***The library will be closed on May 13th for an in-service day and May 30th for Memorial Day.***
For your safety and the safety of the staff, we continue to follow the guidance of the CDC and Montgomery County Health Department regarding masking and other Covid protocols. Montgomery County is currently in the ‘low’ level. At this level, masks are no longer required in indoor public settings for individuals who are healthy and who are not caring for someone who is at higher risk for severe COVID-19.
Used Book Sale
All sales run 9:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday, May 12th
Tuesday, May 24th
Thursday, June 9th
Thursday, June 23
Masks are no longer required in indoor public settings for individuals who are healthy and who are not caring for someone who is at higher risk for severe COVID-19.
Local Artist
About Natalie Searl
My signature style photographs are unique: Graphic Imaging of Pipersville prints my digital photograph on canvas. Because the image is on canvas, it doesn’t need glass. I then apply clear acrylic brush strokes to the canvas, which adds
texture and gives the picture a painterly look without altering the picture itself.
Looking ahead. As we prepare to kick off our annual membership drive, we are thinking of the future of IVPL and its place in the community. There is a great deal on the horizon and the Foundation of Friends is actively involved in helping with the planning and financial support of these ventures.
The current membership drive will last from April 2022 to April 2023. During this campaign, we plan to help fund a renovation to the Community Room. Gifts made to this membership drive will help refurbish the space with upgrades to technology equipment, including projection and virtual conference meeting equipment, new carpeting, and a fresh coat of paint. All of these upgrades will allow us to enhance service to local businesses, civic organizations, non-profits and clubs. Your donation will allow the library to continue to provide quality educational and entertaining programming for children, teens, and adults- both virtually and in-person. We hope you considerjoining us.
Get your flowers and herbs for your garden and support IVPL at the same time! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Ukraine relief. You may place your orders here.
Did you know donations made to the library help support our staff, speakers for programming, and upkeep of our facilities? If you haven't already done so this year, please consider making a donation to IVPL today. Every gift counts – no matter the amount! Help IVPL continue to serve as a pillar in the community both now and into the future.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I am happy to help.
Do you need help with your e-reader, tablet, or laptop? Sign up for one-on-one help with a librarian.
Please note: The tech help person only knows the basics of Apple products.
Please read the safety guidelines below:
*If you are experiencing COVID symptoms or have been recently exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID, please stay home.Register for a timeslot.
Featured Online Resource
Each month, we like to highlight one of the many resources the library offers to you, our patrons. Up this month is True Flix!
TrueFlix is a highly-engaging multimedia resource that supports science and social studies instruction. Engaging videos and eBooks are enhanced with a diverse reservoir of related content in a variety of text types and media—including primary sources, fiction, videos, audio clips, images, and related websites. TrueFlix helps students improve literacy skills, build content-area knowledge, and cultivate the critical skills necessary for academic success and college and career readiness.
New and experienced players of Magic: The Gathering are welcome. Learn how to create decks or test decks you've already curated. If you are brand new to the game, join us to learn how to play MTG.
All ages are welcome; however, adult supervision is required for players under 13.
Chess for Beginners
Tuesdays, May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st—— 6:30-7:30 PM
Reading Room
Learn how to play chess and hone your skills!
All ages are welcome; however, adult supervision is required for players under 13.
Please read the safety guidelines below:
The library follows CDC Guidelines regarding masking. It is recommended that you check current guidelines here before attending: https://bit.ly/CDCGuideMar22.
Youth Events
Building Bridges with Strawbees (Grades K-5)
Monday, May 9th — 4:00-4:45 PM
Community Room
This month, we challenge you to build a bridge with items from our Strawbees building kits. Registration is required and begins 2 weeks before the date of the event. The library follows CDC Guidelines regarding masking. It is recommended that you check current guidelines here before attending: https://bit.ly/CDCGuideMar22.
This program uses elements from Indian Valley Public Library’s Tinkering Kit. The kit was funded by a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Office of Commonwealth Libraries.
