Events by Hershey Partnership

Adult Enrichment Classes

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

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. […]

hoopla for Digital Media

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 […]

Free

Writing a Book and Where to Begin

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

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 […]

Free

Gizmo Guys: Objects in Motion

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

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, […]

Free

Christmas Combo

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 […]

Storytime for Grown-Ups

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

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 […]

Free

Ice Cream with Santa

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 […]

Joshua Lionel Cowen: An Exciting One-Man History

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

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 […]

Free

8th Annual Holiday Movie Extravaganza

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

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" […]

Free

Winter Film Festival for Kids

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

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. […]

Free

1, 2, Whee!

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

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 […]

Free

Alaska: Beyond the Cruise Ships with Scott Weidensaul

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

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 […]

Free

Adult Enrichment Classes begin…

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

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 […]

Second Saturday

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

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 […]

Free

Movie and Gaming

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

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 […]

SPLAT Studio: Art Afternoon for Kids

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

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 […]

Friends Winter Film Festival

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

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 […]

Bantaba: The Circle of Celebration

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

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 […]

Artemis Starship Simulation

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

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 […]

Free

One Book, One Discussion with Author, Maria V. Snyder

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

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 […]

Storytime for Grown-Ups

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

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 […]

Smart Gardening: When to Do What to Keep Your Yard Looking Great

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

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. […]

Deborah Sampson by Anne Pasquale

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

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 […]

Artemis Starship Simulation

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

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 […]

Harry Potter Trivia

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

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 […]

“Once Upon a Time”

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

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 […]

Friends 20th Annual Guest Author Visit: Hillary Jordan

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

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 […]

Friends 6th Annual Student Film Festival

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

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 […]

Local Author Festival

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

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 […]

Patricia Polacco: Author and Illustrator

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

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 […]

Exit 9: “Beyond the Beat”

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

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 […]

Fundraiser for Hope Springs Farm

Penn Hotel Sports and Raw Bar 600 Old W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA

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 […]

What You Need to Know About Lyme Disease

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

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. […]

Cassel Vineyards of Hershey Partnership Meet and Greet

Cassel Vineyards 80 Shetland Drive, Hummeltown, PA

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 […]

Artemis Starship Simulation

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

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 […]

Hershey Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program

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

In conjunction with this year’s nationwide Collaborative Summer Reading Program theme, “Libraries Rock,” the Hershey Public Library is offering a new Bingo Summer Reading Program to encourage adults to experience […]

Teens Rock

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

2018 Young Adult Summer Reading Challenge begins on June 8. Teens, ages 13-17, are invited to participate in their own summer reading challenge. Prove Libraries Rock! by reading great books […]

Summer Quest at Shank Park

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

Join Summer Quest at Shank Park, a collaboration between the Hershey Public Library and the Derry Township Parks & Recreation Center. What is Summer Quest? A program for families from […]

Summer Quest

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

Kick-off to Summer Quest takes place at the Derry Township Parks & Recreation Center June 8 from 11 am to 1:00 pm. This summer program for children ages 0-17 provides […]

Jr. Fused Glass Class

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

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 […]

$15

Summer In the Middle

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

In the Middle is for kids in grade 6 and higher. Programs are at 2:30 p.m. (unless otherwise specified) and last for an hour. Please register for each session you […]

Artemis After Hours in June

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

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, […]

Chess Club

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

Saturday afternoons, drop in to the Hershey Public Library to hone your checkerboard skills with a game of chess. Never played before? No problem. Somebody will show you how. All […]

Speranza Animal Rescue Gala for Hope

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/

History of American Pop Music

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

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. […]

LEGO Club

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

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 […]

Movie and a Craft

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

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 […]

Act a Story, Sing a Song

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

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 […]

Friends Summer Film Festival: Animal Favorites

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

Friends will show a summer film series of family friendly animal favorites on Sundays in July at 2:00 p.m. Snacks provided. No registration required. All are welcome. Beethoven PG (7/8/18) […]

Bravura Brass

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

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 […]

Meet Us at The Market

Hershey Farmer's Market 1215 Research Blvd, Hershey, PA

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 […]

Pete the Cat Dance Party

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

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 […]

Artemis After Hours in July

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

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, […]

American Dance: From Africa to Broadway

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

Come to the Hershey Public Library to explore how American dance evolved from its African roots and European influences into the popular stage and social dances that we see today. […]

Friends Annual Book Sale

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

THE BEST BARGAINS IN TOWN! The Friends of the Hershey Public Library's 37th Annual Book Sale will take place on Saturday, August 4 to Thursday, August 9 at the Hershey […]

Summer Art Camp

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

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 […]

$50

Artemis After Hours in August

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

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, […]

Rock the Fort!

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

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 […]

Hershey Partnership Breakfast – Vista School

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 […]

Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Plants

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

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 […]

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, […]