I love finding fun themes for preschool storytime. Today we celebrated Gingerbread House Day! No, we didn’t make gingerbread houses. And these aren’t gingerbread men, exactly. They are sugar cookie men/women, and the preschoolers in attendance had a blast decorating them. A very special thanks to the Friends of the Huntingdon Valley Library. The Friends sponsor countless programs for the Youth […]
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During the winter break, join us at Bertucci’s of Huntingdon Valley to support the Library and have a delicious meal, as well! On Wednesday, December 28 from 11 am to 9 pm, if you present this coupon then 15% of what you spend will be donated back to the Library – that’s Dine In, Carry Out or Delivery! Stop by […]
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2016 Basket of Books & Blizzard of Prizes Winners! Thank you to everyone who donated prizes and to the Friends who bought and sold so many tickets, making this a truly successful fall fundraiser. Prizes can be claimed at the Circulation Desk. Prize # Description Winner First name & Last initial, unless not given on ticket 1st (Grand) Basket of […]
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Join us at 2 pm on Thursday, Dec. 22 in the Friends Learning Lab for an encore of the Senior Crime Prevention University with Ameer Blackmon through the Attorney General’s Office. “We want to make seniors “aware” of the scams and frauds that are out there; teach them how to “avoid” becoming the next victim; make them “alert” and observant […]
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The Board of Trustees would like your ideas, thoughts, and suggestions about our past and future fundraisers and events. Please take a few minutes and complete this short, 10-question survey. Your input provides us with valuable information about the kinds of events you might find interesting and worth attending. In the recent past, we have hosted author brunches with […]
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In the 3 years I have been at this library, I have watched the Write & Illustrate program grow exponentially in writing submissions, total number of authors and participating schools. For the 23rd Annual Write & Illustrate contest in 2013, we had 57 authors participate from 4 different area schools. 2014 was the first year we tried out new categories […]
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Between the many holidays, parties, gatherings, and events filling your calendar this December, make room for a few of these great events at the Library! Events for Children, Teens, and Families: Dec. 15 at 4:15 – Library LEGO Club. Register. Dec. 17 at 10:30 am – Saturday Storytime! Dec. 26 – 30 from 1-3 pm – Crafternoons! “Join us every […]
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In December, we are debuting new Computer Classes with Marilyn! Computer Help Desk in the Friends Learning Lab: Monday, Dec. 5 at Noon Monday, Dec. 19 at Noon No appointment necessary, just bring your questions! Microsoft Word Beginner Class in the Friends Learning Lab: Wednesday, December 14 at 1 pm Register online today, class size is limited In this class, […]
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Library Socrates Cafe Join us with facilitator Robert Rubin, former Library Board President and seasoned discussion leader, for our new Socrates Cafe program. Bob wants to help us give philosophy back to the people with discussions about truth, justice, and moderation. All political, economic and social points of view are welcomed and encouraged. The only ground rule is that we […]
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There is a great deal of Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt (FUD) in much of the information released about modern electric cars. Saturday, November 26 at 2 pm in the Friends Learning Lab Please RSVP In this talk Syd will address a brief history of the transition from electric to gas and now again from gas to electric automobiles. He will […]
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