Monday afternoons at 1:00 p.m., August 13 through Friday, August 17, Hershey Public Library offers kids in grade 4 and higher an opportunity to join Kathleen Forney for a Summer Art Camp. Create 4 awesome projects – origami paper mobile, fused glass dish, woven basket, and mosaic pictures. Registration is online at the Event Calendar […]
Artemis After Hours is a collaborative computer game for anyone ages 14 and older. Fans of scifi TV shows and movies will love this. Players assume the jobs of Captain, Helm, Science, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. Together you operate your ship and defend the sector from evil aliens. Why After Hours? Because the library […]
End the summer at the Hershey Public Library 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 and earn a medal for your efforts! ALL CHILDREN MUST […]
Join us at 670 Clearwater RD., Hershey PA 17033 for breakfast and networking! Directions: Vista provides the following address (670 Clearwater RD., Hershey PA 17033) to visitors who have never been to our campus before (our actual physical address does not compute with most GPS devices). This will take you to the Derry Township Municipal and […]
Ever wondered about the plants that grow around the front of the Hershey Public Library? Come join the Manada Conservancy and learn about riparian buffers and why they are important for our community. Then take a walk on the wild side and learn about the hard-working plants that make their home there. After the program, […]
The Hershey Public Library and Steven Ginter, Associate Vice President & Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley are presenting a four-part financial education series, in hopes of making reliable, unbiased information available to our community. Registration is appreciated, but not necessary to attend. Register online, or call us at (717) 533-6555. If you have questions, please contact […]
Join us for the 15th Annual Hershey Partnership Soup Cook-Off to benefit the Hershey Volunteer Fire Company. 15th Annual Hershey Partnership Soup Cook-Off FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS and KEY INFORMATION Date:Saturday, October 6, 2018 Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Cook Arrival Time: Plan to arrive between 9:00 am – 10:00 am; please sign in at the […]
Bring your family for some fabulous LEGO fun! Architect Stephen W. Schwartz has mapped out historic Hershey so we can recreate it in LEGO form. This program is a two-hour, fast-paced, hands-on, model building experience using over 60,000 LEGO building blocks. Participants will work in teams, either family or friends. Intergenerational teams are encouraged! While […]
You and others assume the jobs of Captain, Helm, Science, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. Together you operate your ship and defend the sector from evil aliens. Sign in to the starship "deck" at 4:00 p.m. ("After Hours" because the program continues after the library closes at 5 pm. Children under the age of 12 […]
Spend an hour relaxing at the Hershey Public Library with short stories read to you by Emily Fortney. Please register for this program online, or call the library at (717) 533-6555 to speak to a staff member.
This presentation will center on the experience of reading a book and then seeing the movie and why people prefer one medium to another. Bill Wine will analyze the psychological experiences of reading and watching and will discuss the way classic and modern novels have been made into movies. Audience members are encouraged to bring […]
Beef Jerky Outlet Grand Opening in Hershey Towne Square Saturday Five Chances to Win Free Jerky for a Year and You Can Try It Before You Buy It The all-new, locally owned and operated Beef Jerky Outlet in downtown Hershey is celebrating its Grand Opening. Come try it before you buy it at this family-friendly […]
Come to the Hershey Public Library t sit back and enjoy a silent horror film classic with the Friends Fall Film Special: "Nosferatu" (1922.) Best for viewers aged 16 and older. Registration is not required. Friends provide snacks. If readers have questions, please contact Martha Brown at (717) 385-7277 or send an e-mail to harvestmoon210@yahoo.com
Design an edible creation based on the wonderful world of books! National Friends of the Library Week is October 21 to 27. Please join us on Friday, October 26 FROM 1-3:30 PM to view and vote for literary-inspired culinary creations! Register in advance to enter your own edible book. Registration forms and contest rules are also […]
Why Citizenship is a Duty, not a Title: An Open Discussion on the Public Philosophy of Citizenship will be presented by author of “While Reason Slept”, Thomas F. Brier, Jr., Esq., a Hershey native. Registration is not necessary but is appreciated. Please register online, or call the library at (717) 533-6555. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend describes […]
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 to contact the Leteef Street with any questions you […]
Come to the Hershey Public Library to see Aladdin, presented by the Popcorn Hat Players. This event is sponsored by the Friends, and is suitable for children ages 3-5. Registration is not required. If you have questions, please contact Rita Hunt-Smith at ritahuntsmith@derrytownship.org or call the Hershey Public Library at (717) 533-6555 ext. 3708.
