***The library will be closed April 15th and 17th.***
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 ‘low’ 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, April 14th
All nonfiction and Large Print books
50 cents each or 3/$1.00
Thursday, April 28th
Thursday, May 12th
Tuesday, May 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.
National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world. IVPL relies heavily on volunteers and we would not be able to do what we do without you. Thank you for all that you do for this library and community!
Local Artist
“While viewers experience the paintings, I hope they see me looking back through the brushstrokes, transcending time. It is the legacy I wish to leave for future human kind.”
-Pat Wilson-Schmid
Museum Passes
IVPL offers museum passes that provide free admission to local museums and historic sites. Click hereto reserve your pass.
Interested in sponsoring a museum pass? Contact Nicole at nhusbands@ivpl.org for more information.
WELCOME to IVPL as we celebrate National Library Week, April 3-9, 2022. This year’s theme is “Connect With Your Library,” so let’s go!
Did you realize that IVPL is one of the most important places in town? Why? Here are more than a dozen reasons you “already know” and “some that are new!”
1. IVPL serves as a community and cultural hub. IVPL provides information and connections through art, literature, music, and educational programs. A recent example was the annual display of art work by hundreds of students in the Souderton Area School District. IVPL provided an opportunity for hundreds of students and their families, friends, and neighbors to see the incredible gifts and talents of the community’s children.
2. Family Friendly, IVPL has resources and programs for all ages! Weekly story time for babies and preschoolers. Age 5 and up, sign up to Read to a Dog! Grab a spot in the monthly ‘Tween Graphic Novel Club. Legos Club – yes! Beginner Chess Club – Yes! Crafts – Yes! Jig-saw puzzle fans – check out the Monthly Book Cover puzzle on the Teen Page. Okay teens, “Reversed Reading” is your chance to tell adults books you think they should read! And don’t miss the IVPL Teen Blog – a place especially for you! There’s so much more for you and your family at IVPL – check it out!
3. If the word “library” makes you think of books, DVDs, CDs, and computers, get ready to expand your vision! If you’re ready for a day trip to area museums and educational centers, you’ll find free passes to 14 destinations including the Bucks County Children’s Museum, Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, the National Constitution Center, and the Elmwood Park Zoo at IVPL. Go on line, or ask a librarian how to reserve your tickets! The staff encourages everyone to explore, interact, and imagine, adding value to our communities and cultural centers in the greater Indian Valley. Wait!!! That’s not all!!! Under the “Youth Services” tab, click on “Virtual Field Trips” to access 15 different types of adventures including 33 national parks, art museums, live animal cams and more. WOW!
I hope this helps to expand your perspective of the myriad services, resources, opportunities, and programs that Indian Valley Public Library provides. Although we take time each year to celebrate the many accomplishments of IVPL via National Library week, I hope this year you “Connect with Your IVPL” and experience the richness of the “precious gem” in our own backyard. Enjoy!
Dr. Alexander Grande, III
President, IVPL Board of Trustees
Member, IVPL Foundation of Friends
2021-2022 Annual Appeal
As mentioned above, next week is National Library Week, which is a celebration of the importance libraries play in communities across the country. I decided that for this month's issue, I'd let others do the talking. Read testimonials from our patrons and IVPL Board of Trustees President, Dr. Alexander Grande, III on what the library means to them.
I hope you feel similarly and considersupportingIVPL as a result.
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.
Create an edible interpretation of your favorite book.
Telford police will be in the library parking lot to collect your unused prescription drugs on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Drive through and drop off your unwanted prescription drugs for safe disposal.
Play tabletop and card games. All ages are welcome; however, adult supervision is required for players under 13.
Chess for Beginners
Tuesdays, April 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th —- 6:30-7:30 PM
Reading Room
Learn how to play chess and hone your skills!
This is an all-ages event.
Please read the safety guidelines below:
The library follows CDC Guidelines regarding masking. It is recommended that you check current guidelines here before attending: https://bit.ly/CDCGuideMar22.
Your Family Forest
Friday, April 22nd — 4:00-4:45 PM
Community Room
In Diane Muldrow’s We Planted a Tree, we see the importance of trees to families and communities all over the world. Join Nicole to explore the trees in your life, whether chosen or given. Each tree will show family, friends, and other special people in our lives. In the end, you will create your own forest of trees.
