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  • Reflections of Philadelphia and WWI

    Indian Valley Public Library 100 E. Church Avenue, Telford, PA, United States
    Adults

    This lecture will discuss the role that Philadelphia and its citizens had during the years prior to and during the First World War. We will reflect on the daily activity […]

  • Mini Monument Challenge for Preteens

    Huntingdon Valley Library 625 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA, United States
    Juvenile

    Intended for students grades 4-6 Think you have what it takes to recreate some of our country's greatest landmarks? Prove it! Work together in teams using simple tools and materials […]

  • Our Forgotten Heroes: American Women in World War II.

    Huntingdon Valley Library 625 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA, United States
    Adults

    Intended for Adults. Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.  Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library welcome you to their monthly meeting! We'd love to have you share new ideas […]

  • Revolutionary Women

    Wissahickon Valley Public Library - Blue Bell 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States
    Adults

    In honor of Women’s History Month, this engaging program in March shines a light on the courage, resilience, and determination of women whose contributions are too often overlooked.Even women were […]

  • 5th PA Militia & the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign

    William Jeanes Memorial Library and Nicholas and Athena Karabots Center for Learning 4051 Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA, United States
    Adults

    British General William Howe led his force into Pennsylvania on 9 September 1777, defeated General George Washington’s Continental Army at Brandywine and Paoli on 11 and 20 September, and occupied […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee – HVL

    Huntingdon Valley Library 625 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA, United States
    Multi-generational

    Join us for a Free Friday Movie. Today we will be showing A League of Their Own (1992) PG, 128 minutes. During World War II, sisters Dottie and Kit join the first […]

  • Homeschool Art Exploration: Stars and Stripes

    Indian Valley Public Library 100 E. Church Avenue, Telford, PA, United States
    Juvenile

    To celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States, we will take a closer look at the symbols and landmarks of this country. Then, you will be able to make […]

  • The Irish in the American Civil War

    Indian Valley Public Library 100 E. Church Avenue, Telford, PA, United States
    Adults

    Intended for adults. The American Civil War is Ireland's forgotten conflict. In 1860, about 1.5 million Irish were living in the United States. During the American Civil War, some 150,000 […]

  • Ladies of the Street

    Free Library of Springfield Township 8900 Hawthorne Lane, Wyndmoor, PA, United States
    Adults

    Intended for Adults In celebration of Philadelphia's Semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary, local author and lecturer Tom Keels will share his knowledge of the women who saved the 1926 World's Fair. The […]

  • U.S. History Trivia Night for Adults

    Huntingdon Valley Library 625 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA, United States
    Adults

    Intended for adults only. Join in for a friendly trivia competition featuring questions on an array of topics related to U.S. History - Entertainment, Arts & Literature, Geography, Sports & […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee – HVL

    Huntingdon Valley Library 625 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA, United States
    Adults

    Join us for a Free Friday Movie. Today we will be showing Iron Jawed Angels (2004) TV-14, 123 minutes. Alice Paul and the women of the 1917 Women's Suffrage movement fight for […]

  • Revolutionary Women

    Indian Valley Public Library 100 E. Church Avenue, Telford, PA, United States
    Adults

    Even women were involved in the Revolutionary War – some as spies, some by continuing their husband’s professions at home while they were away and some by actually fighting. Hear […]