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Director's Corner
Special thanks to the Clemens Food Group and to Univest
for sponsoring our summer program for children this
year. We look forward to a summer filled
with dozens of programs for preschoolers, kids, and
teens - all free, fun, intriguing, creative, and
dream-filled.
Welcome to the library's new administrative assistant,
Tanya Fischer, who brings a strong background in graphic
design, art, and office expertise to the
library. Feel free to stop in and say
hi.
For adults, IVPL once again has a no-pressure/ no-fuss/
no-meetings summer reading club. Just read books, submit
a short form with your review - and you'll be eligible
for our weekly prize drawing.
Film groups, book discussions, genealogy workshops, and
the popular "B" Movies series continue throughout the
summer.
It is never too late to contact your township or borough
to tell them how much the library means to you.
Thanks to hundreds of you who have been signing funding
petitions at the Front Desk. Here is citizenship at work
- supporting strong funding for a library which serves
everyone and makes this community a much better place to
live.
Thanks, one and all, and have a great summer!
--Linda
Beck, Director
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How would this sign look
outside your library?
The
fact is that the library faces huge budget issues
because the school district will no longer fund library
operations after 2012.
There
is a proposal on the table for your township supervisors
and borough council members to increase the millage for
the library - from .165 to .33. The library tax would go
from $10 to $20, on average, depending on your
assessment.
This
proposal was made by Douglas Gifford, chair of the Lower
Salford Supervisors, because, as it puts it, "it is the
right thing to do," and this is a wise investment in our
community.
What
can YOU do?
Talk
to your township or borough. Let your voice be heard.
Tell them you support additional funding for library
services. Tell them you want the library open 65 hours a
week, not 15.
Click
on a link below for contact information, or attend a
meeting. Meetings are held as follows:
Franconia
Twp.
3rd Monday, 7 pm
Lower Salford
Twp.
1st Wednesday, 7 pm
Salford Twp.
3rd Wednesday, 7:30 pm
Souderton
Boro
1st Monday, 7:30 pm
Telford
Boro
1st Monday, 7:30 pm
Upper
Salford
Twp.
2nd Tuesday, 7:30 pm
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Brews for Books - Save the
Date
 Join us on July 28 for a beer
tasting event in support of your library.
West
Coast beers are hot these days, but East Coast beers are
just as great! Sample the best of both coasts at the
IVPL Beer Fest. Also enjoy:
- Joe Sixpack presentation on West and East Coast
beers
- Home brewers competition
- Live music
- Food by local vendors
Check out our
Facebook page for news and updates: www.brewsforbooks.org.
$35 in
advance/$40 at the door. Buy tickets online or download
the home brew competition entry form here.
For additional information
call 215-723-9109 or email info@brewsforbooks.org.
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Penn Foundation Art and Poetry
Show and Sale
All proceeds go directly to
artists, residents of Bucks and Montgomery Counties who
are recovering from mental illness or additions. For
more information, contact Lisa Dembrosky at
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Summer Reads Book Discussion
-
New
 Adults and older teens
welcome!
Please join us for lively discussions on the
following Wednesday evenings:
Wednesday,
June 20, 7 - 8:30 pm
The Hunger
Games series, by Suzanne Collins,
2008-2010.
This
series -- The
Hunger Games (2008), Catching Fire
(2009), Mockingjay
(2010) contains mythic themes. Can the young
people caught up in the control of an omniscient
government find ways to overcome that control? Can
they remain true to themselves in the face of demands of
the media coverage? Join us as we discuss the
characters and events of these novels. [Please
note: we will discuss all three novels, but we will try
to discuss them sequentially, so that participants can
leave the discussion if they haven't finished the
series.]
Coming
soon:
Wednesday,
July 18, 7-8 pm
Room,
by Emma Donoghue, 2010
Wednesday,
August 15, 7-8 pm
Even Silence
has an End: My six years of captivity in the Colombian
Jungle, by Ingrid Betancourt, 2010.
