A note from the Director:
A note from the Director:
Six staff members, a Board member of the Friends of HTFL, and I started our day off very early yesterday when we were invited to participate in WHYY’s NPR “college challenge” to man the telephones during their current pledge drive. We spoke to several callers from Havertown and library users when they heard Ed Cunningham from WHYY announce that volunteers from Haverford Township Free Library were in the studio to take pledge calls. It was a fun morning for all of us and we felt happy to get our name out there on the radio. Go HTFL! I hope we make a difference in YOUR life.
Please take note of some very special programs we have coming up at the library over the next several weeks—your attendance is very much appreciated!
Thank you for all of your support.
Christine Faris, Library Director
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FREE FRIDAYS
 Starting on February 8, the library will offer free books that have been removed from the collection. Selections will vary each week. Look for the metal cart in the vestibule marked "Free Fridays".
ADULT PROGRAMS
ONE BOOK, ONE PHILADELPHIA @ HTFL
From Concentration Camp to Today’s Issues
...Connections of History
Sunday, February 10 — 2:00 pm
 Mr. Hiro Nishikawa will discuss his childhood experiences in a Japanese internment camp in Poston, AZ during WWII, as well as the historical and social context in which the incarceration took place, the Redress Movement, and the connection to current events.
This program is part of the One Book, One Philadelphia 2013 at Haverford Township Free Library Program Series which will culminate in Julie Otsuka's visit to Haverford High School and the Library on Tuesday,
March 12.
Cookbook Club
Monday, February 11 -- 6:30 pm
 We're giving 'book club' a new meaning!
The Cookbook Club is our newest venture and has become quite popular. Every month a cookbook is chosen and participants prepare a recipe of their choice from that month’s selection. Intercourses: an aphrodisiac cookbook is our selection for February.
Stop by the Reference Desk to browse Intercourses, select a recipe, and sign up for the club. Make a free copy of your recipe and get ready to cook!
CIVIL WAR PROGRAMMING CONTINUES!
March Through History: The Civil War Soldier
Sunday, February 17 -- 2:00 pm
Join us for this high energy interactive program. Our presenter, Ken Gavin, will be in period Union army dress and interprets a soldier from the 28th Pennsylvania Regiment. He discusses his reasons for joining the Union army, why he is fighting, his transformation from being a civilian to a soldier and battle experiences. 
Civil War Movie Essentials
December 1-February 28
Do You Like Civil War Movies and Documentaries?
HTFL Civil War Movies and Documentaries are FREE until February 28!
Look for our display by the DVDs on the 1st Floor.
Parenting Book Discussion Series
HTFL and the Haverford Township Adult School have teamed up to offer this book series for parents at the many different stages of parenting.
 Sleeping Through the Night: How
Infants Can Get a Good Night’s Sleep by
Dr. Jodi Mindell - discussion facilitated by the author!
February 20 -- 7:00 pm
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Homework: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Out Without Freaking Out by Neil Mcnerney - discussion facilitated by Loralee Kaczynski, Reading Specialist.
March 20 -- 7:00 pm
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Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings by Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg - discussion facilitated by Robert Zeitlin, Psy.D., Psychologist
April 17 -- 7:00 pm
Each session is $15 and includes a copy of the book which can be picked up at the Reference Desk.
To register go to www.haverfordadultschool.org
Calendar of Events - Adult Programs
Sunday, February 10
2:00 pm -- From Concentration Camp to Today's Issues
...Connections of History
Monday, February 11
6:30 pm -- Cookbook Club
Thursday, February 14
12:00 pm - Monthly Book Share
Friday, February 15
10:00 am -- Tea and Stitch Needlework Group
Sunday, February 17
2:00 pm -- March Through History: The Civil War Soldier
Monday, February 18
Library Closed in observance of President's Day
Wednesday, February 20
7:00 pm -- Parenting Book Discussion Series: Sleeping Through the Night
Friday, February 22
10:00 am -- Tea and Stitch Needlework group
Upcoming Programs
Reading-a-Round Book Discussion Group
The Buddha in the Attic
Tuesday, February 26 — 7:00 pm
Join the discussion of Julie Otsuka's book. Some copies are available for participants, please contact Samantha Shepherd 610-446-3082 x 203
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Hearts and Hugs Pajama Storytime
Monday, February 11 -- 7:00 pm
 Join Ms. Maureen for some Valentine's Day fun! We'll be reading stories with lots of hearts and hugs, creating our own valentines, and enjoying some "stop" dancing.
This program is for children of all ages and their families. No registration is required.
Cooking Together Cookbook Club
Sunday, February 24
 Get into the kitchen with your school-aged kids and be a part of Cooking Together, the newest book club in the Children's Room. Test a recipe from the selected kids' cookbook by making it at home and bringing your dish to share.
