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Please note that the library front doors will be replaced on Wednesday, November 5, and the lower-level doors will be replaced on Thursday, November 6. During this time, patrons will not be permitted to enter through the construction area. To access the library, please enter through the gym entrance. As it may be cold, we recommend wearing layers or bringing […]
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Drop in for an afternoon or evening of friendly chess matches and informal instruction. This program is intended for adult chess players of all skill levels. Chess sets provided. Every Tuesday, 2-4 pmEvery Thursday, 5:30-8:30 pm Located in the Community Room on Tuesdays and the Friends Learning Lab on Thursdays. Subject to change depending on other programs.
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The popular Friday Movie Matinees will be held in the Friends Learning Lab. Movies start at 11 am and are free and open to the public. Every first Friday of the month, movie viewers are encouraged to stay after the matinee showing to discuss the film. Feel free to bring your lunch to enjoy as we socialize and have some […]
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October 19-25, 2025 is National Friends of Libraries week. We thank every member of our Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library for all they do to support our library! Our Friends purchase our Museum Passes, Mobile Hotspots, thousands of books for the collection, eBook and digital content, and provide funding for the majority of our library events, lectures, and programs, including […]
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Join this dynamic group of knitters to chat, share patterns and encourage each other. This knitting circle is perfect for the knitter looking to expand their skills. All levels welcome. Please bring your own supplies. Located in the Friends Learning Lab.
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Join PHEAA to learn how to apply for financial aid for college, what types of financial aid are available, and what happens after you apply. Monday, November 36:30 pm During this virtual presentation, participants will learn how to apply for grants, scholarships and loans to assist you with your college expenses. You will also learn about the financial aid awarding […]
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Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library welcome you to their monthly meeting! We’d love to hear from you and share new ideas and learn all about us. Thursday, November 612:30 pm Following the Friends Business Meeting, Sandy Kaufman, M.Ed. will present Hear Our Voices: The Struggle for Women’s Rights. Known as the “Victorian Age”, the 64-year reign of Queen Victoria was a witness […]
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was created by the macabre imagination of Washington Irving’s experiences and research, but few people know the truth behind the story. This lecture discusses one of America’s oldest short stories based on real events that took place in the Hudson Valley of New York during the American Revolution. Thursday, October 237 pm This will be […]
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Help out your local library! Donate $5 at the circulation desk to receive a 25% off discount shopping pass (exclusions apply). This pass is valid for in-store and online from 8 am – 11 pm, Wednesday, October 22, 2025 only. 100% of proceeds go towards the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library. Register to win a $100 Boscov’s Gift Card.
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This new facilitated discussion group for adults will bring people together for thoughtful conversations that promote personal reflection and group connection. At each meeting, conversation facilitator and community member Art will introduce meaningful topics that encourage participants to participate in meaningful discourse. Discussion topics will promote the common theme of pursuing one’s happiness, such as trust, coping with stress, values, […]
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