For your safety and the safety of the staff, we continue to follow the guidance of the CDC and Montgomery County Health Department regarding masking and other Covid protocols. Montgomery County is currently in the ‘medium’ level. At this level, 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.
Used Book Sale
All sales run 9:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday, March 10th
Thursday, March 24th
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.
Museum Passes
IVPL offers museum passes that provide free admission to local museums and historic sites. Clickhereto reserve your pass.
Interested in sponsoring a museum pass? Contact Nicole at nhusbands@ivpl.org for more information.
Do we have any educators among our readers? You might be interested in the Teacher Reference Center.
A complimentary research database for teachers, Teacher Reference Center (TRC) provides indexing and abstracts for more than 230 peer-reviewed journals.
IVPL is pleased to once again host SASD Youth Art Month. We encourage you to visit the library to view the variety and quality of art created by students of all ages. Youth Art Month is a national effort and is administrated by the Council for Art Education (CFAE) to promote art as a necessity for the full development of better quality of life for all. SASD will host a reception for all the artists' families on Thurs, March 17, 6:00pm -7:30pm.
Foundation of Friends
“A library is infinity under a roof.” - Gail Carson Levine
As a child, I wondered how big is infinity. I asked myself the usual questions. Is it the number of grains of sand on a beach? No, bigger. The vastness of space? Maybe. The largest number I could imagine? No. You can always add one to the biggest number you can think of, right?
That is the power of our local library resources in our community.
Vast, far reaching, and you can always add one more thing you can learn that you never knew.
If you want to learn something new or want to help someone else learn something to expand their horizons, consider visiting, donating or volunteering to help us expand our library and ensure it is a sustainable community resource.
-Marty Gephart
IVPL Foundation of Friends board member
The Foundation of Friends is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to offer financial assistance to the library with the goal of providing the people of Indian Valley with an outstanding library now and into the future. We work alongside the Indian Valley Public Library Board of Trustees and library staff. You may become a member here. We hope you consider joining and help us in building a library our community will benefit from for generations to come.
Millions of adults live with one or more chronic health conditions. Our program will help people and their caregivers manage their symptoms, improve their quality of life, and reduce healthcare costs.
Participants make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other solve problems they encounter in creating and carrying out their self-management program.
Registration is due by March 1. Click herefor more information!
2021-2022 Annual Appeal
On Saturday February 12th I was a part of a working breakfast with the FOF and IVPL board members. This workshop entailed a series of exercises and conversations that will help shape the future of the Indian Valley Public Library. It was very reassuring to see just how much leadership cares about this library and community.
But this is just a part of the equation. Your support and involvement are key to this library's success. I ask you to consider supporting this year's annual fund campaign. Every gift - no matter the amount - directly supports the day-to-day operations of the library. Your support allows us to continue to bring you the services, programs, and resources that this library has provided to the community for years. Help us secure IVPL's future.
Please feel to contact me if you have any questions about supporting the library. I am happy to assist in any way that I can.
Do you need help with your e-reader, tablet, or laptop? Sign up for one-on-one help with a librarian.
Please note: The tech help person only knows the basics of Apple products.
Please read the safety guidelines below:
*If you are experiencing COVID symptoms or have been recently exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID, please stay home. Register for a timeslot here.
Create an edible interpretation of your favorite book.
The Census : What’s in it for us (Genealogists) ? (Beyond the obvious)
Think you have found everything you can about your ancestors in the censuses? Are the “tick” (pre-1850) censuses worth anything? What will we get when the 1950 census is released? And what will the 2020 census do for future genealogists?
Register online by clicking here or call the Reference Desk at 215-723-9109
Join a Book Group!
Book Discussions
Monday Morning Book Club
Monday, March 14th - 10:00 AM
The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature's Great Connectors
*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.
Youth Events
Reading Challenge
From January 10 to March 18, Indian Valley Public Library is participating inBeanstack’s Fifth Annual Winter Reading Challenge, sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group. Read for a Better Worldencourages readers of all ages to explore their world this winter through reading and challenge activities! We challenge our patrons to read during the winter months and keep track of their reading on our Beanstack site. Children and teens can earn tokens for our book vending machine. Be sure to stop by the library or use our Curbside pick-up to get your certificates for free books.
Tuesday Tales (Virtual Story Time)
Tuesdays, March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th —10:00-10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and silliness! Join Mr. Robbie onFacebook Liveat 10 AM every week.
These storytimes are fun AND brain-building through mindful practice of early literacy concepts. Early literacy is what kids know about reading and writing before they can actually read or write. Let’s build that foundation together!
The programs run about 30 minutes long and are intended for preschoolers but all are welcome. No registration required.
Spread the word! Mark your calendar and join us on ourFacebook page.