Check the
website for more
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World Ocean
Day
 The library will be celebrating
World Oceans Day--our planet's biggest celebration of
our oceans, held every June 8th. We will try to
provide continuous, and mostly wordless, film footage of
ocean life, on Friday, June 8, throughout the day.
On Saturday, June 9, 1 - 2:30 pm, the library
will show a film that will make you feel as though you
are deep in the ocean. See marine animals--some
that you have never imagined, seals, penguins, sea
turtles, reefs. Feel free to bring a beach towel
and relax on the floor. This General Audiences
film is for people of all ages. Come join
us!
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An Orchestral Afternoon
Serenade
Friday,
June 29, 2 pm
Free and
open to all
Featuring
the J&M Youth Orchestra (based in Virginia) and the
Yoo Family (Joyful Sound of Music).
The
concert will feature romantic, classical, and
contemporary music by Vivaldi, Edouard Lalo,
Terschak, and more.
Come and
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IVPL Gaming Day - Save the
Date!
 July 21, 10 am to 5 pm
All
ages welcome. More details coming soon in the July
newsletter and on the IVPL
website.
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Having Your Ancestors for
Lunch
 Join us for lunchtime programs on
genealogy: bring a brown-bag lunch if you
like.
Saturdays from 11am to 12:15pm
June 2,
July 21, August 11, September 1, October 20
What
will we do?
11-11:45: Topics of interest -- what's
new in the genealogy world, what the library can do for
you, how to get started, etc.
11:45-12:15:
Do-you-own-research (with help!) and share your
genealogy quests.
Meet in the PA Room or the
computer lab (depending on the topic).
Register at
the Reference Desk or via email: mporter@ivpl.org.
Free and open to
everyone.
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Second Fridays
 Now and
ThenFriday, June 8, 7:30 pm
A return
engagement by Joan and Bob.
Open to all, free of charge.
Bring your friends.
Special thanks to the
Pharo Family Fund for sponsoring Second Fridays
2012.
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Monday
Morning Book Club
 IVPL's Monday Morning Book
Club meets the second Monday of every month at 10 am.
We'll read books from IVPL's Book-Club-in-a-Bag.
This month we'll discuss A
Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius. Please
register for the book club by calling the Reference Desk
215-723-9109 or email lbeck@ivpl.org.
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Thursday Evening
Book Discussion
This book discussion is
finished until October 2012.
Book discussions
occur from 7:00-8:30 pm on the first Thursday of every
month from October through May.
There is no fee, but
please register to reserve your space.
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Mystery Book Discussion
 Wednesday, June 13, 2:30 -
4:00 pm
Stealing
Mona Lisa, by
Carson Morton
Interested in discussing
mystery, murder, and intrigue? This group meets on the
second Wednesday of the month, 2:30 - 4:00 pm. Limited
copies of each book are available at the library. Call
the Reference Desk to register. Check the website
for future book
selections.
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Stammtisch 
Sprechen Sie Deutsch? If you speak (any
level of ) German and would like to practice
conversation, please feel free to join this group on the
last Tuesday evening of each month at 7 pm
in one of the library's study rooms.
The topics vary, as does the fluency. We
tend to be informal, and the intent is to support each
other in improving our ability to communicate about all
kinds of things! There is no cost to attend. If you
would like more information, please contact Jean
Godsall-Myers, wittjgm@gmail.com .
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Movie
Night
Tuesday,  June 19, 6:00 pm
Watch a
movie on our big screen, and stay after to discuss it
with other movie fans. Movie titles will be posted in
the library.
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Socrates
Cafe
Sunday,
June 3, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, June 19, 10:00 -
11:30 am
These
are one-and-a-half hour, informal conversations that
anyone is welcome to join. Discussion
topics emerge from the interest of the
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Forgotten Voices Poetry
Group
 Poets and poetry lovers
are invited to Forgotten Voices meetings, held on the
first Saturday of each month at 1 pm at
the library.
The group has been meeting at
the library for more than 20 years and is led by Joanne
Leva, creator of the Montgomery County Poet Laureate
program. You can share poetry that you've written,
read poetry that you love, or simply listen to poetry
read by others. Guest speakers are sometimes
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Find Answers to Your Medicare
Questions
If you are
turning 65 in 2012, this Medicare program is for
you!