It's easy and fun to be a part of this cookbook club: stop at the Children’s Room Desk to sign up and review the cookbook, select your recipe, and get ready to cook!
February's Cookbook: Betty Crocker's Kids Cook!
Calendar of Events - Children's Programs
Monday, February 11
10:15 am--Toddler and Preschool Storytime
7:00 pm -- Hearts and Hugs Pajama Storytime
Tuesday, February 12
10:15 am -- Circle Time
Wednesday, February 13
10:15 am -- Books and Babies
4:00 pm -- LEGO Club
Thursday, February 14
1:30 pm -- Creative Corner
4:00 pm -- Kid's Book Bingo
Monday, February 18
Library Closed in observance of President's Day
Tuesday, February 19
10:15 am -- Circle Time
Wednesday, February 20
10:15 am -- Books and Babies
4:00 pm -- LEGO Club
7:00 pm -- Parenting Book Discussion Series: Sleeping Through the Night
Thursday, February 21
1:30 pm -- Creative Corner
TEEN PROGRAMS
ACE the SAT
Saturday, February 23 -- 8:30 am
 Join expert intructors for this score-raising workshop. Participants will learn breakthrough tips and tricks and receive targeted heads-up on the hidden traps and how to beat them.
An SAT Official Guide and study materials are included ($60 retail).
Saturday, Feb. 23
8:30 am-12:30 pm (Registration 8:00 – 8:30 am)
Snow Date: March 16
Early Registration: $95.00 (before February 14)
Regular Registration: $135.00 (after January 10)
Click here to download the registration form. Complete the form and mail it to the included address.
For more information and locations call Advance Test Review directly at 610-449-6311.
All proceeds directly benefit the
Haverford Township Free Library!
All programs are conducted by DAEDALUS Education Services’ Advance Test Review expert instructors who have extensive experience with the SAT and who also have a Masters or Doctoral degree.
Calendar of Events - Teen Programs
Monday, February 11
2:30 pm -- HTFL Anime
Wednesday, February 13
2:30 pm -- HTFL Game
Thursday, February 14
2:30 pm -- HTFL Art
Monday, February 18
Library Closed in observance of President's Day
Wednesday, February 20
2:30 pm -- HTFL Game Tournament
Thursday, February 21
2:30 pm -- HTFL Art
Saturday, February 23
8:00 am -- ACE the SAT Workshop
SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL BUSINESS
Elliott-Lewis
Our thanks to Elliott-Lewis Corporation for their support of the Library. Elliott-Lewis, founded in 1905, is the largest commercial mechanical service contractor in the Philadelphia region, providing expert, 24-hour-a-day service for HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing and building controls. Elliott-Lewis also manages the facilities for The Philadelphia International Airport, the Art Museum of Philadelphia, The Barnes Foundation, and many of the area's other iconic buildings. Learn more about Elliott-Lewis at their website http://elliottlewis.com/
Elliott-Lewis is a Silver level Business Sponsor.
For more information about our online Business Center visit: www.haverfordlibrary.org/businesscenter
RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES
Market Research through the Delco Library's Web Portal
Hands-on Workshop for Using Your Library's On-line Resources for Market Research
February 27, 8:00-10:00 am
Delaware County Library Administrative Office
Building 19 Fair Acres
340 N. Middletown Road
Media, PA 19063
COST: None
REGISTER NOW: Workshop Registration
 Presented by Delaware County SCORE and the Delaware County Library System 
One of the big challenges for small business owners is getting cost-effective business intelligence. The Delaware County Library Systems provides its card holders with free access to a world of business-related publications and extensive databases that can help you grow your business, find new customers and beat the competition.
The Reference USA database contains information on 200 million consumers and 14 million business. Participants are invited to bring their laptops or tablets so they can connect to the Web portal through the wifi at the office. Computer terminals will be available for those who do not bring a computer. Librarians and SCORE counselors will introduce the reference databases, show how to create search queries and use the results, and help guide the participants through the navigation of the data areas that are most useful to their businesses.
Learn how to:
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Find clients or businesses by demographics and geography;
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Locate essential business details on a company;
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Find competitors and competitive intelligence;
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Identify key contacts in prospects' organizations;
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Build a mailing list for your marketing campaign.
ANNUAL APPEAL
Please help us sustain the important work of the Haverford Township Free Library by making a tax-deductible donation today!
In 2012, the Haverford Township Free Library joined with libraries across the Commonwealth in the PA Forward initiative to help Pennsylvanians improve essential literacy skills.
HTFL knows that an educated public with better access to information is key to powering progress across the Township. With a commitment to lifelong learning, we are embracing new technology, community access, and fostering innovative partnerships to move us forward!
Through the emphasis of five areas of literacy – basic, information, civic and social, health, financial – HTFL is connecting the Haverford Township community with the tools we need for success!
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