Hershey Public Library offers a variety of Adult Enrichment Classes this Fall. Classes run from September 10 to December 9. Registration envelopes can be picked up from the front desk. (Sorry, no registration by phone or online.) Class fees are payable at registration. Featured this fall are classes on arts & crafts, technology and writing. […]
Reuse, reduce, recycle at our annual Halloween Costume Swap! Starting September 5, drop off outgrown costumes in clean, wearable condition at the Children's Division at the Hershey Public Library. Come back on September 30 to pick out a new-to-you costume at our Swap. Go GREEN for Halloween. If you have questions, contact Rita Smith at (71) […]
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 […]
Beginning November 20, Hershey Public library offers patrons an extensive digital collection for reading, watching and listening enjoyment through hoopladigital.com. Stream on mobile devices with the FREE hoopla app through the App Store or in a web browser on your computer. Watch movies and TV shows, listen to movies and audiobooks, and read e-books, comics […]
Dr. John Benedict shares his experiences of the ever-changing publishing process. This presentation will cover areas such as: how does one write a good novel, what is involved in getting a novel self-published, and how to market that novel. Please register online or call (717) 533-6555. Contact Julie Brnik at ext. 3717 if you have questions.
Combine world-class juggling skills, solid links to science and math – mix it with lots of comedy, and you have The Gizmo Guys. With unbelievable teamwork and cooperation, this duo, which has been performing for over 20 years, will amaze the audience with their mastery of patterns, gravity, symmetry, and fun! No registration is required […]
NEW FOR 2017! We've partnered with Christmas Magic at Rocky Ridge County Park in York, PA to bring you a fun-filled holiday experience. Enjoy the beautiful decorations at both Christmas Magic and the Turkey Hill Experience (including the Taste Lab) for one low price! You will receive your vouchers to Christmas Magic upon check-in at the Turkey Hill […]
The Hershey Public Library presents a new and unique event this fall; Grown-Up Storytime. Sit back and relax as you enjoy short stories, old and new, read aloud to you by Emily Fortney. Please register online or call (717) 533-6555. Contact Julie Brnik at ext. 3717 if you have questions.
You are invited to join Santa for an evening filled with fun activities, beautiful decorations, and of course, plenty of delicious Turkey Hill Ice Cream! Kids 0-12 will: Sit and listen while Santa reads Christmas stories Create a holiday card to send to someone special Make a holiday craft to take home Sample Mrs. Claus’ […]
Joshua Lionel Cowen: An Exciting One-Man History is presented by Neill Hartley on Sunday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m. This is an exciting and magical one–man show about the founding and history of one of the greatest toy companies ever created! It is a fully staged presentation that will entertain and educate audiences of all […]
Come to the Hershey Public Library in your pajamas ready to be transported to the Jolly Old England! By popular demand, we will show the movie, "A Muppet Christmas Carol" (rated G) and enjoy popcorn and apple juice and maybe even a few surprises. No registration is needed. If you have questions, contact Rita Hunt-Smith […]
We are celebrating books made into movies. Movies start at 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. No registration needed. If you have questions, please contact Rita Hunt-Smith at (717) 533-6555 ext. 3708. Tuesday, December 26 The Hideaways (1973. Rated G.) Thursday, December 28 Child of Glass (1978. Unrated.) Friday, December 29 The Lion, the Witch and […]
New for 2018, the Children's department of the Hershey Public Library offers a mixed-age program for babies (12-24 months), toddlers (24-36 months) and a caregiver called "1, 2, Whee!" on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. from January 3-January 24. Come to enjoy new songs, new dances, fun and learning with presenter Barb Clay. Register online at […]
If you laid Alaska across the Lower 48, one corner would be in California, one in North Carolina and one in Minnesota. Yet few visitors to the 49th state ever get beyond the typical cruise-ship itinerary. Writer and scientist Scott Weidensaul, who has been exploring Alaska for more than 30 years, takes us to some […]
Kick away Winter blues with our new line-up of adult enrichment classes beginning with Bridge for Beginners on January 8. Register in person at the library. (Exception - Terrarium Therapy Workshop.) Please click the link here for details on class topics. Dates and times vary. From January to May, there's something new for everyone--whether you want […]
Hershey Public Library offers a new monthly program for families of afternoon stories and activities presented by Jackie Sisco. If you have questions, please e-mail to jsisco@derrytownship.org. Registration begins December 26, online at the Event Calendar on the library's website at www.hersheylibrary.org, or call (717) 533-6555 ext. 3708. Future Second Saturdays will be at 1:30 […]
Come to the Hershey Public Library to enjoy a showing of Star Trek Beyond on our new AV system and stay to see a demonstration of Artemis, a new Star Trek simulation game. Come in costume to receive swag! This program does not require registration and is suitable for kids ages 8+, teens and adults. […]
Let’s chase those winter blues away with an afternoon of art at the Hershey Public Library! Back by popular demand, Meghan Winslow of SPLAT Studio – Spirited People Learning Artfulness Together – will help children create a wonderful work of art and get their creative juices flowing! 2:00-2:40: ages 2-6; maximum of 30. Kids will […]
The event will be held in the barrel room at Troegs Independent Brewery.
