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As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding, join local historian Jim Segrave-Daly for a 4-part series with lively discussion of the causes, events, and individuals whose actions led tot he American Revolution and the historic changes that resulted. The series begins in 1763, after Englan's victory in the Seven Years' War, and culminates […] |
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Discover how sewing shaped American life before ready-to-wear fashion. Based on the DAR Museum’s 2024 exhibition, this program examines the way in which American women (and men) from the 18th and 19th centuries learned and deployed their sewing skills to furnish their households, earn livings, and express themselves, with contemporary examples of the themes explored. […]
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Actor and Historian Mitchell Kramer visits the library as Benjamin Franklin. Sponsored by the Irene Reiter Endowment. Please R.S.V.P. |
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Intended for teens & adults Come sew an American flag using scrap fabric! Registration required
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The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) on July 4, 2026, marking two and a half centuries since the Declaration of Independence. Join us at the library, a few weeks early, as we observe and celebrate. There will be a range of activities for adults and families including speakers, activities, and cake! Sheilah […]
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Are you curious what writing with a quill pen is like? Come learn about 18th century writing and artwork and get a chance to try it out for yourself. Presented in partnership with Peter Wentz Farmstead. Registration required |
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Join us for a timely discussion with local author Thomas Richards, Jr. on his just released book The Unfinished Business of 1776: Why the American Revolution Never Ended. As we remember 250 years of history since the American Revolution this year, what are our hopes for the future of the country? Please register in advance […] |
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Michael Jesberger, military historian and lecturer, will be here to help us celebrate America's 250th birthday. Mr. Jesberger will be speaking on the Revolutionary War in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Both counties played an important role in the fight for independence. Register at https://mnl.libcal.com/event/16314967 |
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Intended for adults Join us for a 19-minute documentary, Finding Justice: The Untold Story of Women’s Fight for the Vote: Part present-day detective story and part a historical account of the movement for voting rights, Finding Justice: The Untold Story of Women's Fight for the Vote tells the story of a band of intrepid women […]
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Join us for a Free Friday Movie. We are showing Apollo 13 (1995, PG) Part of Huntingdon Valley Library's America 250 series. Movies are sponsored by Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library who generously pay for our movie licenses. |
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1 event,Intended for adults, but teens are also welcome. Come honor Juneteenth by learning the powerful, local history of Camp William Penn. Presentation to be given by local historian Donald Scott, Sr., author of the book Camp William Penn 1863-1865: America's First Federal African American Soldiers' Fight for Freedom. Register here |
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Intended for ages 4 - 12. Celebrate freedom by making a Liberty Bell and Juneteenth magnets. Registration required and opens on Sunday, May 31 at 9am |
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Intended for Adults Woman's Club of Royersford presents Celebrate America Book Club, a monthly book club exploring the women who build America (1776-Present)! As we approach the nation's 250th anniversary, we're diving into the untold stories of the women who shaped the United States from 1776 to today. From revolutionary printers and abolitionists to modern-day […] |
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Discover who some of the famous Revolutionary War spies. Learn where were they lived and the methods they used to spy. Try out some of the methods yourself! Presenter: Dr. Susanne Johnston was an educator for 47 years in public and private schools and universities in the area. She specializes in the American Revolution, Native […] |
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Intended for ages 5 - 12 This program is designed for elementary students to explore the fascinating ways animals have supported the U.S. Marine Corps throughout history. From horses and donkeys to dogs, cats, lions, and even ducks, students will discover how animals have been loyal helpers, mascots, and even heroes. Through storytelling, interactive questions, […]
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Intended for adults Dr. Jack Nagel, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, will be coming by to talk to us about Ranked Choice Voting. This talk explains how RCV works for single-winner and multi-winner elections, presents arguments for and against the method, and assesses prospects for further adoptions. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. |
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Intended for students in grades 3 - 8 Celebrate America 250 by playing games like it's 1776! Join us in playing colonial-era games and making a whirligig to take home. Note: If your child is 10 or under, parents and caregivers must stay in the department during the program. No registration required!
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The Sesqui Sinks. The Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition of 1926, held in South Philadelphia, was meant to be the greatest world's fair since the 1876 Centennial. Thanks to political corruption, greed, egotism, and the wettest summer on record, it became a crumbling, sodden, bankrupt mess, Philadelphia's "forgotten fair." The Sesqui served as a symbol for the […] |
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Intended for children ages 6+ We will share what we know about our first President, General George Washington, and learn a few new fun facts. Then we will spend some time working on how to craft an old-fashioned letter and thinking about what we want to write in our letters to George Washington. Colonial-style paper […] |
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Intended for all ages Stop by the library for a family movie in a relaxed environment. For this event, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation by watching a movie based on the true story of a dog adopted by a private serving in World War I. This movie is rated PG.
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Intended for adults The Declaration of Independence revealed both the American revolutionaries’ aspirational new ideals and their often-conflicting established values and interests. Professor Rogers M. Smith illuminates the tensions within the Declaration, the many roles it has played in American history, and what it might mean to take the Declaration as central to American national […] |
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Intended for kids of all ages and their families - *This is not a drop-off program. If children are 10 or under, parents must stay downstairs in the Children's Area during the program. Drop in any time to celebrate America's birthday with treats, games, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and more! Learn more
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The Declaration of Independence revealed both the American revolutionaries’ aspirational new ideals and their often-conflicting established values and interests. As a result, the Declaration has both inspired reform causes and justified restraints on radical changes throughout American history. Professor Rogers M. Smith illuminates the tensions within the Declaration, the many roles it has played in […] |
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Join us for a Free Friday Movie. We are showing 1776 (1972, PG) Part of Huntingdon Valley Library's America 250 series. Movies are sponsored by Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library who generously pay for our movie licenses.
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Join us for a live community reading of the Declaration of Independence as part of the MontCo Houses of Declaration program. Plus selfie station with Ben Franklin, free Handel’s ice cream, courtesy of Alan & Andrea Gnessin, and more! Upper Dublin Library strives to make our programs accessible for all. For reasonable accommodations, please contact the […] This program is geared towards older teens and adults, but there is a part for kids! In celebration of America250, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, everyone is invited to enjoy *free Rita’s! Just show your voter registration card—or register to vote on the spot using paper or digital forms […] |
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