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  • Spies in the Revolutionary War

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

    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. […]

  • Animals in the Military

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

    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 […]

  • Colonial Games: Drop-In

    Abington Free Library 1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA, United States
    Juvenile

    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. […]

  • Sesqui! Greed, Graft, and the Forgotten World’s Fair of 1926

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

    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, […]

  • America’s Semiquincentennial (250th!) Birthday Party!

    Abington Free Library 1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA, United States
    Juvenile

    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 Declaration of Independence & American Dreams

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

    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 […]

  • Red, White, and Rita’s

    Abington Free Library 1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA, United States
    Multi-generational

    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 […]

  • Revolution 101: The History of American Independence

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

    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 […]

  • Live Action Oregon Trail Game for Teens

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

    For students entering grades 7-12. Can your party survive the Oregon Trail? Join in for this Oregon Trail live action simulation to see if you and your comrades have what […]

  • Live Action Oregon Trail Game for Teens

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

    For students entering grades 7-12. Can your party survive the Oregon Trail? Join in for this Oregon Trail live action simulation to see if you and your comrades have what […]

  • Wit or Witout? Philly Trivia Night

    Abington Free Library 1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA, United States
    Multi-generational

    Intended for all ages! Think you know Philadelphia? Test your Philly facts at our trivia night! Plus, we'll have Philly favs like soft pretzels, Tastycakes, and water ice.

  • Building Big and Small: National Monuments

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

    Intended for children of all ages. Stop by the library to build with a variety of building materials big and small. To celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation, we […]