Events by Hershey Partnership

The Pennsylvania German Groundhog Lodges and Versammlinge is a Friends Adult Program at the Hershey Public Library presented by William W. Donner. William Donner, a professor of anthropology at Kutztown University, will explain the history, cultural context and significance of Pennsylvania German Groundhog Lodges and Versammlinge. His book about the Pennsylvania German Groundhog Lodges, “Serious […]

Drop in to the Hershey Public Library on the following Saturday afternoons in February to enjoy Films from Around the World. All films are shown from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Friends provide snacks. February 1st – “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (Rated PG-13) INDIA February 8th – […]

Tweens and teens, celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Hershey Public Library by watching “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”. (2018. TV-14.) Based on the book by Jenny Han. Snack on Lara Jean’s special snicker doodle cookies, write Valentine’s, and make your own scrunchie! Registration is not required. For kids in grade 6 and higher. […]

Come to a Friends Program to watch a famous moment come to life, as you meet with the President just prior to his delivery of the famous “Arsenal of Democracy” speech. Learn what President Roosevelt was thinking, and listen to his plea for the support of our Allies. Experience first-hand the history that shaped our […]

Bring the kids to the Hershey Public Library to enjoy a Friends Children's Program. Playing the black cowboy Nat Love, Rochel Garner Coleman treats the audience to the life and times of this ex-slave who joined thousands of others like him to explore and settle the West. Based on stories from Love’s autobiography, this one-man […]

Listen to Abe Ovadia a "jazz virtuoso” and innovative guitarist. Having emerged as one of the preeminent guitarists on the New York City jazz scene, Abe holds a bachelor's degree from Berklee College of Music and a master's degree from New York University's highly acclaimed jazz performance program. He is also a recipient of the […]

Join a book discussion at the Hershey Public Library on Monday, February 24 at 6:30 pm on the 2020 One Book, One Community selection, "Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth" by Sarah Smarsh. Registration can be done either online at www.hersheylibrary.org or by calling the Public […]

Come to the Hershey Public Library to see Garth Stein, bestselling author of "The Art of Racing in the Rain", the story of a beloved philosopher dog named Enzo who teaches us everything we need to know about being human. Garth’s book became a major motion picture starring Kevin Costner, Milo Ventimiglia, and Amanda Seyfried […]

Rosemary Wells, beloved children's author and illustrator, creator of “Max and Ruby” and stories about the Bunny Planet, and many more, invites you to come “visit” her studio to learn some of the techniques she uses to create her art, and how different cultures influence her work. Celebrate the importance of storytelling at this family […]