Events by Hershey Partnership

Financial Education Series

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

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 […]

Hershey Partnership 15th Annual Soup Cook-Off

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, […]

Build Hershey

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

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, […]

Artemis After Hours (Ages 10 and older)

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

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 […]

Storytime for Grown-Ups

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

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) […]

Based on the Book: Bestseller Cinema

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

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 […]

“Nosferatu”

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

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 […]

Edible Book Contest

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

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 […]

Civil Democracy Program

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

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., […]

Chess Tournament

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

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 […]

$15 – $20

Aladdin – Second Saturday Special

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

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 […]

Adult Story Time

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

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 […]

Woodrow Wilson and the Great War

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

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 […]

Adult Story Time

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

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 […]

9th Annual Holiday Movie Extravaganza

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

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 […]

Winter Break Movies

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

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” […]

Twin Edens: Galapagos and the Falkland Islands

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

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 […]

The Pennsylvania German Groundhog Lodges and Versammlinge

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

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 […]

Storyteller: Dovie Thomason

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

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 […]

Art in Science

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

Join students from Hershey High School’s Chem-Med Club as they lead school-age children through fun science activities. In the first program, on Tuesday, January 29, create colorful snowflakes and learn […]

Friends Winter Film Festival

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

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 […]

Healthy Eating

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

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 […]

Totally Vocally

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

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 […]

One Book, One Community Book Discussion

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

"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 […]

Adult Storytime

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

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 […]

How to Build a Storm

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

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 […]

A “Wilder” Garden

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

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 […]

Art in Science

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

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, […]

21st Friends Annual National Library Week Author Visit

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

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 […]

Healthy Sun Habits

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

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 […]

Writing a Book & Where to Begin

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

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 […]

Oh-Ya-Way

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

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 […]

While Reason Slept presented by Tom Brier

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

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., […]

7th Annual Friends Student Film Festival

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

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 […]