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Hershey Public Library E-Newsletter: January 2019
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Important News! Starting mid-January, the library will be undergoing some renovations to our circulation desk. The only expected service modification will be that we won’t have any after-hours returns of items. To offset the inconvenience, we’ll be waiving overdue fines during the construction period. All other services will remain operational. We expect construction to take 4-6 weeks and we look forward to helping you at our revamped desk in the Spring!
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Adult Winter Reading Program Our adult winter reading program begins January 2, 2019. Pick up your brochure to play Hershey Public Library "Clue". Read 4 books to receive a special mug, and earn raffle tickets for prizes. Ends March 31. Please visit our website to read more. If you have questions, please please contact Julie Brnik at jebrnik@derrytownship.org
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Twin Edens: Galapagos and the Falklands presented by Scottt Weidensaul Sunday, January 6 at 2:00 pm. Learn what these two remarkable archipelagos have in common, from their shared history with Charles Darwin to their extraordinary diversity of life, above and below the waves. Click here to read more abiut this Friends program, and to register online.
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The Pennsylvania German Groundhog Lodges and Versammlinge presented by William Donner Sunday, January 20 at 2:00 pm. William Donner will explain the history, cultural context and significance of Pennsylvania German Groundhog Lodges and Versammlinge. Books signing will be available. Click here to read more about this Friends program, and to register online.
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Card Making Thursday, January 3 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Join instructor, Wendy Makes, create two seasonal cards for just $6 using different stamping techniques with Stampin’ Up! Products. Registration is not necessary, but appreciated, for this drop-in class.
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Writing Your Memoirs Sundays, January 13, 20, 27 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. This six-week course, beginning in January, is designed to give you the opportunity to complete two stories or a chapter based on significant events from your life. Instructor: Laura English Fee: $60.
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Star Gazing Snowman Painting Sunday, January 13 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. This step-by-step lesson on how to use acrylic paint to create this endearing snowman gazing at the starlit night sky needs no previous art experience. Fee: $35 (per painter) Instructor: Meghan Winslow.
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In the Middle Wednesdays. 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Boys and girls in grade 6 and up are invited to register online for themed programs of games, art, writing and creative projects. In January, the theme is "Glam".
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Adulting Wednesday, January 30. 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Attend a tea party. Enjoy nibbles and learn to navigate social spaces with etiquette and aplomb. (High school teens.) Please register online.
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Chess Club Saturdays. 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Have fun and improve your checkerboard skills at chess club. Beginners and players of all levels are welcome. No registration required.
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Girls Who Code Tuesdays. 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm. Girls in grade 6 to 12 can join a program designed to teach a wide range of computer science experience. Please register online.
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Programs for Young Children
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Storyteller: Dove Thomason Sunday, January 27 at 2:00 pm. Enjoy trickster tales and animal stories as Dovie tells about the Lakota and Plains Apache with understanding, sly humor and astonishing vocal transformations. Dovie gives us a contemporary vision of the rich cultures of the First Nations of North America. Registration is not required.
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Second Saturday Saturday, January 12 at 1:30 pm. Play Day Exploration is the theme this month. Families who cannot attend the Friday Play Day for Families can enjoy a session of free play at learning stations. This family weekend program is presented by Jackie Sisco. Please register online, or call the library at 717-533-6555.
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Play Day for Families Friday, January 11 and 25 at 10:00 am. 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 practices of Early Literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Please register online for each session.
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Crazy 8s (8 occurrrences) Monday, January 7 at 4:00 pm. Join Bedtime Math's Crazy 8s, an over-the-top after-school club designed to get kids fired up about math. It's math gone wild! For kids in grades 3-5. Please register online.
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Lego Club Wednesday, January 2. 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm. Do you have children who love to build? For kids ages 6 and older. Please register online for each session you wish to attend. Build to a challenge each month. Lego Club is presented by Rita Hunt-Smith.
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Books and Babies January 7 at 9:30 am and again at 10:30 am. A time for pre-walking babies (birth-12 months) and parents/caregivers. Please register online. Books and Babies, and 1, 2, Whee! are programs presented by Barb Clay.
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1, 2 , Whee! AND Sensory 1, 2, Whee! Tuesday and Wednesdays at 10:00 am. for 1, 2, Whee! Wednesdays at 11:00 am for Sensory 1, 2, Whee! Songs and dances, fun and learning for Toddlers (24-36 months), Ones (12-24 months). Please register online.
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