Saturday, May 26 at 11:30 a.m., stop by the pool at the Derry Township Parks & Recreation Center at 605 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 for a Water Safety Storytime with Children's Librarian, Rita Hunt-Smith. Swimming is the most popular summer activity. Help your family stay safe by coming to Rita's special pool-side story event, and by enrolling your children in age-appropriate swimming lessons. This storytime is suitable for all ages and everyone is welcome. No registration needed.
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ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM
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June 1 to August 31. Name That Tune Rock & Roll Bingo Anyone 17 and older may join the program. Please pick up a game board at the front desk to play from June 1. Meet the reading/listening requirement to receive a FREE book, and earn raffle tickets to be entered into a draw for prizes generously funded by the Friends of the library.
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SUMMER QUEST FOR ALL AT SHANK PARK
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From June 8 to August 21, join Summer Quest, a collaboration between the Hershey Public Library and the Derry Township Parks & Recreation Center. Pick up a game board at the library from June 8 and follow a walking trail around Shank Park, located at Bullfrog Valley Road, Hummelstown, PA 17036. At Shank Park, use your game board to search for animal images in the children's fairy tale classic, The Bremen Town Musicians by the Brothers Grimm. If you have questions, please contact Rita Smith, Children’s & Teen Librarian at ritahuntsmith@derrytownship.org or call 717-533-6555 ext 3708. Summer Quest is supported by the Friends of Hershey Public Library.
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Kick-off is June 8 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. At the Hershey Recreation Center. Come on over when school is out for the summer to sign up for the 2018 Summer Quest--for kids ages 0-17. Registration for Summer Quest is by age group. You will be also be able to register
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Sign up from June 8 Teens ages 13-17 are invited to participate in Teens Rock. Prove libraries rock by reading great books and trying out our mini-challenges available at the Children’s desk from June 8 to August 24. Click here for details.
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Tuesday, June 19 at 1:00 p.m. History of American Pop Music. Take a historical, political, and geographical riff through American pop music with this unique live celebration of the history of rock & roll. From African rhythms, Delta blues, swing, R&B, and country through Elvis, Motown, the Beatles, Hendrix, disco, and world beat, four talented musicians play with authority and joy while sharing the tremendous educational and musical power of this uniquely American cultural history. No registration required.
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Tuesday, June 26 at 1:00 p.m. Act a Story, Sing a Song. Come to “Act a Story, Sing a Song” when Robin Bady tells stories, you become the characters in your favorite stories or songs. No registration required. If you have questions about the Friends Summer Family Programs, please contact Rita Hunt-Smith at (717) 533-6555 x. 3708, or send an e-mail to ritahuntsmith@derrytownship.org
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Jr. Fused Glass Class Monday, June 11. 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Presenter Kathleen Forney Class fee: $15. For payment, please check with Rita Hunt-Smith at (717) 533-6555 x. 3708.
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Summer Art Camp Monday, August 13 to Friday, August 17 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Presenter Kathleen Forney Camp fee: $50. For payment, please check with Rita Hunt-Smith at (717) 533-6555 x. 3708.
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Play Day for FamiliesFriday, June 15 and June 29 at 10:00 a.m. Families with children ages 3-5 are welcome to register for an hour of center-based free play that encourages children and their adults to engage in the five practice of Early Literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Please register online, or call us (717) 533-6555 ext. 3708.
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Second Saturday Not a Box Saturday, June 9, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Families with children ages preschool and up, register for an hour of play, stories and activies with Jackie Sisco. In June, the focus is on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Please register online, or call us (717) 533-6555 x. 3708.
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Book Buddies Volunteer Reader Training is on Monday, June 11. 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. You must have completed 5th grade and are a proficient reader. Register at the library. Book Buddies Program is on Mondays, from June 18 to July 16. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Children ages 3-6 are paired with a volunteer reader who has at least completed 5th grade and is a proficient reader. Register online, or call (717) 533-6555 x. 3708.
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Chewsy Readers (by age group) Mondays lunchtimes at 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. June 18 to July 16. Thursday lunchtimes at 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. June 21 to July 19.
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Furry Tales Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. June 20 to July 18. Register online, or call (717) 533-6555. Struggling readers ages K-5 are paired with licensed therapy dogs and their handlers. A selection of suitable reading material is provided for the children to read to the dogs.
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The library will be closed on Sunday, June 17 for Father's Day.
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Find events for adults, teens and children, and register for programs. Click here.
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Wednesdays. 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kids in grade 6 and higher, come to the library for summer fun with different activities ranging from art, book club, STEAM challenges and other projects. Great way to make new friends, and even offers service hours opportunities. Register online, or call us at (717) 533-6555.
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Meets Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. from June 2 to August 25. Everyone is welcome. No registration.
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Thursdays from June 21 to July 26 at 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., k ids ages 6 and older meet to build. Please register for each session. If you have questions, please contact Rita Hunt-Smith at (717) 533-6555 ext. 3708.
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Thursday, June 14. 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hershey Farmer's Market is located next to the Cocoa Beanery at 1214 Research Blvd (off of Bullfrog Valley Road/US 322). Stop by to meet staff from Children's services at the Children's tent for stories between 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. No registration required.
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"Sing!" Rated PG Friday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m. K-5. Everyone is welcome. Staff in children's services will make a craft with kids before the movie is screened. About the movie: A koala impresario stages a gala singing competition in order to save his theater, and the contest attracts the attention of such musically inclined animals as a harried pig mom, a teenage gorilla, a shy elephant and a punk porcupine. No registration required.
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Laura shares her thoughts on the changing seasons as the library switches gears to summer mode. Lots of new programs to enjoy for kids and adults.
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Log in to Explora with your library card to find trusted and reliable information in this great e-resource through Power Library on many topics including art, history, science and current events.
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May/June issue is out now! Find great ideas on books for music lovers, modern takes on Depression-era fiction, and books made into movies coming out this summer.
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Monday, June 25 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank will be at the library. Please bring ID with you, and have eaten at least four hours before donating. No appointment needed.
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