2012 LIBRARY HOURS

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Thank you to our 2012 Major Events Business Sponsors:

Diamond:

• Joel Perlish Photography, Havertown, PA

Platinum:

• Daedalus Education Services, Bryan Street, Havertown
• iradionphilly.com, Philadelphia's Internet Radio Community

Silver:

• Max Paul's Ardmore Toyota/Scion, Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore
• Foote Orthodontics, PC, Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr

Bronze:

• Peppers Cafe and Catering, Haverford Avenue, Havertown
• Ranieri & Kerns Associates, Elliot Avenue, Bryn Mawr

Copper:

• Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC, Eagle Road, Havertown

A Note from the Director:

Don't miss the opportunity to visit eight neighborhood gardens in Haverford Township and get ideas for your own garden in your own backyard with a bonus tour of the Historic Grange Estate and reception--all for only $15 per person (tickets purchased in advance); $20 day of the event.  This all happens Saturday, June 16! See below for additional information.

Also, come hear the music and see the dances of 1912 as we pay homage to the Titanic on the 100th year anniversary on Sunday, June 10.   

Thank you, as always, and if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact me.

Christine Faris-Library Director

FRIENDS OF HTFL 

Third Annual Garden Tour

Saturday, June 16 -- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Explore some of the beautiful gardens in Haverford Township!  Tickets are now on sale at the Library's front desk.  Purchase your ticket prior to June 16th for $15, or the day of for $20.  On tour day, pick-up your ticket and map at the Grange Estate, Myrtle Avenue, Havertown, between 10:30 am and noon.

After you do your self-guided tour, return to the Grange at 3:30 pm for a reception and tour of their gardens.  You may also purchase plants as part of the Grange's annual plant sale.

Volunteers are still needed.  If you are interested in volunteering, please call Janae Alberts (610) 642-7831.

Looking for a volunteer opportunity?

Looking for a way to help the library and the Friends of HTFL?  The Friends of the Library are looking for volunteers to help with book sorting every month for all of the donated books they receive.  If you have a couple of hours to spare on the last Monday of the month at 6:00 pm, please contact info@friendsofthehtfl.org.  Your help would be greatly appreciated.

COLLECTIONS CORNER

Playaway View

Meet the Playaway View, a pre-loaded video player that was designed with kids in mind. Each View provides a unique individual viewing experience in a portable and durable package. The size of a common GPS unit, Views are easy for kids to handle and watch. This all-in-one player has a rechargeable battery and is great for summer travel. We stock titles from popular kids' shows like Sesame Street, Arthur, and Between the Lions. Additionally we offer titles that animate beloved children's books like Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Stop by the Children's Room and check one out today, they're free and go out for three weeks!

ADULT PROGRAMS

The Titanic: A Salute through Dance

Sunday, June 10 @ 2:00 pm

Join us as we commemorate the Titanic’s maiden and only voyage. Performers and researchers Nancy Walkers and Jef Savage will perform social dances from the Titanic era while dressed in period clothing. They will also discuss the importance of dance in its cultural and social context while also including musical excerpts and personalities associated with the Titanic like the “Unsinkable” Molly Brown.

Between the Covers : Adult Summer Reading 2012

Read what you want, when you want. Come into the library to sign up and pick up your complimentary book and bag. After finishing each book, stop by and fill out "Sweepstakes Slips" to be entered to win prizes! Winners will be selected regularly throughout the summer.

Good luck and happy reading!

Calendar of Events - Adult Programs

Friday, June 8

10:00 am -- Tea & Stitch - Needlework group

Sunday, June 10

2:00 pm -- The Titanic: A Salute through Dance

Wednesday, June 13

2:00 pm -- Afternoon Film - Gaslight

Thursday, June 14

12:00 pm -- Monthly Book Share

Friday, June 15

10:00 am -- Tea and Stitch-Needlework group

Saturday, June 16

11:00 am - 3:00 pm -- Garden Tour

Upcoming Programs

College Plans, Wedding Plans, What's the Missing Piece?: Planning for the Inevitable

 Monday, June 18

Shane Couturier of the Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA) will present and lead a discussion about a topic that we all avoid—how to plan a funeral.

Funeral planning—Morbid? No.  Practical? Yes!

Come get practical and useful advice for planning the inevitable.

This program is free and open to the public. No registration required.

This program is made possible through a partnership between HTFL and Surrey Services of Havertown.

Sounds of Summer @ HTFL

Join us every 4th Friday this summer for an evening of music and entertainment!