Children are invited to use our 3 DuxDesign cardboard kits to make a zoo enclosure for an elephant. We will meet in the Community Room in order to social distance. PLEASE NOTE: Please check the kids page (https://www.ivpl.org/services-1)for more information about COVID-19 guidelines. Registration is required and begins 2 weeks before the event.
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.
Stop by the library for some play time with your friends. Register for a 45 minute time slot for up to 10 people. Please limit 1 time slot per month. A selection of library toys will be made available for you. Please note: library staff will wipe down the toys between uses but does not guarantee the cleanliness of the toys. Please check the kids page (https://www.ivpl.org/services-1)for more information about COVID-19 guidelines. Registration is required and begins 2 weeks before the event.
Babies Boogie (Ages Birth-24 months)
Mondays, March 14th, 21st, & 28th — 9:15-9:45 AM
Community Room
Families with children ages birth to 24 months are invited to join us for a brief story time for our youngest friends. Older siblings welcome. We will meet in the Community Room in order to social distance. Please check the kids page (https://www.ivpl.org/services-1)for more information about COVID-19 guidelines.Registration is required for each individual story time and begins 1 week before the date of the event.
In-Person Family Story Time
Wednesdays, March 16th, 23rd, & 30th — 9:30, 10:15, & 11:00 AM
Community Room
Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and other brain-building activities. We will meet in the Community Room in order to social distance. Please check the kids page (https://www.ivpl.org/services-1)for more information about COVID-19 guidelines.Registration is required for each individual event and opens 1 week before the event.
Lego Club: Flat Lego Build Challenge (Grades K-5)
MONDAY, MARCH 21st — 4:00-4:45 PM
Community Room
This month, we challenge you to create a 2-D construction out of legos. Free building time is also available. Children ages 5 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Please check the kids page (https://www.ivpl.org/services-1)for more information about COVID-19 guidelines. Registration opens 2 weeks before the date of the program.
Podcasting is a powerful way to communicate stories, news reports and information. In order to create an effective podcast, students need to learn how to make their stories engaging and use sound to put their listeners into the aural environment of their story. They can accomplish this through music, sound effects or sounds gathered from the environment of their story.
This workshop plan familiarizes students with podcasting software, such as Anchor, Audacity, or Garageband, followed by creating a simple, personal podcast recording.
Students will need access to a computer and the internet. Students must download Audacity and WebEx prior to the event.
We will start off the meeting with a reading of We Planted a Tree by Mya Diane Muldrow. We will discuss the similarities and differences between the graphic novel and the book.
Participants in this event will be entered in a raffle to win a family pass to Longwood Gardens.
Do you like puzzles? Clickhere to solve this month's book cover puzzle.
Longwood Gardens Community Reads Inspired Teen Photography Contest
March 1 to April 30, 2022
Theme: What would a tree tell us if we just took the time to listen?
Open to students in grades 6 to 12
All contestants will be entered into a drawing to receive a pass to visit Longwood Gardens.
Click here to help us complete our virtual sticker board!
Don't forget to follow IVPL Teens Instagram - @ivpl_teens- for more updates and great content!
Adult Events
Pennypacker Mills - Ghosts of Immigrants Past
Saturday, March 5th —11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Off-Site
Pennypacker Mills will host "Ghosts of Immigrants Past," a program to discuss the stories of immigrants who arrived in Philadelphia at Pier 53 between 1873 and 1915. Historian Susan McAninley will bring to life the story of immigration at what was then the third busiest immigration port in the United States where immigrants started their new lives in America.
Pre-registration is required for this program. Please call (610) 287-9349 or email PennypackerMills@montcopa.org. Masks must be worn indoors and social distancing is encouraged. Guided tours are offered free from Tuesday through Sunday with a suggested donation of $2 per person.
Understand the financial decisions students need to make concerning higher education. We plan to discuss higher education costs, the types of financial aid available, and how to apply for financial aid.
Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA).
Board Game Night for Adults
Tuesday, March 8th — 6:30-7:45PM
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
Redwood Tree Ecology Program
Tuesday, March 8th — 7:00-8:00 PM
Virtual
California Coastal Redwoods, Sequoia Sempervirens, are one of the tallest trees in the world, ranging up to 350 feet high. Not only do they have a rich understory full of ferns, shrubs and fungus, their canopy has an entire profile of lichens, moss and bryophytes with salamanders who never touch the ground. Park Ranger Julie Clark will be presenting a power point on redwood ecology, their connection to their local marine environment, and their unique habitat for wildlife such as the threatened and endangered seabird, the Marbled Murrelet.
