January 1 - 14, 2012

Haverford Free Library

2011 LIBRARY HOURS

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10AM-9PM
Thursday 10AM-6PM
Friday  10PM-5PM
Saturday 10AM-5PM
Sunday 1PM-5PM

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A Note from the Director:

The Staff, Board of Trustees, Volunteers and Friends of HTFL send best wishes to you and your family and friends for a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa.   We still have a couple of programs planned for your enjoyment before the end of the year, so please take part in the fun with your family.

As always, your comments, questions or concerns are of importance to me-call me anytime.

Christine Faris-Library Director 

Holiday Closings

The library will be closed the following days:

Saturday, December 24th
Sunday, December 25th
Monday, December 26th
Saturday, December 31st
Sunday, January 1st

 

 

 

ADULT PROGRAMS

First Friday Flick - The Help

Join us for our First Friday Flick on Friday night, January 6 at 7PM as we watch The Help, starring Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard. The #1 New York Times bestseller by Kathryn Stockett comes to vivid life through the powerful performances of a phenomenal ensemble cast. Led by Emma Stone, Academy Award®-nominated Viola Davis (Best Supporting Actress, Doubt, 2008), Octavia Spencer and Bryce Dallas Howard, The Help is an inspirational, courageous and empowering story about very different, extraordinary women in the 1960s South who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project — one that breaks society’s rules and puts them all at risk. Filled with poignancy, humor and hope The Help is a timeless, universal and triumphant story about the ability to create change.

Check out the trailer here.

Rated PG-13--movie time 2 hrs. 43 min. Popcorn provided-bring a snack or beverage.

 

New Year, New You

Did you make some New Year's Resolutions?  Check out these programs for some help!

Five Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss                      Tuesday, January 10 @ 7pm Learn about how the body and metabolism works, the true value to being healthy and fit, and more!

How to Start a Business                                                              Wednesday, January 11 @ 7pmThis introductory overview will help you avoid costly mistake and put you on the track to success. Information will be provided on business structure, marketing, accounting, legal and business planning issues.

Budgeting 101                                                                             Sunday, January 15 @ 7pm  Learn how to create budget, establish financial goals, and save while paying down debt.

 

Calendar of Events - Adult Programs

Sunday, January 1

Happy New Year!  - Library Closed

Friday, January 6

10:00 am Tea and Stitch-Needlework group

7:00 pm First Friday Flick - The Help

Tuesday, January 10

7:00 pm  Five Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss

Wedndesday, January 11

2:00 pm Afternoon Film - Mildred Pierce

7:00 pm How to Strart a Business

 

Upcoming Programs

Sunday, January 15

2:00 pm Budgeting 101

Monday, January 23

6:00 pm Computer How To: Download ebooks from the library

 


CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Homeschoolers' Tour    

Open to homeschoolers of all ages

Ever wondered how a new book makes it from the publisher to the library shelf?  Come for this special, behind-the-scenes tour and learn how that book goes from the delivery truck to your hands.

Along the way you'll meet the librarians, learn how to use our online catalog to request a book, and get the real scoop on HTFL.

Bring your thoughts, ideas, and requests!

Registration required.  Please visit www.haverfordlibrary.org/homeschoolerstour to sign up.

 

Storytimes - Back in Action!

Storytimes will resume on Monday, January 9.  Choose from a variety of storytime times, themes and age groups.

Toddler & Preschool Storytime 2,3, and 4 year olds and a caregiver                                                                                       Mondays at 10:15 am                                                          January 9th - March 12th

Cirle Time  All ages and a caregiver                                               Tuesdays at 10:15am                                                                    

January 10th - March 13th

Books & Babies  Babies birth - 23 months and a caregiver Wednesdays at 10:15 am                                                                January 11th - March 14th

Creative Corner 4 and 5 year olds and a caregiver                         Thursdays at 1:30 pm                                                                     January 12th - March 15th

Pajama Storytime  All Ages and a caregiver                                  Second Monday of the month at 7:00 pm                                          January 9, February 13, and March 12

 

Elementary School-age Programs

LEGO Club                                                                                    Kids in grades K-5                                                                          What is this weeks challenge?  Join Ms. Michelle and find out each week's special test of your skills.  Please leave personal LEGOs at home.                                                                           Wednesdays @ 4 - 4:45 pm                                                 January 11 - March 14

Book Bingo                                                                              Kids in grades K-5                                                                          Come for bingo, leave with great books to add to your personal library.                                                                                          Second Monday of the Month @ 4 - 4:45 pm                                     January 9, February 13, March 12

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

My Weirder School Book Bunch                                              Kids in 

grades K-5                                                                         

Love Dan Gutman's newest reads?  Each session we'll do an activity and read together from his new series.                                            Third Tuesday of the Month @ 4 - 4:45 pm                              January 17, February 21, March 20

 

Calendar of Events - Children's Programs

Sunday, January 1

Happy New Year!  - Library Closed

Monday, January 9

10:15 am Toddler & Preschool Storytime

4:00 pm Book Bingo

7:00 pm Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, January 10

10:15 am Circle Time

Wednesday, January 11

10:15 am Books and Babies

4:00 pm LEGO Club

Thursday, January 12

1:30 pm Creative Corner

Friday, January 13

1:00 pm Homeschoolers' Tour

 

TEEN PROGRAMS

Teen Programming Resumes!

Teen programs begin again on Wednesday, January 4 @ 2:30 pm with Teen HQ and Gaming.  Come play your favorite video game and say hello to our new Teen Specialist, Sheli Hay!

 

Calendar of Events - Teens

Wednesday, January 4

2:30 pm Teen HQ and Gaming

Thursday, January 5

2:30 pm Teen HQ

3:00 pm Graphic Novel Club

Monday, January 9

2:30 pm Teen HQ

3:00 pm Anime Club

Wednesday, January 11

2:30 pm Teen HQ and Gaming

Thursday, January 12

2:30 pm Teen HQ

3:00 pm Graphic Novel Club

 


Spotlight on Local Business

MusicWorks recently opened a NEW music therapy treatment center in Havertown, PA. Located one block from the Blue Route at 2050 West Chester Pike, our new site is convenient for families from Delaware and Montgomery Counties. MusicWorks facilitates small group music therapy sessions for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, developmental delays and other genetic abnormalities. Our Board Certified Music Therapists work on learning and communication, focus and attention, fine and gross motor skills and socialization through the use of music. Our small groups begin at the age of 2 and go up to young adults at the age of 40. Sessions run after school and Saturdays.

MusicWorks provides services for Magellan Behavioral Heath for residents of Delaware and Montgomery Counties. As a nonprofit agency, MusicWorks also offers financial assistance for those who qualify and might not have coverage.

Join us at our OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Snow date - Sunday, January 29, 2012.
For more information contact Lori O'Leary at 610-449–9669.
www.MusicWorksWonders.org

 

MusicWorks has done programs for children at HTFL for many years.
 

Annual Appeal

The Haverford Township Free Library's 2011 Annual Appeal is coming to a close and we thank you for all of your support!  Your donations were used to bring you outstanding programs, resources and services.   We knew it would be a difficult couple of years for our library due to the State budget cuts in 2010 and 2011, and your help has been very much appreciated.  The State's Public Library Subsidy has been approved for a flat budget in 2012 so the challenges continue.  Who doesn't love a challenge?  Stay tuned!