Ruff Ruff and Read (Ages 5+)
Saturday, May 21st — 10:30-11:30 AM
Community Room
Independent readers ages 5 & up are invited to read to a therapy dog. Sign up for a 10 minute time slot. All readers will receive a token for the book vending machine. Registration is required and begins 2 weeks before the date of the event. The library follows CDC Guidelines regarding masking. It is recommended that you check current guidelines here before attending: https://bit.ly/CDCGuideMar22.
Lego Club: Random Challenges (Grades K-5)
Monday, May 23rd — 4:00-4:45 PM
Community Room
During this afterschool program, we will inspire your building with our Lego challenge cards. You may also choose to build whatever you would like. Registration is required and starts 2 weeks before the date of the event. The library follows CDC Guidelines regarding masking. It is recommended that you check current guidelines here before attending: https://bit.ly/CDCGuideMar22.
Tuesday Tales (Virtual Story Time)
Tuesdays, May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st— 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and silliness! Join Mr. Robbie on Facebook Live at 10 AM every week.
These storytimes are fun AND brain-building through mindful practice of early literacy concepts. Early literacy is what kids know about reading and writing before they can actually read or write. Let’s build that foundation together!
The programs run about 30 minutes long and are intended for preschoolers but all are welcome. No registration is required. Spread the word! Mark your calendar and join us on ourFacebook page.
Families with children ages birth to 24 months are invited to join us for a brief story time for our youngest friends. Older siblings welcome. We will meet in the Community Room in order to social distance. Registration is required for each individual story time and begins 1 week before the date of the event. The library follows CDC Guidelines regarding masking. It is recommended that you check current guidelines here before attending: https://bit.ly/CDCGuideMar22.
In-Person Family Story Time
Wednesdays, May 4th & 11th — 9:30, 10:15, & 11 AM
Community Room
Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and other brain building activities. We will meet in the Community Room in order to social distance. Registration is required for each individual story time and begins 1 week before the date of the event. The library follows CDC Guidelines regarding masking. It is recommended that you check current guidelines here before attending: https://bit.ly/CDCGuideMar22.
Join Nicole on Zoom or in-person* to discuss a graphic novel. Ages 9-12.
*The library follows CDC Guidelines regarding masking. It is recommended that you check current guidelines here before attending:https://bit.ly/CDCGuideMar22.
Each month's graphic novel will be available on Hoopla.
Madison, Dylan, Emma, Aidan, and Ava have pretty normal lives for a group of 12-year-olds: They go to school, participate in extracurricular activities, and oh yeah, they also have AWESOME ADVENTURES. Together they form The Not-So Secret Society. But when they invent a candy-making machine for their school's annual science fair, things don't go according to plan . . . and their candy creation comes to life and escapes, threatening to destroy the entire city!
Do you like puzzles? Clickhereto solve this month's book cover puzzle.
Write Away: Teen Guided Writing
Wednesday, May 25th — 4:00 PM
Join Ms. Nicole for a quick video on YouTubeas she gives you inspiration for your next story.
Reverse Reading
Are you between the ages of 12 and 18? Recommend YA Books to the adults in the community. Recommend any genre or format. Your recommendations may appear in a brochure and be used in future adult reading challenges. Ready to submit a recommendation? Fill out the Reversed Readingform onlineor visit the YA Room.
Submission Period Ends: May 31, 2022
You will get a token for the book vending machine for each suggestion you submit.
Limit 3 responses per person. You will be contacted when your tokens/coupons are ready.
Visit the Virtual Teen Reading Loungeon the Teen's Page. The room is updated at the beginning of each month.
Don't forget to follow IVPL Teens Instagram - @ivpl_teens- for more updates and great content!
Adult Events
Global Voyagers: Expedition to Mexico and Central America
Tuesday, May 3rd — 11:00-11:45 AM
Virtual
Explore the Penn Museum’s galleries on this digital journey around Mexico and Central America! Visit some of the amazing cities that filled this area before European contact. You and your fellow voyagers will decode ancient writing together. See the legacy of incredible civilizations including the Aztec and Maya today.
