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.
IVPL Video
Gene is a longtime volunteer. He loves IVPL and we love him too! Volunteers are vital to the library's day-to-day operations and we could not exist without people like Gene. Watch this video about Gene's time here now.
Each month, IVPL showcases a different local artist! Stop in to enjoy artwork on display in the Fiction Hallway. On display this month is Ms. KL Crichton, a visual artist who resides in Montgomery County, PA. Ms. Crichton graduated from college with an Associate’s Degree in Fine Art.
Museum Passes
IVPL offers museum passes that provide free admission to local museums and historic sites. Click here toreserve your pass.
Morningstar, Inc. is an American financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It provides an array of investment research and investment management services. Their independent research, ratings, and tools are helping people across the investing ecosystem write their own financial futures.
In the 21st century public library, there is no shushing. The modern library is more than just a repository of books. Correspondent Conor Knighton checks out how today's libraries are public spaces designed to foster connections while keeping pace with technology and the needs of the community.
Indian Valley Public Library's Dinner in Whitereturns this August! Join us for an evening of dining and dancing - all for the benefit of the Indian Valley Public Library. Reserve your tickets today!
The longer I have been in my role here, the more I find myself taking advantage of working at a library. One of the many benefits of being a patron of IVPL is the access to online services.
Take Hoopla, for example. Hoopla gives me access to thousands of books, graphic novels and comics, music, movies, and TV shows. I am really enjoying exploring its collection.
Hoopla is not free. IVPL pays for a subscription and access is available to you when you get a library card. Donations made to the library make this possible. Access to Hoopla and a slew of other online resources and tools comes from your support. If you haven't already done so this year, please consider making a donation to IVPL today. Every gift makes a difference – no matter the amount!
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I am happy to help.
Thursdays, August 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th — 5:00-8:00 PM
Reading Room
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.
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
Summer Quest 2022 is here! There are two ways to participate: Online through Beanstack or by picking up a Reading Challenge Packet at the library. More details can be found here.
Exploring Music with Water
Monday, August 1 at 10 AM
How can we make music with water? Let's experiment! We'll create slippery instruments, explore the science of sound, and sing some songs of the sea.
Drop into the library anytime during the two-hour time slot for some building time with your friends. Complete our Ocean themed challenge of the week or build whatever you want. Please note: preschool-aged children MUST be accompanied by an adult.
The library follows CDC Guidelines regarding masking. It is recommended that you check current guidelines here before attending: https://bit.ly/CDCGuideMar22.
Family Bingo Night
Wednesday, August 3rd — 7:00-8:00 PM
Community Room
Bring your whole family to play bingo at the library for book sale bucks! Registration is required and will start 2 weeks before the program.
Lunch Bunch Storytime
Friday, August 5th & 12th — 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Outside
Bring lunch and join us at the pavilion by the playground for a casual outdoor weekly storytime. Designed for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. No registration is required. May be moved indoors to the library's Community Room due to extreme heat or rain.
Marine Debris & Plastics: Threats to Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles (Virtual)
Tuesday, August 9th — 2:00-2:45 PM
Zoom
Explore the effects of marine debris and plastics on marine mammals and sea turtles. We will learn how trash ends up in the ocean, how long it will stay there, and how students can make a difference. Discover ways to reduce, reuse and recycle to keep trash out of the fragile ecosystem.
Presented on Zoom by Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
Designed for families with children in elementary school but open to all ages. Registration is required Links for the presentation will be sent 24 hours and 30 minutes before the event begins.
Chef Zak Makes Snacks (in-person)
Wednesday, August 10th 7:00—8:00 PM
Community Room
Join Chef Zak for a casual and fun in-person cooking class for kids! Bring the whole family and make some creative snacks that are fun to make and fun to eat. Registration required.
End of Summer Open House (Family Program)
Saturday, August 13th — 2:00-4:00 PM
Community Room
Summer will be ending soon. Did you miss a program or a self-directed activity? Do you still have prizes to collect? Do you want to show us something you did this summer? This is your chance. Stop by the library to pick up craft supplies, collect summer prizes, or just show off you summer creations. No registration required.
