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History’s Mysteries of the Colonial Era Presented by Herb Kaufman The history of the American Revolution and the colonial era are full of lore, myths, half-truths and just plain inaccuracies that have become a part of American history. This program focuses on these mysterious, misrepresented and often imagined incidents and events. You will learn the truth about the Revolutionary War […]
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Saturday the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library will be holding a used book sale in the lower parking lot. Stop by and find your next great read. Cash or checks accepted.
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Colored Pencil Snowy Barn Drawing Guided by instruction, Participants will learn how to create this colored pencil drawing using a basic-colored pencil set. Zoom Class is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes long. Instructor: Anita Thompson Colored Pencil Snowy Barn Drawing Supply List Mixed Media paper or computer paper 8 x 5 inches (or computer paper folded in half) Basic Colored […]
» Read moreGame Knights is returning to in-person for the Spring! Join TAB volunteers and HVL staff up in the Community Room for an evening of gaming. For each session there will be multiple games available, including online options as well as tabletop. Participants can look forward to informal chess instruction, classic board games, projected Jackbox group games, Among Us and more! […]
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Join us for Storytime outside on the lawn near the back entrance of the library. Each week, there will be a new theme with stories, songs, and movement activities to encourage pre-reading skills. Weekly on TuesdaysMarch 22-April 2610:30 am Recommended for preschoolers and toddlers with a caregiver. Masks are required for all patrons ages 2 and up; social distancing is […]
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Join us for the next event of our book club for Juvenile Fiction chapter book readers! We will discuss historical fiction novel War and Millie McGonigle by Karen Cushman. Wednesday, March 236:30-7:30 pmIn-person: Community Room Check out a copy of the book at our Circulation Desk any time before the event. The group will also enjoy a book-related craft or activity. This […]
» Read moreFor the next Middle School Book Club, we are reading Paradise on Fire, by Jewell Parker Rhodes. We will have book discussion, activities, and make a book-related project to take home. Copies of the book are available for check out at the circulation desk. For students in grades 6-8. Registration and masks are required. Friday, March 1 at 3:30 pm […]
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There’s more to drawing characters than a face and a costume. Keville Bowen’s Character Design Workshop will explore just that. Learn various approaches to drawing faces. Understand the cultural differences for designing characters. Join in as Keville shares his secrets to drawing bodies. Keville Bowen is an artist, animator, and art instructor for youth. 2-Day WorkshopWednesdays, March 2 & 94:30-6:30 […]
» Read moreGame Knights is back, virtually! Join TAB volunteers and HVL staff online via Zoom for an evening of gaming. We will rotate through several games each month, including Jackbox, Among Us, Skibbl.io, Codenames, online versions of classic board games, and more. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. When registering for the program, please use the email address to which you would like the […]
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Learn about the creative spirits who forged art careers despite societal barriers to the “weaker sex.” Inspiring women such as Cecelia Beaux, the first female faculty member at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and Violet Oakley, designer of the incredible Capitol Building murals in Harrisburg, led the way. This is a detailed view of early art “herstory” in the […]
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