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
Lori Beneyton
My paintings capture the beauty I see around me. If I see a tree that inspires me, I paint it in a way that makes you feel the early morning chill, hear the
rustle of the leaves as the wind picks up, and see the light between the branches and around the leaves.
Museum Passes
IVPL offers museum passes that provide free admission to local museums and historic sites. Click here to reserve your pass.
TrueFlix® helps students improve literacy skills, build content-area knowledge, and cultivate the critical skills necessary for academic success and college and career readiness. TrueFlix helps students: Comprehend and evaluate a range of texts. Build strong content knowledge.
After a two-year hiatus, we are thrilled to announce the return of the Indian Valley Public Library Wine Tasting: Eat. Drink. READ!The wine tasting will be held in the library on Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 7 – 10 p.m. All money raised helps fund the library’s operating costs and ensure its future in our community. Follow on Facebook for pictures and more!
Tickets are now available. You may purchase them here.
IVPL is helping Keystone Opportunity Center collect gift cards for their holiday drive. They are seeking $50 gift cards to Walmart, Visa, or Mastercard by mid-November. You can drop off your donations at the front desk or contact Nick Hagdorn - nhagdorn@ivpl.org. Thank you so much!
2021-2022 Annual Appeal
Mr. Robbie is a fan favorite here at IVPL. In this video, he shows off just a fraction of what kids can do here at the library, as well as his musical talents. He, Ms. Angela, and Ms. Nicole provide a wealth of fun and educational activities for local youth.
Donations made to the library provide funding for programs and activities such as these. They would not be possible without your support. Every gift makes a difference– no matter the amount! Contact Nick if you have any questions about supporting the library.
Do you need help with your e-reader, tablet, or laptop? Sign up for one-on-one help with a librarian. Come with your questions and we will work together to find the answers.
We are able to help with…
eBooks/eReaders
Basic device overview (how to text, how to take pictures, change settings, etc.)
Basic app/software overview
Video conferencing software such as Zoom and Skype
General internet/research instruction
Creating a new email account, email basics
Privacy settings on social media and beyond
We cannot help with…
hardware issues
removing viruses
installing non-library apps or software
Keyboarding, typing, or proofreading documents
Entering sensitive information for you (e.g. credit card information, social security number, online banking, etc.)
Please note: The tech help person only knows the basics of Apple products. The library is not liable for any damage to patron equipment that may occur during a help session
Gather to play Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop role playing games. Best for grades 7-12.
IVPL's Planeswalker Club
Thursday, November 3rd, 10th, & 17th — 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.
Chess for Beginners
Tuesday, November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th 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 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.
Family Art Exploration (All ages)
Saturday, November 19th — 2:00—3:00 PM
Community Room
Families with children of all ages are welcome to join us as we explore art through books and hands- on activities. We will start with an art themed story or two followed by some free time to create art with a variety of supplies. Registration is required and will start two weeks before the event.
Youth Events
Wee Build Block Party (Ages 1-5)
Tuesday, November 1st, 15th, & 29th — 10:00 AM—12:00 PM
Storyhour Room
Stop into the Children’s Room for some free play with preschool-friendly building toys. No registration required.
Babies Boogie Storytime (Ages birth-24 months)
Monday, November 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th — 9:15—9:45 AM
Wednesday, November 9th, 16th, & 30th — 10:15—10:45 AM
Community Room
Families with children ages birth to 24 months are invited to join us for a brief storytime for our youngest friends, followed by time to play and socialize. Siblings welcome.
No registration required. You can sign up for optional reminder emails through ouronline calendar.
Making Friends with Strawbees (Grades K-5)
Monday, November 7th — 4:15—5:00 PM
Community Room
This month, we will use Strawbees to make some creative creatures to take home. Registration is required and starts two weeks before the event. Register here.
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.
Pajama Storytime (All ages)
Tuesday, November 8th & 15th — 7:00-7:30 PM
Storyhour Room
Join us for a storytime for children of all ages before bedtime. Pajamas are welcome, but not required!
No registration required. You can sign up for optional reminder emails through our online calendar.