Saturdays in February at 2:00 p.m., come to enjoy the Friends Winter Film Festival--Tribute to Roger Moore, beginning February 3 with the movie "Bullseye" (Rated PG-13). No registration is required and everyone is welcome. Snacks will be provided. Bring yourself and your partner or friend to the Hershey Public Library to experience the Winter Film […]
Come to a Friends program for children called Bantaba: The Circle of Celebration. This will be a high-energy fusion of percussive dance, traditional music, and rousing call-and-response. Three performers of The Seventh Principle demonstrate both traditional African dance and modern African-American dance while teaching about the respective cultures on both sides of the Atlantic. Children […]
Register online at the Event Calendar on our website at www.hersheylibrary.org, or call us at (717) 533-6555 to join this "out of this world" experience. For two hours, become a crew member of a starship bridge with Artemis Starship Simulation. Kids ages 8 and up are welcome. Children ages 12+ may be in the library […]
Poison Study by Elizabethtown’s Maria V. Snyder topped the public vote as the 2018 One Book, One Community selection. Meet the author as she talks about how she sparked on the idea for the One Book One Community novel, Poison Study, and how she developed it into a multi-book series. Maria will also host a […]
No longer just for the little ones, come to the Hershey Public Library to sit back and relax as you enjoy short stories, old and new; stories to thrill, to make you laugh and feel inspired. Read aloud to the audience by Emily Fortney. Register online, or call (717) 533-6555. If you have questions, please […]
George Weigel, gardening columnist for the Patriot-News/PennLive, will be at the Hershey Public Library to help us devise a month-to-month plan for making our garden look great all year long. It’s not enough to design and plant a good landscape because things will quickly go down the tubes unless you know what to do to […]
This is the story of Deborah Sampson, a remarkable woman whose life is largely ignored by most historical texts. She was known as the “Secret Soldier,’ the American Revolution’s only acknowledged female combat veteran. A descendant of William Bradford and Miles Standish, Deborah Sampson spent her childhood in poverty and was sold into indentured servitude. […]
Artemis Starship Simulation computer game returns to the Hershey Public Library for another intergalactic adventure with presenters Jeff Cothren and Brian Blahusch. For kids ages 8+, but teens and adults are welcome, this mission will begin at 4:30 p.m. and continue after hours until 8:00 p.m. Please note: Children ages 12+ may be in the […]
Hershey Public Library invites families to come play Harry Potter Trivia. Please register online at SignUpGenius. This event promises to provide an exciting, high energy and fun game appropriate for all ages. The focus of the event is based on everyone having fun, sharing in laughter and clean upbeat, new and especially old school music. Prizes […]
The Performance Class of Gamut Theatre Group presents: “Once Upon a Time”, a collection of famous fairy tales scenes geared for children ages 4 and up and their families. No registration required. Everyone is welcome. If you have questions, please contact Rita Hunt-Smith at (717) 533-6555 ext. 3708 or send an e-mail to ritahuntsmith@derrytownship.org
Hillary Jordan is the author of the novels Mudbound (2008) and When She Woke (2011), as well as the digital short, Aftermirth. Her first novel, Mudbound, tells the story of two families, white landowners and their black sharecroppers in Mississippi. Mudbound won numerous other awards including the Alex Award from the American Library Association. It […]
Friends Student Film Festival mission is to have local filmmakers present their work to the local community. Students in elementary school to graduate school are invited to participate. Entries due April 1, 2018. Winning films will be shown on April 21, 2018 @ 2:00 p.m. Please pick up the Student Film Festival rules and submission form at the […]
Authors from a variety of genres will once again share their experiences and books at the library’s second Local Author Festival. The event is a tribute to all of the incredible authors that live right here in Hershey and surrounding areas. We are excited to once again offer these authors the chance to get some […]
Patricia has authored over 100 books and stories, as well as adding stunning visual artistry to her books. She has been enlightening children and adults alike for 30 years while visiting elementary schools and libraries all over the United State and Canada. She shares her message of tolerance, acceptance, diversity, love, and respect to children […]
This incredible percussion ensemble offers a high-energy, tightly choreographed performance infused with fine musicianship, humor, variety, instruction, and audience participation. One surprise follows another as the musical genres flow from classical to ragtime to improvisation and more—and rusty brake shoes, garbage cans, and wooden stools supplant traditional instrumentation. Topping it all off is the group’s […]
Support for Hope Springs Farm Penn Hotel Sports and Raw Bar is hosting a fund raiser to benefit Hope Springs Farm who recently suffered a tragic loss at their business. Join us Tuesday May 8th at 600 Old W. Chocolate Ave. from 4:00-9:00pm.
