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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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Step into the prehistoric world with Bright Star Touring Theatre! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar and charm their way into every heart, this show blends science, storytelling, and imagination. It’s an unforgettable field […]
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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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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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Try out some of the games that children played during colonial times, such as quoits, jackstraws, cup-and-ball, and tops. Get a brief lesson on how to play each game and then have fun testing them out! Thursday, July 92-3 pm Recommended for elementary-aged children. Please RSVP. Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library and the Montgomery County Library District. […]
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Work in teams to act as ancient engineers. Test structural design by building pyramid models using a variety of different materials and techniques in this hands-on STEM challenge. Monday, July 63 pm Open to students entering grades 1-3 in the fall. Space is limited. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
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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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Pennsylvania Treasury currently holds over $5 billion in Unclaimed Property on behalf of its residents. This includes forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, old utility deposits, insurance payouts, and more. Many people don’t even know this money exists or that the state is holding it for them. Mr. Aizaz Gill, Regional Relationship Manage with the Pennsylvania Treasury will be here to check […]
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Huntingdon Valley Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day. We will reopen Sunday, July 5 at 1 pm. You may still return items in our outside book drop that is located at the front of the building. Our Digital Branch is open 24/7! Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky! We hope […]
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