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Upcoming events and programs
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 with Huntingdon Valley Library! We have programs and events for patrons of all ages to commemorate this anniversary. Adult Events A Visit From Betsy RossThursday, April 30 at 7 pmHistorical reenactor Alisa Dupuy returns as Betsy Ross. Learn about her contributions to American Independence, and her […]
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Join us for our Winter Storytimes in the Friends Learning Lab. We have two different Weekly Storytimes to choose from. Each Storytime has a theme and includes stories, songs, and movement activities to encourage pre-reading skills. No registration necessary. Preschool StorytimeRecommended for ages 3-6 with a caregiver.Weekly on Mondays at 10:30 amMarch 23-May 4 Toddler StorytimeRecommended for ages 1-2 with […]
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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 Location subject to change depending on other programs.
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Join us for our next book club event for Juvenile Fiction readers! We will discuss The Disaster Days by Rebecca Behrens, which was chosen at the March book club event. Wednesday, April 296:30 – 7:30 pm We were all alone, in a shaken and shattered house, in the dark. And I was in charge. Hannah Steele loves living on Pelling, a […]
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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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Join the Friends of the Huntingdon Valley Library as they host their Jewelry Holiday Sale. All jewelry for sale is previously loved. All proceeds benefit the Huntingdon Valley Library. Jewelry donations are still appreciated now until the sale.
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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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Writers Gathering has been created for writers to read their work aloud in an appreciative, understanding, and nurturing environment. All writers are welcome—fiction and nonfiction writers, poets, memoirists, songwriters, playwrights, screenwriters, bloggers, essayists, and academic writers. Writers Gathering welcomes writers of all experience levels, with the goal of helping them build confidence, find their voices, and return to projects they’ve […]
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Stop by to mingle with interested and participating 1000 Books Before Kindergarten families. Learn more about our program and enjoy light snacks and activities for the kids. Monday, May 66 pm For families with pre-K children. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP. HV Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon […]
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Betsy Ross, during her lifetime, was more often known as Elizabeth Claypoole. She was one of thousands of average colonists whose efforts helped the American cause prevail against the British. Flag maker, seamstress, upholsterer, wife, mother and Quaker, she helped the new nation define itself through flags and colors. Thursday, April 307 pm Learn all about Betsy, her husbands (plural) […]
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