Teddy Bear Storytime (Age 2)
Wednesday, November 9th, 16th, & 30th — 9:30—10:00 AM
Community Room
Families with 2-year-old children (24-36 months) are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Children can bring their stuffed toys to enjoy storytime with. We can also supply teddy bears to use during the program. Siblings welcome.
No registration required. You can sign up for optional reminder emails through ouronline calendar.
NOTE: This program will not be held on 11/23.
Family Storytime (All ages)
Wednesday, November 9th, 16th, & 30th — 11:00—11:30 AM
Community Room
Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement activities.
No registration required. You can sign up for optional reminder emails through our online calendar.
Lunch Bunch Storytime (All ages)
Thursday, November 10th & 17th — 12:00—12:30 PM
Community Room
Join us for a casual storytime for children of all ages. Feel free to bring a snack or a lunch, though this is not required. It is getting chilly, so we will meet in the library's Community Room.
No registration required. You can sign up for optional reminder emails through our online calendar.
NOTE: This program will not be held on 11/24.
Junior Engineers (Grades K-5)
Thursday, November 10th & 17th — 5:00—5:45 PM
Community Room
Stop by the library to complete an engineering challenge using the materials provided. This month, we present four building challenges using dixie cups, wooden cubes, and craft sticks. No registration required.
Lego Club (Grades K-5)
Monday, November 14th & 28th — 4:00—5:00 PM
Community Room
Stop by any time during the hour for some building fun with your friends. Choose our monthly challenge or free build. Please note: preschool aged children must be accompanied by an ADULT. No registration required.
Chef Zak Makes Snacks: Dinosaurs!
Wednesday, November 16th 6:00—6:45 PM
Community Room
Celebrate “Dinovember” by joining 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. All ingredients will be provided. No meat or peanut products will be used.
FREE! Registration required. We encourage you to sign up for the waitlist if registration is full.
Grown-ups: please include yourself in the registration number.
Ruff Ruff and Read (Ages 5+)
Saturday, November 19th — 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 two weeks before the date of the event. The library follows CDC Guidelines regarding masking. It is recommended that you check current the guidelines here before attending: https://bit.ly/CDCGuideMar22.
Family Art Exploration (All ages)
Saturday, November 19th — 1:30—2:30 PM
Community Room
Families with children of all ages are welcome to join us as we explore art through books and hands on activities. We will start with an art themed story or two followed by some free time to create art with a variety of supplies. Registration is required and will start two weeks before the event.
Maker Monday: Marble Maze Puzzles (Grades 4-6)
Monday, November 21st — 4:15—5:00 PM
Community Room
This month, we will be using our Turing Tumble kits to solve some marble run puzzles. This program is self-paced. Registration is required and opens two weeks before the program.
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.
Thursday, November 3rd, 10th, & 17th — 4:00—4:15 PM
Virtual
Join us on YouTube for a brief drawing or craft tutorial. Watch live or catch past episodes here: https://bit.ly/IVPLOct22
First Page Fridays
Friday, November 7th — 7:00-7:15 PM
Virtual
Teens are invited to join Ms. Nicole as she reads the first page of different books on the IVPL Youth Service'sYouTubechannel. If your interest is piqued, you can check out the title from IVPL.
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
Tuesday, November 15th — 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 onHoopla.
Andy, like a lot of kids, feels a little lost and out of place when he moves to Gotham. Unlike most kids, he's less excited about the idea of meeting Batman than he is about seeing his childhood hero, the wrestler Waylon Jones...a.k.a. Killer Croc! If Andy can find him and ask for some wrestling tips, he can have it all. Trouble is, Batman is looking for Andy's childhood hero, too. In My Buddy, Killer Croc, Sara Farizan and Nicoletta Baldari unite to tell a charming tale of a boy in a new school, his new friends and enemies, and the super-villain who teaches him how to put the bullies in their place.
*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.
School's Out Movie
Tuesday, November 22nd — 2:00—4:30 PM
Community Room
Attention teens! Looking for something to do when there is no school? Join us for a screening. Check the calendar for the movie being shown.
