THE HTFL CONNECTION April 3 - 16, 2022
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Note from the Director
April brings us to National Library Week (April 4-8) where we and the other 116,867 libraries across the country celebrate libraries, library workers, and promote library use.
Here at our library, we have planned a number of great events for our community to celebrate the week. We are partnering with New Avenue Café, and House Cup Café to provide you with two outstanding pop-up events that will be held out in the community. On Wednesday, April 6 at 9:30 am we will host a Pop-up Storytime at the New Avenue Café in the Kelly Center (4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown) where you will be able to browse and check out books, sign up for a library card and attend our storytime while enjoying your morning coffee and muffin! We will also host a Pop-up library event at House Cup Café (2116 Darby Rd, Havertown) on Thursday, April 7 at 8 am. While you pick up your morning coffee, you can browse and check out books and also sign up for a library card.
To finish off the week, the Youth Services Department will host a Stuffed Animal Sleepover on Friday, April 1 into Saturday, April 2. Children will be able to drop off their favorite stuffed animal and later see what they were up to through the Library's social media and a photo gallery in the Children’s Room!
In this note, I would like to take the opportunity to recognize the Friends of the Haverford Township Free Library for their unwavering support to help the Library enrich the lives of area residents. Established in 2003, this organization has been devoted to helping the Library by raising funds for special library acquisitions, programs and services. The most notable of which are: Museum Passes, ChromeBooks, Hot Spots, Sounds of Summer Concerts, and the Library's Summer Reading Program events. These collections and services have been funded over the years by our Friends group! You may also know the Friends from their very popular spring and fall book sales. Their spring sidewalk Beach Bag Book sale is coming up on Saturday, May 14, so mark it on your calendar. We are very grateful to this hard working group for all of their support! To find out more about the Friends of the Library and how to become a member, click here.
Although it has been very brisk outside this past week, there is an excitement for spring and warmer days ahead. We look forward to seeing you out in the community and in the Library soon!
Warm regards,
Sukrit Goswami, Library Director
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Friends of HTFL Membership Drive
Join the Friends of the HTFL today! Our Membership Drive is officially on...
Becoming a member of the Friends is a great way to support the library, take advantage of membership benefits, and be the first to hear about upcoming Friends events!
For more info, and to download our Membership form, click here.
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We have some great programs here and around the community to celebrate National Library Week at HTFL!
Pop up Storytime @ New Avenue Cafe!
Wednesday, April 6 - 9:30 am
Join us at the Kelly Center and New Avenue Cafe (4 E. Eagle Rd, Havertown) with a pop up storytime. We will have books to browse and check out. Don’t have a library card? You can sign up for one with us that day or anytime at the Library! Storytime will begin at 10 am.
Pop up Library @ House Cup Café
Thursday, April 7 - 8:00 - 10:00 am
Stop by House Cup Cafe (2116 Darby Rd., Havertown) for our pop up library event. We will have books to browse and check out. Don’t have a library card? You can sign up for one with us that day or anytime at the Library!
Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Library
Friday, April 8
It's National Library Week and National Wildlife Week - so we are sending the animals to the Library! Drop off your stuffed animal friend to the Children's Room by 1 pm on Friday, April 8. they will Get to have a sleepover at the Library that night! Then come back to the Library beginning Saturday, April 9 to pick up your friend. Stay tuned to our social media to see what your pals are getting up to, or stop by the Children's Room later that week to see our sleepover photo album!
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Adult Services Highlights |
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Friday Movie Matinee - April Oscar Nominees
All Fridays in April - 1:00 pm
Community Room
Registration is required for all screenings and space is limited.
To register, click on the name and date of the film.
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Celebrate National Barbershop Quartet Day at HTFL!
Monday, April 11 - 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Library-wide!
Did you know that Monday, April 11 is National Barbershop Quartet Day? The Library will be celebrating by hosting a barbershop quartet drawn from the Mainliners Barbershop Chorus! Stop by on April 11 at 3 pm and you will find this 4-part harmony quartet serenading our patrons on both the 1st and 2nd floors of the library!