PlayK Workshop
Monday, August — 15th — 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Community Room
Is your child getting ready to start Kindergarten in the fall? At this open house style workshop, you and your child are invited to explore hands on workstations filled with fun toys, games, and activities designed to strengthen the skills needed for school. No registration required.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation Celebration
Tuesday, August 23rd — 6:30-7:30 PM
Community Room
The past year's graduates of our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program will be celebrated for their impressive achievements! Graduates and other attendees will be arranged in advance by Mr. Robbie. Any questions, please contact rfischer@ivpl.org.
Teens are invited to join Ms. Nicole as she reads the first page of different books on the IVPL Youth Service's YouTube channel. If your interest is piqued, you can check out the title from IVPL.
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
Tuesday, August 16th — 4:00-4:30 PM
Community Room & Zoom
Join a librarian on Zoom or in-person* to discuss a graphic novel. Ages 9-12.
Each month's graphic novel will be available on Hoopla.
Meet Ozy and Millie, two middle-grade students in Seattle who also happen to be foxes. This debut comic from Phoebe and Her Unicorn creator Dana Simpson centers around these two best friends as they take on the everyday challenges all middle-graders face-bullies, tests, and the dread of going back to school after a surprise snow day. Millie is a mischievous and inquisitive 10-year-old with a talent for evading homework, a habit of questioning authority, and a knack for inventing bizarre jump rope rhymes. Ozy is her calm, thoughtful counterpart, whose adoptive father, a red dragon named Llewellyn, is full of odd stories and ancient wisdom. Also featured are Felicia, a sheep at the head of the cool clique, and Avery, a hapless raccoon who desperately wants to be popular. Together they offer charming and fun stories while also allowing Simpson's sweetly philosophical humor to shine through. Evocative, funny, and gently philosophical, Ozy and Millie will delight young readers with tales of friendship and school-age fun, while transporting older fans back to the honesty, openness, and wonder of childhood.
*The library is following current CDC guidelines regarding masks. Please check here for guidelines before attending in-person programs. If you are experiencing COVID symptoms or have been recently exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID, please stay home.
Dice Rollers
Saturday, August 27th — 1:00-3:00 PM
Pennsylvania Room
Middle and High School Students are invited to meet at the library to play Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop role playing games. Interested in becoming a GM? Email keanxl@ivpl.org.
Interactive Fiction Adventure Club
Tuesday, August 30th — 4:00-4:30 PM
Facebook
Join Nicole on YouTubeas she reads different interactive fiction aka pick-a-path books. This program is intended for young people ages 9-12, but all are welcome to these adventures.
Write Away: Teen Guided Writing
Wednesday, August 31st — 4:00-4:15 PM
Virtual
Join Ms. Nicole for a quick video on YouTube as she gives you inspiration for your next story.
Do you like puzzles? Clickhere to solve this month's book cover puzzle.
Did you miss a puzzle? Visit this page to solve past puzzles.
Don't forget to follow IVPL Teens Instagram - @ivpl_teens- for more updates and great content!
Adult Events
OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES
Adult Summer Reading Tic-Tac-Toe
1. Between June 20 and August 31, read or listen to three (3) books that fit into the categories of one line (vertically, horizontally or diagonally) for tic-tac-toe!
2. Fill in the title and author of each book that you read or listened to. No duplicate titles allowed.
3. Fill in your contact information. Return this card to the library by August 31 to be entered into the drawing for a chance to win a gift card to a local business!
4. Use your imagination and find books based on the categories below. If you need assistance, please ask staff. Have fun!
Virtual - The Industries of the Delaware and Lehigh Canals
Tuesday, August 2nd — 2:00-3:00 PM
Zoom
During this program we will come to understand why canals existed along the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers, the importance coal played in our nation’s energy history, as well as local history, and the industry that was the canal system.
Presented by archivist and historian for the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor and author of Geography, Geology and Genius, Martha Capwell Fox.
