The Battle of Crooked Billet, Thurs., April 18, 7 pm

Learn about the local Battle of Crooked Billet, the last and largest skirmish of the winter campaign of the Pennsylvania militia. Presenter Denis Cooke will share the story of the event, information about General John Lacey’s militia assignment, the aftermath of this surprise attack, and a bit of history about Lacey’s life post-battle.  Thursday, April 18, 7 pm Presenter Denis J. Cooke, […]

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Solar Eclipse Essentials, Wed., April 3, 7 pm

Did you know that, after April 8, Pennsylvania won’t experience another total solar eclipse until the year 2144? If you didn’t, join us for this educational presentation to break down the mystery of solar eclipses and prepare to experience the one happening on April 8. Learn why and how solar eclipses occur, discover the differences between solar and lunar eclipses, […]

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POSTPONED to 4/2- Determined Spirit: The Story of Amelia Earhart

Experience Amelia Earhart’s spirit of adventure and purpose during this live performance. The audience will learn about events from this American icon’s life from childhood through her final flight and hear Amelia Earhart’s encouraging message for women of her time and today. Thursday, March 217 pm UPDATE 3/21/24 at 11 am – This program has been POSTPONED to April 2 […]

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Library Fundraiser at Maggio’s Restaurant, Bar & Ballroom, Wed., March 13 – Lunch or Dinner

Dine In or Take out at Maggio’s Restaurant, Bar & Ballroom in Southampton on Wednesday, March 13 and 20% of your food bill will be donated back to Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library. It’s a win-win! Wednesday, March 13, 11 am till midnightKitchen closes at 9 pm Location: Maggio’s Restaurant, Bar & Ballroom, 400 Second Stree Pike, Southampton, PA 18966, 215-322-7272 Please show […]

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Library Artwork Donation from Nancy Markowich

The Library received a special donation recently from Artist Nancy Markowich.  Nancy started painting seriously after retiring from art teaching. She switched places in the classroom and became the student where she could devote her time and passion to oil painting. She uses a traditional approach. Working with a Grisaille, she does a drawing of the subject, transfers the drawing […]

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Huntingdon Valley Library Wins STEM Award from PA Library Association

Congratulations to Beth Bilus and Rich Worthington! The Pennsylvania Library Association has recognized the outstanding contributions of Beth Bilus, Head of Teen and Adult Services at Huntingdon Valley Library (HVL), and Rich Worthington, Lower Moreland Township Police Training Coordinator, for their exemplary work in developing “CSI Club” by awarding them the 2023 Best Practices in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and […]

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