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Change in Library HoursThe Hershey Public Library regrets that as a cost savings measure, the library will no longer be open on Sundays. Expanded Saturday hours will begin on Saturday, September 12. (10:00 am to 5:00 pm.) The library will continue to provide all in-person services and online programming. If you have any questions, please contact Laura O'Grady, Library Director, by phone at 717-533-6555 and by email at lauraogrady@derrytownship.org
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From the Director's Desk Laura O'Grady informs on the opportunities to support the Friends this month, in the wake of the annual book sale being canceled, and on the news that the ibrary is now accepting book donations at the library on Saturdays only, for the time being.
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Virtual RaceThe virtual race is open until August 31. This is a fundraiser for the library’s Friends organization, and is an event managed by US Road Running Virtual Races. $5 from every virtual race registration goes directly to benefit the Friends. Th e Virtual Race is open until August 31st. Participate in your own time and choose a location that suits you. All registrants receive a finisher medal and a real race bib. Please register here.
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Read-a-thonRead-a-thon is open until August 22. Since we are unable to hold our annual Book Sale this year, the Friends of the Hershey Public Library are holding a Read-a-thon, managed through 99 pledges.com. Please join us in raising funds for this vital and active organization that provides support and funding for many library programs and activities. Please register here.
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Join Friends Become a part of the "Best PA Friends Group!" Membership donations provide funding for library programs and projects. Join us in supporting The Hershey Public Library, a great community resource.
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The U.S. - China Relationship: Heading for War? Sunday, August 23. 2 pm to 3 pm. Presented by Bob Naeye via Zoom. For several decades the United States and China enjoyed relatively good relations. The two nations linked themselves together through trade and investment, forming an economic partnership known as “Chinamerica.” Robert Naeye will explain, China’s aggressive behavior has deep historical roots. Read more.
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Heroes of Flight 93 Sunday, September 20. 2 pm to 3 pm. Presented by Mal Fuller via Zoom. Remembering the Heroes on Flight 93 on that fateful flight where the passengers overtook the plan and crashed it in a field in Sommerset, PA and keeping it from its intended target. Mr. Fuller watched Flight 93 on his radar until just before it crashed into the field. Join us to learn about the history of this event and to remember the sacrifice of those on Flight 93. Read more.
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Have you tried BookFlix?BookFlix is an e-resource for e-books from Scholastic and brought to you through POWER Library. Log in with your Hershey Public Library card, and select Find a Book. Find nine different categories to interest children in grades K-3. You decide which you want to do first, read the Story and read along, or watch the story video.
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Check out our new materials Click here for Picture books, Easy Readers, Chapter books, Audio books on CD, Young Adult Books, DVDs, and Music. Find these on the shelf as you come in to the library via the Family Entrance.
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