National Friends of Libraries Week, October 19-25

A blue book with a red heart behind it.

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 […]

» Read more

Chess Club for Adults, Tuesdays, 2 pm & Thursdays, 5:30 pm

A wooden queen chess piece surrounded by pawns on a chessboard.

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.

» Read more

The True Story of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Thurs., Oct. 23, 7 pm

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 […]

» Read more

Haunted Gingerbread Houses for Teens, Fri., Oct. 24, 3:30 pm

Create some creepy confections! This evening of spooky haunted house decorating will be a spin on traditional gingerbread houses with a ghoulish twist. The program will include all necessary supplies and an array of decorating possibilities. Participants can take home their edible creations to display or devour.  Friday, October 243:30 pm For students in grades 7-12.  Space is limited. Registration is […]

» Read more

Friends Book Sale & Pop-Up Jewelry Sale, Sat., Oct. 25, 10 am-2 pm

A stack of books on a table in a busy market or bookstore.

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. New items are added every month. All proceeds benefit the Huntingdon Valley […]

» Read more

Speaking of Joy: An Adult Discussion Group for Meaningful Dialogue, Sat., Oct. 25, 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 more

Fall Storytimes, Mondays and Tuesdays, Starting Sept. 15, 10:30 am

Three teddy bears reading a book outdoors on a sunny day.

Join us for our Fall 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 amSeptember 15-November 17 Toddler StorytimeRecommended for ages 1-2 with […]

» Read more
1 2 3 6