*The library will be closed July 4th & 5th in observance of the 4th of July.*
As of June 1, 2021 we stopped our Grab and Go practice. Patrons are now welcome to visit the library for as long as they wish, computer times may be extended, and you will see our comfortable seating returned.
Patrons and staff who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are not required to wear a mask inside the library. You are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19:
2 weeks after the second shot of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
2 weeks after 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine
Patrons and staff who are not yet fully vaccinated will need to continue to wear masks inside the library.
We will continue to offer virtual programs and curbside pick-up for your convenience.
The Foundation of Friends is a group of dedicated volunteers that strives to help IVPL grow and serve the community. They work with the Board of Trustees and library staff to provide funds and resources that allow the library to continue to grow along with the needs of the community.
Are you looking for something fun and unique to do with your friends this summer? Do you love our library and want to support its tireless work in our communities? You are in luck – you can do both at the same time!!!
On August 21 at the Souderton Community Park from 4:30-9:30 p.m., you and your friends can dress up in your fancy or casual white clothes, show your creativity with an elegant and whimsical table spread, dine al fresco while catching up with community members, bid on raffle items and 50/50 chances, enter to win awards for “Best....” prizes, and dance the night away.
Sound like fun? For more details and to purchase your tickets online, go to our website at https://www.ivpl.org/diw.
If you would like to volunteer and help make this fundraising possible – as well have the opportunity to meet the dedicated library staff and volunteers – please contact Nick Hagdorn at the library (nhagdorn@ivpl.org) for ways you can contribute.
Wendy Leshinskie
Featured Online Resource
Each month we highlight one of the many free online resources that IVPL provides for you, our patrons, as a part of your membership. This month's featured online resource is a practical, but very important one.
Pennsylvania's Office of Commonwealth Libraries has launched PA Online Learning, a platform of free tutorials for learning computer and internet skills, social media, job and career skills, and more. No registration is required to access the tutorials. Click here to access the tutorials.
In this section of the newsletter, I normally talk about the Annual Appeal, and by all means, I still encourage you to support it whenever you can. Your donations help support our staff, programming, and facilities. Every gift – no matter the amount – directly supports the library's day-to-day operations.
But today, I wanted to talk about Dinner In White. This event is an opportunity to not only dine outside while catching up with friends and fellow members of the community, but also support the Indian Valley Public Library while you do it.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I am happy to help.
Log in to the library’s print station behind the Reference Desk to pay for and release your print job. Go to https://www.ivpl.org/wireless-printingfor more information.
In an effort to improve the digital experience for our patrons, IVPL has decided to move our eBooks and eAudiobooks from the Axis 360 platform to our OverDrive website and Libby app.
Why make a change?
We have received concerns and complaints about Axis 360. In researching both platforms, we have concluded that OverDrive/Libby is more stable.
OverDrive/Libby is compatible with more devices.
Having our eBooks and eAudiobooks in one place makes it easier for you to find what you want.
Money! By consolidating into one platform, we will save $3,000 per year—money that we can use to purchase more new e-content.
Tentative Timeline:
July 5: No new holds can be placed in Axis 360.
July 12: No new checkouts in Axis 360. Your current checkouts will remain available to you until your expiration date.
August 2: All Axis 360 titles will be available in OverDrive.
We will make every effort to transfer your holds from Axis 360 to OverDrive—and keep your place in the queue. Wish lists will not transfer, but you can create a new list in OverDrive.
Virtual Adult Events
Adult Summer Reading Challenge 2021
June 14 - August 31, 2021
10 to Try is a reading challenge where you read or listen to a book in each of 10 categories, keep track of your reading and write a review. You will be entered into a final drawing to win a gift card from a local business when you finish reading and reviewing at least 10 books.
Benjamin Pernick is a Board-Certified Music Therapist with seven years of experience creating engaging experiences for seniors and children, leading virtual programs via Zoom. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music, sings and plays guitar and saxophone. Register here.
