The HTFL Connection July 9 - 22, 2023 | |
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Photo Courtesy of Joel Perlish Photography
Dear Library Community:
It is with great pleasure that I announce that our very own Library Director, Sukrit Goswami, has been elected as the new President of The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) for the 2023-2024 term at its Annual Meeting in Chicago on June 22, 2023. It is a tribute to Sukrit and our library community for him to be selected to lead an organization that is doing such important work in the area of protecting our right to read in this country.
FTRF is a non-profit organization affiliated with the American Library Association (ALA) and is dedicated to protecting and defending our First Amendment right to read. The Foundation joins organizations like the ALA in this important endeavor. It's belief is embodied in our mission statement that reads: “The mission of the Haverford Township Free Library is to provide residents of the Township of Haverford, as well as the public at large, with exemplary access to the broadest possible range of resources, programs and services that enhance and enrich their lives.”
Sukrit, of course, will continue to lead our efforts here as we embark upon renovation and expansion plans at our current location while continuing to provide an array of our services at our temporary facility at the Manoa Shopping Center and other locations throughout the Township.
We commend Sukrit for his willingness to undertake his new important voluntary role at the Freedom to Read Foundation. For more information on FTRF, click here.
Please join me in congratulating Sukrit on this honor and extending our best wishes to him for a successful tenure as President of the Freedom to Read Foundation.
Sincerely,
Phil Goldsmith
President, Haverford Township Free Library Board of Trustees
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Freedom to Read Foundation | |
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The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) is a non-profit legal and educational organization affiliated with the American Library Association. FTRF protects and defends the First Amendment to the Constitution and supports the right of libraries to collect - and individuals to access - information.
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees all individuals the right to express their ideas without governmental interference, and to read and listen to the ideas of others. The Freedom to Read Foundation was established to promote and defend this right; to foster libraries as institutions wherein every individual's First Amendment freedoms are fulfilled; and to support the right of libraries to include in their collections and make available any work which they may legally acquire.
For more information and how to become involved, click here.
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Friends of HTFL
Taco Tuesday Fundraiser
Pre-order required before 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 19. Pick up on Thursday, July 20 between 5:30—6:00 pm.
Attention friends, family, neighbors, and local Queso lovers! The Friends are hosting a Moe’s Popup Fundraiser on Thursday, July 20th!
These take-home family Taco Kits are ready to eat when you get home, making your night easier; plus, for every kit sold, 25% will be donated to Friends of Haverford Township Free Library.…that’s $10.75 per kit! The Meal Kits feed 4-6 people, come with all the fixings to make up to 12 tacos, and are $43.00 (+tax). Choose from chicken, ground beef, ½ chicken and ½ ground beef, or vegetarian.
We hope you’ll take a much-deserved night off from cooking and show your support for our soon-to-be-renovated library!
For more info, and to preorder before Wednesday, July 19, click here.
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Sounds of Summer Concert Series | |
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Fridays this Summer
Merwood Park (Wynnefield Dr)
Join us for music under the trees at Merwood Park. Bring a blanket or a camping chair to listen to these amazing bands!
Friday, July 14, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
James Day and the Fish Fry (New Orleans Music)
Friday, August 4, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Philadelphia Funk Authority
Friday, September 22, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Philadelphia Guitar and Mandolin Ensemble (Rescheduled from June)
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Digital and Electronic Resources | |
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We have digital and electronic resources for when you are in town or on vacation! You can access our digital collection from your computer or mobile device or pick up one of our electronic devices to give you access to more books, audiobooks, streaming services and more.
Libby
Download Adult, Teen, and Kid titles 24/7 to play on your PC, tablet, ereader and smartphone.
Books, Audio Books, Over 100 Full-color magazines, and Great Courses.
EReaders
Kids & Teens
We have Nook Simple Touch eReaders, Kindle PaperWhites, Basic Kindles and Kindle Fire tablets. Devices are organized by topics and genres like Award Winners, Classics, Teen fiction, Graphic Novels, Early Chapter Books, and Picture Books.
Adults
Check out a Nook Tablet, Kindle Paperwhite or Kindle Fire. We have over 500 different eBook titles available and new titles are added each month. Our eReaders contain titles across many genres and each includes bestsellers. Take one with you on vacation and leave out the bulky books from your suitcase!
Rokus
We offer Roku 3 Streaming Media Devices, for streaming movies, Netflix, channels, and more.
Hotspots
Take the Internet with you wherever you go! Whether you need access to the internet for work, school, streaming, or just surfing the web, we have hotspots to help you connect.
Chromebooks
We have Chromebooks for portable access to the internet and Google Chrome Suite for work, school, or education.
For more information, click here or call the Library 610-446-3082.
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Summer Reading for All Ages | |
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All Together Now
Monday, June 19 - Friday, August 11
Adults
Do you love to read? Do you love getting prizes for reading?