A Message from Longwood Gardens: This year we join local libraries and community partners for the ninth year of the Longwood Gardens’ Community Reads – a program designed to encourage reading for pleasure and start a conversation. In 2022, we ask readers to "explore the concept of trees as nature’s great connectors. What would a tree tell us if we just took the time to listen? Trees represent growth, peace, and nature while teaching us how to plant deep roots and reach for the sky. They also may help us gain insight into ourselves and our place in the world."
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This presentation will be held online via Zoom. Register and receive program link by clicking here. Any questions? Contact DeAnne O'Brien at dobrien@ivpl.org.
Adult Story Time
Tuesday, March 11th — 10:00-10:30 AM
Community Room
Join us for an inclusive story time for adults where we explore children’s literature.
Questions? E-mail Nicole at nhusbands@ivpl.org or call 215-723-9109 ext. 120.
The Boys in Blue and Gray - Civil War Baseball
Wednesday, March 16th — 7:00-8:00 PM
Zoom
Long considered America’s National Pastime, and much more than a typical sporting event, baseball has evolved to become a significant part of the American experience. During the American Civil War, Americans from the home front to the battlefront, Union and Confederate, played this wonderful game while great armies met and fought each other on the battlefield to decide the country’s fate.
Join Historical Reenactor, Lecturer and Tour Guide Michael Jesberger for a discussion on the evolution of the game and how it impacted the soldiers who fought during the American Civil War.
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This presentation will be held online via Zoom. Register and receive program link by clicking here. Any questions? Contact DeAnne O'Brien at dobrien@ivpl.org.
Winter Sowing Workshop
Sunday, March 20th — 1:00-3:00 PM
Community Room
Learn how to grow seedlings outdoors using repurposed containers! Get an early start on your summer flower and vegetable garden. Avoid having to invest in grow lamps, mold contamination, and development of aphids. This workshop will consist of a presentation and demonstration. Containers and seeds will be provided to participants. Cost is $15/participant. Cash only please. All funds go towards our horticultural education scholarship.
Who at the Schwenkfelders?
Thursday, March 24th — 7:00-8:00 PM
The Schwenkfelders are a religious group of Germans who immigrated to Pennsylvania in the 1730s, settling in Montgomery County. Join us as we learn about the history of the Schwenckfeld family and their immigration. We will continue the presentation by exploring the collection of the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg, PA.
Presented by Allen Viehmeyer, the Associate Director of Research of Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center.
This presentation will be held online via Zoom. Click here to register and receive a link for this program.
Hidden Figures of the Cold War in Bucks County, PA
Thursday, March 31st — 7:30-8:30 PM
Join Eleanor O'Rangers, President of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Cold War Society, for stories and anecdotes of Bucks County, PA's own "Hidden Figures" who contributed to winning the Cold War.
This presentation will be held online via Zoom. Click here to register and receive a link for this program.
PA Medi (formerly APPRISE)
Thursdays, March 3rd, 17th, & 31st — 9:00-10:00 AM
Study Room 5
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.
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
New Year, New Reads Winter Reading Challenge for Adults 2022
Ring in the new year with some refreshing new reads!
Between January 3 and March 31, read or listen to 8 or more types of books from the list below. You will be entered into a drawing to win a gift card from a local business. Download and fill out the formherefor a chance to win.
A book chosen because of its cover.
A book recommended by another person.
A 2021 Bestseller from any list.
A book that addresses current events.
A Staff Pick.
A book that makes you nostalgic.
A book about traveling to a place you want to explore:
A book written by an author of a different ethnicity than you.
A biography about a person you want to know more about.
A book in a genre you don’t usually read.
A book that is Fantasy or Science Fiction.
A collection of short stories, essays or poems.
An audiobook (fiction or non-fiction).
A book about a topic or subject you want to learn more about.
Read a book, then watch the movie/tv show.
An award winning book.
Read a book that you have at home, but haven’t read.
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.
Woman’s Club of Perkasie Book Club
Tuesday, March 15th — 1:00-3:00PM
Community Room
Woman’s Club of Perkasie Book Club - meets on the third Tuesday of the month from September 2021 - May 2022.
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.
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.
Fridays, March 4th, 11th 18th, & 25th — 10:00AM-1:00PM
Reading Room
Skilled chess players are welcome to bring their sets, find a partner and play during these drop-in chess session.
Knitwits
Tuesdays, March 1st, 8th 15th, 22nd, & 29th — 2:30PM-4:30PM
Study Room 1
Knitters and crocheters welcome.
Le Cercle Francais
Thursday, March 10th & 24th — 7:00-8:30
Community Room & Zoom
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.
Stammtisch German Language Group
Tuesday, March 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.
Quizzo
Friday, March 25th—7:00-8:45 PM
Community Room
In-person Quizzo returns! Hosted by Quizmaster Katie. Come as a team or join a team. BYOB and snacks. Register here.
Go to ouronline calendarto see our planned events along with more information.