Virtual - Duel at Dawn: The True Story of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr
Thursday, July 15th 7:00-8:00 PM
In the early morning dawn of July 11, 1804, the Vice President of the United States and the former Secretary of the Treasury met on the dueling grounds of Weehawken, New Jersey. A fatal shot ended two lives; one man died and the other became a fugitive.
The hit show “Hamilton” has stirred the imagination. Most Americans know about the deadly duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. But do they know the real story of the long and bitter rivalry between the two prominent men? Their lives are the story of love, lust, ambition and treachery. This is the true behind-the-scenes story of this iconic event in American history. Registration is required.
Virtual - Summer Salads: Beautiful and Delicious Ways to Enjoy the Summer Harvest
Tuesday, July 20th 7:00-8:00 PM
Think beyond simply greens. Summer vegetables and fruit can be transformed into beautiful and delicious salads of all types, including heartier grain and dinner salads. Learn new methods of preparation, ingredient combinations, and homemade dressings for colorful, tasty salads to satisfy you all season long. Registration is required.
Stammtisch German Language Group
Tuesday, July 27th 6:30-7:45 PM
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.
Join us online for some fun family bingo. Registration required. Bingo cards and a link to the event will be sent the day of the program. Registration opens 2 weeks before the event.
Summer Family Bingo (In Person)
Monday, July 19 10:30—11:30 AM
Join us for Summer Family Bingo. We will meet in the Community Room. For the safety of everyone, we encourage everyone to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Registration is required and opens two weeks before the event.
Looking for supplies to create your own story time at home? The library has created story time kits with books and fingerplays as well as a story time plan and early literacy extension activities. Mr. Robbie and Ms. Angela will be at Souderton Community Park in Souderton & Alvin C. Alderfer Rec. Area (weather permitting) handing out kits. Registration is not required.
In Person Summer Story Time
Wednesday, July 14th 10:30-11:00 AM
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and brain-building fun. For the safety of everyone, we highly encourage everyone to wear a mask and practice social distancing during this event. Registration is required and opens 2 weeks before the event.
Tuesday Tales
Tuesdays, July 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th 10:00-10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and silliness! Join Mr. Robbie on Facebook Live every week. These storytimes will run about 30 minutes long and are intended for preschoolers but all are welcome. No registration required, simply go to ourFacebook page.
Virtual Animal Show with Briar Bush
Wednesday, July 21st 7:00-7:45 PM
Join us on Zoom for a one-of-a-kind animal encounter. A specialist from Briar Bush Nature Center will present five different animals. Registration is required for this event and will open two weeks before the date of the program. A zoom link will be emailed to you after you register.
Getting Goofy with Garfield
Wednesday, July 28th 7:00—7:30 PM
Join Nicole as she celebrates all things Garfield. There will be a craft, food, and fun!
Chef Zak Makes Snacks on Zoom
Saturday, July 31st 10:00-10:30 AM
Join special guest Chef Zak for our interactive cooking show for kids. He'll show you how to make some delicious food that is fun to make and fun to eat! Registration is required and will open two weeks before the program. A Zoom link will be sent to you once you register.
Join Nicole for 20-30 minutes of activities. Sometimes it will be stories, crafts, or puzzles. You can join us for one or all of the meet-ups on Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Interactive Fiction Club
Tuesdays, July 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th
at 4 pm
Join Nicole on Facebook as she reads different interactive fiction aka pick-a-path books.
Have you ever wanted to know how people create games, utilities, and apps? It all begins with programming. In this camp, you will learn the basics of how to write your very own program using a language called C++! C++ is a great language to learn because so many other languages are based on it. After learning C++, you will have a basis of knowledge to let you quickly learn languages like Java (used to make Minecraft), Swift (used to make iPhone Apps), or JavaScript (used in web development), to name a few.
It is recommended that your student have very basic coding experience before attending this camp. Scratch, Blockly, HTML, JavaScript workshops would all count.
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