June 22 - Barbershop Quartet—The Delchordians & Ice Cream Social

July 27—Philadelphia Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble & Italian Water Ice

August 24—Open Mic Night
Have a musical talent or a comic streak? Bring it to HTFL! - Open to all ages, 5 minutes maximum, and keep it clean! If you would like to perform, visit www.haverfordlibrary.org/eventkeeper, scroll to the August 24 eventkeeper listing and register using the form on that date.

Bring your lawn chairs for an evening under the stars!

Program will be held in the Library parking lot. In the event of rain, programs will be moved to the Community Room.

No registration required to attend events.
 

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Dream Big - READ!  

Summer Reading Club 2012

June 18 - August 10

Summer is here, and it's time to kick back, relax, and have fun and that's what we're going to do in the Children's Room!

It's easy to be a part of the Dream Big, READ Summer Reading Club (SRC) for kids ages 2 through those entering 5th grade - sign up in the Children's Room, read at home, earn incentives and have fun at optional programs. Kids who participate in summer library programs keep their minds active and enter school in the fall ready to learn and ready to succeed. Visit haverfordlibrary.org/DreamBig for all the details.

Ready to Read: Dream Big, READ @ HTFL is a program designed to help children ages birth through 23 months and caregivers connect reading, fun, and the library. Simply stop by the Library (beginning June 18) to pick up your Activity Log, work on the log all summer, and come back to the Library anytime between August 6th and August 12th to receive a goody bag as your prize! Visit haverfordlibrary.org/R2R for all the details.

Children's Programs on Break

Storytimes and programs for children ages 0-5 and elementary-aged children will take a break from May 25 - June 18 when the Summer Reading Club begins!

Upcoming Programs

Summer Reading Club Show - Zoo on Wheels

Wednesday, June 20 @ 7:00 pm

The Philadelphia Zoo's Zoo on Wheels crew is stopping at HTFL for a Summer Reading Club Show that will knock your socks off! Check out real, live nocturnal animals in this program.

TEEN PROGRAMS

Teen Summer Reading Program

Own the Night

Teens will OWN THE NIGHT as they party with us throughout the summer. Sign up for the summer reading prize program, read at home, and participate in optional programming at the Library. Teen Summer Reading is for those entering grades 6th through 12th in fall and runs June 18th through August 10th.

Join the Anime Club as they watch anime and learn about the culture of Japan through crafts and activities. The Graphic Novel Club will continue this summer - exercise your drawing skills with a focus on storytelling. Artistic ability not required, just enthusiasm! Rock some awesome tournaments at Gaming Days and have the opportunities to win GameStop monies.

Special Events will include parties for the release of The Amazing Spider Man and Dark Knight Rises, win tickets to opening night! Jam to the end of the world at our Zombie Apocalypse Party and earn money towards your HTFL fines at our Rock Your Fines a Way Rock Band/Guitar Hero tournament.

Teen Programs Taking a Break!

Between June 4 and 15th, teen programming will be on break, but will resume on Monday, June 18 with the Teen Summer Reading Club.
 

Spotlight on Local Business

Daedelus Education Services - Advance Test Review

Advance Test Review has been helping students maximize their SAT, ACT, PSAT, GRE, GMAT and LSAT scores since 1972. The company goal is to enable students to achieve the high entrance exam scores they need to earn merit aid, scholarships, fellowships, and grants. Through professional classes or one-to-one tutoring Advance instructors tailor question answering strategies to take advantage of each student’s individual problem solving skills. High school student athletes preparing to submit ACT or SAT scores to college recruiters find these techniques extremely helpful in achieving their goals.

This summer Haverford Township Free Library, Merion Mercy Academy, Sea Isle City Recreation Department, and the Ocean View Baptist Church will be offering ATR’s score-raising Ace the SAT workshops. Year round Advance provides West Chester University formal graduate entrance exam courses.

The outstanding staff members at Advance Test Review are experts in the tests they teach. Each instructor has at least a Masters degree and has years of experience teaching the academic skills necessary for students to score their personal best.

Advance is well known for its community involvement and fund raising. Through innovative after school programs such as the 2400 Club and its one-day Ace the SAT Workshops Advance Test Review has donated net profits to sponsoring organizations.  In 2011 and 2012, Advance Test Review has held four Ace the SAT Workshops at the Haverford Township Free Library raising over $3,000 for the Library.

For more information, contact Mary Lou McBride at 610-449-6311 or advancetr@aol.com

Annual Appeal

HTFL + YOU = A VIBRANT COMMUNITY

Calculate YOUR Value!  HTFL offers materials, programs and services each and every day that are FREE or low cost to ALL residents of the community.  HTFL is a job center, a gathering place, a small business incubator, a space to experience culture, and so much more.  We enhance and enrich your life!

