Out of concern for the safety of our patrons and staff due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, the Indian Valley Public Library’s building will be closed to the public until January 11, 2021. But have no fear, you can still enjoy the library and all of its resources! We will offer curbside pickup
of items. Place items on hold and we will notify you when they are ready for pickup.
Generations of Indian Valley is offering many virtual programs from fitness and wellness to cooking demos, book club, and games. They are also offering drive-through take-out meals to those 60 and older on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:45 am-12:15 pm. Reservations are required. For full details on both virtual programs and drive-through take-out meals, visit their website at www.generationsofiv.org.
Although the building is currently closed, did you know that IVPL offers study rooms? They are free of charge and available for two-hour sessions once per day. Rooms include a table and two chairs, power outlet and WiFi access. Limit of two people in a study room. We hope to resume this service for you in the near future.
Have you heard? The Indian Valley Public Library has been awarded a gold star by the PA Forward initiative of the Pennsylvania Library Association. This initiative recognizes libraries who are helping citizens of the Commonwealth achieve five essential literacies necessary to succeed as citizens, parents, students, employers, employees, and consumers. These five literacies are Basic, Information, Civic/Social, Health, and Financial. The gold star is the highest level of recognition within the PA Forward program.
Featured Online Resource
Starting last month, we began highlighting one of our many online resources that we provide for you, our patrons. Today, we give you RBdigital!
Though IVPL is temporarily closed for visitors, we still offer a wide variety of resources for you to use from the comfort of your own home - and now is the perfect time to explore them.
RBdigital offers a wide variety of services and content formats through a single platform and mobile apps. You can read the latest issues of Apple and Car and Driver magazines, watch British TV shows through Acorn TV, or live stream concerts with Qello. RBdigital has a little of everything.
2020-2021 Annual Appeal
Are you doing some last-minute shopping for those family members you haven't seen yet? Perhaps you're returning or exchanging something that doesn't fit? Then you can still make a difference for IVPL this holiday season! Did you know that every time you shop for gifts at Amazon, you can support your favorite charities? Click here to support donations for Indian Valley Public Library the next time you are shopping for your loved ones.
Shop at smile.amazon.com and they will donate to your favorite charitable organization, at no cost to you.
New Year, New Reads Winter Reading Challenge for Adults
Jan. 4, 2021 - Mar. 31, 2021
New Year, New Reads Winter Reading Challenge for Adults challenges patrons to read outside their comfort zone, with the goal of broadening understanding of others and providing insight into different cultures, opinions, and perspectives. Between January 4 and March 31, read or listen to 8 or more books and you will be entered into a drawing to win a gift card from a local business. Register here.
How to enter: Choose the artist you think will win in each category and enter them on the form. Include your name and contact information. Only one entry per person, please! A winner will be chosen from the correct entries; if there are no correct entries, all entries will be eligible. The 2021 Grammys are the 63rd Grammy Awards airing on Sunday, Jan. 31 on CBS. Entries must be in by 1/30/21 at 5:00. The prize will be a $25 Amazon gift card. Visit here to vote: http://bit.ly/3myzcVS
Youth E-Events
Winter Reading Challenge:
Jan. 4th - Mar. 31st
This winter, cozy up with a good book and you can earn prizes. Grades K-5. More details can be found here.
Tuesday Tales: Tuesdays at 10 AM
Jan. 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th
Stories, songs, and silliness! Join Mr. Robbie on Facebook Live every week.
Quiet Time: Wednesdays at 7 PM
Jan. 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th
Join us on Facebook for some stories and songs to help you unwind at the end of a busy day.
Wildcard Thursdays at 10 AM
Jan. 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th
Unique, fun, interactive 20-30 minute programs every week on Zoom. Register here.
Family Fun Fridays: Fridays at 7 PM
Join us on Facebook for a fun program to kick-start your weekend.
Have you ever wanted to create your own hero? Join us for a four-part drawing class to bring your idea to life. We'll start with brainstorming and then you will be taught techniques to bring your character to life by Jael Lunsford. Click here to register for this event.
Cozy Up with a Book Winter Reading Challenge (Grades 6-12)
Jan 4, 2021 - Mar 31, 2021
As the weather gets colder, it's time to cozy up with a good book. Young people in grades 6-12 are invited to log their minutes read and/or complete activities in order to earn badges. Each badge earns you an entry into our winter drawing for a computer keyboard or a mystery prize pack. Challenge ends March 31. Register here.
Join #WinterRead2021 and log your reading to earn badges!
Do you need volunteer hours for school? Would you like to help the library and community? Join us each month for IVPL's Virtual Teen Advisory Group. Each session equals one hour of volunteer time. Registration Required: http://bit.ly/2J7DKEW
Don't forget to follow IVPL Teens Instagram - @ivpl_teens - for more updates and great content!
