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Two actors play all the characters in this energetic and imaginative performance of the classic story, Jack and the Beanstalk. In a cloud castle high in the sky, a grumpy ogre pesters the villagers below with loud music from his enchanted harp and showers of non-golden eggs from his magic hen. The brave young Jack climbs a mysterious beanstalk to […]
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Join us at this new book club for kids who love graphic novels. Share a recently read graphic novel (title, description, likes/dislikes about the book), learn something about graphic novels, participate in a fun activity, and be the first to borrow the library’s latest additions to the Juvenile Graphic Novels collection. Wednesday, December 45 pm Recommended for students in grades […]
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Join us as the Toy Trains in Motion will lay out a interactive train display which has operating American Flyer toy trains and includes accessories, such as a sawmill, a barrel loader, and rockets that are launched from train cars, all of which can be operated at the press of a button. Friday, November 1510 am – 5 pm Saturday, […]
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As we continue updates with our internet provider on Monday, November 11, the following resources will be affected: Update: 4 pm – Our phone system is back up and running.Our system is currently offline please bring your library card to check out your materials. If you have any questions, please call 215-947-5138. Thank you for your patience! We apologize for […]
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Come learn how to make some tricksy treats, as well as some healthy eerie eats, for your next spooky celebration! Wednesday, October 305 pm Open to students in grades K-3. Space is limited. Registration is full. Please sign up for the wait list.Registration is required. (Caregivers are welcome to attend with the children, but please only register for the children.) […]
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Dine In or Take out at the Iron Hill Brewery in Huntingdon Valley on Wednesday, October 23 and 20% of your food bill will be donated to Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library. It’s a win win! Location: Iron Hill Brewery, 785 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 Please bring the flyer to participate.
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Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools. By focusing on efforts to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. The theme for Banned Books Week 2025 (October 5-11) is “Censorship is so […]
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The Raptory’s birds are swooping into the library and you’re invited! Witness these raptors up close, learn their wild tales, and watch them feast. Wednesday, June 26, 7 pmHeld in the Community Room Recommended for families with children ages 4 and up. Registration is FULL. Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
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The Library received a special donation recently from Artist Nancy Markowich. Nancy started painting seriously after retiring from art teaching. She switched places in the classroom and became the student where she could devote her time and passion to oil painting. She uses a traditional approach. Working with a Grisaille, she does a drawing of the subject, transfers the drawing […]
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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 Storytime Recommended for ages 3-6 with a caregiver.Weekly on Mondays at 10:30 amJanuary 22-February 26(No Storytime February 19) Toddler Storytime […]
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