Please help sustain the important work of the Haverford Township Free Library by making a tax-deductible donation to our 2012 Annual Appeal today.  An investment in HTFL is an investment in the success of our entire community and your support is needed now more than ever before.  

Visit our website to make your online donation, or send a check to HTFL at 1601 Darby Road, Havertown, PA  19083. 

Thank you for your support!

2012 LIBRARY HOURS

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Follow Us...

Thank you to our 2012 Major Events Business Sponsors:

Diamond:

• Joel Perlish Photography, Havertown, PA

Platinum:

• Daedalus Education Services, Bryan Street, Havertown
• iradionphilly.com, Philadelphia's Internet Radio Community

Silver:

• Max Paul's Ardmore Toyota/Scion, Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore
• Foote Orthodontics, PC, Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr

Bronze:

• Peppers Cafe and Catering, Haverford Avenue, Havertown
• Ranieri & Kerns Associates, Elliot Avenue, Bryn Mawr

Copper:

• Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC, Eagle Road, Havertown

A Note from the Director:

CONGRATULATIONS!

The Staff and Board of Trustees of the Haverford Township Free Library wish the very best in life to all of the 2012 Graduates!  Good luck in all future endeavors.  
 

To all students ready to enjoy summer vacation, remember to READ.  It will make you a better student for the fall semester.  Have a safe and fun summer!

DON'T MISS...

The Friends of HTFL Garden Tour tomorrow, Saturday, June 16 from 11AM to 3PM.  The 8 gardens are exciting to visit-everyone showcasing a different technique of gardening and plantings.  See immediately below for further information or call the library at 610-446-3082.  

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at

.

Christine Faris-Library Director

FRIENDS OF HTFL 

Third Annual Garden Tour

Saturday, June 16 -- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

LAST CHANCE FOR DISCOUNT TICKETS!  Available at HTFL for $15 until 4:30pm on Friday. Tickets will be available the day of the Garden Tour at the Grange for $20.

Explore some of the beautiful gardens in Haverford Township!  Tickets are now on sale at the Library's front desk.  Purchase your ticket until June 15th for $15, or the day of for $20.  On tour day, pick-up your ticket and map at the Grange Estate, Myrtle Avenue, Havertown, between 10:30 am and noon.

After you do your self-guided tour, return to the Grange at 3:30 pm for a reception and tour of their gardens.  You may also purchase plants as part of the Grange's annual plant sale.

Volunteers are still needed.  If you are interested in volunteering, please call Janae Alberts (610) 642-7831.

HTFL AT YOUR SERVICE

H.O.M.Express - Library Book Delivery

If you are physically unable to visit the Library, whether on a short or long-term basis, you are eligible to receive our free, personalized home delivery service!

Haverford Township residents who are homebound may apply to have library materials delivered to their home once a month. All ages - adults, teens, and children - qualify for home delivery.
 
H.O.M.Express customers can request particular titles and formats or Librarians can choose books based upon an individual’s favorite authors and genres.
 
Deliveries are made once a month by dedicated library volunteers.

For more information on H.O.M.Express, please contact Reference Librarian Joyce Platfoot at 610-446-3082, extension 205, or by email at homebound@haverfordlibrary.org. You can also download an application and fax it to 610-853-3090 with attention to Ms. Joyce Platfoot or mail it to:

• Haverford Township Free Library
  ATTN: Ms. Joyce Platfoot
  1601 Darby Road
  Havertown, PA 19083

*The library conducts background checks on all H.O.M.Express volunteers.

Download H.O.M.Express Volunteer Application Here

ADULT PROGRAMS

College Plans, Wedding Plans, What's the Missing Piece?: Planning for the Inevitable

 Monday, June 18

Shane Couturier of the Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA) will present and lead a discussion about a topic that we all avoid—how to plan a funeral.

Funeral planning—Morbid? No.  Practical? Yes!

Come get practical and useful advice for planning the inevitable.

This program is free and open to the public. No registration required.

This program is made possible through a partnership between HTFL and Surrey Services of Havertown.

Sounds of Summer @ HTFL

Join us every 4th Friday this summer for an evening of music and entertainment!

June 22 - Barbershop Quartet—The Delchordians & Ice Cream Social

July 27—Philadelphia Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble & Italian Water Ice

August 24—Open Mic Night
Have a musical talent or a comic streak? Bring it to HTFL! - Open to all ages, 5 minutes maximum, and keep it clean! If you would like to perform, visit www.haverfordlibrary.org/eventkeeper, scroll to the August 24 eventkeeper listing and register using the form on that date.

