Youth Services – Children
Summer Events
Family Programs
KooKoo the Cartoon Magician
Enjoy a unique experience that is as much a live cartoon show as it is a magic show.
Wednesday, June 25
7 pm
Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please RSVP. Registration is full, but the waitlist is open.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Family Art Night
Create collaborative works of art with other families by rotating from table to table.
Wednesday, July 2
7 pm
For families with children of all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please RSVP. Registration is full, but the waitlist is open.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Elmwood Park Zoo on Wheels
See real animals up close and learn more about their stories.
Wednesday, July 9
7 pm
Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited. Please RSVP. Registration is full, but the waitlist is open.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Puzzle Competition for All Ages/Families or Adults
Race in teams to complete a 300-piece puzzle in the time limit.
Saturday, July 12
1 pm
All ages are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required.
This program is made possible through a generous donation from Ravensburger Puzzles.
Family Yoga & Mindfulness with Nakesha Moore
Explore yoga poses and breathing techniques in a fun way. Wear comfortable clothing. Please bring your own
mat, if possible.
Monday, July 14
2 pm
For families with children ages 3-12. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited. Please RSVP.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Wacky Science Show with Mad Science
Come be amazed by the wacky things you can do using the magic of science!
Wednesday, July 16
7 pm
Open to families with children of all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited. Please RSVP.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Bollywood Dance Celebration!
Experience the music and rhythms of India, learn fun Bollywood dance moves, and explore India’s culture.
Wednesday, July 23
7 pm
Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited. Please RSVP.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Summer Learning Closing Party: Carnival of Colors
Celebrate the end of our Summer Learning Program with carnival-inspired crafts and activities.
Wednesday, July 30
7 pm
Open to families with children of all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please RSVP.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Children’s Events
Board Game Brigade
Enjoy a friendly board game competition. Play one of our games or bring one to share.
Mondays, June 23 & July 21
2 pm
For students entering grades 4-6 in the fall.
Please register for either or both sessions.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Crafternoon
Drop in to be a maker with us! Join us on June 26 to celebrate our Summer Learning theme, Color Our World and July 17 as we make crafts that celebrate nature.
Thursdays, June 26 & July 17
2 pm
Open to all ages. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
No registration is necessary.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
LEGO® Club
Put your LEGO® engineering skills to the test in our team challenges!
Mondays, June 30 & July 28
2 pm
For students entering grades 1-3 in the fall.
Space is limited. Registration is required for either session.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Eco Exploration with EMU
Use high tech tools to explore the ecosystem around the library with MCIU’s Environmental Mobile Unit (EMU).
Tuesday, July 8
2 pm
For students entering grades 3-6.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
This project is a collaboration between The Montgomery County Library District and the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23, with funding from The Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation.
Music Play Patrol: Color Our World with Music
Calling all wizards in training! Learn how to concoct fun and useful elixirs.
Thursday, July 10
2 pm
Open to children ages 3 and up. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
Outdoor Endeavors
Drop in for some fun outdoor activities! Join us on July 11 when Master Gardener Pat teaches us how to create plant and flower prints on paper. Join us on July 25 as we draw on the sidewalks with chalk and play with bubbles.
Thursdays, July 11 & July 25
2 pm
Open to families with children of all ages. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Held out back of the library. If the weather is poor, we will move inside for an indoor activity.
No registration necessary.
Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
DIY Plant Person
Create a plant person that will grow its own “hair” that you can cut!
Thursday, July 24
2 pm
For students entering grades 1-3.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
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
Summer Session: June 23-July 28
Held in the Friends Learning Lab.
Toddler Storytime
Recommended for ages 1-2 with a caregiver.
Weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Summer Session: June 24-July 29
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 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.