Perkiomen Valley Library at
Schwenksville
a branch of the Montgomery
County-Norristown Public Library
serving the residents of
Collegeville, Trappe, and Schwenksville Boroughs
plus Perkiomen, Lower Frederick, and Skippack Townships
290 Second Street ~
Schwenksville, PA 19473
phone: 610-287-8360 website: www.pvlibrary.net
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@ Your Library ***FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN SAVE 20% ON PRIVATE AUDITORIUM RENTALS!** Summer 2009 Newsletter Check out our latest Library pictures!
SAVE OUR LIBRARIES!
In these difficult economic times, now more than ever, record numbers of citizens are relying on public libraries. Faced with losing millions in budget cuts, we need your help. Help us continue to serve you by contacting your legislator.
What is at risk?
Contact your Legislators and ask
for level funding of all library programs next year.
To find your legislators go to:
www.legis.state.pa.us
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Attention Teens!
On Wednesday, July 8th from 6:30PM-7:30PM, there will be a book discussion. Talk about what you've read so far and what you want to read. Get a chance to learn about the summer reading program and how to sign up! Snacks will be provided. Registration is requested but not required. For more information, please call the library at 610-287-8360. Ages 10+! Feel free to bring your friends! |
Our book club selection for June is "She's Come Undone" by Wally Lamb. Copies are available for checkout on the book discussion display. Ask for help at the Circulation Desk. Want to find out what else the book club has read? Take a look at our discussion display and find out what we enjoyed. |
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Register for Summer Reading You can now register for summer reading via our website! Infants thru 5th grade: Be Creative @ Your Library! 6th thru 12th grade: Express Yourself! Adults: Master the Art of Reading Go to this website, select your age group, and click "Sign Me Up". From there, you can log the books you've read and the amount of time you have spent reading. *Notice for kids and teens: Prizes will be awarded based on number of minutes read, not based on number of books you have read. The website will tell you when you are eligible for a prize. *Adults: Please continue to enter the number of books you've read for a chance to win at our raffles! Used Book Sale
Need summer reading material--books for the beach or pool, books for the kids? The Perkiomen Valley Library at Schwenksville will hold a Summer Reading Special Used Book Sale on Saturday, July 18, from 9 am to 11 am. Find all of your favorites--best sellers, classics, non-fiction and more in hardcover for only $1. Videos and DVDs are $1. All paperback books are 50 cents. Children’s books are only 25 cents. No registration required! For more information please call
610.287.8360. |
Miss Maggie Sings
This program was cancelled but will be rescheduled! Stay tuned for more information. Bring the family to an interactive, entertaining, CREATIVE performance by Peggy Gernerd, a children’s performer who combines singing, guitar, percussion, poems and stories to entertain and teach children of all ages.
Summer Family Storytimes Every Tuesday 6:30-7:30 PM Join Miss Emily or Miss Katie on the front lawn of the Library for a storytime appropriate for all age levels! In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held in the Children's Section of the Library.
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Don't Forget: PVL will be closed Saturday, July 4th! Have a safe & happy holiday! |
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The
Philadelphia Inquirer Historical Archive is now available.
The Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is pleased to announce a new
database for patrons of the library and its four branches.
The Philadelphia Inquirer Historical Archive provides access to the
Philadelphia Inquirer for the years 1860-1922.
For more information
click here.
Please visit us Mondays-Thursdays from Noon-8pm, Fridays from Noon-6pm, and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Our book drop is open during our closed hours. Please click here for our holiday schedule.
How are we doing? Give us your suggestions for book titles or share a compliment, concern, or complaint with us by clicking here. |
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The Perkiomen Valley Library at Schwenksville is a branch of the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library and is a participating member of the Pennsylvania Access program. |