Bring your lawn chairs for an evening under the stars!

Program will be held in the Library parking lot. In the event of rain, programs will be moved to the Community Room.

No registration required to attend events.

Webinar - Returning to Work: Transitioning Smoothly Back into the Workforce

Wednesday, June 27 2:00 pm

Returning to work can be exciting—and a little bit daunting. No matter the reasons for the hiatus, candidates may sometimes feel nervous and unprepared, as if they are missing the skills needed to compete with others who are in the running for the same positions. However, being prepared, knowing one’s strengths, and working out a solid strategy will help create a promising comeback into the workforce.

Join Lisa Chenofsky Singer, Career Management Expert for this webinar as she discusses tips for efficiently transitioning back to work. She’ll also cover how to help individuals achieve lasting job success

Attendees will learn:

• How to take advantage of classes and training programs to boost workforce skills
• Best ways to explain gaps in employment
• Strategies for considering all work options and fields of interest
• Ways to overcome barriers and reach career goals
• And Much More!

If you are interested in attending this webinar, please contact the Reference Department and we will reserve a computer and headset for you.

What's a Webinar? - It is a service that allows conferencing events to be shared with remote locations through the use of the Internet.

Between the Covers : Adult Summer Reading 2012

Read what you want, when you want. Come into the library to sign up and pick up your complimentary book and bag. After finishing each book, stop by and fill out "Sweepstakes Slips" to be entered to win prizes! Winners will be selected regularly throughout the summer.

Good luck and happy reading!

Calendar of Events - Adult Programs

Monday, June 18

Adult Summer Reading Club Begins! - Sign up at the Reference Desk

7:00 pm -- Planning for the Inevitable

Thursday, June 21

11:00 am -- Cookies and Mystery

Friday, June 22

10:00 am -- Tea & Stitch - Needlework group

7:30 pm -- Sounds of Summer @ HTFL - The Delchordians Barbershop Quartet

Tuesday, June 26

7:00 pm -- Reading-a-Round - Committed

Wednesday, June 27

2:00 pm -- Webinar - Returning to Work: Transitioning Smoothly Back into the Workforce

Friday, June 29

10:00 am -- Tea and Stitch-Needlework group

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Dream Big - READ!  

Summer Reading Club 2012

June 18 - August 10

Summer is here, and it's time to kick back, relax, and have fun and that's what we're going to do in the Children's Room!

It's easy to be a part of the Dream Big, READ Summer Reading Club (SRC) for kids ages 2 through those entering 5th grade - sign up in the Children's Room, read at home, earn incentives and have fun at optional programs. Kids who participate in summer library programs keep their minds active and enter school in the fall ready to learn and ready to succeed. Visit haverfordlibrary.org/DreamBig for all the details.

Ready to Read: Dream Big, READ @ HTFL is a program designed to help children ages birth through 23 months and caregivers connect reading, fun, and the library. Simply stop by the Library (beginning June 18) to pick up your Activity Log, work on the log all summer, and come back to the Library anytime between August 6th and August 12th to receive a goody bag as your prize! Visit haverfordlibrary.org/R2R for all the details.

Summer Reading Club Shows

Zoo on Wheels

Wednesday, June 20 @ 7:00 pm

The Philadelphia Zoo's Zoo on Wheels crew is stopping at HTFL for a Summer Reading Club Show that will knock your socks off! Check out real, live nocturnal animals in this program.

Sciencetelling - Dragons and Dreams

Wednesday, June 27 @ 7:00 pm

With castles, kings, a dragon keeper, an Ice Sorceress, the Horn of Fire, two villagers, and a daring journey to save the entire kingdom, enjoy this spectacular adventure as we're swept away to a world where dragons are real, dreams come true, and only the most daring of people will survive to tell the tale!

Join us as we learn about the science of Fire & Ice by telling a tale of Dragons & Dreams using experiments of flash paper, exploding bottles, "cool" dry ice, and much more. Wouldn't dragon's breath be an amazing sight!?!

Calendar of Events - Children's Programs

Monday, June 18

Summer Reading Club Begins! - Sign up at the Children's Desk

10:15 am -- Toddler and Preschool Storytime

11:00 am -- Monday Morning Movie

7:00 pm -- Pajamarama

Tuesday, June 19

10:15 am -- Circle Time

2:00 pm -- Tales @ 2

Wednesday, June 20

10:15 am -- Books and Babies

4:00 pm -- LEGO Club

7:00 pm -- SRC Show: Zoo on Wheels

Thursday, June 21

11:00 am -- Constellation Club

Friday, June 22

7:30 pm - Sounds of Summer @ HTFL - Barbershop Quartet - A Program for all ages!

