Adult Storytime with Emily Forteny Saturday, December 1 at 2:00 pm. Come and listen to stories read aloud that will entertain adults ages 18 and up. Emily plans to continue reading from "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Please register to attend online, or call the library at (717) 533-6555.. If you have questions, please contact Julie Brnik by sending an e-mail to jebrnik@derrytownship.org
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Terrarium Therapy Workshop with Kim Bailor. Sunday, December 2 at 2:00 pm. Holiday stress? Not this year. Grow your creativity while you bury your stress, especially during the holiday season. During this event we will build beautiful holiday inspired terrariums. Workshop includes: containers, plants, soil and decorative holiday figures. Choose between the ‘Holiday Moose Terrarium’ or ‘Holiday Forest Terrarium.’ Take it home as a gift for someone special – or treat yourself! Registration for this class is online ONLY. Please go to Eventbrite.com to register for this workshop at the Hershey Public library. You make your payment directly to the instructor, Kim Bailor, through this site. Grab your ticket today and grow your creativity while you bury your stress in a Terrarium Therapy Workshop. Children ages 10 to 15 may also register for the class but they must be accompanied by an adult. if you have questions, please contact Julie Brnik at (717) 533-6555 ext. 3717. Fresh Evergreen Wreath Class with Andrea Beitzel. Saturday, December 8. 10 am-12 pm. Andrea Beitzel returns to the Hershey Public Library to teach us how to make a beautiful evergreen wreath to decorate the home for the holidays. Fresh-cut greens, ring, wire and ribbons will be supplied and are included in the cost of the class. Register in person at the library. Class fee of $35 is payable at registration. Card Making Class with Wendy Makes. Thursday, December 13 at 6:00 pm. Thursday, December 20 at 6:00 pm. Meet new friends and enjoy making two handcrafted cards for $6. Come and make two seasonal cards using different stamping techniques with Stampin’ Up! Products. Registration is not necessary for this drop-in class. This program is designed especially for adults, and children with an adult companion. Instructor: Wendy Makes.
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9TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MOVIE EXTRAVAGANZA
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The Muppet Christmas Carol (G) Thursday, December 20. 6:00 pm-8:15 pm. Come in your pajamas ready to be transported to the Jolly Old England! Join us for A Muppet Christmas Carol and enjoy popcorn and apple juice and maybe even a few surprises. Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome! Please click for the story line.
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CHILDREN'S WINTER BREAK MOVIES
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Our Winter Break Movie theme is: Be yourself. Be brave. Registration is not required, and everyone is welcome. Please contact Rita Hunt Smith at (717) 533-6555 ext. 3708 if you have questions or concerns.
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A Wrinkle in Time (PG) Thur., December 27 at 10 am. After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.
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Moana (PG) Fri., December 28. 10 am. In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right.
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STAFF IN-SERVICE Friday, December 7 from 8:30 am to 12 pm. We open at midday until 5 pm. THE HOLIDAYS Monday, December 24 Tuesday, December 25 Monday, December 31 Tuesday, January 1
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Find events for adults, teens and children, and register for programs. Click here.
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Sign up for Teen E-News. Just like the library's e-newsletter, Teen E-News comes directly to your e-mail Inbox once a month. Teen E-News covers programs for children ages 12 to 17.
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Laura O'Grady writes about the important role public libraries play in providing an early foundation for young children in basic literacy skills. Read more.
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Friday, December 14 at 10:00 am. Wednesday, December 26 at 10:00 am. For children ages 2-5 and a parent or caregiver. All programs begin at 10 am. Join presenter Barb Clay for an hour of free play at learning stations. Please register online. If you have questions, please contact Barb Clay at (717) 533-6555 ext. 3708.
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Wednesday, December 5 4:00 pm-4:45 pm. For kids age 6+. Come join the group to build to a challenge. Please register online, or call (717) 533-6555 ext. 3708.
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Saturday, December 8. 1:30 pm-2:30 pm. Families are invited to register for an hour of themed activities and a story with Jackie Sisco at the BLOCK Party! Please register online or call the library at (717) 533-6555. |
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Monday, December 17 3:00 pm-7:00 pm. Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank will be here. Please come to donate a pint of blood. You will need ID with you, and have eaten at least four hours before donating. No appointment needed.
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