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Upcoming events and programs
Learn how to make your own mini comic with Terry LaBan, author and illustrator of graphic novel, Mendel the Mess-Up! Thursday, July 96:30-8:30 pm During this workshop participants will first learn a bit about Terry LaBan’s career and books, and then move on to the principals of cartooning. This is a hands-on workshop where students will get to practice some of […]
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Learn the differences between meat-eating and plant-eating animals at this preschool workshop with Mad Science of New Jersey. Look at some dinosaur teeth up close and work as paleontologists by participating in a mini dinosaur dig to help improve your scientific knowledge. Friday, July 1011 am Open to children ages 3-5 with an adult. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please […]
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Join us for a friendly discussion of Kindred by Damian Duffy. Monday, July 136:45pm Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. Free and Open to all. Located in the Friends Learning Lab.
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Learn about one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time, the tomb of Tutankhamun. Hidden in the famed Valley of the Kings, burial place of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs, the tomb had laid nearly undisturbed for over 3,000 years until its discovery by an English archaeologist, Howard Carter. Crammed with priceless objects, Mr. Carter took nearly ten years to […]
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Drop in for an afternoon of crafting and creativity! During this session participants will make their own amber hued melt-and-pour soap with a “fossilized insect” encased inside. Wednesday, July 154-5:30 pm For students entering grades 7-12. Please R.S.V.P. or feel free to drop in. Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
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Come be a maker with us as we create a few different crafts inspired by the Earth. Thursday, July 162-3 pm Open to all ages. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
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Can your party survive the Oregon Trail? Thursday, July 166:30 pm or 7:30 pm Join in for this Oregon Trail live action simulation to see if you and your comrades have what it takes to live through the historic journey. Wagon party teams will work together to choose supplies, manage their measly budgets, and navigate the challenges of the journey […]
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Ahoy! Join Kiddie Authors Organization on a quest to make the ultimate pirate story. Search for treasure and find out what kind of pirate you are! Monday, July 204 pm Open to children ages 7-12. Registration is required.
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Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive STEM show for the whole family. With help from audience volunteers, Science Heroes will conduct exciting experiments all about the changing states of matter, pressure, and more — while raising a shovel to scientists who work with dirt. If you didn’t already love science, you’ll really ‘dig it’ after seeing […]
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Join us to meet other caregivers in the area and to discuss the importance of self-care. Tuesday, July 217 pm This program is intended for adults only. Walk-ins are welcome! RSVP if possible. In partnership with Home Instead, Paul’s Run, and Artist Senior Living in Huntingdon Valley.
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