Events by Hershey Partnership

Mythology Madness Trivia: Rick Riordan Style

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

Join staff at the Hershey Public Library on Facebook Live with Kahoot or on Zoom for Mythology Madness Trivia; Rick Riordan Style. Catch up on your Greek, Norse, and Egyptian mythology. While the myths don't change Rick Riordan's characters make them more interesting. Create a team who know the mythology and who have read the […]

Beginner Calligraphy Class

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

The Hershey Public Library offers a series of three classes presented by M. J. McFalls from the Hershey Area Art Association. Tuesdays: April 6, 20 and 27. 7 pm to 8:30 pm. M. J. McFalls taught herself the art of Calligraphy in the early 1980’s. She will be using the same study book that she […]

$40

Music With Ryan Yingst

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

The Hershey Public Library presents Ryan Yingst: Songwriter. Performer. Producer. Hershey Native! Check him out at 2:00 pm on April 10th via Zoom and at https://www.ryanyingst.com Please register online for a link to Zoom for this Friends Adult Progrm and sit back and relax as you listen to Ryan sing and play guitar.

Alan Hlad Author Talk

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

Meet Alan Hlad in an online talk about his book The Long Flight Home. Inspired by fascinating, true, yet little-known events during World War II, The Long Flight Home is a testament to the power of courage in our darkest hours—a moving, masterfully written story of love and sacrifice. Register online for a link to […]

Discovering Your Immigrant Ancestor

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

From the Hershey Public Library, Discovering Your Immigrant Ancestor is a Friends Adult Program presented by Sarah Gutmann. This program will be held on Zoom. Discover your ancestor(s) who came to America.  Learn how to find and examine ship passenger lists, naturalization records, and other documents.  This is a great program for people looking to […]

Mirrors, Windows, & Sliding Glass Doors Virtual Family Book Group

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

Using a grant from Beanstack, the Hershey Public Library offers an opportunity for families to read and discuss books written by BIPOC authors and illustrators. Our goal is to celebrate our diverse community and to find joy in each other. Please register online on the library's Events Calendar at www.hersheylibrary.org for a link to join […]

History of Blues in America: Kids’ Edition

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

The Hershey Public Library presents a Children Friends Program that is suitable for children ages 6 and older. Presented by Joey Leone. Young people will find the History of the Blues in America show to be fun and informative, as Joey connects the history and style of early blues musicians and their unique word imagery, […]

Fused Glass Class

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

Join Kathleen Forney, Fused Glass Artist, and make one of two projects at the Hershey Public Library. The first option is a fused glass patchwork plate. You will choose the colors and cut the glass. The second option is a butterfly or dragonfly mosaic piece that can be displayed on a wall or table top. […]

$45

SPLAT! Studio Virtual Program for Children

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

It’s a Hershey Public Library tradition – a surprise Mother’s Day art project. Back by popular demand, Meghan Winslow of SPLAT! Studio will help the children design a special project for a loved one. Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to Zoom after your registration is confirmed. Register children ages 2 to 6: 2:00 […]

Lisa Wingate Virtual Author Talk

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

Please register on the library's Events Calendar at www.hersheylibrary.org to join Lisa Wingate on Zoom. She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Before We Were Yours, which remained on the NYT Bestseller List Hardcover and softcover lists for 110 weeks and has sold more than three million copies. She has penned […]

The Art of Creative Nonfiction Writing Class

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

Consecutive Saturdays from May 8 to June 12. 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The Art of Truth: A Writing Class on Creative Nonfiction with Laura English. Although this program is from the Hershey Public Library, please register through Eventbrite.com for a series of 6 virtual classes to be held on Google Meet. Participants choose to […]

$65

Piano Night in the r.g.

