Blog Posts
September 11, 2023
Have you always wondered how to check your car’s fluids? Do you worry about what you’d do if a stray nail flattened your tire? Are you tired of feeling helpless every time your “Check Engine” light comes on? Vehicle maintenance can feel intimidating and overwhelming – if you don’t know anything about it. Ladies, Start Your […]
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Reviews by Miriam Stone 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, and you’ll find each available to borrow from the Oley Library. AUDIOBOOKS Pretty Birds by Scott Simon (unabridged) […]
October 7, 2022
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October 2, 2022
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 […]
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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 […]
October 1, 2022
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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 […]
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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
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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 […]
