Events by Hershey Partnership

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 […]