Welcome to our All Together Now adult summer reading program for 2023! Where you can read books, fill out a bingo card, submit reviews and win prizes! How? It's easy! To learn more click here.
Teens
Teens and tweens (ages 12-18) can win weekly raffle prizes for reading books and submitting reviews this summer! Register at the Youth Services desk, read any book you want, fill out a Book Review form after finishing each book, and enter it into the raffle. The more books you read and reviews you write, the more chances you have to win! Winners will be selected each Friday. Click here for more info.
Kids
Read 100 minutes per week, fill out your reading log, and come to the Library to claim a weekly prize! We will also have weekly programs like storytime, LEGO Club, and Children's Art Club; special shows with magicians, DJs, comedy circus shows, and more! Pick up your reading log at the Children's Desk or download it here.
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Youth Services Department Highlights | |
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Hop on to the Friendship Express (A Magical Journey)
Wednesday, July 12 - 6:30 pm
Conductor Mike (a.k.a. The Amazing Magi Michael Reist) invites you to join him on The Friendship Express. Children will be taken on a magical journey where they will learn about friendship and the traits that build lasting friendship such as trust, compassion, helpfulness, love and much, much more.
This highly interactive, family friendly program uses comedy, story telling, the Skunky Monkey, Big Baby as well as Mr. Book to create a wonderful experience for children and parents. Recommended for ages 4 years and up.the
No registration required.
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Haverford College Climbing Tree Storytime
Tuesday, July 18 - 10:30 am
Join us for a delightful time of books and songs! This outdoor, in-person storytime will be held once a month during the summer at the Haverford College campus in front of the climbing tree (N 40° 00.534 W 075° 18.482) from 10:30am-11am. This storytime will be in lieu of Babies & Books and is tailored to children ages 0 to 5.
Click here for a map to storytime and parking at Haverford College Climbing Tree.
Weather permitting. Registration is not required.
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Teen Reading Lounge
Tuesdays, biweekly, next meetings July 11 & 25
5:00 - 6:30 pm
The Hub
Teen Reading Lounge (TRL) is an award-winning, unconventional book club for teens ages 12-18. Unlike regular teen book clubs, teens take the lead in selecting the books we read, steer the discussions, and to design projects that connect themes in their reading selections to tangible action in their communities.
We're focusing on anti-bullying this month and are reading Bystander by James Preller! Join us for a free copy of the book of the month and to help design a community service project!
Regular TRL meetings will be held biweekly Tuesday nights from 5:00-6:30 PM.
Registration required. To register, click here.
Teen Reading Lounge is a program of PA Humanities, the Federal-State Partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, developed in part by federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.
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Tween Book Club - Wonder
Monday, July 31 - 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Zoom
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: Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Click here to register.
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Storytime Under the Trees
Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 am
Haverford Township Parks
May 1 - October 30
Click here to find locations and addresses.
Join Haverford Library Children’s Librarians Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30am-11am for outdoor, in-person Circle Time Storytimes in local Havertown parks!
Weather permitting. Registration is not required.
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Children's Calendar
Monday, July 10
10:30 am - Storytime Under the Trees - Powder Mill Park, 901 Powder Mill Park, Wynnewood
4:15 pm - Children's Art Club (The Hub)*
Tuesday, July 11
4:15 pm LEGO Club - (The Hub)*
5:00 pm - Teen Reading Lounge (The Hub)*
Wednesday, July 12
2:30 pm - Teen Art Club (The Hub)
6:30 pm - Hop on to the Friendship Express (A Magical Journey) - (Children's Room)
Thursday, July 13
10:30 am - Storytime Under the Trees - Gest Tract Park, Pelham Ave
Friday, July 14
10:30 am - Toddler Storytime (The Hub)*
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Monday, July 17
10:30 am - Storytime Under the Trees - Llanerch Park, Llandillo Rd
4:15 pm - Children's Art Club (The Hub)*
Tuesday, July 18
10:30 am - Haverford College Climbing Tree Storytime - (Haverford College Campus)
4:15 pm LEGO Club - (The Hub)*
Wednesday, July 19
2:30 pm - Teen Art Club (The Hub)
Thursday, July 20
10:30 am - Storytime Under the Trees - Grasslyn Park, Grasslyn Ave
Friday, July 21
10:30 am - Toddler Storytime (The Hub)*
*Registration Required
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Summer Fun Jam
Saturday, July 22 - 3:00 - 9:00 pm
Paddock Park (214 W. Hillcrest Ave., Havertown)
Kelly Music for Life presents a FREE Event in the Park. Co-Hosted by Paddock Farms Civic Association. LIVE music, food, crafters, Inflatables for the kids and more. Headliner band - Basic Cable: A Tribute to the Golden Age of MTV - 7:30 to 9:00 pm
Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Carry-in/Carry-out refreshments permitted. Keep our Parks clean! For more info, click here.
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