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Kid Kits include supplies and instructions for an at-home project. This kit will include supplies to create your own jellyfish suncatcher! Supplies are limited and registration is required. Reserved kits will only be available to pick up during library hours the week of July 5-10. Recommended for youth in Pre-K through those entering 2nd grade in the fall. Younger children may need assistance. Click here […]
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Drop by to “Chalk the Walk”! Bring your imaginations and creativity to decorate our sidewalk with colored chalk. Budding artists of all ages are welcome! Thursday, July 110:30-11:30 am Location: Sidewalks near the back parking lot and lower building entrance Rain date/time – Thursday, July 8 at 10:30 am
» Read moreJoin us on Facebook or YouTube* for our Virtual Storytime! Each week, there will be a new theme with stories, songs, and movement activities to encourage pre-reading skills. PremieresWednesdays at 10:30 amJune 23-July 28 Storytime is recommended for preschoolers and toddlers. The premiere video will be posted on the HVL Facebook page and YouTube at 10:30 am. It will remain available to view for one week. […]
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Join Miss Vanessa on Facebook or YouTube* for this lapsit Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, movement, and books for the youngest library patrons. Introduce your little ones to the sounds and rhythms of the spoken word, and give them a head start on language learning. Premieres on the Following Fridays at 10:30 am June 25 July 9 July 23 Recommended for babies up […]
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In these live virtual Zoom events, New York Times-bestselling author Jarrett J. Krosoczka will show students how he went from being a drawing-loving kid to a widely-published adult and how he brings his ideas from sketchbook to printed book. Presented by the Montgomery County Libraries “One Summer, One Author” Youth Author Tour. Tuesday, June 29 at 6:30 pmFor youth entering grades 3-6 in […]
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Join Mr. Matt from Turtle Dance Music for this interactive virtual program! Flap your wings, jump up and down like five little monkeys jumping on the bed, and roar like a polar bear! This performance celebrates famous children’s stories and songs about animals, including a few written by adults on the autism spectrum! The show will also celebrate biodiversity – […]
» Read moreTell your own tale with this DIY Teens Take Home Kit! Your bag will include supplies and instructions to make your own handmade feather quill pen and a DIY ink recipe. Supplies are limited and registration is required. Once reserved, kits can be picked up the week of June 19-25. Pick-up instructions will be emailed to each registrant. For students in […]
» Read moreOur Summer Learning Program begins on Monday, June 21 and runs for six weeks, through Sunday, August 1. This summer’s theme, Tails and Tales, celebrates animals. Teaser Video Check out a teaser for our Summer Learning Program, created with help from our Teen Advisory Board! Program Details Who can participate? Everyone! We will have challenges for four different age groups. Emerging […]
» Read moreThe 1913 Gettysburg reunion was a Gettysburg Battlefield encampment of American Civil War veterans honoring the 50th anniversary of the famous battle. The June 29–July 4 gathering of 53,407 veterans was the largest ever Civil War veteran reunion. The lecture will discuss the planning, logistics and personal stories from the event including original photos. Join historical reenactor, lecturer, and tour guide Michael […]
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May the Fourth (or the Fifth?) be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day a little late with us and use the force in our Star Wars Trivia game. If you missed playing with us live, you can now play the trivia game online in your own time and still see how well you do versus other patrons playing at home.* Challenge your family and friends! Play […]
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