Youth Services – Children
Fall Events
Family Programs
Movie Night Under the Stars
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a showing of The Pirates! Band of Misfits on a giant inflatable screen. Pirate costumes are welcome to help us celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Light refreshments and small giveaways will be available.
Saturday, September 19
7 pm
Held on the back lawn near the lower parking lot. Will move inside Red Lion Gym in case of weather.
Open to all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary.
Sponsored by Lower Moreland Township.
Animal Adoption 101
Join Women’s Animal Center for this fun and educational presentation that explores what to consider before adopting, including choosing the right pet for your home and lifestyle, understanding veterinary care and costs, and learning about training and enrichment. Whether you’re ready to adopt or simply curious, you’ll leave with practical information to help you make a thoughtful decision.
Please note: No animals will be present at this event.
Monday, November 9
6:30 pm
All ages welcome (recommended for elementary through adult). Please RSVP.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Fore The Books Mini-Golf Fundraiser
Drop in to enjoy fun for the whole family with a 9-hole mini-golf course inside the library!
$5 suggested donation for entry. Raffle tickets, snacks, soda, and water will be available for purchase.
Saturday, November 14
12-4 pm
All ages welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Musiquita
Delight in a playful exploration of music in both Spanish and English! Sing, dance, create rhythms, listen with fresh ears, and spark your imaginations while listening to an eclectic mix of genres at this high-energy, interactive performance that brings families together in a joyful celebration.
Saturday, December 12
2 pm
All ages welcome. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Please RSVP.
Sponsored by the Nancy Hensler Endowment, with additional funds from Young Audiences Arts for Learning New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania.
Children’s Events
Tiny Builders
Drop in for free play with a variety of building toys and to socialize with other families.
Second Thursday of the month (9/10, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10)
10:30-11:15 am
Recommended for preschool-aged children with a caregiver.
No registration necessary.
Puking Pumpkins for Preteens
Get ready for a messy and fun seasonal science experiment. Work together to carve faces on your pumpkins. Then, use simple chemistry to cause your pumpkins to bubble, foam, and spew.
Wednesday, October 14
6-7:30 pm
Location: Valley Youth Center & back lawn
Open to students in grades 4-6.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Storytime with the Metropolitan Ballet Company
Discover the joy of storytelling through dance! This special Storytime will feature a presentation of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper. Lisa Collins Vidnovic, artistic director & founder of Metropolitan Ballet Academy & Company, will read the story and lead young participants in visual storytelling through dance. Children should dress comfortably and be ready to move.
Thursday, November 5
10:30 am
Recommended for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Space is limited. Registration is required. Please register for the total number of people attending (adults & children).
Sponsored by the Metropolitan Ballet Company.
Math Bingo
Practice your addition and subtraction skills with some fun rounds of Bingo! Students must be able to add and subtract into the hundreds. No calculators or outside help will be allowed, but scrap paper will be available to work out the problems.
Wednesday, December 2
5-6 pm
Recommended for students in grades 2-3.
Registration is required.
Story Tails
Make reading extra special this winter break with a new furry friend! Join Women’s Animal Center for a fun-filled reading experience featuring their adoptable rabbits and guinea pigs. Learn some quick facts about animals and responsible pet care. Then, young readers will be paired with a small animal to practice their reading skills and draw a picture of their new friend.
Wednesday, December 30
20-Minute Time Slots Available Between 1 & 3 pm
Open to students in grades K-6.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
(Each child must register separately. Please register for only one session.)
Unless otherwise noted, the children’s events above are sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Book Clubs
Discuss a chosen book and participate in a fun book-related craft or activity.
Registration is required for all book clubs (click on the dates to register).
Shared Chapters
Recommended for students in grades K-1 with a caregiver.
Select Wednesdays from 5-6 pm
- October 7 – Book will be read together at event
- November 4 – King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats
Page Turners
Recommended for students in grades 2-4.*
*Readers in grade 4 should choose either this book club (chapter books) or the League of Book Lovers (middle grade books) based on current reading ability.
Select Wednesdays from 5-6 pm
- September 23 – Third Grade Angels
- October 21 – Olive Oakes and the Haunted Carousel
- November 11 – Once Upon a Tim
League of Book Lovers
Recommended for students in grades 4-6.*
*Readers in grade 4 should choose either this book club (middle grade books) or the Page Turners book club (chapter books) based on current reading ability.
Select Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm
All children’s book clubs are sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Reading Program
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 (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
September 14-November 16
Toddler Storytime
Recommended for ages 1-2 with a caregiver.
Weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 am
September 15-November 17
(No Storytime Nov. 3.)
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.
Overdrive
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.