Events by Hershey Partnership

“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 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

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 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 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 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 […]

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 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 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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 Tuesday May 8th at 600 Old W. Chocolate Ave. from 4:00-9:00pm.  

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. 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, […]