Blog posts by Youth Services Department
Get ready for some clean, STEMmy fun! View our Squishy Soap video tutorial below or watch it on Facebook or YouTube. Supplies needed: 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/8 cup of pure liquid castile soap (or other liquid soap or body wash of the same consistency) 4 teaspoons of sweet almond oil (similar oil like olive, avocado, or grapeseed would probably also work) Liquid watercolors for coloring (you will […]
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Creepy crawlies never tasted so good! Join us for our Spooky Snacks video tutorial, whether or not you were able to snag one of our Older Kid Grab-N-Go kits (registration for the kits is now full). Have fun playing with your food! Watch the video below or on Facebook or YouTube to learn simple instructions for making edible eyeballs and graveyard scenes. Supplies needed: 4 Oreo cookies […]
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Imagine Your Story – Summer Learning Program Join us via Zoom for a virtual visit with The Cardboard Kingdom author/illustrator Chad Sell. Learn about the artistic process behind making a graphic novel, show off your Cardboard Kingdom-inspired costumes (if participating in the contest, link below), and draw along with the author as he shows you how to draw some of his characters! […]
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Imagine Your Story – Summer Learning Program Join us for a fun craft project below. We will be making a castle pencil holder. Craft is recommended for ages 4-9, but any age is welcome to participate! (Younger kids will likely need help/supervision from an adult.) You will need the following supplies: 2 empty toilet paper rolls 1 empty paper towel roll […]
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Imagine Your Story – Summer Learning Program The Painting with Kathleen classes have been some of the library’s most popular. Now, our resident artistic instructor shares drawing tutorials for two different skill levels. Beginner Learn how to draw cute animals using the Kawaii style. You will learn how to draw an alpaca, a manatee, and a purrmaid (aka cat mermaid). […]
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Imagine Your Story – HVL Summer Learning 2020 Be a sleuth! Use the At-Home Scavenger Hunt form below to see how many of the following items you can find inside of or outside near your home. Will you be able to find them all? Ways to expand on the fun: Make a game out of the hunt by racing a family member or […]
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Imagine Your Story with Huntingdon Valley Library this summer! Summer Learning Program June 22-August 9, 2020 Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library Read books, participate in learning activities, win prizes, and share adventures as we imagine a new community story together. How do I sign up and participate? Register online using our new Beanstack site or the Beanstack […]
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We miss seeing you at the library and at Storytimes. Although none of us are at the library in person these days, you can visit Facebook on Monday mornings at 10:30 am for Virtual Storytimes with Miss Beth! Videos will stay up on Facebook for a few days after the live event. If you aren’t on Facebook or want a Storytime you can […]
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Most recent updates: 4/17/20 Library Building Closed The Library is a public place where people of all ages gather, so we are concerned about the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, as well as the flu and common cold, and are doing our part to help with this issue. Please read the COVID-19 Information webpost for more information. Although our physical building is closed, […]
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We are excited for the season of crisp air, pumpkins, apples, and cozy reading weather to begin! Another reason we are looking forward to fall is that we can’t wait to have you join us for some fun children’s programs, which include the annual outdoor movie night, a couple of interactive educational presentations, family painting, a theatrical trip around the world, and a […]
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