THE HTFL CONNECTION June 26 - July 9, 2022
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Note from the Director
Summer Reading has begun and we have had a ‘wave’ of registrations for “Oceans of Possibilities,” children, teen, and adult summer reading programs! We are so excited to see all the families picking up reading logs, kids searching for hidden pictures in the Children’s Room, and adults picking up their ‘book bingo cards’ for their summer reading program. It is not too late to sign up for our Summer Reading programs - please stop by the Library today to register and get started! All participants have the chance to win free prizes for reading!
The Children’s Room is getting ready for two in-person programs this coming week: Summer Craft Night (open to all elementary aged children) and PJ Storytime, (open to all ages with a caregiver) both on Wednesday nights beginning June 29 and going through August 10. Registration is required and space is limited. For more details and to register for Summer Craft Night, click here and for PJ Storytime, click here.
The Reference Department is continuing to do great in-person programs. On Tuesday, June 28 at 7 pm, we will host the DIY workshop Summer Solutions with Essential Oils; where you will have the opportunity to learn the use of essential oils to promote wellness. The Library will host our monthly Friday Movie Matinee on Friday, July 1 at 1 pm, featuring the award-winning movie, Summer of Soul created by musician and Philadelphian Questlove. Both programs require registration and space is limited. To register for our essential oils program, click here and to register to watch Summer of Soul, click here.
As we enjoy this season of warm days, late sunsets, and long-awaited vacations, we hope that you will continue to make the Library a part of your plans this summer!
Warm regards,
Sukrit Goswami, Library Director
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Independence Day and Sunday Closures
Beginning Sunday, July 3 and going 10 weeks until Sunday, September 4, the Library will be closed on Sundays.
Also, in observance of Independence Day, the Library will be closed on Monday, July 4.
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Oceans of Possibilities - Summer Reading for All |
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Oceans of Possibilities
Summer Reading for Kids, Teens, and Adults
Monday, June 20 - Friday, August 12
Adults
Do you love to read?
Do you love getting prizes for reading?
Welcome to our Oceans of Possibilities adult summer reading program for 2022! Where you can read books, fill out a bingo card, submit reviews and win
prizes! How? It's easy! To find out more, click here
Kids
Register for Summer Reading at the Children's Desk. Reporting will begin the week of June 20 and continue through August 12. There are reading challenges for all ages, and just by reading you will earn prizes! There will be other fun surprises throughout the summer, so check in often!
See the Children’s librarians to sign up!
For more information about Children's Summer Reading, click here.
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Sounds of Summer Concert Series |
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Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Friday, July 15—Minas (Bossa Nova)
Friday, August 5— Hillbillies of Cohesion (Bluegrass)
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Merwood Park (Wynnefield Dr, Havertown)
Our concert series Sounds of Summer is back in full swing this year!
Join us for music under the trees at Merwood Park. Bring a blanket or a camping chair to listen to these amazing bands!
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Adult Services Highlights |
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Summer Solutions with Essential Oils—DIY Workshop
Tuesday, June 28 - 7:00 pm
Community Room
Megan Koppel returns to share oilers' favorite tips, tricks, and recipes for strong respiratory and immune systems, natural insect and tick repellents, soothing summer skin, first aid, and creating environmentally-friendly cleaning products!
Make custom essential oil blends of your own to take home and start using right away!
Registration required. Space is limited. Click here to register.
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Friday Movie Matinee - Summer of Soul
Friday, July 1 - 1:00 pm
Community Room
Join us for this movie screening in our building! For July, we will be showing Summer of Soul.
About Summer of Soul: (2021) PG-13 1h 58m
In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary—part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). The footage was largely forgotten–until now. SUMMER OF SOUL shines a light on the importance of history to our spiritual well-being and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past and present. The feature includes concert performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, B.B. King, The 5th Dimension and more.
SUMMER OF SOUL premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, where it won both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award
Registration is required. Space is limited. To register, click here.
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Great Courses: In the Footsteps of Vincent van Gogh
Wednesdays, July 6 - October 12 - 2 pm
On Zoom
Join us for our next Great Courses exploration! For the summer and fall we will be delving into the life and work of Vincent van Gogh.
About In the Footsteps of Vincent van Gogh:
What was the secret of Vincent van Gogh’s amazing output—over 800 paintings, created in less than a decade? How did he arrive at such a deeply individual and expressive style of art? And did he truly mean to kill himself in a field outside the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, or was it merely a desperate cry for help?
In the Footsteps of Vincent van Gogh is an immersive journey through the world of Van Gogh, filmed on location at historical sites in Europe and enriched by the voices of fellow Impressionists, as well as the music of his time. Written and directed by Professor Jean-Pierre Isbouts, an art historian, best-selling author, and award-winning filmmaker, the series sets out to answer many urgent questions that remain unsolved to this day.
One thing is certain: Van Gogh is one of the most widely recognized, as well as one of the most widely misunderstood, artists of the modern world. Shrouded in enigma and difficulty from the start, his life was touched by tragedy.
Registration is required to get the Zoom link. To register, click here.
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Adult Calendar
Monday, June 27
Wednesday, June 29
Thursday, June 30
Friday, July 1
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Monday, July 4
Library Closed for Independence Day
Wednesday, July 6
Friday, July 8
*Registration Required
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Youth Services Highlights |
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Summer Craft Night
Wednesday Nights, June 29 - August 10
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Community Room
Come to the library to make crafts inspired by the ocean! Open to all elementary-aged children.
Crafts may use paint or other messy materials, so please dress accordingly.
Registration is required and space is limited. Click here to register.
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PJ Storytime (In-Person)
Wednesdays, June 29 - August 10
7:00 - 7:45 pm
Children's Room
Join one of the Children’s librarians for a storytime before bed. Bring your snuggle buddy and feel free to come in your PJs!
Registration is Required. Each registration is for 1 family. Click here to register.
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Kids & Teen Calendar
Monday, June 27
Tuesday, June 28
Wednesday, June 29
Thursday, June 30
Friday, July 1
Saturday, July 2
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Monday, July 4
Library Closed for Independence Day
Tuesday, July 5
Wednesday, July 6
Thursday, July 7
Friday, July 8
Saturday, July 9
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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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Helping Your Neighbors Food Drive
Saturday, June 25 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Haverford Middle School Bus Lane
Saturday's food drive event will benefit food pantries in Haverford, Upper Darby and Springfield Townships. Denis' Pantry located at 1216 Myrtlewood Ave, Havertown, PA will be a local beneficiary of this food drive.
This event will be a contactless drop off. Just pull up your car, pop your trunk, volunteers will happily remove your donated items and then drive away!
The need in Delaware County is great. Please help if you can. Items in need are listed below.
Non-Perishable Food Items: kid-friendly individual snacks, juices, waters, breakfast foods, mac and cheese boxes/cups, pasta & sauce, rice cups & boxes, canned tuna fish & chicken, soup, canned vegie & pasta, etc.
Baby Items: diapers, baby wipes, baby foods & formula, baby snacks, diaper rash cream, etc.
Household Supplies: paper products, cleaning wipes/sprays, dish soap, laundry detergent, pet foods, etc.
Personal Care Items: deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, body wash/soap, etc.
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Havertown Irish Festival
Saturday, June 25 - 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Manoa Shopping Center Rear Parking Lot
FREE Admission, Live Music, Beer Garden, Food, Vendors, Kid's Fun Zone
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Thank You to Our Sponsors |
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Thank You to our Sponsors |
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