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Director's Corner
Last year at this
time, though it many ways it feels like a week ago, I
was writing to say "Thank you!" to all the contributors
who made the new library addition (and green roof)
here at IVPL possible. It was a wonderful addition
to the nonfiction area.
This year, I'm happy to
say "Thank you!" to almost 900 contributors who have
donated $60,000 to our Annual Appeal thus
far. We sent out a letter in early November,
and the response has been terrific. With the
school district's decision to pull out of the funding
agreement for the library (a loss of $440,000 in tax
revenues), the Board of Trustees embarked on a new
Annual Appeal. So far, a generous response
from all of you. We are deeply
grateful.
We hope 2012 is
a good year for you, filled with friends, family, things
you cherish. May you enjoy a good book
along your journey. Hope to see you
often.
--Linda Beck,
Director
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"Something
New About Something Old"is Back
 A Walk in the Woods: Forest
Succession
Sunday,
January 29, 2 pm
Gary
Hague started to learn about forests when he inherited
99 acres in northern Pennsylvania (while in his
20's). This program will remind you
of the pleasure that a woodland walk provides, and why
we should care about forest stewardship in "Penn's
Sylvania".
Souderton,
Now...and Then The year
2012 marks the 125th anniversary of the Borough of
Souderton. To celebrate, Souderton  Telford Main Streets created a
photo book entitled Souderton, published by Arcadia
Publishing in November 2011. In two
presentations, Ron and Cory Alderfer will show photos
from the book as well as photos that weren't included in
the book. Books will be available for
purchase.
Souderton,
Now...and Then, Part 1:
Sunday,
February 12, 2 pm This
presentation will cover Main St. starting at Chestnut
St. and heading down into the hollow, up to Reliance Rd.
as well as streets on the northern end of town.
Souderton,
Now...and Then, Part 2:
Sunday,
February 26, 2 pm This presentation will
show Main St. starting at and including Chestnut St.,
Broad St., Front St. and streets on the southern end of
town.
Lehigh
Valley Transit's Liberty Bell Trolley Route, Now...and
Then
Sunday, March 11, 2
pm  Did you know that in the 1920's it
was possible to travel by trolley all the way from
Philadelphia to the Delaware Water Gap?
Learn what remains of that rail network and the
stations; hear stories and see photos of the trolley
lines of 100 years ago.
Andy Maginnis has spent 25 years
researching the history of the Liberty Bell Trolley
line. His book, The Liberty Bell
Route, will be published in 2012 in collaboration with
Ron Ruddell.
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Second Fridays
 Kelly
Planer and the Perks Friday,
January 13, 7:30 pmBluegrass!Open
to all, free of charge. Bring your
friends.Thanks to the Pharo Family Fund for
sponsoring Second Fridays
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Search
the Philadelphia Inquirer Online
 Search the Philadelphia Inquirer
online through the IVPL website. Go to www.ivpl.org and find the
Inquirer logo on the right side of the home page. You
will need your library card number to access the
Inquirer online. Includes access to 1/1/1981 to the
present.
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What
Are You Reading? Book Discussion
 Join us on the second Thursday
of each month, from 12-1 pm. Come with a bag lunch (if
you wish) and be prepared to share your current reading
experiences (if you wish). Hear what others have enjoyed
(or not). Be prepared for lively discussion and
laughter.
You are also welcome to just come and
listen. This discussion group will be a good way to
learn about books that you might enjoy
reading.
Future dates for this discussion
are: January 12 and February
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Monday
Morning Book Club
 IVPL's new 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 --
choosing six fiction and six nonfiction over the next
twelve months.
In January we'll read Guernsey
Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann
Shaffer. Please register for the book club by calling
the Reference Desk 215-723-9109 or
email lbeck@ivpl.org. --Linda
Beck
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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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Thursday Evening Book
Discussion
January 5, 7:00
pm
Waiting for Snow in
Havana, by Carlos Eire (2003)
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, January 11, 2:30 -
4:00 pm
The
Nearest Exit,
by Olen Steinhauer
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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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!
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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Film
Discussion Group
Tuesday,  January 17, 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,
No Sunday Meeting in
January
Tuesday, January 17, 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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Free
eBooks
 You can now 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).
Try out a Sony Reader Pocket
Edition(TM) in the library. Look for the display at the
Reference Desk.
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Winter/Spring Children's
Programs
Session 1: January 16 to February 24
Registration begins January
2.
To Register: call 215-723-9109 ext. 112, email
sfigueroa@ivpl.org, or come in to the
library and sign up at the front desk.
The following weekly classes require
registration:
Baby and Me
(0-24mos.)
Mondays at 6:30 pm. Wednesdays at 10
am. 20 minutes of easy stories, songs, finger-plays and
tickling rhymes. No class Wednesday, Jan. 25 or
Monday, Feb. 20.
 Babies
Boogie (0-2 years old)
Mondays at 10am and 11 am. Thursdays at
11 am. 30 minutes of songs, music, dancing, stories,
movement, rhymes and motion.
Circle Time (2-3 years
old)
Tuesdays at 10 am and Wednesdays at
11am. 30 minutes of stories, finger plays, and parachute
play. No class Wednesday, Jan.
25.
Music and Motion (3-5
years old)
Tuesdays at 1pm or Thursdays at 10am.
30 minutes of stories, music, rhymes, and
motion.
Fours and Fives
Tuesdays at 11 am or Thursdays at 1 pm.
35 minutes of stories and finger plays. Each session
will enjoy both fiction and non-fiction books.
Bedtime Story Hour
Every Wednesday evening at
7 pm January 18 through February 24.
No story time Wednesday, Jan.
25. 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 your teddy bear if
you want. No registration
required.
The following classes for school age
children (grades k-5) require registration:
Chess Club
Mondays from 4-5 pm Jan. 16
through Feb. 13. Bring your own chess board (if you have
one, a few will be provided) and play chess with
friends. Learn a new thing or two about the game.
Children in grades 2-5 only. Registration
required.
Lego
Workshop
Thursdays from 4-5 pm Jan. 19 through
Feb. 23. Build a masterpiece. We will pick different
themes each week and spend the hour building. LEGO
bricks provided. Limit of 50 children.
Children in grades k-5 only. Registration
required.
Special Programs
Snow Dreams Story Hour
Friday, January 6, 11:00am
Preschool children can join us for some
winter stories and a
craft.
Signing Time!
Sign
Language Workshop for children in K-5th grade.
 Saturday, January 21, 1:00pm
This
is a fun, interactive workshop taught by a certified
American Sign Language Instructor. Please sign up be
email sfigueroa@ivpl.org or calling 215-723-9109 ext. 112 (leave a
message).
For more information on individual programs,
visit our website at
www.ivpl.org. Sign up at
the library, by email at sfigueroa@ivpl.org, or by phone at 215-723-9109 ext.112.
Check the website for more programs!
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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Fall Programs for Teens
 Gaming Club
Monday, January 9. 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.
Suggestions
for programs? Email Ms. Sara at sfigueroa@ivpl.org.
Check out
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Knitwits
 Every
Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 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
who love to crochet! |
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
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Holiday Hours
The library is
closed on New Year's Eve (Dec. 31) and New Year's Day
(Jan. 1).
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Used Book
Sales
Thursday,
Jan. 12
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, Jan. 17
9:00
am - 9:00 pm
Thursday, Jan. 26
9:00 am - 9:00
pm
**Dates may change due to availability of
staff.
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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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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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