Perkiomen Valley Library at Schwenksville

06/17/2026

We at PVL are saddened to hear of the loss of beloved children's author, Jane Yolen. To celebrate her legacy, check out some of our favorite books by her. ❤

06/15/2026

Check out Digby the Dino and his summer adventures! Our Summer Reading goody bags include a laminated Digby for the first 100 kiddos. Share your pictures of Digby with us at [email protected] to earn an extra Summer Reading raffle ticket. Pictures will be added to this album through the summer.
HAPPY READING!

06/15/2026

PVL will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Tuesday, June 23rd at Schwenksville Borough Hall.

06/15/2026

Summer reading has begun! Adults who are completing the Unearth a Story summer reading challenge on BEANSTACK (https://mcnpl.beanstack.com/reader365) for this year can receive badges for reading and completing activities, which will account for a raffle entry for a chance to win our AWESOME grand prize at the end of summer reading.

One badge adults can earn is to visit a FREE CONCERT in our service area. See below for some upcoming concerts at Meadow Park in Schwenksville (behind Schwenksville Borough Hall). See below for details. Can't wait to see you there!

06/14/2026

06/12/2026

Just in time for the World Cup ⚽️, learn the language of your favorite team!
The language fanatic(s) here at PVL are thrilled to share one of our favorite resources for language learning, Transparent Language, which offers over ONE HUNDRED languages to learn. Transparent is available through PVL by way of POWER Library.

👇Click below to get started on your language journey! 👇

https://e-resources.powerlibrary.org/ext/validateglobal.php?cid=ECONTENT&lid=PL2587&dataid=2236

Hola, 你好, привет, and helloooo Pennsylvanians!

Always wanted to learn a language?

Explore 140+ languages free by signing up for Transparent Language Online with any PA library card thanks to POWER Library - Pennsylvania.

From ASL to Zulu, we've got it.

06/10/2026

PRE-REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR SUMMER READING 2026
Challenges run June 13 - August 15
Reading Challenges for all ages: Kids 0 - 12, Teens 13 - 18, Adults 19+
**Log your reading on Beanstack.
****Earn tickets for reading and fun at-home activities.
Enter to win fabulous prizes.
Here's a preview of our prizes so far. There are more items on our Amazon Wishlist and we will add prizes as more donations come in.
Check out our Amazon Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/392T8HYKS6XQO?ref_=wl_share
Register for PVL Reading Challenges on Beanstack here: https://mcnpl.beanstack.com/reader365

Goody bags available for REGISTERED kids 12 and under during our library hours at Schwenksville Borough Hall.
Check our website calendar and facebook events for all the fabulous programs available this summer - there's something for everyone!

06/10/2026

THERE'S STILL TIME to register for our creative writing workshop! We'd love to see you there!
(Registration is kindly requested but NOT REQUIRED) https://mnl.libcal.com/event/16773773

06/09/2026

Come visit Lizzie-a-saurus at the library's space in Schwenksville Borough Hall. Tonight 5-7 pm
Sign up for summer reading. Kids collect a goodie bag. Summer Reading "Unearth a Story" is for ALL ages. (adults, teens and kids)

06/08/2026

Pre-registration for our Summer Reading Challenges is OPEN!
Kids 0 - 12, come see Miss Lizzie-o-saurus on Tuesday 6/9 or Tuesday 6/16 from 5 - 7pm at Schwenksville Borough to pick up your goody bag. Get your own traveling Digby the Dino to join you on your summer adventures while supplies last!
Summer Reading info including how to register and our calendar of events is available on our website www.pvlibrary.net There are Summer Reading Challenges and prizes for each age group:
Kids 0 - 12
Teens 13 - 18
Adults 19+