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Join us this evening to learn more about the many benefits of eating local food and to hear about some of our amazing regional farms. Local business owner and farmer Dave, of Dave’s Backyard Farms in Huntingdon Valley, will talk with us about why and how we can eat more seasonally and locally. He will share some of the stories and specialties […]
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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. “Ready, Set, Library!,” promotes the idea that in our always-online world, libraries give us a green light to something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and focus on what matters most. […]
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Starting in March 2024, high school students will take a new, fully redesigned, digital adaptive SAT. In this presentation, Eric Hahn, a local test prep expert, will guide you through what to expect from the new test. How does a digital adaptive test work? How should students prepare for it? How might PSAT scores and past paper SAT scores translate […]
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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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Huntingdon Valley Library will be closed for the spring holiday on Sunday, March 31. We will reopen Monday, April 1 at 10 am. You may still return items in our outside book drop located at the front of the building. Our Digital Branch is open 24/7! Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Instagram. We hope you have a […]
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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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Come and learn a few basic hand sewing and mending skills while making a custom bag from an upcycled t-shirt. Please bring an old t-shirt to be repurposed into your bag. All other supplies will be provided. Thursday, April 47pm For students in grades 6-12. Space is limited. Registration is required.
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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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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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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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