Doug Fearn, President of the Lyme Disease Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LDASEPA) presents the program, "What You Need to Know About Lyme Disease" at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 24. May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Doug Fearn will give a general information presentation at the library about Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections, […]
Join us at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey Partnership Meet and Greet for business partners in the Hershey/Harrisburg Business Community Stop by for a free wine tasting, light food and refreshments as well as a tour of our facility on Friday May 11, between 4:00 and 6:00 pm 80 Shetland Drive Hummelstown, PA 17036 ww.casselvineyards.com Unwind and […]
Teens ages 16 and older, only, register to join the crew of the Artemis Starship Simulation game. 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 4:30 p.m. This program […]
Join us for our Monthly Networking and Breakfast at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg.
Kids in grade 4 and higher can register to join this class to learn how to fuse glass and make beautiful works of art with presenter Kathleen Forney. Registration is online at the Event Calendar on the library's website at www.hersheylibrary.org. The class fee is $15 payable at the library. If you have questions, please contact […]
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 […]
We are extremely excited to be hosting the 2nd Annual Speranza Animal Rescue Gala for Hope Presented by Dillsburg Veterinary Center right here at the AACA Museum on August 26, 2017!
All proceeds will go directly towards supporting Speranza Animal Rescue’s mission of saving the most abused and neglected dogs. The Gala for Hope will be held in the Lower Gallery from 7 -11 PM. Admission to the Gala for Hope is $65 per person.
For more information, visit: http://www.aacamuseum.org/speranza-animal-rescue-gala-hope/
Come to the Hershey Public Library to take a historical, political, and geographical riff through American pop music with this unique live celebration of the history of rock & roll. From African rhythms, Delta blues, swing, R&B, and country through Elvis, Motown, the Beatles, Hendrix, disco, and world beat, four talented musicians play with authority […]
Do you have children who love playing with LEGO? Budding architects and LEGO fanatics ages 6+ are welcome to join LEGO Club where building encourages imagination and creativity, and where children bring construction to life. The summer LEGO Club meets from June 21 until July 19. Please register for EACH session your child will attend. If […]
Friday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m., come to the Hershey Public Library to watch "Sing" (PG) and make a craft with staff from Children's Services. Please mark your calendar for two more Movie and a Craft events. Friday, July 6 at 10:00 a.m., we will show "Country Bears" (G), and on Friday, July 20 at […]
Come to the Hershey Public Library for a fun program called “Act a Story, Sing a Song” when Robin Bady tells stories, you become the characters in your favorite stories or songs! Children's Summer Family Programs are sponsored by Friends of the library. No registration is required and everyone is welcome.
Come to the Hershey Public Library when the Bravura Brass returns to entertain and inspire! Enjoy an afternoon of great brass music spanning centuries and genres. Brass Rocks! Featuring the trumpet, french horn, trombone and the tuba, this inspiring performance will have families enthralled with their musical virtuosity. Children's Summer Family Programs are sponsored by […]
The Hershey Public Library visits the Farmer’s Market! Stop by the Children’s Tent to meet a staff member form Children's Services for stories. The next date is Thursday, August 16 at 2:30 p.m. No registration required. We look forward to seeing you there!
Come to the Hershey Public Library to rock out with Pete the Cat, a fun musical hour for kids to enjoy themed activities at different stations around the room. Wear your white shoes, your red shoes--your favorite shoes! Button up your groovy buttons and head over to meet everyone's favorite cat at the Hershey Public […]
