelphia Chinese Cultural Center and the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Game Show: USA
Bright Star Touring Theatre presents this delightfully wacky game show, where you’ll test your knowledge of all things USA. This fun-filled trivia game celebrates America’s 250th birthday, complete with patriotic prizes.
Saturday, April 18
2-3 pm
Recommended for families with children in Grades 3-8. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Kit’s Interactive Theatre presents Colonial Faire – 1737
Enjoy this interactive play that depicts the arduous life of early America as well as the revelry. Though days of rest are few, today is the day of the Colonial Faire. Help indentured servant Katie Cotswold finish her chores so all may skip off to the faire. Partake in games and frolics where merriment abounds just before the rollicking Maypole dance!
Saturday, May 16
2-3 pm
For families with children ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Children’s Events
Workshops/Challenges
Make Your Own World Writing Workshop
Join Kiddie Authors Organization to design your own world, spend time in your world by writing a story, and finish off with a fun game.
Wednesday, January 14
5-6 pm
Open to kids ages 7-12.
Space is limited. Please RSVP.
Art with Anita for Kids (Virtual) – Turtle Painting
Join Miss Anita via Zoom as she provides step-by-step instructions on how to create your own painting of a cute turtle under the sea using acrylics.
Wednesday, February 4
6-7:30 pm
A limited number of kits are available for students in grades K-3. Other members of of the family may participate with their own materials.
Registration is required for the Zoom link.
Mini Monument Challenge for Preteens
Work together in teams using simple tools and materials to complete mini models of U.S. monuments in time before they are scored by our judges. Winners will earn a small prize.
Wednesday, March 4
6-7:30 pm
Open to students in grades 4-6.
Registration is required.
Slime Time!
Join Mad Science of New Jersey to explore, create, and play with polymers. Children will make their own slime to take home.
Wednesday, April 1
3-4 pm
Open to children ages 6-12.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
All workshops/challenges 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.
- January 21 – Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
- February 18 – U.S. Historical Fiction Early Chapter Book TBA
- March 18 – TBA
- April 22 – TBA
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.
- January 28 – The Girl Who Drank the Moon
- February 25 – U.S. Historical Fiction Novel TBA
- March 25 – TBA
- April 29 – TBA
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
Winter Session: Jan. 12-Feb. 23 (No Storytime Jan. 19 or Feb. 16)
Spring Session: March 23-May 4
Toddler Storytime
Recommended for ages 1-2 with a caregiver.
Weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Winter Session: Jan. 13-Feb. 24
Spring Session: March 24-May 5
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.
K-12 students can access the POWER Library collection for Kids in OverDrive.
Additional eResources for all ages can be found on our Online Resources page.