Looking for something to do during Winter Break? Drop in for a crafternoon in the Children’s Department to make some winter crafts! Thursday, December 26 2-4 pm All ages & abilities welcome! No registration necessary.
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Join us as we celebrate Ben’s Birthday Season on January 23 at 7 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of HV Library. Actor and historian Mitchell Kramer has been portraying Benjamin Franklin for ten years. Often called upon to attend private parties and functions, including many at the Franklin Institute, clients comment on the humor, knowledge & approachable nature of Mitchell’s […]
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Fight the dark of winter with warm light as you learn how to make your own jar candles. We’ll use natural soy wax and add color and essential oil fragrance to make each candle uniquely yours. Friday, January 17, 3:30-4:30 pm. Open to students in grades 6-12. Registration is required for supplies.
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Let’s kick off the year with some fun discussion of our favorite reads from 2019! This is a great chance to get recommendations for some new-to-you books and tell us about the ones you really loved. We’ll also talk about what new releases we are most looking forward to in 2020. As always, there will be snacks. Friday, January 10, 3:30-4:30 pm […]
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The Library will be closed on Monday, December 16 for the installation of new flooring our main hallway, making the restrooms and elevator inaccessible. We will waive fines for that day. We will reopen at 10 am on Tuesday. There may be some additional work happening that morning, but we should be open for business. Expect extra noise and such. […]
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Montgomery County Libraries celebrates ONE BOOK, ONE COUNTY with author David Baldacci See bestselling author David Baldacci on Friday, May 1st at 2:00 pm at Keneseth Israel, Elkins Park, 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027. Baldacci’s appearance is the fifth ONE BOOK, ONE COUNTY community-wide event hosted by Montgomery County Libraries. Book sale and signing to follow. Baldacci […]
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Join us as we reopen our Community Room (come see the new floors!) with take a global journey in a production by Bright Star Touring Theatre*! Saturday, December 21 2 pm Community Room Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company, presents this 45-minute play celebrating Holidays Around the World! Join Nick and Joy in their quest to make it […]
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Join us for the next event in a series of STEM events for young library patrons to learn, improve fine motor skills, develop spacial awareness and enjoy free play with constructive toys. Friday, December 6 10:30-11:30 am Children’s Area Drop in to build, learn, and play with Tumble Tree Timbers (similar to Lincoln Logs)! We will also have special sets of universal people, vehicles, […]
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Our regular Preschool and Toddler Storytimes are on break until January 27. In the meantime, we welcome you to join us for the following events: Bounce & Rhyme Babytime Special lapsit storytime for babies up to 18 months with a caregiver Once a month on Thursdays at 10:30 am December 5 & January 9 Creative Construction Drop-in free play with […]
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Join Miss Vanessa for this special lapsit Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, movement, and books for the youngest library patrons. Thursday, December 5 10:30 am Introduce your little ones to the sounds and rhythms of the spoken word, and give them a head start on language learning. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome. Save the date for the first Bounce & Rhyme […]
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