A Discussion of Bev Griffith's Writing and the Creative Process
Souderton resident Bev Griffith is the author of Easy Out, Short Short Stories for Sleepless Nights and More Short Short Stories for Sleepless Nights, as well as an organizing workbook titled Full Steam Ahead.
Bev’s intriguing tales of romance, suspense, fantasy or whimsy span the range of human emotions. Her plots are relevant and compelling, her characters quirky yet relatable. Bev will be sharing one of her latest stories, which will be followed by a discussion on its origin and journey from daydream to print.
Bev will also touch on the creative process, its many benefits and how to tap into it.
Copies of Bev’s books may be borrowed from the Reference Desk. Autographed copies will be available for sale at a special discounted price after the presentation. Her books are also available for purchase through Amazon in both paperback and Kindle formats.
This program will be held in the Community Room at the library. The program is free, but registration is required. Click here to register.
Join us at these local libraries to learn more about mental health and why its important.
MAY 2 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM - Upper Perkiomen Valley Library, 350 Main Street | Red Hill - Presenter: Stuart Karve, Mental Health Case Manager
MAY 9 | 6:00 - 7:00PM -- Indian Valley Public Library, 100 E. Church Avenue | Telford - Presenter: Lisa Dembrosky, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist
MAY 16 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM -- Buck County Free Library, 100 W. Mill Street | Quakertown - Presenter: Lynsey Reiss, Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist
Learn about:
What is mental health and why it's important
Tips and tools for supporting mental wellness
Ways you can help reduce stigma around mental illness
Free resources
Throughout May, mental health books, information, and resources will be on display at these library locations as well as at the Bucks County Free Library in Perkasie.
The program on May 9 will be held at Indian Valley Public Library in the Community Room. You may register here. Contact the other libraries if interested in attending their programs on May 2 and May 16. Any questions? Contact DeAnne O'Brien at dobrien@ivpl.org.
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**Sponsored by St. Luke's University Health Network and Penn Foundation Behavioral Health Services**
Happy Trails: Follow the Buffalo
Tuesday. May 10th — 4:00-5:00 PM
Virtual
In this lesson, a park ranger will use real parts of the buffalo to examine the different ways American Indian tribes utilized the sacred animal.
Each session, we play two or three simple games (Rummikube, Mexican Train Dominoes, Five Crowns, Bananagrams, etc.*) - more to learn and have fun than to win!
Bring along your favorite game for us to try!
Who: Adults who enjoy learning new games.
When: Second Tuesday of the month - 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Where: Community Room of Indian Valley Public Library
Questions: Contact Bev Griffith, (215) 260-6361.
*Cranium, Apples to Apples, Quiddler, Kings in the Corners and others
Wild Edible Plants of Pennsylvania
Wednesday, May 18th — 6:00-7:30 PM
Community Room
Join Debbie Naha-Koretzky, “The Wild Edibles Lady,” for a foraging adventure to discover the edible plants of our area. The program will include a slide show followed by a foraging walk. This program will cover plant identification, safety, look-alike plants, sustainable harvesting, cooking with wild plants, and of course, nutrition. Signed copies of her book, Foraging Pennsylvania and New Jersey (2021, Falcon Guides), will be available for purchase.
Presented by: Debbie Naha-Koretzky is a registered dietitian/nutritionist, Rutgers Master Gardener, Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, certified science teacher, and wild foods author. She has conducted countless foraging programs for state organizations, environmental centers, native plant societies, state parks and more. She received her master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. This specialized training allows for a unique approach to wild edible plants.
In-person Quizzo returns! Hosted by Quizmaster Katie. Come as a team or join a team. BYOB and snacks. Registration is required for this event.
Understanding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Monday, May 23rd — 23rd 7:00-8:00 PM
Virtual
Understanding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Presented by: Gary Midkiff.
Gary Midkiff is a Foreign Policy Analyst and College Professor at North Park University in Chicago, Illinois where he teaches American History.
He presents single topic presentations to programs delivered monthly/bi-monthly on a wide variety of topics to community colleges, libraries and senior living communities in the Chicago area.