This month,
APPRISE counselor Roy Jannenga will explain what people
turning sixty-five need to know about Medicare, which
will pay more than 80% of healthcare costs. Learn about
insurance programs available to pay some of the rest.
Come to the library at 7:00 on Wednesday 13 June and
learn all about it!
[APPRISE is
a free health insurance counseling program designed to
help older Pennsylvanians with Medicare. Counselors are
specially trained volunteers who can answer your
questions about Medicare and provide you with objective,
easy-to-understand information about Medicare, Medicare
Supplemental Insurance, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care
Insurance.]
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IVPL
Writer's Group  Always wanted to write
something but weren't sure where to begin? Or are you
already working on a novel, short story, or memoir? Join
the IVPL Writer's Group!
Join us on Sunday, June
24 at 2:00 pm.
We will meet once a month to share
work, give and receive feedback, and talk about writing.
For more information, go to the Writer's Group webpage, or contact the
group at ivpl-writers-group@googlegroups.com.
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Science in the
Summer
This
summer's theme: Simple Machines
Monday,
June 25 - Thursday, June 28
Get
Ready for Science in the Summer at IVPL!
GlaxoSmithKline's Science
in the Summer is a free science
education program that helps elementary school children
"grow into science."
For
children entering grades 2 or 3:
Morning
Session: 10:00 - 10:45 am
Afternoon
Session: 1:00 - 1:45 pm
For
children entering grades 4, 5, or 6:
Morning
Session: 11:15 - 12:00 noon
Afternoon
Session : 2:15 - 3:00 pm
Class
is full. Students have been chosen for the program and
notified.
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Summer Reading for
Preschoolers
 June 1: Sign up for
Summer Reading and start logging your
books!
Summer
Reading Challenge
June
1-August 31
Think
you can read longer than Mrs. Sara this summer or more
books than Mrs. Janson? If so, join our Summer Reading
Challenge by signing up to log your books online
(ivpl.org) and whoever reads more minutes than Mrs. Sara
will be invited to a special ice cream party in
September. To qualify for the party, all
logging of minutes must be done through our online
program. Paper copies will not be accepted.
Keep up to date on Mrs. Sara and Mrs. Janson by
checking out Mrs. Sara's blog www.mssaramakingnoise.wordpress.com and
by following IVPLKids on Twitter.
Glow
All Night
Thursday,
June 21, 11 am
Bring
your own t-shirt, fabric bag, hat, socks or whatever you
want to decorate with our glow-in-the-dark paint. Create
something fun to wear under the stars all summer. Wear
your creation to our kick-off picnic on Saturday and win
a special prize. Only paint is provided, you must
bring your own article of clothing to decorate.
Dream
Big Summer Kick-off
Saturday,
June 16, 11 am-1 pm
Join
us for games, hotdogs, and lots of outdoor fun as we
kick off our summer Read-to-Me Club programs.
Firefly
Party
Monday,
June 25, 11 am
Today
we will be fireflies! Listen to
stories about these little night fliers and make a
glow-in-the-dark picture to take home.
Firefly
Night Evening Encore
Wednesday,
June 27, 7 pm
Tonight
we will become fireflies! Listen to stories about these
little night fliers and make a glow-in-the-dark picture
to take home.
Stuffed
Animal Camp-out @ the Library
Thursday,
June 28 to Friday, June 29
Drop
off your favorite stuffed animal at the library
between 9 am and 6 pm (make sure he
can spend the night without you). While you sleep at
home your animals will enjoy a special night at the
library. Join us for breakfast at 10 am on Friday, pick
them up, and see what fun they had camping at the
library.
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Summer Reading for School Age
Children
Summer
Reading Challenge
June
1-August 31
Think
you can read longer than Mrs. Sara this summer or more
books than Mrs. Janson? If so, join our Summer Reading
Challenge by signing up to log your books online
(ivpl.org). Whoever reads more minutes that Mrs. Sara
will be invited to a special ice cream party in
September. To qualify for the party, all
logging of minutes must be done through our online
program. Paper copies will not be accepted.
