The HTFL Connection April 9 - 22, 2023 | |
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Note from the Director
We hope this message finds you enjoying this beautiful Spring weather! The month of April is full of celebrations - National Poetry Month, Autism Acceptance Month, International Jazz Day (April 30), and our favorite - National Library Week!
National Library Week, which runs Sunday, April 23 - Saturday, April 29, has the theme ‘There’s More to the Story.’ To honor the week, we are excited to announce that we will hold a Fine Amnesty Week to help promote the return of library materials. Please take advantage of this opportunity if you have outstanding material and overdue fines on your account.
You can also show your support for the Library during National Library Week by participating in the Friends of HTFL’s Taco Tuesday fundraiser with Moe’s Southwest Grill. When you order a take-home Taco Kit, 25% will be donated to the Friends of HTFL! To learn more and to pre-order, click here.
We are pleased to be partnering again with the Haverford Township Historical Society on a history presentation at the Library on Tuesday, April 18 at 7 pm. Join us for the talk History of Haverford College Arboretum presented by Haverford College Program Coordinator Jennie Kelly. This 216-acre property is the oldest planned collegiate landscape in the nation dating back to 1843 and is home to a premier collection of historical trees, a sustainable farm, rain gardens, pollinator habitats, and more. No registration is required.
Happy Easter, Happy Passover, Ramadan Kareem, and Happy Hanuman Jayanti to those who are celebrating! We look forward to seeing you soon in the Library.
Warm Regards,
Sukrit Goswami, Library Director
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Library Closed
Sunday, April 9
The Haverford Township Free Library will be closed Sunday, April 9 in observance of Easter. We will reopen on Monday, April 10.
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HTFL Celebrates National Library Week, April 23-29! | |
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Fine Amnesty Week
Sunday, April 23—Saturday, April 29
To celebrate National Library Week, HTFL will welcome patrons to return their overdue,
undamaged materials whether they are 3 days, 3 months or even 3 years late. All overdue fines will be waived on returned, undamaged HTFL items—no questions asked!
For more details, click here.
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Friends of HTFL
Taco Tuesday Fundraiser for
National Library Week
Pre-order required before April 24
Pick up on Tuesday, April 25, 5:30—6 pm
The Friends of HTFL is hosting a Moe’s Fundraiser to support the Library. These take-home Taco Kits are ready to eat when you get home, making your night easier! Plus, for every kit sold, 25% will be donated to the Friends of HTFL…that’s $10.75 per kit! Take a much-deserved night off from cooking, pre-order your family a night of tacos before April 24, and show your support for our library during National Library Week!
For more info, and to preorder before 4/24, click here.
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‘There’s More to the Story’ Pizza Party
Wednesday, April 26, 5-7 pm
The Hub & Board Room
What are some of your favorite memories of libraries growing up? What were your favorite books when you were younger? How have libraries changed since you were a child?
In celebration of National Library Week, we are hosting a multigenerational pizza party where we are sharing our stories about what a library means to us.
Children, teens, adults, and seniors are invited to share stories while eating yummy pizza! You can write a note about what libraries mean to you and put it on our "There’s More to the Story’ wall, or you can also “interview” another person (a parent, sibling, grandparent, friend, etc) in 5-10 minute segments about that person’s experiences with public libraries. Recorded segments may be used in a future podcast. We look forward to celebrating libraries with members of our community! Registration is not required, but is appreciated so we can order enough pizza! Click here to register.
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Adult Services Highlights | |
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History of Haverford College Arboretum
Tuesday, April 18 - 7:00 pm
Community Room
Haverford College Arboretum is the oldest planned collegiate landscape in the nation dating back to 1843. This 216-acre property is home to a premier collection of historical trees, a sustainable farm, rain gardens, pollinator habitats, and more. The Arboretum is a significant green space that provides abundant tree canopy and recreational space to the Main Line community. Join Arboretum Program Coordinator, Jennie Kelly, for a look back in time and see how our landscape has developed over the past 180 years.
This program is made possible through a partnership between the Library and the Haverford Township Historical Society. For more info, click here.
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Youth Services Department Highlights | |
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Children's Art Club
Mondays, April 10 & 17 - 4:15 -5:00 pm
Children ages 6-12 are invited to join our new Children’s Art Club! Explore your creativity (and learn about different artists) each week. Materials are provided, but please wear/bring something that can get messy.
Registration is required for all Art Club sessions; each registration is for 1 child. To register, click here.
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Tween Book Club (Zoom)
Tuesday, April 25 - 7:00 pm
Join us for our monthly Tween Book Club meeting on Zoom!
- Free copy of the book!
- Free goodie bag!
- Share favorite books!
- Discover new stories!
- Make new friends!
Book of the Month: New Kid by Jerry Craft. To register, click here.
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Prom Closet Exchange
Daily, March 31 - June 3
Hub Hallway
Between now and May 13, the Haverford Township Free Library is collecting prom formalwear that is in excellent, wearable condition. Clothing will be available in the hallway outside of the Children's Room during regular library hours between March 31 through June 3. Please bring all donations to the Children's Room.
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Family Fun Fridays
Fridays - 3:00 - 4:45 pm
Children's Room
Have a great time with the whole family! We have puzzles, board games, card games, magnet tiles and more for children ages 5-12 and their caregivers; for the little ones we bring out the toys. Start your weekends off in a fun way!
No registration required; bring your library cards to the Youth Services Desk in exchange for a game or a box of toys. For more info, click here.
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Children's Calendar
Sunday, April 9
Closed for Easter
Monday, April 10
10:30 am - Circle Time Storytime (The Hub)*
4:15 pm - NEW - Children's Art Club (The Hub)*
Tuesday, April 11
4:15 pm - LEGO® Club (The Hub)*
Wednesday, April 12
2:30 pm - Teen Art Club (The Hub)
4:15pm - Preschool Storytime Craft (The Hub)*
Thursday, April 13
10:30am - Circle Time Storytime (The Hub)*
Friday, April 14
10:30 am - Toddler Storytime (The Hub)*
3:00 pm - Family Fun Fridays (Children's Room)
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Monday, April 17
10:30 am - Circle Time Storytime (The Hub)*
4:15 - NEW - Children's Art Club (The Hub)*
Tuesday, April 18
11:30 am - Babies and Books (The Hub)*
4:15 pm - Lego Club (The Hub)*
Wednesday, April 19
2:30 pm - Teen Art Club (The Hub)
4:15 pm - Preschool Storytime Craft (The Hub)*
Thursday, April 20
10:30 am - Circle Time Storytime (The Hub)*
Friday, April 21
10:30 am - Toddler Storytime (The Hub)*
3:00 pm - Family Fun Fridays (The Hub)
*Registration Required
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A Conversation with Congresswoman
Mary Gay Scanlon
Hosted by Haverford Rotary Club
Community Recreation and Environmental Center (CREC)
9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford, PA 19041
Wednesday, April 12 - 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Parking is limited. Doors open at 5:45 pm. Seating Capacity is limited to 100 persons.
Mary Gay Scanlon represents Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.
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Twilight Run/Walk
Haverford Education Foundation
Saturday, April 22 - 5:00 pm
Haverford High School
The Twilight 5K Run/Walk and Elementary School One-Mile Challenge is a signature community event sponsored by the Haverford Township School District Education Foundation. In addition to a fun run/walk through the heart of Haverford Township, the event features awards, a Kid’s Zone, and the popular “Party on the Town” (including discounts and incentives to visit many of Haverford Township’s local businesses for free or reduced beverages, pizza, ice cream and more). For more information and to register, click here.
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