He writes and edits his political / foreign policy newsletter “A View from the Balcony” several times a month.
He is also an author of Busville: a story about school bus drivers (2020) and The Final Recipe (mystery) (due to be published this year).
We should not have been surprised. The signs have been there since Vladimir Putin ascended to power... and the U.S. and NATO ignored those signs or downplayed their importance. Now we have a slowly unfolding disaster that cannot be easily stopped. What could the U.S. and NATO have done differently? What must we do now? What lessons must we learn? Registration is required.
Virtual - Tomb Culture of Ancient China
Wednesday, May 25th — 6:00-7:00 PM
Zoom
Join us to explore selected objects found in ancient Chinese tombs as a way of surveying history from the late Neolithic (3,000 BC) era to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). These objects reveal the contents of ancient tombs and shed light on similar types of items used for daily life. In addition, these tomb goods—ritual vessels, figurines, and musical instruments—represent exemplary workmanship in jade, bronze, and ceramics. Working methods with these materials are also explored.
Presented by Cleveland Museum of Art.
This presentation will be held online via Zoom. Links for the presentation will be sent 24 hours and 30 minutes before the event begins. Click here to register.
Movie Matinee: West Side Story (2021)
Tuesday, May 31st — 2:00 PM
Community Room
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen.
Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI) offers free Medicare counseling to older Pennsylvanians. PA MEDI Counselors are specially trained to answer your questions and provide you with objective, easy-to-understand information about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care Insurance.
PA MEDI Counselors do not sell Medicare products but rather offer current, unbiased Medicare education to help you make the most informed choice about the Medicare options available to you.
Registration is required to attend the Sleeping Mat Project. Registration opens one week before each session. You must register for each session to attend.
Helping the Homeless, While Recycling!
Did you know recycled grocery bags can create colorful, woven mats for homeless individuals in our community? Through a partnership with Integrate for Good and Angels in Motion, the Indian Valley Public Library is joining the project. Each week community members will join to learn different parts of the project including cutting bags, making loops, making "plarn" (plastic yarn), and weaving the mats on a loom.
Anyone is welcome to join us!
Contact Nicole Husbands at nhusbands@ivpl.orgfor information or with questions.
Photography Club
Tuesday, May 3rd & 19th — 6:45-8:45PM
Our mission is to encourage knowledge, skills and enjoyment of photography through monthly meetings, workshops, lectures and demonstrations encompassing all phases of photography. The Indian Valley Photography Club consists of advanced amateurs and those just beginning their journey into photography. Our members photograph a wide range of subjects including nature, landscape, macro, portraiture, sports, travel and much more.
Regular monthly Indian Valley Photography Club meetings are held on the first (virtually) and third (in-person) Tuesday of every month starting at 6:45 pm.
Guests are always welcome to attend. There are no fees to join.
Bridge is played with four people sitting at a card table using a standard deck of 52 cards (no jokers). The players across from each other form partnerships as North‑South and East‑West.
Chess Club
Tuesdays, May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st— 10:00 AM-1:00PM
Fridays, May 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th — 10:00AM-1:00PM
Reading Room
Skilled chess players are welcome to bring their sets, find a partner and play during these drop-in chess sessions.
Knitwits
May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st—2:30PM-4:30PM
Study Room 1
Knitters and crocheters welcome.
Le Cercle Francais
Thursday, May 12th & 26th — 7:00-8:30 PM
Community Room
Parlez-vous francais? Want to improve your French language skills? Join our French language group. All levels of proficiency are welcome. We are hybrid--in person or Zoom. For more information, email the reference desk at refdesk@ivpl.org.
No Registration Required.
Stammtisch German Language Group
Tuesday, May 31st — 6:00-7:45 PM
Pennsylvania Room
Sprechen Sie Deutsch? If you speak (any level of) German and would like to practice conversation, feel free to join this group. Topics of conversation vary as does the level of fluency and we support each other in improving our ability to communicate. For more information, email the reference desk at refdesk@ivpl.org.
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