This presentation will be held online via Zoom. Links for the presentation will be sent 24 hours and 30 minutes before the event begins. Registration is required.
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.
Evening Yoga at the Library
August 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th — 6:00-7:00 PM
Community Room
Evening Yoga in the Library
Thursdays at 6:00 pm - $42 for the series or $10 for drop-in.
These Vinyasa flow classes offer body strengthening postures and postures to encourage flexibility all through using breathing techniques. These flow classes are great for beginners!
Classes are taught by Brittany Seville, 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. Also certified Yoga and Trauma- informed Yoga and owner of Serene Asana.
Classes will be held in-person in the Community Room. Masks are strongly encouraged, but not required during the classes.
Payment methods accepted: Cash, Check, Venmo
To register, call/text (267) 221-5804 or go toSereneasana.com
Pennypacker Mills - In the Good Old Summertime
Sunday, August 7th — 1:00-3:00 PM
Off-Site
Pennypacker Mills - In the Good Old Summertime
In the early 1900s, summertime meant casual gatherings at homes and community events, summer picnics, lawn games and meeting friends and family. Today, why not enjoy a summer celebration much like the Pennypackers had when they lived at Pennypacker Mills? Join us on Sunday, August 7 to enjoy an early 20th century summertime celebration. Kids can enjoy old-fashioned lawn games of croquet, ring toss, tabletop games, and easy crafts to make. The General Store will be open with fun activities where kids can buy food and goods as people did at the Schwenksville general store. The whole family can take a walk-through tour of the air-conditioned mansion. Free, suggested donation $2 per person.
About Pennypacker Mills - This historic site is open year-round for free guided tours of the home of Pennsylvania Governor Samuel Pennypacker and his family. Known for its collection of 18th and 19th century decorative arts, furnishings, personal and official documents, the story of this famous Pennsylvania family reflects the lives of those who lived in Montgomery County in the early 1900’s.
Pennypacker Mills is open Tuesdays through Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays: 1 to 4 p.m., with the last tour at 3 p.m. each day. Pennypacker Mills is closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Tours take approximately one hour and are free, with a suggested donation of $2 per person.
Pennypacker Mills is operated by the Montgomery County Division of Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites. Pennypacker Mills is located off Route 73 (Skippack Pike) at 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473. Any questions, call (610) 287-9349.
[IVPL is not the host for this program]
Board Game Night for Adults
Tuesday, August 9th — 6:30-7:45 PM
Community Room
Are you game? Come and play with us!
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
Pennypacker Mills - Discover Who Committed the Dastardly Crime!
Saturday, August 20th — 4:00-5:00 PM
Off-Site
Pennypacker Mills - Discover Who Committed the Dastardly Crime!
Sherlock Holmes & the Speckled Band
Follow Sherlock Holmes, investigator extraordinaire, as he unravels one of the greatest murder mysteries, “Sherlock Holmes and the Speckled Band.” This thrilling story begins when a woman comes to Holmes and his associate, Dr. Watson, begging for his help to solve the mystery of her sister’s death. The story follows him to the old mansion where he must stop a killer from committing another horrible crime.
Actor Neill Hartley portrays Sherlock Holmes in this 19th century story which would become a milestone book in the field of crime fiction. After Hartley’s performance, stay for a question and answer period. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy one of the area’s most versatile actors as he portrays investigator Sherlock Holmes.
Visitors can call (610) 287-9349 to pre-register for a tour or register online.
To see a full list of upcoming events at Pennypacker Mills, click here.
About Pennypacker Mills - This historic site is open year-round for free guided tours of the home of Pennsylvania Governor Samuel Pennypacker and his family. Known for its collection of 18th and 19th century decorative arts, furnishings, personal and official documents, the story of this famous Pennsylvania family reflects the lives of those who lived in Montgomery County in the early 1900’s.
Pennypacker Mills is open Tuesdays through Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays: 1 to 4 p.m., with the last tour at 3 p.m. each day. Pennypacker Mills is closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Tours take approximately one hour and are free, with a suggested donation of $2 per person.