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History Talk: Railways in Haverford Township
Tuesday, April 12 - 7:00 pm
On Zoom
Join us for a visual presentation on rail lines in Haverford Township’s history. Historical Society researcher Rich Kerr will touch on how the many and varied railways, now spanning 190 years, precipitated the township’s transition from rural farms to suburban development.
The Library is pleased to be partnering with the Haverford Township Historical Society on this program. Click here to register and get the Zoom link.
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How to Lead like a Pro – Coaching Seminar
Wednesday, April 13 -- 7:00 pm
On Zoom
Join us for this virtual discussion with college basketball coach and author Matt Raidbard about coaching and leadership. Learn how coaches can determine the best leadership style and behaviors based on their personal values and beliefs. This program will help coaches understand the impact their leadership can have both positively and negatively on the athletes they coach. Made possible through a partnership between the Library and the Haverford Township Department of Parks and Recreation.
Registration required. To register, click here.
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Adult Calendar
National Library Week April 3 - 8
Wednesday, April 6
Thursday, April 7
Friday, April 8
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Monday, April 11
Tuesday, April 12
Wednesday, April 13
Thursday, April 14
Friday, April 15
*Registration Required
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Youth Services Highlights |
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Donations through May 13
Exchange through June 3
Children's Room Hallway
It's Back! We are currently collecting prom formalwear that are in excellent and wearable condition.
Clothing will be available in the hallway outside the Children's Room during regular Library hours through June 3.
We will be collecting until May 13. Please bring all donations to the Children's Room.
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Self Defense for Teens and Tweens
Monday, April 4 & Tuesday, April 5 - 3:30 - 5:30 pm
(2 parts - please attend both sessions)
Community Room
Self Defense from the inside out. Learn about what your stance, posture, and facial expressions communicates to others. We will cover the fundamentals of self-defense; physical, mental and emotional. You will learn how to avoid contact situations by observing the environment, body language and listening to your intuition. Basic protective moves will be covered. Protect yourself by projecting power not vulnerability.
Instructor: Angelo Mattei (black belt in Tae Kwon Do & Master Instructor 4th Degree Tang Soo Do)
Registration required. To register, click here. Sign up early, limited spaces available.
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Grab and Go
April Movie Kit
Beginning Wednesday, April 6*
Pick up a Peter Rabbit interactive movie bag with script and activities included to enhance your enjoyment of the movie. Each kit has enough materials for 4 participants. The movie is available to borrow from the library.
Unicorn Make & Take
Monday, April 4 - Sunday, April 17*
April 9th is National Unicorn Day! Pick up a kit to make a fun unicorn craft.
*While supplies last.
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Spring Storytime
Fridays, April 8 & 15 - 10:30 am
Community Room
Spring is blooming at HTFL, and we’re celebrating with an in-person storytime!
Join us for books, songs, and a Take & Make craft to bring the blooms home.
Registration required. Click on the desired date to register:
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Kids & Teen Calendar
National Library Week April 3 - 8
Monday, April 4
Tuesday, April 5
Wednesday, April 6
Thursday, April 7
Friday, April 8
Saturday, April 9
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Monday, April 11
Tuesday, April 12
Wednesday, April 13
Thursday, April 14
Friday, April 15
Saturday, April 16
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Virtual Programming on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
Library programming and virtual service videos are on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube! Click here to access the Library’s Facebook page (you don’t have to have a Facebook account) where you can “like” the Library’s page to get updates about our programs and services. You can even watch programs in real-time through Facebook and Instagram Live.
Don’t do Facebook or Instagram? No problem! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and access our videos any time!
If you need help setting up a Facebook or Instagram account or accessing YouTube, HTFL Reference Librarians are here to help! Call the Library at 610-446-3082 x. 503.
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Cobbs Creek Cleanup at Nitre Hall
Saturday, April 2 - 12:00 pm
This Saturday at 12:00 p.m., you can help clean up Cobbs Creek and Karakung Drive with the Haverford Township Historical Society and the Darby Creek Valley Association! If you can't make it this weekend, there are several other opportunities to help the Darby Creek Valley Association clean our watershed.
T-shirts, gloves, and bags will be provided. All ages are welcome!
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Thank You to Our Sponsors |
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