Events by Hershey Partnership

The Lure and Mysteries of Sea Glass

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Richard LaMotte will share his knowledge and years of experience on sea glass at the Hershey Public Library. He will also provide insight into the art of identifying unique shards and review the basic science of how sea glass is formed. Learn why certain colors are so much harder to find than others and explore […]

Carlisle Sports Emporium SUPER Evening Mixer

Carlisle Sports Emporium SUPER Evening Mixer Thursday, May 30, 2019 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST Carlisle Sports Emporium 29 S Middlesex Rd Carlisle, PA 17015 Join us for the annual multi chamber networking event hosted by the Carlisle Sports Emporium at The Barn at Creek’s Bend! This is a collaborative mixer between the Carlisle, Hershey, Harrisburg […]

Summer Quest

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Come over right to the Hershey Public Library after school closes for the year! Kick off the summer the right way by stopping by the library to register for Summer Quest and for fun activities. Register online at www.hersheylibrary.org or at the library in person from June 7. Read for fun, for badges and prizes. […]

Next Generation Yoga for Teens

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Wednesdays: June 12 to July 17. 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm (6 occurrences). Please register online for each weekly session to join instructor, Cindy Lesher, for yoga for teens aged 14-17. Each class will have a theme with yoga poses, group discussion, and fun activities to engage students. Please complete and return the release form […]

Children’s Summer Library Programs

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Book Buddies, Chewsy Readers (ages 7and 8), Chewsy Readers (ages 9 and 10), and Furry Tales are summer reading program favorites with kids and parents to encourage love of books, and to improve reading skills in young children. Registration is open for all three programs. Programs run from June 17 to July 24. Please visit each link for details. […]

Bravura Brass: A Universe of Music

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Bravura Brass: A Universe of Music. The Hershey Public Library welcomes back their friends the Bravura Brass as they share a selection of spaced-out classics including Fly Me to the Moon, Stardust, Blue Moon and many more! This family friendly musical program sponsored by the Friends is suitable for children is grades K-5. Everyone is […]

Teen Time

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Please register online for each Teen Time event for kids in grade 6 and higher. Contact Annika Sundberg at asundberg@derrytownship if you have questions, or call the library at 717-533-6555. All programs are from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Wednesday, June 19. Meteor Shower! Come to an outdoor program (weather permitting) for “Meteor shower!” Decorate […]

The Essay: A Six-Week Writing Class

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Sundays: June 23, 30. July 7, 14, 16,* 21. *Please note the July 16 class is on a Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Instructor: Laura English. Give it a try! That’s what Michael de Montaigne did when he published his book called Essais in 1572. “Essays” are “attempts” to convey our thoughts […]

$60

Movie and a Craft

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Come to the Hershey Public Library to enjoy 3 movie events; each movie will be paired with a themed craft. All movies rated PG. Suitable for children in grades K-5. Registration is not required. Everyone welcome. Friday, June 28. 10:00 am to 12:00 pm – “Wonder”. An incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman. […]

Kit’s Interactive Theatre: Grace the Pirate

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Come to the Hershey Public Library to navigate by the stars with Grace the Pirate in this rollicking interactive play where the audience is cast right into the show!  This family friendly program sponsored by the Friends is suitable for children is grades K-5. Everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. If you have questions, […]

Friends Summer Film Festival: Based on the Books

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Friends Summer Film Festival will screen at the Hershey Public Library on Sundays in July at 2 pm. Enjoy family friendly movies based on books. Registration is not required to attend. Please note the film’s rating for age appropriateness. Everyone is welcome. Snacks are provided by the Friends of Hershey Public Library. Cloudy with a […]

Mark DeRose

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

The Hershey Public Library presents the guitar talents of Mark DeRose for an hour of music and songs that children will love. Registration is not required. Terrific Tuesday Programs, sponsored by the Friends of the Hershey Public Library, are suitable for children in K-5. Everyone is welcome.

USCF Rated Chess Tournament

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Hershey Public Library hosts a USCF rated chess tournament open to chess players of all ages and skill levels. 3 rounds with players in Quad sections based on rating and age. Young players and players new to rated chess tournaments are welcome and encouraged to participate! Check out the details below and do not hesitate […]

ScienceTellers: Aliens

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Come to the Hershey Public Library to experience a midnight meteor shower, when something mysterious falls from the sky toward Earth — but it’s not a shooting star. Two curious kids venture into the forest to investigate and find themselves mixed up with a family of visitors from another planet! Pursued by a crazy space […]

Krypton Cougars Robotics Team

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Join our local FIRST Robotics Team at the Hershey Public Library, fresh from competing at the World Championship in Detroit, as they demonstrate their robots. Registration is not required for this Terrific Tuesday Program. Suitable for children in grades K-5. Everyone is welcome. Sponsored by the Friends. Please contact Children's Librarian, Rita Smith at ritahuntsmith@derrytownship.org […]

Dinosaur Dig

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Field Paleontologists, Mike and Roberta Straka, will construct a dinosaur dig site right in the Hershey Public Library. Children will dig for REAL dinosaur bones. Next, we will identify the bones and finally, they will place the fossils on a Triceratops cut out. They will actually build a Triceratops with the bones that they discover. […]

Friends Annual Book Sale

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Friends Annual Book Sale 2019 for the BEST BARGAINS IN TOWN The Friends of the Hershey Public Library's 38th Annual Book Sale will take place Saturday, August 3 to Thursday, August 8. The Hershey Public Library will be closed until 6:00 pm on Friday, August 2nd so volunteers can prepare for the sale. Friday, August […]

Space Camp

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Thursday, August 15 and Friday, August 16. 10:00 am to 11:30 am. American Girl Luciana Vega went to Space Camp; now is your chance to come to Space Camp at the Hershey Public Library! Join Captain Rita Smith and her valiant crew for space related adventures, crafts, and experiments! This 2 morning camp is open […]

Space Forts for Families

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Build a Fort Summer 2016 Let's end the summer at the Hershey Public Library, and before school starts, with some family reading fun! Meet us for stories at 2:30 p.m. When the library closes at 3 p.m, registered families may use materials from home to create reading forts in the library. Enjoy family reading time […]