April’s Creativity Crate kit in the YA Room will have the materials for this program. View the recording on YouTube (posted after the event) and follow along.
Participants in this event will be entered in a raffle to win a family pass to Longwood Gardens.
The library follows CDC Guidelines regarding masking. It is recommended that you check current guidelines here before attending: https://bit.ly/CDCGuideMar22.
If you are experiencing COVID symptoms or have been recently exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID, please stay home.
Youth Events
Tremendous Trees (Grades K-5)
Monday, April 4th 4:00—4:45 PM
Community Room
During this Family Based after school program, we will read the book We Planted a Tree by Diane Muldrow and then explore the science of trees with demonstrations and hands-on activities. All families who participate in the program will be entered into a drawing for a family pass to Longwood Gardens. We will be making tree themed art and encourage participants to bring some things from trees (leaves, twigs, flowers, pinecones, etc) to the program.
Registration is required and starts 2 weeks before the event. The library follows CDC Guidelines regarding masking. It is recommended that you check current guidelines here before attending: https://bit.ly/CDCGuideMar22.
PA One Book Virtual Author Visit
Tuesday, April 5th —10:00-11:00 AM
Virtual
Join us online for a virtual visit with Caldecott winning author Oge Mora. She will be discussing the creation of Saturday, this year's PA One Book selection. Children will have an opportunity to ask her questions about storytelling. Registration required. Register here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/saturdaypaonebook/register. Submit questions here:https://forms.office.com/g/GcvayfUR
Chef Zak Makes Snacks: Tree-themed Snacks
Thursday, April 7th — 7:00-7:45 PM
Facebook
Join Mr. Robbie and special guest Chef Zak for this live virtual cooking show for kids on Facebook Live! Have fun while learning about some tree-themed snacks that kids and grownups can make at home together. They’ll be interacting with the comments section too, so be sure to say hello and bring your imagination!
This interactive program is intended for families and kids of all ages, but all are welcome. No registration or account required. This is a Longwood Gardens Community Read program. All attendees may enter a raffle for free passes to Longwood Gardens.
Tuesdays, April 12th, 19th, & 26th —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.
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 requiredand begins 2 weeks before the event.
Babies Boogie (Ages Birth-24 months)
Mondays, April 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th — 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 requiredfor each individual story time and begins 1 week before the date of the event.
In-Person Family Story Time
Wednesdays, April 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th — 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 requiredfor each individual event and opens 1 week before the event.
Lego Club: Tree Houses (Grades K-5)
Monday, April 18th —4:00-4:45 PM
Community Room
During this after-school program, we will learn about several different types of tree based homes. Your challenge is to replicate one of these homes or something similar with lego bricks. You can also build whatever you like. All families who participate in the challenge will be entered into a drawing for a family pass to Longwood Gardens. Registration is required and starts 2 weeks before the date of the event. The library follows CDC Guidelines regarding masking. It is recommended that you check current guidelines here before attending: https://bit.ly/CDCGuideMar22.
Registration for this event opens Monday, April 11 9:00 AM.
To Damian Wayne, there is nothing more important than protecting the streets of Gotham City as Robin. But when he makes a critical mistake while out on patrol, Damian finds himself benched. And what's more, Damian's dad, Bruce Wayne-a.k.a. Batman-decides that starting over in a new school will be just the distraction Damian needs from his superhero routine. Certain that Gotham Metro Academy has nothing to teach him, Damian is completely unprepared for the challenge he finds in Howard-the smartest and most athletic kid in school. The boys' rivalry is instantaneous and fierce...and both are sure only one of them can be the best in their class.
*The library is following current CDC guidelines regarding masks. Please checkherefor 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.
Do you like puzzles? Clickhereto solve this month's book cover puzzle.
Longwood Gardens Inspired Teen Photography Contest Deadline
Deadline to submit: Saturday, April 30th
In your photograph, explore where a fascination with plants, gardens, and nature might start for someone. We encourage you to venture outside to capture this theme.
