Barbara Ellis, Library Director, retires on Thursday, May 18 after a career in both academic and public library systems since 1971. We wish her a very well earned and happy retirement. You will be much missed by staff and patrons.
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Back by popular demand, Jessica Walliser will be with us to discuss how to create a cutting garden. Participants will be taught how to incorporate cutting flowers into their existing landscape and to tailor their choices to provide for bouquet possibilities all year round. Favorite non-traditional cutting plants will be illustrated by slides and tips for arranging your posies will be shared. Jessica is a former contributing editor for Organic Gardening magazine and a regular contributor to Fine Gardening, Urban Farm, and Hobby Farms magazines. Books will be sold and signed at the event. Registration begins on is April 21. Go online to the Event Calendar, or call 533-6555 to speak to a member of staff.
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Looking for something new and enjoyable to read? Don’t miss the unveiling of the library’s 2017 Staff Picks due out at the end of May. Stop by to pick up your brochure to help plan your summer reading “bucket list.” Read more.
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FRIENDS CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
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SPLAT Studio Sunday, May 7, beginning at 2:00 p.m., we welcome back SPLAT Studio. There are two sessions by age group. Children aged 2-6, and children ages 6 and up are invited to enjoy a special craft. Read more. Registration begins April 24. Go online at the Event Calendar, or call the Children's desk at 533-6555 ext. 3708.
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From AudioFile, SYNC is an audiobook literacy program for teens to download in total 32 free audiobooks from April 27 to August 16. Select audiobooks to download as MP3. Sign up for alerts for the next titles - text syncaya to 25827.
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Make It FridayFriday, May 19 from 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tweens and teens, g rade 6+, come to hang out and build it, make it, program it! We will give you a challenge. No registration needed.
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Sunday, May 14 - Mother's Day Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day Weekend SUMMER HOURS Hershey Public Library will commence summer hours after Memorial Day Weekend, closing at 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
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LEAP into Science Family Workshop
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LEAP Science Family Workshop on LIGHT & SHADOW is 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30. Please register here, or call 533-6555 ext. 3708. (Registration begins May 16.)
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Book Buddy Volunteers Needed
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If you are student 5th grade+ and like to read to younger children, please volunteer for this summer's Book Buddy Reader Program. Pick up a volunteer application form from the Children's desk. Applications will be accepted from May 1. Read more.
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Featured DIGITAL RESOURCE
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Choose MasterFile Complete from EBSCO on our website to access full text articles you can download and print from popular magazines like Consumer Reports! Click DIGITAL RESOURCES on our home page & log in with your Hershey Public Library card.
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Monday, May 22, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., the Central PA Blood Bank will be here. Please bring a form of ID with you when you come to donate. Thank you.
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