Interactive Fiction Adventure Club
Tuesday, November 29th — 4:00-4:30 PM
Facebook
Join Nicole on Facebook and YouTube as 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.
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
Author Visit: Yvonne Caputo
Wednesday, November 2nd — 7:00—8:00 PM
Community Room
When Yvonne Caputo wrote her first book, Flying with Dad, she was surprised to find that readers had questions—not about her father’s adventures in World War II, but about how, years later, she was brave enough to stop paramedics from reviving him to respect his Do Not Resuscitate order.
In Dying with Dad: Tough Talks for Easier Endings, Yvonne’s goal is to share the joy she felt when her father died. Not because he died, but because at the end of his life he was treated exactly the way he’d wanted. It was possible because she dared to have a heart-to-heart conversation with him about his wishes for end-of-life experiences before it was too late.
Presenter: Yvonne Caputo has a Master’s Degree in Education and in Clinical Psychology. Her first book, Flying with Dad, is a story about her relationship with her father through his telling of World War II stories.
This program will be held in the Community Room. Register by clicking here. Questions? Contact DeAnne O'Brien at dobrien@ivpl.org.
PA Medi (formerly APPRISE)
Thursdays, November 3rd & 17th — 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
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
Thursday, November 3rd - 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 11th - 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Community Room
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 to Sereneasana.com
Forgotten Voices Poetry Group
Saturday, November 5th 1:00—3:00 PM
Reading Room
Poets and poetry lovers are invited to our meetings. Many of our members write poetry. We welcome all ages, abilities, and interests and enjoy listening to what each member shares. For more information, go to www.montcopoet.orgor email the reference desk at refdesk@ivpl.org.
When: First Saturday of every month.
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Where: IVPL Reading Room
Board Game Night for Adults
Tuesday, November 8th — 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 to 7:45 pm
Where: Community Room of Indian Valley Public Library
Questions: Contact Bev Griffith, (215) 260-6361 or the IVPL Reference Desk (215) 723-9109, ext.3
*Cranium, Apples to Apples, Quiddler, Kings in the Corners and others
End of Life Planning
Thursday, November 10th — 7:00—8:00 PM
Virtual
There is no time like the present to think about your end of life plans. Learn about topics such as why funeral pre-planning is so important, critical end of life documents you should have, and the environmental impact of different disposition methods like traditional burial, cremation, green burial, and donating your body to science. This is an interactive session - please come with any questions you may have about end of life issues!
About the presenter: Isabel Knight is the President of the National Home Funeral Alliance, an organization that educates families and communities to educate their own loved ones after death. She is also a death doula, home funeral guide, and a volunteer for the Funeral Consumers' Alliance of Pennsylvania. Outside of volunteer work, she is a human-centered designer and instructional designer who helps end of life businesses and nonprofits with service design, strategic visioning, and trainings for their members and clients.
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This presentation will be held online via Zoom. Register and receive the program link by clicking here. Questions? Contact DeAnne O'Brien at dobrien@ivpl.org.
Elections and Consequences: Reflections on the November Elections in the U.S. and Israel
Sunday, November 13th — 2:00—3:30 PM
Community Room
Join Tom Kolsky to discuss two different upcoming elections with important consequences - The Israeli General Elections of November 1 and the U.S. Midterm Elections of November 8.
Presenter: MCCC Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science Dr. Thomas Kolsky.
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This presentation will be held in-person at the library in the Community Room. Register here. Any questions? Contact DeAnne O'Brien at dobrien@ivpl.org.
Woman’s Club of Perkasie Book Club
Tuesday, November 15th — 1:00-3:00 PM
Community Room
Woman’s Club of Perkasie Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month from September 2022 - April 2023.
SEPTA’s Bus Revolution is coming to Indian Valley Public Library to share its new Draft Network! SEPTA’s draft proposals include changes to the overall network and individual bus routes to improve the bus network to make it easier to understand, more convenient, and more reliable for all riders.
SEPTA wants to hear from you about your thoughts on these proposed changes! Check out Open Houses and virtual Community Conversations in Montgomery County this fall to learn more, share your input, and have a chance to win prizes such as gift cards and tickets to sporting events!
