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Herb Kaufman will present the Founding Mothers: The Women of the American Revolution. Learn about the history of the heroic and laudable women whose important role in the American Revolution is often ignored or forgotten. Located in the Community Room. Sponsored by Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.
» Read moreFollowing the Friends Business Meeting, there will be a presentation about the pivotal time of the Continental Army’s encampment at the Historic Hope Lodge in 1777. The Continental Army’s encampment at Whitemarsh was the final phase of the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign during the American War for Independence. Eleven thousand Continental troops constructed camps and fortifications along the hills around Whitemarsh. […]
» Read moreIt’s time to take the stage! Grab your friends and belt some tunes, play some rounds of Name That Tune, or share your unique talents on the Community Room stage as we enjoy food, music, and end of summer door prizes. Participants are NOT required to perform – just come and enjoy! Raffle door prizes will include gift cards to Amazon, Sushiman, and […]
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Come be a maker with us as we create a few different crafts celebrating this year’s Summer Learning theme, “All Together Now.” Crafts featured will bring multiple smaller parts together to create one beautiful whole. Thursday, July 272 pm Open to all ages. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary. Sponsored by […]
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Join us to hear traditional Lenape stories from Clan Mother Teri Hislop and experience drumming with Chief of Ceremonies and Lead Drummer Chuck Gentlemoon. Wednesday, July7 pm Open to all ages. All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. (Recommended for families with elementary-aged children.) Please RSVP. Sponsored by the Irene Reiter Endowment.
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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.
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DJ Mixup is a two-man improvisation group geared towards kids! Using books as a starting point, partners (D)an and (J)ason harness the creativity of kids and create an original performance every day. Using audience suggestions, silly props and costumes, and (un)willing parental volunteers, DJ Mixup performs original stories that will have young audiences (and their families) laughing. Wednesday, July 197 […]
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Did you know you have 24/7 access to thousands of e-books, audiobooks and magazines courtesy of your library card? Sign up for our Tuesday class on how to download e-books with Libby and you’ll be on your way to being an e-book expert. Each class will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Please bring your […]
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Drop in for a fun outdoor activity! We will make a mosaic image on the sidewalks using chalk. You will also be able to make a smaller chalk mosaic on paper to take home. Held on the sidewalks near the back/lower entrance of the library. If the weather is poor, we will move inside for an indoor activity. All ages […]
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Help us celebrate HVL’s Week of the Bee! Buzz in to make some bee-themed crafts. You will also have the opportunity to get your picture taken with one of the soft, squishy worker bees traveling around Montgomery County Libraries this summer! Thursday, July 132 pm All ages welcome. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No […]
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