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Tough Topics At Huntingdon Valley Library, we know that our country is facing many difficult, sensitive situations, especially right now. We want to help. Our goal is to provide information and support for our patrons who want to educate themselves on issues including race, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental health, domestic violence, and especially ways for patrons in need to seek help. Everyone […]
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Get ready for our cardboard construction challenge! Work together in teams to build an object using cardboard and Makedo cardboard construction tools. Compete against other teams to find out whose construction in the best. Thursday, July 202 pm Open to students entering grades 4-5. Registration is required. Space is limited. Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
» Read moreGet your game on at our family game night! A variety of classic and new board and card games will be available to play with friends old and new. Bring your own games from home or play some of ours! Light refreshments will be available. Wednesday, July 57 pm Open to all ages. Children under the age of 10 must […]
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Join us for this virtual program to meet manga author and illustrator, Misako Rocks! Meet Misako and learn all about her inspiration, style, and manga graphic novel, Bounce Back. Misako will also be leading a manga drawing lesson during the presentation. Wednesday, June 216-7:30 pm Recommended for students entering grades 5-9. Register for this virtual program here.
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Join us for our book club for Juvenile Fiction chapter book readers! We will discuss the adventure/survival novel 96 Miles by J.L. Esplin. Wednesday, March 296:30 – 7:30 pm During a massive blackout in rural Nevada, two brothers struggle to survive, without their self-reliance-obsessed dad and without enough water, while crossing the desert for help. Check out a copy of the […]
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Come learn about healthy eating through fun games and activities! In this interactive session, registered dietitian Judy Thalheimer, RD, LDN, will open your eyes to how much sugar is in popular drinks and get you thinking about how to fit more fruits and vegetables into your day. Wednesday, March 15 4:30 pm Open to children ages 7-10. Space is limited. […]
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Join Mad Science of New Jersey for this hands-on class! Explore molecules and the forces that hold atoms together. Watch the dramatic differences between physical and chemical changes, as you mix up a batch of your very own Mad Science Putty to take home. UPDATE: This program is full. Register for the waitlist. Wednesday, April 52 pm Open to children […]
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Join Miss Beth for a special Halloween-themed Storytime with spooktacular stories, songs, and movement activities to encourage pre-reading skills. Children are encouraged to come in costume. Monday, October 3110:30 am Books will be targeted toward preschool age (3-6), but all ages are welcome to attend. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Held outside on the front lawn. In […]
» Read moreJoin professional artist Keville Bowen as he shares the basics of stop-motion animation using Legos. This 2-class course will use the principles of animation and the structure of storytelling to help you create your own animated short. Wednesdays, November 2 & 94:30-6:30 pm Students will use the Stop Motion Studio App (free version) by Cateater to create their shorts. Students […]
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Huntingdon Valley Library is currently in the process of updating the Juvenile Non-Fiction collection. This collection is comprised of factual or informational books where the recommended age range is elementary students. Through this project, the library’s aim is to remove books that have old, outdated information; replace damaged books in poor condition; and add up-to-date books on interesting topics that […]
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