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

Piano Night in the r.g. (Reading Garden) at the Hershey Public Library is open to any piano performer age 9 or older who wishes to share their talent and music with the community. Performers can sing as well, it doesn't need to be instrumental. If you are interested in performing, please contact Aly Smith and […]

In-Person Fern Kokedama and Macrame Hanger Workshop

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

Join Knotting Tides and Terrarium Therapy at the Hershey Public Library for a fun and educational collaboration. The art of Kokedama literally translates from “koke” meaning moss and “dama” meaning ball. Kokedama is a traditional Japanese art form where the ball of soil is covered in moss to host a plant. During this very hands-on […]

$50

Terrarium Therapy: Driftwood Planter Workshop

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

Join us at the Hershey Public Library for an outdoor class in the Reading Garden. Your experience will include one driftwood piece sourced from the Chesapeake Bay area, succulents, soil, moss, and instruction. We'll discuss best practices for succulent care and maintenance; soil, sun requirements, grooming, watering, and propagation for healthy plants. Small Driftwood 8-10 […]

$45 – $55

Susquehanna Folk Music Society Presents Beverley Street String Band

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

This is a FREE live streamed event from Susquehanna Folk Music Society: A fun, fast-paced virtual program full of silly sing-a-longs, zippy fiddle and banjo music, physical comedy, funny poetry, and awesome storytelling for all ages. The audience gets to participate in much of the action. The Beverley Street String Band is Janie Rothfield (fiddle, banjo, vocals) […]

Sherry Knowlton Virtual Author Talk

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

An African Adventure:  Researching Death on the Delta with Sherry Knowlton. Join suspense author Sherry Knowlton as she talks about her newest Alexa Williams novel, DEAD on the DELTA, and the research involved in writing this suspense thriller set in Africa. Although Knowlton had traveled to several African countries in the past, she and her husband spent a month […]

Madden Physical Therapy Knee Pain Workshop

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

Attention Knee Pain Sufferers! Do you have knee pain? Register to attend an outdoor Adult Enrichment Class to be held in the Hershey Public Library's Reading Garden. Madden Physical Therapy present a workshop to help you get back to normal naturally without unnecessary pain pills, injections, or surgeries. Presented by Itzel Elfawal. You will learn: […]

Furry Tales

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

This program will be held in the Hershey Public Library's Reading Garden practicing safe social distancing. This program is for struggling readers who will be paired with licensed therapy dogs and their handlers from Caring Hearts Pet Therapy. For children in grades K-5. Parents of homeschoolers and interested parents, if you have questions, please contact […]

Abe Ovadia: Jazz Guitarist

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

Join us outside the Hershey Public Library to enjoy listening to Abe Ovadia’s Jazz. Bring your lawn chairs and a blanket just in case. As Musicvox Guitars describes, Abe Ovadia is a “jazz virtuoso, one of the most innovative guitarists of our time.” Having emerged as one of the preeminent guitarists on the New York […]

Susquehanna Folk Music Society Presents: Cups & Crankies

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

This is a live streamed event by Susquehanna Fold Music Society. Box and String invite you to an interactive virtual workshop for all ages featuring moving panoramas (crankies), games and crafts with ordinary paper cups, original and traditional songs about our animal friends, dancing, and plenty of silliness. Box and String is the duo of Bill […]

Longwood Gardens’ Community Read Book Discussion with Abra Lee

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

Join us online at the Hershey Public Library for a virtual Friends program presented by Abra Lee who will discuss her experiences as a African American woman Horticulturist, and provide a historical view of conservation in our area. Please pick up a copy of A Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with […]

Susquehanna Folk Music Society Presents: Andy’s Wild Amphibian Show

Andy Offutt Irwin presents Andy’s Wild Amphibian Show featuring many things including tadpoles, ridiculous parental questions, a five-gallon pickle jar, and a cat named Bootsie. This is a free live-streaming program for children and familes. Please register online. Find more events.

Big Bubble Bonanza

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

Join Hershey Public Library staff at Chocolatetown Park (48 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey PA) for Jeff Boyer Productions Big Bubble Bonanza. Everyone is invited to this Friends Children’s Program. Suitable for children in grades K-5. Registration is not required and everyone is welcome.

Fused Glass Class

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

Join Kathy Forney, fused glass artists, outside under the trees at the Hershey Public Library for another adventure into Fused Glass. You have 3 options to choose from listed below. Please register so we can ensure enough supplies, and bring payment to class. 1 and 2nd option glass mosaic butterfly or dragonfly Create in the […]

$40 – $50

Mark DeRose

Join us in Chocolatetown Park, Hershey, PA for a fun family concert sponsored by the Friends of Hershey Public Library. Musician and artist, Mark DeRose returns with great music for everyone. Feel free to bring blankets and chairs. Library staff look forward to seeing you there! If you have questions, please contact Rirta Smith, Children's […]