Blog Posts
September 17, 2022
We appreciate it when you think of the Oley Valley Community Library for your book donations, but due to limited storage space, we can only accept donations that meet our guidelines below. Your donation will be added to our library collection or will be sold at our book sales or through an online program that […]
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Written by Miriam Stone, Director We have a book in our collection that has become a classic for both parents and educators alike. Written by Mem Fox, Reading Magic gives us complete information about how children learn to read and how we can instill in them a lifelong love of books. Fox contends that “if […]
August 31, 2022
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August 13, 2022
Please check back often as we add more events. You can also find all our events by visiting our Facebook page. AUGUST August 17 at 6:00pm – Bedtime Story Time (children)Join us for our first ever Bedtime Story Time! Hear a story, enjoy a snack and make your own pillow craft. August 18 at 2:00pm – […]
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Written by: Jennifer Schorr My son isn’t what I’d call an avid reader, but when he finds a topic or type of book he likes, he tends to stick with them. The Who Was, What Was and I Survived book series are ones that he has enjoyed for several years and continues to seek out. […]
August 11, 2022
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August 1, 2022
These books have been added to the library’s collection and are ready for you to borrow: Amy Bloom began to notice changes in her husband, Brian: He retired early from a new job he loved; he withdrew from close friendships; he talked mostly about the past. Suddenly, it seemed there was a glass wall between […]
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Review by Miriam Stone This is the debut book of Leila Motley who shines a light on the injustices of poverty, racism, sexism and the policing of our streets. It is written by a teenager about teenagers and although it is painful, it has an urgency that won’t allow you to stop reading. In East […]
July 25, 2022
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July 12, 2022
The Oley Library is happy to announce the arrival of 6 classic novels available in graphic novel form: Journey to the Center of the Earth Moby Dick Treasure Island The Time Machine Frankenstein The Three Musketeers Who do graphic novels benefit?Graphic novels can often give reluctant readers or those who struggle with reading a sense […]
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You’ve no doubt heard of subscription boxes, and maybe you’ve even tried out a few. Teen Book Boxes are the library’s very own version of a subscription box, and the best part is these are completely FREE! Open the box and discover a new book, plus goodies and activities to accompany each season’s theme. Stop […]
July 12, 2022
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July 8, 2022
Review written by Miriam Stone, Director of the Oley Valley Community Library The Wall Street Journal calls this thrilling new novel by Grisham “a world-class shocker worth staying up all night to finish.” The Judge’s List begs the question: Can a sitting judge be a serial killer? The New York Times best seller calls it […]
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A My Super Science Heroes Book Review written by Miriam Stone, Director of the Oley Valley Community Library This book is part of the My Super Science Heroes Series and follows Superhero Alan Turing as he uses his super curiosity to discover patterns and crack codes. It includes bonus activities and facts about ciphers and […]
July 3, 2022
