Events by Hershey Partnership

USCF Rated Chess Tournament

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

Hershey Public Library hosts a USCF Chess Tournament. Open to chess players of all ages and experience level. Beginners are welcome. Current United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership is required. Sign up for USCF at www.uschess.org. Advanced registration for the tournament: Players must register online in advance through www.Eventbrite.com or arrive by 10:00 am to […]

Barynya – Russian Music, Song, and Dance!

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

Come to a family program at the Hershey Public Library to enjoy the Russian music, dance and song. Barynya is known as the premier Russian folk ensemble outside of Russia, and will present Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Jewish and Gypsy Roma traditional dancing, music, songs, and virtuoso performances on instruments including the balalaika, garmoshka (Russian folk […]

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 a Friends Adult Program at the Hershey Public Library presented by William W. Donner. William Donner, a professor of anthropology at Kutztown University, will explain the history, cultural context and significance of Pennsylvania German Groundhog Lodges and Versammlinge. His book about the Pennsylvania German Groundhog Lodges, “Serious […]

Friends Winter Film Series

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

Drop in to the Hershey Public Library on the following Saturday afternoons in February to enjoy Films from Around the World. All films are shown from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Friends provide snacks. February 1st – “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (Rated PG-13) INDIA February 8th – […]

Hershey Partnership Breakfast at Isaac’s Hershey

Isaac's Restaurant 597 East Main St., Hummelstown, PA, United States

Join us for our monthly meeting. Come as a guest or a member to find out why your business needs to be a part of our organization. The Hershey Partnership networks monthly typically the first Thursday of the month at various member locations to see their venue and to network with each other.   Visit […]

“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”: Valentine’s Watch Party

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

Tweens and teens, celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Hershey Public Library by watching “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”. (2018. TV-14.) Based on the book by Jenny Han. Snack on Lara Jean’s special snicker doodle cookies, write Valentine’s, and make your own scrunchie! Registration is not required. For kids in grade 6 and higher. […]

Franklin D. Roosevelt – An Arsenal of Democracy Presented by Neill Hartley

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

Come to a Friends Program to watch a famous moment come to life, as you meet with the President just prior to his delivery of the famous “Arsenal of Democracy” speech. Learn what President Roosevelt was thinking, and listen to his plea for the support of our Allies. Experience first-hand the history that shaped our […]

I, Nat Love Presented by Rochel Garner Coleman

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

Bring the kids to the Hershey Public Library to enjoy a Friends Children's Program. Playing the black cowboy Nat Love, Rochel Garner Coleman treats the audience to the life and times of this ex-slave who joined thousands of others like him to explore and settle the West. Based on stories from Love’s autobiography, this one-man […]

An Afternoon of Jazz with Abe Ovadia

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

Listen to Abe Ovadia a "jazz virtuoso” and innovative guitarist. Having emerged as one of the preeminent guitarists on the New York City jazz scene, Abe holds a bachelor's degree from Berklee College of Music and a master's degree from New York University's highly acclaimed jazz performance program. He is also a recipient of the […]

One Book, One Community Book Discussion

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

Join a book discussion at the Hershey Public Library on Monday, February 24 at 6:30 pm on the 2020 One Book, One Community selection, "Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth" by Sarah Smarsh. Registration can be done either online at www.hersheylibrary.org or by calling the Public […]