Keep up to date on Mrs. Sara and Mrs. Janson by
checking out Mrs. Sara's blog www.mssaramakingnoise.wordpress.com and
by following IVPLKids on Twitter.
Dream
Journals
June
18 - August 17
Learn
about the night sky, the movement of the stars, the
habits of bats, and more. Each week we will have
different night-themed activities for you to pick up at
the library. Check out some books on display to help you
along the way. Complete the activity of the week and
receive a glow-in-the-dark sticker for your dream
journal. Dream journals will be given out
when you complete the first activity.
Movie
Makers Introductory Meeting
*Monday,
June 18, 7 pm
You
must attend this meeting to be part of the Movie Makers
Club. Movie Makers Club is for students who
have completed grades
2-8 who want to learn how to edit and
create a short movie. You will learn some basics of
movie making and will receive some help making
your first short film, which will be shown at our
closing program at the end of the summer.
Please sign up by calling
215-723-9109 ext. 112 or emailing sfigueroa@ivpl.org.
**Children should have access to their own video
camera or digital camera that can take a few minutes of
video. If you do not have access to a camera and would
like to participate, please contact Mrs. Sara before the
first meeting.
Crafters
Club: Glow-in-the-Dark @ Your Library
Thursday,
June 21, 1 pm
Bring
your own t-shirt, bag, hat, socks, or whatever you want
to decorate with our glow-in-the-dark fabric paint to
celebrate our under-the-stars summer theme. Wear your
creation to the kick-off picnic on Saturday and win a
special prize! Only paint is provided,
please bring your own article of clothing to
decorate.
Dream
Big Summer Kick Off
Saturday,
June 16, 11 am - 2 pm
Join
us for games, hot dogs, and lots of outdoor fun to help
us kick off our summer reading program!
Stuffed
Animals Camp-out @ the Library
Thursday,
June 28 thru Friday June 29
Drop
off your favorite stuffed
animal between
9
am and 5 pm on Thursday for a special camp out at the
library. Join us for
breakfast on Friday morning at 10 am to
pick them up and see the fun they had at the library
overnight.
Dare-To-Dream
Book Club
Friday,
June 29 ,1 pm
For
children who have completed grades 3-6.
Bring
your brown bag lunch to discuss
Hoot by Carl
Hiassen, a book about saving
special night time creatures. Drinks and
dessert will be provided. We will eat and discuss the
book and create something
special
from the book. Please read Hoot before
Friday, June 29. Check with Mrs. Sara for copies of the
book. Please sign up for this program by
emailing sfigueroa@ivpl.org or
calling 215-723-9109
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June Story Times
 Daddy and Me
Special Stories
Saturday, June 6 at 11am
Join us for special stories
and crafts with Dad or other male role model (Grandpas,
Uncles, big Brothers, neighbors and friends are
welcome!). For preschool children.
Lunch Bunch Story Time
Every Wednesday at 11:00 am through
July. Join us for stories outside
(weather permitting) under our shady trees. Bring your
lunch. All ages welcome. No signup required.
Bedtime Stories
Every Wednesday evening at
7 pm through August 15. Turn off the
TV and log off the computer! Use your imagination and
enjoy an evening of stories and finger plays. Wear your
PJs and bring the whole family. No
registration required.
**Be sure to try our new web sites for
Preschoolers, School
Age Kids, and Teens.**
IVPL Kids Happenings on
Twitter
 Want to find out the latest
happenings in the Children's Room? Can't remember when
story time starts? Want to participate in fun
contests that can win your child free books? Then follow
Indian Valley Public Library Kid's Room on twitter
@IVPLKids.
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Programs for
Teens
 Beginning June 1.
Reading
pays off w/ us. For every book you read this
summer, fill out and enter a book review (located at the
reference desk). Each week your reviews will be entered
to win a prize.
June 1:
Sign up for summer reading online or @
the library.
June 17-
June 23: Late Night Bookmarks
Stop in
the YA room all week and make your own starry bookmark
to keep your place while you're reading late into the
night.