Monday, June 25

10:15 am -- Toddler and Preschool Storytime

11:00 am -- Monday Morning Movie

7:00 pm -- Pajamarama

Tuesday, June 26

10:15 am -- Circle Time

2:00 pm -- Tales @ 2

Wednesday, June 27

10:15 am -- Books and Babies

4:00 pm -- LEGO Club

7:00 pm -- SRC Show: Sciencetelling - Dragons and Dreams

Thursday, June 28

11:00 am -- Constellation Club

Upcoming Programs

Summer Reading Club Show: Cat's Pajamas Music

Wednesday, July 11 @ 7:00 pm

The Cat’s Pajamas makes very cool music for kids, bringing a musical comedy twist to high-octane kid-rock. The Cats put on more than a concert—they invite the audience from the very first note to enter a wild, wonderful world of stories, dance, puppets and props, all backed by a band making great music that just happens to be for kids. Up and down the East Coast, The Cat’s Pajamas captures the imagination of children while thoroughly engaging their families.

TEEN PROGRAMS

Teen Summer Reading Program

Own the Night

Teens will OWN THE NIGHT as they party with us throughout the summer. Sign up for the summer reading prize program, read at home, and participate in optional programming at the Library. Teen Summer Reading is for those entering grades 6th through 12th in fall and runs June 18th through August 10th.

Join the Anime Club as they watch anime and learn about the culture of Japan through crafts and activities. The Graphic Novel Club will continue this summer - exercise your drawing skills with a focus on storytelling. Artistic ability not required, just enthusiasm! Rock some awesome tournaments at Gaming Days and have the opportunities to win GameStop monies.

Special Events will include parties for the release of The Amazing Spider Man and Dark Knight Rises, win tickets to opening night! Jam to the end of the world at our Zombie Apocalypse Party and earn money towards your HTFL fines at our Rock Your Fines a Way Rock Band/Guitar Hero tournament.

Amazing Spider Party!

Wednesday, June 27 @ 6:30 pm

Come join us as we get excited for the upcoming movie release of The Amazing Spider-Man. Play games, test your Spidey senses, and earn the chance to win movie tickets to opening night!

Calendar of Events - Teen Programs

Monday, June 18

1:00 pm -- Anime Club

Wednesday, June 20

1:00 pm -- Teen Gaming - Dance Dance Revolution Contest

Thursday, June 21

1:00 pm -- Graphic Novel Club

Monday, June 25

1:00 pm -- Anime Club

Wednesday, June 27

1:00 pm -- Teen Gaming

6:30 pm -- Amazing Spider Party!

Thursday, June 28

1:00 pm -- Graphic Novel Club

Upcoming Programs

Dark Knight Parties

Wednesday, July 11 @ 1:00 pm

Come join us as we get excited for the upcoming release of The Dark Knight Rises. We'll be matching our skills against the world's greatest detective. Play smartly and earn the chance to win movie tickets to opening night!
 

Annual Appeal

HTFL + YOU = A VIBRANT COMMUNITY

Calculate YOUR Value!  HTFL offers materials, programs and services each and every day that are FREE or low cost to ALL residents of the community.  HTFL is a job center, a gathering place, a small business incubator, a space to experience culture, and so much more.  We enhance and enrich your life!

Please help sustain the important work of the Haverford Township Free Library by making a tax-deductible donation to our 2012 Annual Appeal today.  An investment in HTFL is an investment in the success of our entire community and your support is needed now more than ever before.  

Visit our website to make your online donation, or send a check to HTFL at 1601 Darby Road, Havertown, PA  19083. 

Thank you for your support!

2011 LIBRARY HOURS

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One of the largest fundraising events of the Friends of the Haverford Township Free Library happens this weekend--the Fall Book Sale!  Please help the Friends help the library.  Their organization is responsibile for many of the extras you see around the library, e.g. furniture, audiovisual equipment, not to mention the programs they provide-our annual movie license, the Summer Reading Club and so much more. 

Take advantage of this opportunity to become a Friends of HTFL supporter by visiting and purchasing books for your enjoyment.  Become a member of the Friends, or consider being a Board member.

As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you!

Christine Faris-Library Director 

Annual Appeal

The Haverford Township Free Library's 2011 Annual Appeal continues!  Our mission to bring you outstanding programs, resources and services continues. YOUR DONATION can make a difference. Over 900 programs were held in 2010 with 18,000 in attendance. Please assist us in fulfilling our mission. Visit our website to make your online donation, or send a check to HTFL.

Thank you for your support!