Saturday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m., take a break from the hectic Holiday rush. Come to the Hershey Public Library to enjoy Adult Story Time. Emily Fortney will read aloud "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Sherlock Holmes. It’s a great story with a fun, supernatural element to it. This program is suitable for an […]
Neill Hartley is president Woodrow Wilson in this captivating and exciting one–man show set in the turbulent days leading up to World War I. This fully staged historical presentation will entertain and educate audiences all ages. Woodrow Wilson, a former college professor somehow defied the odds and become President of the United States. But early […]
Saturday, December 1 at 2:00 p.m., take a break from the hectic Holiday rush. Come to the Hershey Public Library to enjoy Adult Story Time. Emily Fortney will read aloud “The Hound of the Baskervilles” by Sherlock Holmes. It’s a great story with a fun, supernatural element to it. This program is suitable for an […]
Program for children - Come in your pajamas ready to be transported to the Jolly Old England! Join us for A Muppet Christmas Carol movie (rated G) and enjoy popcorn and apple juice and maybe even a few surprises. Registration is not required. Please contact Rita Smith at ritahuntsmith@derrytownship.org, or call 717-533-6555 ext. 3708 with […]
Stop in at the Hershey Public Library to watch family friendly films. Thursday, December 27 at 10:00 a.m.. “A Wrinkle in Time” (PG) Friday, December 28 at 10:00 a..m. “Moana” ((PG) No registration required. Everyone is welcome. Please contact Rita Smith at ritahuntsmith@derrytownship.org, or call the library at 717-533-6555 with any questions.
Join naturalist Scott Weidensaul at the Hershey Public Library for an exploration of the Galapagos Islands in the equatorial Pacific and the Falkland Islands off the stormy tip of South America. These two remarkable archipelagos have much in common, from their shared history with Charles Darwin to their extraordinary diversity of life, above and below […]
The Pennsylvania German Groundhog Lodges and Versammlinge is presented by William Donner. This program divulges the mystery and the history, cultural context and significance of Pennsylvania German Groundhog Lodges and Versammlinge. Registration for Friends programs can be done one month in advance, online at the library's Events Calendar at www.hersheylibrary.org, or call the library at […]
Storyteller: Dovie Thomason returns to the Hershey Public Library tell trickster tales and animal stories about the Lakota and Plains Apache with understanding, sly humor and astonishing vocal transformations. Dovie gives a contemporary vision of the rich cultures of the First Nations of North America. Registration is not required for this Friends Children's Series program. Everyone is welcome. […]
Friends of the Hershey Public Library host a Winter Film Festival. The theme for this festival is Based on the Books. The first film to be shown on Saturday, February 2 at 2:00 pm is the film classic directed by Alfred Hitchcock, The Birds, rated PG 13. This movie is from the book by Daphne […]
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution and after a month are starting to struggle to maintain it? This program, taught and organized by students from Penn State College of Medicine, will focus on tips and education about exercise, healthy eating, reducing drinking, and smoking cessation to help maintain your motivation towards keeping that resolution. […]
Totally Vocally is packed with music, entertainment, and education! Through contemporary and classic cover songs as well as original works, Ball in the House helps kids discover the history of a cappella singing from chant to doo wop. The elements of teamwork and collaboration are equally highlighted as kids explore how various vocal parts create […]
"Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann has been chosen as the 2019 One Book, One Community selection! A book discussion of "Killers of the Flower Moon" will take place at the Hershey Public Library on Monday, February 25 at 6:30 pm. Registration is necessary, either online on the Events Calendar at www.hersheylibrary.org, or […]
Sit back and relax at the Hershey Public Library as you listen to Emily Fortney who continues reading aloud the adventures of Sherlock Holmes in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Hound of the Baskervilles". This program is best suited to an audience age 18 and older. Registration is not required. THIS PROGRAM WILL ALSO TAKE […]
Come to a Friends' Children's Program at the Hershey Public Library hosting the experts from the Franklin Institute. This dynamic show reveals the science of weather—to the extreme. Where does our weather come from, and what factors make it a sunny day or a blustery one? We promise a stormy ending to this show as […]
This Friends Program, A "Wilder" Garden, is presented by Marta McDowell. Marta shares her love of horticulture and garden history through the written and spoken word. Her garden writing has appeared in popular publications such as Woman’s Day, Country Gardening and The New York Times. Marta’s latest book, The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder, tells the […]
Please register online to join students from Hershey High School's Chem-Med Club as they lead school-age children in grades 3-5 through fun science activities on Earth Science. In this first program, create colorful snowflakes and learn how to transform nail polish into beautiful art. Participants will take home a pamphlet filled with book recommendations you can […]
Please note: the location has been changed to Troegs in Hershey!
