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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 Through this project, the library’s aim is to remove books that have old, outdated information; replace damaged books in poor condition; and add up-to-date books on interesting topics that […]
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Virtual Art with Anita for Children Join Miss Anita via Zoom as she provides step-by-step instructions on how to create your own Jack-O-Lantern drawing using colored pencils. Wednesday, October 126:30 pm Registration is required. Recommended for children in grades K-5. The number of kits available is limited. Kits will be available for pickup from Monday, October 3 through Sunday, October […]
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Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for an outdoor viewing of The Bad Guys on a giant 25-foot screen! Saturday, October 157 pm The infamous Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Ms. Tarantula, and Mr. Wolf find their lives of crime coming to an end as they face imprisonment. Determined to retain their freedom, the criminals band together to boost their public […]
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Drop in for free play with STEM toys in our Children’s Area with wooden blocks and a set of universal people, vehicles, and animals where preschoolers have the freedom to build and play as they wish. Friday, September 3010:30 am Toys are recommended for children ages 3 and up. All children must be attended by a caregiver.
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Join us for this 3-week series of beginner chess classes taught by one of our high school volunteers. Learn the basics of the game and have fun! 3 Classes – Mondays from 4:30-5 pm September 19 September 26 October 3 Open to students in grades 1-5. Each class is limited to 8 students. Registration is required. One registration will register you […]
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Join us for Storytimes this fall outside the library in the front courtyard.* We have three different Storytimes to choose from. Each Storytime will have a theme and include stories, songs, and movement activities to encourage pre-reading skills. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on. In the case of weather concerns, we will meet upstairs in the Community […]
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Join us for the first event of the school year for our book club for early chapter book readers! We will read EllRay Jakes Is Not a Chicken, the first book in the EllRay Jakes Series, by Sally Warner. Wednesday, September 214:30-5:30 pm Eight-year-old EllRay’s father has promised a family trip to Disneyland if EllRay can stay out of trouble for a […]
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