The HTFL Connection October 8 - 21, 2023 | |
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Note from the Director
I am happy to report that we are getting closer to the date when we will be closing our current Library building for our renovation/expansion. Currently, we are awaiting the contractors’ bid proposals, which are due October 17. If bids come in as planned, the Township Commissioners will consider awarding contracts in a special meeting on October 30. We will be announcing the closure dates as soon as we have the go ahead from the Haverford Township Commissioners. We plan to open the temporary library at the Manoa Shopping Center (1305 West Chester Pike, Havertown) right after Thanksgiving. I would like to mention that the Library will be offering most of its services and resources while we are in our temporary location at the Manoa Shopping Center.
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As you are aware, we provide a substantial number of educational opportunities for adults, teens, and children throughout the year reaching thousands of patrons with our programming. The great news is that we will be able to continue serving our community with our amazing programs during the time our Library is being renovated/expanded. Through collaborations with our community partners including local organizations, churches, and community centers, we have been able to secure locations to offer many of our regular programs. We will keep you informed about locations of programs as we get closer to the opening of our temporary library at the Manoa Shopping Center.
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Our Library is also widely known for its excellent collection of books, technology, and media. While some of our books will go into storage, the highly circulated and new and popular items will be available at our temporary library at the Manoa Shopping Center. All of our technological resources (including ROKUS, Hotspots and Ereaders) will come with us to the temporary library along with our video games, museum passes, and book clubs in a bag. We will have daily van service that can bring any item in the Delaware County Library System to you within a day or two. Our digital collection (ebooks, audiobooks, magazines) through Libby is always available 24/7. For your convenience, we have the Delco Reads App that allows you to browse the entire Delaware County Library catalog and order books to be brought to our temporary library with the click of a button!
We will continue to update you with more details about the project and about the great resources we will have available at the temporary library at the Manoa Shopping Center!
Warm regards,
Sukrit Goswami, Library Director
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Friends of the Haverford Township Free Library | |
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Fundraiser to Celebrate 20th Year Anniversary
Monday, October 16 – Thursday, October 19
The Crossbar (2225 E. Darby Rd, Havertown)
Friends of the HTFL will be celebrating 20 years as an established Friends group during National Friends of Libraries Week in October! Our friends and neighbors at The Crossbar, 2225 E. Darby Road, have generously agreed to donate a portion of their profits to us for Monday, October 16 through Thursday, October 19. Please plan to dine out that week and be sure to mention that you’re there to support the Friends of the Haverford Township Free Library!
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Dewey Decimal Dash Run & Walk
Saturday, November 4 - 8:00 am
Golf Road (Side of Haverford Middle School)
Click here to register.
Special guests this year - Haverford Middle School's 7th Heaven singing our National Anthem!
Sign up today to run or walk to support the Library!
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Haverford History Heist: The FBI Art Crime Team and the story of stolen artifacts from the Historical Society (HTHS)
Thursday, October 26 - 7:30 pm
Quadrangle Auditorium (3300 Darby Rd, Haverford)
On April 14, 1979, approximately 24 antiques were stolen from Nitre Hall and the Lawrence Cabin, two Haverford Township historic buildings. The theft wasn’t solved and none of the items were recovered at that time. In May of 2018, the Historical Society was contacted by Jake Archer, Special Agent of the FBI’s Art Crime Team, requesting information about the items stolen.
Fast forward to December 2021 when an indictment was handed down charging a suspect with possession of 5 articles stolen from HTHS along with items stolen from other East Coast institutions.
Join us to hear Special Agent Jacob Archer tell us about the work of the FBI Art Crime Team and how they spearheaded the investigation around the thefts from the Historical Society.
This program is made possible through a partnership between the Haverford Township Free Library, the Haverford Township Historical Society, and the Quadrangle.
Registration required. To register, click here.
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Youth Services Department Highlights | |
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Fire Prevention Week Storytime
Monday, October 9 - 10:30 am
Grange Park - 599 Cumberland Rd, Havertown
October 8-14 is Fire Prevention Week and Brookline Fire Company is partnering with the library to host a special outdoor storytime for Fire Prevention Week! Check out a real fire truck and meet the brave firefighters as we read stories about fire safety, fire engines, and fire prevention – no registration required!
For children ages 0-5.
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“Eyes of the Wild” Animal Show - Rescheduled
Monday, October 16 - 5:00 pm
Children's Room
Eyes of the Wild returns to the Haverford Township Free Library with some very exciting animal ambassadors. This show is designed for children ages 5 & up.
Registration is required. To register, click here.
This program is made possible by a grant from The Community Foundation.
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Halloween Costume Exchange
Monday, September 25 – Monday, October 30
2nd Floor
Did your children grow out of last year’s Halloween costumes? Need new costumes for them but don’t want to spend the money? Come browse our costume exchange!
Beginning Monday, September 25th until Sunday, October 22nd, bring a clean, gently used costume and/or take one home. Drop off your children’s gently used Halloween costumes to the Youth Services Department on the second floor through October 22nd; pick out another gently used costume for them until Monday, October 30th.
Please note: There is no need to donate a costume in order to take one.
While supplies last!
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Teen Art Club
Tuesdays, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
The Hub
Teen Art Club returns for the new school year! Teens ages 13-18 are welcome to explore their creativity with different projects each week. Materials are provided, and no registration required.
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Tween Book Club
Monday, October 30, 5-6 pm
Zoom
Join us for our monthly Tween Book Club meeting on Zoom!
- Free copy of the book! (While supplies last.)
- Free goodie bag! (Attendees only.)
- Share favorite books!
- Discover new stories!
- Make new friends!
Book of the Month: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
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LEGO Club
Tuesdays, 4:00 pm
The Hub
Can you complete the challenge? Using LEGOs, kids will compete to become master builders! The first half of the program, children will race to complete the challenge. The second half of the program will allow children to freely create – building their confidence and social skills and practicing basic engineering skills, all while having fun!
Ages 6-12. Registration is required; each registration is for 1 child. To register, click here.
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Fall Membership Meeting
Haverford Township Civic Council
Wednesday, October 11 - 7:00 pm
Community Recreation and Environmental Center (CREC) - 9000 Parkview Dr., Haverford
Join the Haverford Township Civic Council for their Fall 2023 Membership Meeting. There will be a special update on the Haverford Township Free Library renovations and some helpful HTCC Events Planning FAQ's in order to help civic leaders like yourselves accomplish what you need in your neighborhoods.
Click here to register.
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Octoberfest
Haverford Township Historical Society
Friday, October 13, 7-10 pm
Karakung Drive
The Haverford Historical Society is sponsoring it’s annual Oktoberfest night this October at Nitre Hall. It’s always a delightfully low-key evening event with outdoor eating and live local entertainment on the upper stage. Outdoor lights will be strung, Nitre Hall will be opened up, its windows warmly glowing, and an indoor silent auction will be conducted! Click here for more information.
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