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Upcoming events and programs
Reading is Revolutionary, America 250 at HV Library
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 Duels, Fools, and Scoundrels of the Civil WarThursday, January 22 at 7 pmHerb Kaufman will present the unusual and controversial events that happened during the Civil […]
» Read moreWinter Storytimes, Mondays and Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Feb. 24, 10:30 am
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 amJanuary 12-February 23No Storytime January 19 & February 16 […]
» Read moreChess Club for Adults, Tuesdays, 2 pm & Thursdays, 5:30 pm
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.
» Read moreLeague of Book Lovers, Wed., Jan. 28, 6:30 pm
Join us for our next book club event for Juvenile Fiction readers! We will discuss The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill, which was chosen at the December book event. Wednesday, January 286:30 – 7:30 pm A young girl raised by a witch, a swamp monster, and a perfectly tiny dragon must unlock the dangerous magic buried deep inside. […]
» Read moreHandmade Book Sewing, Thurs., Jan. 29, 7 pm
For our first get together of 2026 we will celebrate the kick-off of America 250 with a Colonial Craft Night! Participants will learn simple book binding skills by sewing a single-folio notebook to take home. All supplies and some light refreshments will be provided. Thursday, January 297 pm This program is intended for adults only. Registration is required for supplies. […]
» Read moreJanuary Movie Matinees, Fridays, 11 am
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 […]
» Read moreFriends Book Sale, Sat., Jan. 31, 10 am-2 pm
Join the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library as they host their monthly book sale in their book room. Stop by to check out a wide variety of nonfiction and fiction books. Choose from cookbooks to children’s books, science fiction to poetry, biographies to modern fiction, DVDs, CDs and much more. Check out the Pop-Up Jewelry Sale! New items are added every month. […]
» Read moreSpeaking of Joy: An Adult Discussion Group, Sat., Jan. 31, 2 pm
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, […]
» Read moreReading Buddies, Select Tuesdays, Jan. 20-March 10
Get reading and make new friends with HVL’s Reading Buddies program! Select Tuesdays January 20; February 3, 10, 24; March 3, 102 sessions per day: 5-5:30 pm & 5:30-6 pm During each Reading Buddies session, young readers will be partnered with a Teen Advisory Board volunteer. Together, buddies will choose books, find a cozy spot in the library, and take turns […]
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