September 29, 2022
Families will be able to spend the morning at the Reading Science Center for FREE simply by showing their library card on these two special dates: Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Kick-off your visit with a story from one of the Berks County librarians, then explore over 45 interactive STEM exhibits, including […]
These books have been added to our collection and are ready for you to borrow: Shout NO!: A Child’s Rhyme About Tricky People…And What To Do “NO ONE should EVER do something to a child that makes them feel uncomfortable…or that isn’t right! Not a stranger. Not a friend. Not a family member. NO ONE! […]
September 20, 2022
September 19, 2022
Short on time, but want to know what some of the new books available to borrow are about? Check out these rapid reviews. They give you a super quick overview of each book. Never Fear Falling Again – fall prevention; simple and easy exercises for fall prevention that will make you feel safer in 28 […]
The Friends Helping Friends Fundraiser is an opportunity for us to raise money for our library while you save 25% off* at Boscov’s on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, with the Shopping Pass. It’s a great day to get a head-start on your holiday shopping! SHOPPING PASS:Donate $5 to the library, and you can get a […]
September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022
Tammie Rothermel, an award-winning author, will be holding a book sale & signing at the Oley Valley Community Library on Saturday, October 15 at 3:00 (following the Oley Halloween Parade), for her 5-star novel, More! Come meet the author, discuss writing and publishing techniques, and get a copy of her book signed! Rothermel fell in […]
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 […]
September 17, 2022
August 31, 2022
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 […]
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 – […]
August 13, 2022
August 11, 2022
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. […]
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 […]
August 1, 2022