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Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 with Huntingdon Valley Library! We have programs and events for patrons of all ages to commemorate this anniversary. Adult Events A Visit From Betsy RossThursday, April 30 at 7 pmHistorical reenactor Alisa Dupuy returns as Betsy Ross. Learn about her contributions to American Independence, and her […]
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Drop in for an afternoon or evening of friendly chess matches and informal instruction. This program is intended for adult chess players of all skill levels. Chess sets provided. Every Tuesday, 2-4 pmEvery Thursday, 5:30-8:30 pm Location subject to change depending on other programs.
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The popular Friday Movie Matinees will be held in the Friends Learning Lab. Movies start at 11 am and are free and open to the public. Every first Friday of the month, movie viewers are encouraged to stay after the matinee showing to discuss the film. Feel free to bring your lunch to enjoy as we socialize and have some […]
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National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. Find Your Joy at HV Library During National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026 What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community or something else, you […]
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Join the Friends of the Huntingdon Valley Library as they host their Jewelry Holiday Sale. All jewelry for sale is previously loved. All proceeds benefit the Huntingdon Valley Library. Jewelry donations are still appreciated now until the sale.
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Join this dynamic group of knitters to chat, share patterns and encourage each other. This knitting circle is perfect for the knitter looking to expand their skills. All levels welcome. Please bring your own supplies. Located in the Friends Learning Lab.
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Writers Gathering has been created for writers to read their work aloud in an appreciative, understanding, and nurturing environment. All writers are welcome—fiction and nonfiction writers, poets, memoirists, songwriters, playwrights, screenwriters, bloggers, essayists, and academic writers. Writers Gathering welcomes writers of all experience levels, with the goal of helping them build confidence, find their voices, and return to projects they’ve […]
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Betsy Ross, during her lifetime, was more often known as Elizabeth Claypoole. She was one of thousands of average colonists whose efforts helped the American cause prevail against the British. Flag maker, seamstress, upholsterer, wife, mother and Quaker, she helped the new nation define itself through flags and colors. Thursday, April 307 pm Learn all about Betsy, her husbands (plural) […]
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Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library welcome you to their meeting and Plant Print Workshop! We’d love to hear from you and share new ideas and learn all about us. Thursday, May 712:30 pm After the brief Business Meeting, master gardener Pat will teach us how to create plant and flower prints on paper. Intended for adults. Sponsored by the Friends […]
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Join us for a friendly discussion of Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. Monday, May 116:45pm Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. Free and Open to all. Located in the Friends Learning Lab.
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