Open to students in grades 6 to 12
All contestants will be entered into a drawing to receive a pass to visit Longwood Gardens.
Are you between the ages of 12 and 18? Recommend YA Books to the adults in the community. Recommend any genre or format. Your recommendations may appear in a brochure and be used in future adult reading challenges. Ready to submit a recommendation? Fill out the Reversed Readingform online or visit the YA Room.
Submission Period Ends: May 31, 2022
You will get a token for the book vending machine for each suggestion you submit.
Limit 3 responses per person.
You will be contacted when your tokens/coupons are ready.
Don't forget to follow IVPL Teens Instagram - @ivpl_teens- for more updates and great content!
Adult Events
Stress: Promoting Health in a World of Uncertainty
Wednesday, April 6th — 7:00-8:00 PM
Community Room
Stress: Promoting Health in a World of Uncertainty
Stressed out? Let’s talk about it! The last two years have presented challenges never before anticipated. The threat of a deadly virus, lockdowns, loss of employment, career changes, working from home, virtual school, supply shortages, disruptions to social interactions, and the loss of loved ones have contributed to widespread acute and chronic stress. Recent international tensions further add to a collective sense of unease and financial strain. Stress is associated with psychological and physiological conditions including anxiety, depression, insomnia, hypertension, substance abuse, and obesity.
Join us for a presentation about the effects of stress and how to mitigate it. The event is free and open to the public.
About the presenter - Susanne Page is a Registered Nurse and Souderton resident. She is a graduate of Temple University and the Montgomery County Community College and holds degrees in both fine art and nursing. This program is part of a community education project through Aspen University to promote health in the community.
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This presentation will be held at the library in the Community Room. Register here. Any questions? Contact DeAnne O'Brien at dobrien@ivpl.org.
Virtual - Opportunities for Families to Save for Children's Bright Futures
Thursday, April 7th — 6:00-7:00 PM
Virtual
Please join this webinar to learn how PA Treasury is helping PA families build a brighter future for their children through its savings programs!
Keystone Scholars provides Pennsylvania babies with a $100 investment that can help jump-start your family’s savings for future higher education.*
The Bright Future Booster provides an additional one-time $50 deposit to Keystone Scholars babies whose parent(s) are PA WIC participants and who gave birth between January 1 and June 30, 2021.
The PA 529 College and Career Savings Program helps thousands of Pennsylvania families save for a child’s future education while providing great tax benefits. PA 529 plans may be used at most colleges and universities, many technical, career and vocational schools and even for K-12 tuition.
Click here to register for a webinar to learn about eligibility for these programs and much more.
*All babies born to a Pennsylvania family starting in 2019 and babies born in 2019 who are subsequently adopted by Pennsylvania residents are eligible for Keystone Scholars.
[IVPL is not the host for this program]
Paint & Sip with Vicky McGarry
Friday, April 8th — 6:30-8:30 PM
Community Room
In-Person Event!
Paint & Sip with Vicky McGarry
Vicky McGarry of Paint Parties by Vicky will provide step-by-step instruction so you may recreate her original "Tulip Time Garden" painting.
Seating begins at 6:00 pm. Painting is from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Registration and $15 payment required by Wednesday, April 6.
BYO wine, beverages, and snacks.
Registration is required. The $15 can be dropped off at the reference desk - cash or check made out to Vicky McGarry.
Questions? Contact DeAnne O'Brien at dobrien@ivpl.org.
$15 per person. Accept cash or check made out to Vicky McGarry.
***REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS FULL. TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST, SUBMIT THE FORM HERE.***
If you add your name to to the wait list and we are able to move you to the attendee list at a later date, you will receive an email from us confirming your attendance at this event.
Presented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Wednesday, April 13 @ 12:00 PMET | Buying or Refinancing a Home: Options & Tools
Presented by North West Housing Partnership
Thursday, April 14 @ 12:00 PMET | Understanding Social Security Benefits
Presented by the Social Security Administration
View more details at www.moneysmartweek.org. Events are free and open to the public, but registration is advised. Questions for the panelists can be submitted during the registration process.