June 24-
June 30: Picture This @ night
Stop in
the YA room and take a look at some of your favorite
book and movie scenes in stick figure. Guess which
picture comes from which book or movie and you can win a
prize.
Gaming
Club
Monday, June 11. Meet at 6:30 pm
in the Community Room.
Join us
to play our newest Wii games!
Bring
some of your favorites and your controller!
Snacks
provided! Email Ms Sara @ sfigueroa@ivpl.org for more info.
Join
the Teen Advisory Board
The Teen Advisory
Board (TAB) is a group that meets every other month to
plan teen programs and suggest books and other materials
for the library. Join us for a meeting to hang out, get
involved, and be part of your library. Fill out the online
application on the Teen Page of the website if you
are interested in joining.
Suggestions
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Knitwits
 Every
Monday afternoon at 3:00 pm in Study Room
1.
Bring your projects, ideas, knitting needles,
and friends. Hot drinks, snacks, and good company
guaranteed. Knitting consultations and coaching
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Hope's
Hookers Crochet Group
 Meets every Tuesday evening at
7:00 pm in one of our study rooms.
Join others
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Support
the Library
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Enclosed is my donation for
$___________.
Name:
______________________________
Address: ____________________________
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Make donations payable to
Indian Valley Public Library.
Send or drop off
donations to 100 E. Church Avenue, Telford, PA
18969.
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That's all for now. See
you next month!
Indian Valley Public
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Used Book
Sales
Tuesday, June
5
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday, June 14
9:00 am -
9:00 pm
Thursday, June 28
9:00 am - 9:00
pm
**Dates may change due to availability of
staff.
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IVPL Mobile Site
Click
here
to try the IVPL mobile website, optimized for your mobile
device--tablet or smartphone. Our mobile site enables you to
search the library catalog, check your account and access the
most important library info easily on your device.
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Free
eBooks
You can download
eBooks for free onto your Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPhone and many
other devices through the library website.
Click the
Download Audiobooks & eBooks link on the IVPL website, log
in with your library card, and download eBooks to your
computer, eReader, or mobile device (click
here
for a list of compatible devices).
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Buy 10 DVD or Audiobook Rentals,
Get One Free
Receive one free
rental when you check out 10 feature films or 10 audiobooks.
Buy an IVPL DVD punch card for $20 or an audiobook punch card
for $10, get your card stamped every time you rent a item, and
your eleventh checkout is free.
Purchase your
cards at the Front Desk.
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Support Your Library
If you would like to make a
tax-deductible donation to the library by credit card or Pay
Pal, click the Donate
button on the IVPL homepage.
To send us a
donation, print and fill out the coupon at the bottom of this
newsletter, and include it with your check payable to Indian Valley Public
Library.
Thank you for your
support!
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Grow Your Own
Butterfly
Garden
Seeds for Sale
Did you know you can buy seeds from the plants in
the library's Butterfly Garden?
The following seeds are on sale at the Front
Desk:
Tropical Milkweed
Butterfly Milkweed Common
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Magazine Exchange
Exchange your magazines the second Saturday of
each month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the IVPL
Reading Room.
Bring some and take some.
All ages are welcome.
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Email Notifications
IVPL sends email
notifications for holds and overdues.
To receive
notifications, please send your email address to
refdesk@ivpl.org. If we do not have your email address on
file, you will receive notifications via snail mail.
Please note: Receipt of this newsletter does not mean
we have your email address for notices. Please check with the
Reference Desk if you are
unsure.
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We Love Recycling!
Please bring the following
items to our green and yellow bins (in the side parking lot):
Catalogs, magazines, newspapers, junk mail, TV guides,
ad circulars, folders, construction paper, poster paper (no
phone books or cardboard).
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Souderton-Telford Main
Streets
Where do you go to find out news and information about
your town? Try the Souderton-Telford Main Streets website (http://www.stmainst.org). There you will find
the latest about the farmers market, restaurants, arts and
community events, revitalization projects, and much
more.
While you are there, sign up for their very
informative email newsletter!
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