Upper Perkiomen Valley Library
A branch of the Montgomery County - Norristown Public Library
350 Main Street, Red Hill PA 18076
215-679-2020
Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors of learning are always open.
~ Laura Bush
Former First Lady of the United States
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The UPV Library is a branch of the Montgomery County -
Norristown Public Library.
Welcome
The Upper Perkiomen Valley Library is a local resource for research and entertainment for the public. This web site is an extension of our services, providing quality links and information. Feel free to browse the website and look for everything from books to upcoming events. Please Contact Us with any questions or comments you have about our website or the services we provide.
News @ UPVL!
Library Updates
The library is now offering curbside pickup! The building is not open.
The book return box at the top of the ramp is open 24 hours for returns. No fines are being charged. Returned materials will be quarantined a minimum of 48 hours so you will still see them on your account for a few days after returning them.
We are not able to accept book donations at this time.
Using the library from home...
Curbside Pickup
You may place electronic orders through our Search the Catalog button above. When you are notified that your materials have arrived, please call the library to arrange for curbside pickup. Your request may take longer as our volume of hold requests is significantly higher and we are quarantining returned books a minimum of 48-72 hours.
Temporary Online Library Cards
We are offering temporary library cards online so Montgomery County residents without regular library cards can use our eresources during the pandemic. All applications are being handled through our main branch in Norristown. Just click on the link...
Temporary Online Library Card...
Summer Reading Club - June 17 - August 20, 2020
We're pretty excited. Summer Reading Club may look a little different this year because of covid-19, but we're working hard to keep it fun. We'll have reading logs, weekly challenges, scavenger hunt ideas, reviews, Thursday grab and go crafts, and, of course, prizes!
Video Story Time with Miss Wendy!
Miss Wendy has taken story time online! Follow the Upper Perkiomen Valley Library facebook page to see weekly storytimes as well as scavenger hunts and summer reading club challenges.
The Revolutionary War in Montgomery County
Online lecture -NEW DATE - Tuesday, August 18th at 7:00 PM
What role did Montgomery County, PA play in the American Revolution? Historical reenactor, lecturer and tour guide, Michael Jesberger, will be presenting an educational program about the common soldiers who fought in the American Revolution and the various incidents that took place in Montgomery Country during the American Revolution.
Email jweiss@mclinc.org to register. You can participate by phone or computer.
Socrates Cafe
Thursday, August 6 @ 1:00 pm via Zoom
This conversation group meets the first Thursday of every month at 1:00pm.
The idea behind the Socrates Café is that we learn more when we question and even more when we question with others. There are over 600 gatherings around the world today who meet to discuss a variety of topics, learn from each other and share the common goal of making a more inclusive world. If you like to go a little deeper in your conversations, drop by this monthly exchange.
Please email the library (upvlibrary@comcast.net) to register for this event. You may participate by computer or telephone.
MC-NPL Bookmobile schedules
The Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library bookmobiles have adjusted schedules due to coronavirus limitations. Follow this link to see the latest.
The Census Matters
Please fill out the census so Upper Perk can be counted. This affects funding for roads, schools, libraries, and more. Ask your relatives and neighbors if they've done it, especially families with small children who were undercounted last time in Upper Perk. It only takes a few minutes.
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