There will be an Open House in Indian Valley Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 12 pm - 4 pm at 100 E. Church Ave., Telford, PA. Stop by to learn more about the draft changes, share your input, enjoy local entertainment and food, and have fun!
Bus Revolution Virtual Community Conversations will take place on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Visit SEPTABusRevolution.com to learn more, find details about upcoming events, and share your ideas!
Abraham Lincoln visits Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address
Thursday, November 17th — 7:00—8:00 PM
Community Room
In commemoration of the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s visit to Gettysburg in November of 1863, Historical Re-enactor Michael Jesberger will present a program on the Gettysburg Address and the President’s visit to the Battlefield. This presentation will discuss the many difficulties Lincoln was facing with numerous family tragedies and illnesses, the toll that the years of war had on the President, and the speech itself that marked the turning point in his spiritual life and the American Civil War. Lincoln’s visit to the battlefield and town of Gettysburg is remembered each year with ceremonies and a parade that take place in November.
About the presenter: Michael Jesberger is an independent military historian who specializes in the American Revolution and Civil War time periods. He is a member of numerous history-based organizations and active in the reenactment community.
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This presentation will be held in-person at the library in the Community Room. Register here. Any questions? Contact DeAnne O'Brien at dobrien@ivpl.org.
Drake Well and the History of Oil
Friday, November 18th — 7:00—8:00 PM
Virtual
For over 80 years, Drake Well Museum and Park has preserved and interpreted the site of the Drake Well, chronicling the birth and development of the petroleum industry in Pennsylvania as well as its growth into a global enterprise. Visitors to the museum’s 240-acre site enjoy a board-for-board replica of Drake’s engine house built around the National Historic Landmark well, an operating central power oil lease, a standard drilling rig, 12,000 square feet of interior exhibits, and the largest artifact and archival collection focused on the birth of the modern petroleum industry.
Join us to learn more about the Drake Well Museum and Park, the history of oil and story of the Drake Well.
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This presentation will be held online via Zoom. Register here. Questions? Contact DeAnne O'Brien at dobrien@ivpl.org.
Having Ancestors for Lunch -- Wills and Probate
Saturday, Nov. 26th — 11:00 AM—12:15 PM
Community Room
Having Ancestors for Lunch -- Wills and Probate with Mary Porter. Register here.
Movie Matinee: Emma
Tuesday, November 29th — 2:00—4:00 PM
Community Room
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. Registration no longer required. For the titles of the upcoming movies, visit the Reference Desk or call the library at 215-723-9109, ext 3.
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Emma. (PG)
A headstrong, high-spirited, and privileged young woman severely overestimates her matchmaking abilities as she meddles in the romantic lives of people in her small and sleepy English town during the 1800s. Hard-won knowledge about the intricacies of love compels her to reconsider her vow never to marry.
The Ground Swallowed Them Up
Wednesday, November 30th — 7:00—8:00 PM
Zoom
Award-winning Civil War historian Scott Mingus tells the compelling story of how the Underground Railroad in York County helped these fugitives find their coveted freedom. It’s a story of an oppressed people’s quest for liberty and about how conductors along their pathway of freedom in York County’s hills and valleys aided their escape ‘without public applause or hope of award.’
Thursday, November 3rd, 10th, & 17th — from 10—11:30 AM
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.org for information or with questions.
Please read the safety guidelines below:
*All participants ages 2 and up are required to wear a mask, even if fully vaccinated.
*If you are experiencing COVID symptoms or have been recently exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID, please stay home.
Photography Club
Tuesday, November 1st & 15th — 6:45—8:45 PM
Virtual & in person
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 and third Tuesday of every month.
Guests are always welcome to attend. There are no fees to join. Please contact
Tuesdays, November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th— 9:00 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, November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th 10:00AM-1:00PM
Fridays, November 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th — 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, November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th 2:30-4:30PM
Study Room 1
Knitters and crocheters welcome.
Le Cercle Francais
Thursday, ???— 7:00— 8:30 PM
Room TBD
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, November 29th — 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.
Go to ouronline calendarto see our planned events along with more information.