Board Game Night for Adults
Tuesday, April 12th — 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 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
Financial Aid Junior JumpStart
Wednesday, April 13th — 6:00-7:00 PM
Zoom
Financial Aid Junior JumpStart.
This session will focus on the planning and goal setting high school juniors should be working on to prepare for the financial aid process they'll face as seniors. All students who are looking into any postsecondary education, and their parents, will benefit by the information that will be provided. Join us for a JumpStart!
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.
Trees Living Apart from Humans - A Community Read Conversation
Thursday, April 14th — 6:30-7:45 PM
Zoom
Longwood Gardens Community Read brings books and people together to spur discussion about an important idea or topic. For the ninth year of our Community Read, we’re asking readers: What would a tree tell us if we just took the time to listen?
In Part 1 of his book The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature’s Great Connectors, David Haskell explores the network of life and believes that trees are a central part of those connections. Haskell will be joined by ethnobotanist Chief Dennis Coker of the Lenape Tribe of Delaware for a conversation about the interconnections of trees and humans, and how those ideas relate to our region.
Trees Living in Cities - A Community Read Conversation
Thursday, April 21st — 6:30-7:45 PM
Virtual
Longwood Gardens Community Read brings books and people together to spur discussion about an important idea or topic. For the ninth year of our Community Read, we’re asking readers: What would a tree tell us if we just took the time to listen?
Trees are an important component of urban landscapes as David Haskell describes in Part 3 of his book, The Songs of Tree: Stories from Nature’s Great Connectors. They shade our sidewalks, feed us, and are vehicles of creative beauty. Amidst the hustle of our human lives these trees frequently go unnoticed, but the connection is indeed profound. Join Haskell, Georgia Silvera Seamans of the Washington Square Park Eco Projects, and Jessica Turner-Skoff of The Morton Arboretum as they discuss how trees in bustling cities use their embodied network to contribute to the life of humans.
PHEAA Access Partners will present an overview of the 2022-23 FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process. They will guide students and families through a step-by-step process of filing the FAFSA and PA State Grant application.
Virtual: Comrades in Arms - WestPoint Classmates in the American Civil War
Thursday, April 21st — 7:00-8:00 PM
Zoom
Among the thousands of men who fought in the Civil War, a select few formed a unique fraternity. Though they came from very different backgrounds, these men had in common the military training they had received at an elite school that transformed them from boys into the kind of men who would become heroes and legends. These men were West Point classmates and Civil War enemies.
Presented by Mike Jesberger, historical reenactor, lecturer and tour guide.
In-person Quizzo returns! Hosted by Quizmaster Katie. Come as a team or join a team. BYOB and snacks. Register here.
Coastal Redwoods, an Evolving Relationship
Thursday, April 28th — 7:00-8:00 PM
Zoom
Coastal redwoods are the tallest trees in the entire world, and they have a story to tell. Despite thousands of years of evolution and survival, a single species reduced them to 5% of their original range in less than a century. Join Redwood National & State Parks as we explore the changing connection humans have to the old-growth forest. From indigenous peoples to logging and clear-cutting to restoration and preservation, the relationship between humans and old-growth redwoods has evolved and changed like the trees themselves.
About the presenter: Ally Gran is an interpretive and education park ranger at Redwood National and State Parks. She graduated with a degree in forestry and is entering her third year with Redwood National & State Parks.
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.
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This presentation will be held online via Zoom. Click here to register and receive program link. Any questions? Contact DeAnne O'Brien at dobrien@ivpl.org.
Evening Yoga at the Library
April 7th, 14th, 21st & 28 — 6:00-7:00 PM
Community Room
Thursdays at 6:00 pm -$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
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.
Photography Club
Tuesday, April 5th & 19th — 6:45-8:45PM
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.
Tuesdays, April 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th — 10:00 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, April 5th, 12th 19th, & 26th — 10:00 AM-1:00PM
Skilled chess players are welcome to bring their sets, find a partner and play during these drop-in chess session.
Knitwits
Tuesdays, April 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th — 2:30PM-4:30PM
Study Room 1
Knitters and crocheters welcome.
Le Cercle Francais
Thursday, April 14 th & 28th — 7:00-8:30 PM
Community Room
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, April 26th — 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.