Hershey Public Library presents the 21st Friends' National Guest Author Visit Program on Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 pm. Alice Hoffman, renowned writer of many books including "Practical Magic" and Lisa Hoffman, (cousin to Alice Hoffman) a knitwear designer and knitting teacher, will talk about their creative work. Books by both authors will be sold […]
Summer is almost here but are you ready? Come to a class, taught and organized by students from Penn State College of Medicine, to learn more about healthy sun habits and ways that you can protect yourself and family, to ensure a fun and healthy summer. Please register to join this program on the library's […]
This program is presented by Dr. John Benedict. Many people aspire to writing their own book, but just can’t figure out where to begin. John Benedict was one of those people who after twenty years has learned invaluable information that can be shared. Come and hear what Dr. Benedict has found as he shares his […]
Yah-Oh-Way, meaning “it is good” in Hopi, highlights the true depth and complexity of Native American societies. Experience the origins and meanings of the various songs, dances, and traditions of the many tribes that inhabited North American before the arrival of Europeans. By participating in traditional ceremonies, including the Feather Dance, an annual expression of […]
Register to join an open discussion and presentation of an optimistic solution for a vision of a rational Republic hosted by author of While Reason Slept, Thomas F. Brier, Jr., Esq. Books will be sold and signed. Register online at the library's Events Calendar, or call the library at 717-533-6555. If you have questions, please […]
The 7th Annual Friends of Hershey Public Library Student Film Festival seeks to showcase and recognize local student filmmakers’ creative work. We will show as many films as possible in that time. Each applicant can submit up to three (3) films, must be 25 minutes or less in length, and must be submitted on or […]
Join us for a global celebration! A served lunch will include delicious themed menus for both children and adults, live entertainment of music and dancing representing multiple cultures and a Chinese basket raffle auction featuring International baskets with a. special children's selection for all ages! Children's tickets include 2 raffle tickets and a decorate your […]
Local author, Sherry Knowlton, will talk about sex trafficking and other forms of human trafficking that exist in today's world -- including right here in Southcentral Pennsylvania. She'll discuss how you can recognize signs of trafficking and what you can do to help. Knowlton, a suspense writer, tackled the subjects of sex trafficking and sexual […]
Open to chess players of all ages and skill levels. 3 rounds with players in Quad sections based on rating and age. This will be a rated chess event so current United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership is required. Sign up for USCF at www.uschess.org. Young players and players new to rated chess tournaments are […]
The Hershey Public Library tradition continues – a surprise Mother’s Day art project. Back by popular demand, Meghan Winslow of SPLAT Studio – Spirited People Learning Artfulness Together – will help the children design a special ceramic project for a loved one. Registration is required and begins April 22. 2:00 to 2:40 p.m. Register children […]
Families with children ages 2-5 are welcome to preview summer programming at the Hershey Public Library with an hour of center-based play. Families will have the opportunity to play together in our Universe of Stories. Please contact the Children's Librarian, Rita Smith, with any questions at ritahuntsmith@derrytownship.org or call the library at 717-533-6555. Please register […]
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 […]
