Blog Posts
October 11, 2022
Review by Jennifer Schorr The first shelf I browse when I visit the Oley Library is the new book shelf at the circulation desk, and when I saw “The Last Thing He Told Me,” saw it was a Reese’s Book Club book, and read the synopsis, it had me hooked. The book easily captivated my […]
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Written by Miriam Stone I once met a 5-year-old child who was a bully. My son brought him home one day and I hoped he would soon be gone. But, they became friends. I learned that his father taught him to be a bully. His father had been bullied as a child and delighted in […]
October 2, 2022
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October 1, 2022
Parents! October is “Let’s Talk” Month, a national campaign encouraging parents to talk to their children about sexual and reproductive health. Talking about sex is more than just a one-time conversation – it’s an ongoing dialogue you have throughout your child’s life. WHY?Parents and trusted adults play an important role in sexual health decision-making. Adults […]
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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 […]
September 29, 2022
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September 20, 2022
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! […]
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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 […]
September 19, 2022
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September 19, 2022
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 […]
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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 […]
September 19, 2022
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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
