Upper Perkiomen Valley Library
A branch of the Montgomery County - Norristown Public Library
350 Main Street, Red Hill PA 18076
215-679-2020
If you cut funding to libraries, you cut the lifeblood of our community.
~ Richard Daley
Former Mayor of Chicago
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Behind the Scenery
Tuesday, April 23 @ 6:30 pm
Like art? Help us create the sets for our May Drama Club production of The Snow Queen! We need artists in grades 5-12. No experience or special talent necessary, but wear old clothes- we will be painting. Led by Miss Jeanne. This will be the final session before the show on May 2.
Sowing & Sharing the Seeds of Spring
Wednesday, April 24 @ 7:00 pm
Join us for an evening of garden talk as we discuss our favorite plants and what's new in the garden for this year. Have too much of a certain plant or seeds? Participate in an exchange! Learn of efforts to reintroduce a disease-resistant American Chestnut. Once the dominant species in our eastern hardwood forests, only the grey ghosts of 4 billion trees remain.
Open and free to the public.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Friday April 26 - Saturday May 4, during normal library hours
All proceeds of this fabulous used book sale go directly to The Upper Perkiomen Valley Library! Most books are $.50-$1.00. Children's, teen, and adult titles in paperback and hardcover will be on sale. We'll also have DVDs, audiobooks, music CDs, and puzzles. It's the best deal in town!
Friday the 3rd and Saturday the 4th will be the $4 brown bag sale.
PLEASE DO NOT DONATE BOOKS BETWEEN APRIL 20 AND MAY 8.
Discovery Room Closed for Used Book Sale
Saturday, April 20 - Wednesday, May 8
The Discovery Science Room will be closed temporarily while our Friends group prepares for, hosts, and recovers from their semi-annual used book sale (held April 26-May 4). We apologize for the inconvenience, but the proceeds of this sale help fund many library programs. Thank you, Friends volunteers!
Along the Perkiomen Railroad
Saturday, April 27 @ 11:00 am
Travel with the Perkiomen Railroad Historical Society along the Perkiomen railroad. Historical presentation and slideshow followed by footage filmed along the Perkiomen in the late 40s and mid 50s. Everyone is encouraged to bring artifacts, photos, or personal stories to share! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Yoga
Tuesday, April 30 @ 6:00 pm
Practice yoga with certified instructor Eileen Turner. This class is appropriate for all skill levels. Bring a mat and water bottle. Give $5 per person at the door as a donation to the library. Pre-registration requested, but not required.
The Snow Queen
Thursday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm
Bring the whole family to see our Drama Club present The Snow Queen! No registration required.
Book Club- Once Upon a River
Tuesday, May 21st @ 6:30 pm
Join our group for a discussion of Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield. No registration necessary. Copies of the book are available for pickup at the desk. Also available in Large Print and audio.
Feeling Burned Out?
Wednesday, May 22 @ 7:00 pm
Stress comes from many sources in our lives- jobs, family, relationships, finances. Learn from speaker Alyssa Goehring, CTACC/ CVT, about how to manage it before it takes over your life!
Registration required. Come in the library or call (215) 679-2020 to sign up.
Library Closed for Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, All Day
The library will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. The book drop will be open and accounts and resources will be accessible online.
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