Pennypacker Mills is operated by the Montgomery County Division of Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites. Pennypacker Mills is located off Route 73 (Skippack Pike) at 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473. Any questions, call (610) 287-9349.
[IVPL is not the host for this program]
Virtual - Marine Debris & Plastics: Threats to Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles
Tuesday, August 9th — 2:00-2:45 PM
Zoom
Explore the effects of marine debris and plastics on marine mammals and sea turtles. We will learn how trash ends up in the ocean, how long it will stay there, and how students can make a difference. Discover ways to reduce, reuse and recycle to keep trash out of the fragile ecosystem.
Presented on Zoom by Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
This presentation will be held online via Zoom. Links for the presentation will be sent 24 hours and 30 minutes before the event begins. Register here.
Virtual & In-Person - A History of Lighthouses
Thursday, August 18 — 7:00-8:00 PM
Zoom & Community Room
Used since antiquity; lighthouses have long served as the last line of defense for mariners navigating shallow waterways and dangerous coasts...but what are their origins? How were they originally built and lit, and what determined their location? How have they saved lives in noted disasters and continue to help us today? Join the Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association (PESA) for a peek at the engineering and effort behind these great icons as we look at lighthouses from the Pharos to Cape May and elsewhere.
Please note: This event will be held in IVPL's Community Room and on Zoom. This presentation will be held online via Zoom. Links for the presentation will be sent 24 hours and 30 minutes before the event begins.Registration is required.
Home Downsizing: Your Children Don't Want It, What Do You Do?
Monday, August 29th — 7:00-8:15 PM
Virtual
Home Downsizing: Your Children Don't Want It, What Do You Do?
We hear it every day - “My Children Don’t Want It. What Can I Do?”. It’s happening across America. But just because your children don’t want it doesn’t mean it’s valueless. In this session, Mike will give you 15 tips & strategies designed not only to help you deal with your “stuff”, but hopefully help you make some good money when selling it.
About the Presenter: Mike Ivankovich has been involved in some phase of the Antiques & Collectibles business for more than 40 years. He is a frequent lecturer and spoken before groups too numerous to list. He has authored more than 20 books and eBooks in his areas of specialty and has written articles and columns for most major national trade papers. He is the host of the “What’s It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser” Radio Show that airs every Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 AM on WBCB 1490 AM in Philadelphia PA. As a Home Downsizing Expert & Author, he guides clients through the entire Home Downsizing process, helping them deal with their Antiques, Collectibles, and General Household Contents. His Home Downsizing in Four Easy Steps book can be found on Amazon.com. Mike is also a professional GPPA & MPPA Appraiser specializing in Appraisals for Estate, Insurance, Inheritance, Divorce, Insurance Claim, Non-Cash Charitable Donation, or other legal purposes. As a Pennsylvania Auctioneer, he has been named Pennsylvania's “Auctioneer of the Year” by fellow Auctioneers.
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This presentation will be held virtually via Zoom. Register by entering your information below. Any questions? Contact DeAnne O'Brien at dobrien@ivpl.org.
Movie Matinee
Tuesday, August 30th — 2:00-4:00 PM
Community Room
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. Registration required. For titles of upcoming movies, visit the Reference Desk, or call the library at 215-723-9109, ext 3.
Dog (PG-13)
In this road-trip comedy, two hard-charging former Army Rangers paired against their will — Briggs (Channing Tatum) and a Belgian Malinois named Lulu — race down the Pacific Coast in hopes of making it to a fellow soldier’s funeral on time.
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, August 2nd & 16th — 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.
Tuesdays, August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th — 10:00 AM-12:00PM
Reading Room
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, August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th — 10:00AM-1:00PM
Fridays, August 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th — 10:00 AM-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
Tuesdays, August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 31st — 2:30-4:30PM
Study Room 1
Knitters and crocheters welcome.
Le Cercle Francais
Thursday, August 11th & 25th — 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 atrefdesk@ivpl.org.
No Registration Required.
Stammtisch German Language Group
Tuesday, August 30th — 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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