Each Wednesday, from September until May 23, kids in grade 6 and up are invited to come to the Hershey Public Library to join a different activity each week. 1st Wednesday is to play board games. We have some but feel free to bring your own. 2nd Wednesday, let your creative juices flow with artist […]
Hershey Public Library is holding a class on computer security. Learn information hackers are after and how you can protect yourself whether you are online at home or on a public network. We will also demonstrate best practices for monitoring your accounts, securing your web browser as well as creating effective passwords. This class is […]
Robert P. Watson presents "The Nazi Titanic". Come to the library to hear about a riveting and astonishing account of an enigmatic ship that played a devastating role in World War II and the Holocaust. Come and listen to Robert Watson as he tells the story about this legendary ship and his experiences writing the […]
Saturdays from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, September 9 to May 19, kids in grade 6 + come to the Hershey Public Library to join members of the Hershey Middle School Chess Club for a fun afternoon of chess. Location will vary from week to week–please check the daily listing in the library! If you […]
Tracy Dietrich, the Silver and Wood, and Cindy Wittenburg, the Ivory, will present a musical program for all to enjoy in the main area of the library, playing a variety of instruments and pieces from Broadway Hits, Popular and Traditional favorites, Sacred, and Classical music. This event is sponsored by the Hershey Library Endowment Trust. […]
At the Hershey PublicLibrary, join us for the ultimate eclectic musical experience as Hit the Roof band from NYC reinvigorates old songs with a new twist. Matt plays the piano and keyboard as well as writes the melodies, lyrics and produces. Albert the drummer, who is Matt’s younger brother, loves transitioning from one rhythmic style […]
Families with children ages 3-5 are welcome to register for an hour of center-based free play that encourages children and their adults to engage in the five practices of Early Literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Register online now for this Play Day, or call Barb Clay at 533-6555 ext. 3708. Can't make it […]
At the Hershey Public Library, Friends Children's Series presents Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Insects. Come join The Manada Conservancy to learn about riparian buffers and why there are important for our community. Then take a walk on the wild side and learn about the amazing insects that make their home there. After […]
A Matchbox Toy show will again be held in Hershey! The Die cast Toy Exchange is sponsoring this Matchbox Toy show here at the AACA Museum on Sunday, September 24th from 9AM - 4PM.
Registration is open for a "tasty" library program at 2:00 p.m on Sunday, October 1, perfect for all lovers of peanut butter. Meet Ann Criss, author of Peanut Butter Passion: A Peanut Butter Lover's Cookbook. Her collection of over 100 mouth-watering recipes features peanut butter as the star ingredient. From breakfast (Oatmeal Buttermilk Peanut Butter […]
We're excited to announce our partnership with Children's Miracle Network at Penn State Health Children's Hospital allowing us to raise funds for both kids and cars.
The Hershey Partnership’s Soup Cook-Off, Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m., is a fun Fall Family Event, in Hershey Pennsylvania. The address of the event is 21 W. Caracas Ave., Hershey, PA 17033. This event is organized and run by the Hershey Partnership which donates a portion of the event profits to […]
Come to a program presented by Elizabeth Wein whose book "Rose Under Fire" was the One, Book, One Community selection for 2017. Registration is required, online at www.hersheylibrary.org or call (717) 533-6555. This program will be a favorite with fans of historical fiction, and is generously co-sponsored by Friends and the Hershey Library Endowment Trust. […]
Friday, October 20, enter an Edible Book Contest at the Hershey Public Library in honor of National Friends of the Library Week. Create a cake inspired by a book! PRIZES will be awarded by category for these literary inspired creations. A schedule of events, rules and entry form can be picked up at the front […]
Come to Hershey Public Library to hear this award-winning storyteller perform Affrilachian Folktales, African-American folktales, fables, and fool tales from the hills and valleys of Appalachia. Be ready to laugh and learn with these stories full of heart! No registration is required for this Friends Children's Series program.
Cassandra Gunkel, Commonwealth Speaker, comes to Hershey Public Library to talk about secret paths traveled by African-Americans who escaped slavery in the South and made their way to freedom in the North and in Canada, and quilt patterns said to have been used by people involved with the Underground Railroad to pass along information in […]
Tuesday, October 31 at 1:30 p.m., children ages 3-6 are invited to Trick-or-Treat Storytime. Come in costume to enjoy stories and a chance to trick-or-treat in the library. No registration necessary. If you have questions, please e-mail to ritahuntsmith@derrytownship.org or call (717) 533-6555 ext. 3707.
Families with pre-school children ages 3-5, please join Rita Smith, Children's Librarian, and Kristen Arndt from the Citizens of Derry Township Anti-Bullying Team, at the Hershey Public Library for Buddy Stories on Saturday, November 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We are excited to share several friendship, acceptance and bully prevention themed stories with […]
Hershey Public Library presents a program by western Pennsylvania resident and author, John Haigh Sr. who will recount many experiences during his career as Chief Steward Air Force One serving Presidents Carter, Reagan, and George H.W. Bush. Enjoy this unique opportunity to view photos, hear personal stories, and learn about the Presidents, members of Congress, and many dignitaries […]
