Please join us this summer for a variety of programs and activities for all ages as part of our summer learning program for children, teens, and adults. The first five months of 2019 have flown by and I have no doubt the summer will be equally fast and furious with activity! Sue Erdman, Executive Director 717-766-0171
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Please join our Summer Learning Program this summer - we make sure that reading is extra-rewarding for all ages! Research has shown that school children who spend part of their summer reading are more likely to maintain their reading skills when they return to school in the fall. For adults, reading reduces stress, keeps the mind sharp, and improves memory! Our Summer Learning Program runs from June 2 - August 3, 2019. Follow one of the links below to get started. Happy Reading!
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Saturday, June 1 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Join us on Saturday, June 1, to celebrate the start of our Summer Learning Program, A Universe of Stories. Free fun for all ages! Hot dogs, cookies, and ice cream! Crafts for kids! Popcorn! Music! And more! Meet the Mascots: Rascal from the Harrisburg Senators, the Mechanicsburg Wildcat, Princess Beauty, the Cat in the Hat, and Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse will make appearances! Also attending will be the Caring Hearts Therapy Dogs. New Location: The kickoff will be held at the First Church of God Community Center, 201 E. Green St., Mechanicsburg. Children should be accompanied by an adult, and for the safety of everyone attending, NO PETS are allowed. *Registration is required. You may register online or at the library. We hope to see you there! Please park at the library or in the First Church of God Community Center parking lot. Do not park at Snapper's.
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Saturday, June 22 11:00 am - 2:00 pm All doll collectors, admirers, and enthusiasts are invited to our first ever Doll Convention! This free, family-friendly event will feature beautiful dolls on display, yummy tea snacks, and four workshop choices: - Who Does Your Doll Think She Is? Identifying the Dolls in Your Attic
- Boy Dolls and Action Figures
- Strange Inheritance: Doll Edition
- It Starts With One Doll: How to Begin a Doll Collection
There will also be four dolls raffled off and a chance to win the grand prize of a $50 Gift Certificate to the Duchess Outlet, a premier doll collector’s emporium in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Pick up a brochure at the library to find out all about this unique event! This event is presented by the members of the Central Penn Doll Collectors Club, a chapter of the United Federation of Doll Clubs. Many members will be bringing their dolls for us to admire and learn about. *The program is free, but registration is required if you care to attend any of the workshops. Please register at Eventbrite.
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Wednesday, June 5 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Participate in Ashcombe's Shop for a Cause event, and up to 20% of the cost of your purchases (excluding gift certificates) will go directly to the Friends of the Simpson Library. Bring Ashcombe's "Shop for a Cause" coupon with you and present it when checking out. Coupons are available at the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library, or print the online coupon.
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Wednesday, June 5 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Dine out at T.J. Rockwell’s on Wednesday, June 5, between 11:00 am and 10:00 pm, and 15% of the cost of your meal will go directly to the Friends of Simpson Library. Bring the T.J. Rockwell's flyer with you, fill it out, and give it to the server when paying. Flyers are available at the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library, or print the online flyer.
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Saturday, June 22 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Friends of Simpson Library present their June Book Sale. Please Note: The Book Sale is NOT on Jubilee Day this year. Preview Night for Friends Members Friday, June 21, 6:00 to 8:00 pm Regular Book Sale Saturday, June 22, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Bag Sale Sunday, June 23, 1:00 to 3:00 pm: all the books you can fit in a level bag for only $10.00! Some restrictions apply. Paper bags supplied by the Friends of the Library.
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All events are free unless otherwise noted, and newcomers are always welcome! *Registration is requested for indicated programs. Register at the library or call us at 717-766-0171.
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Start your week off right by joining other adults who love to play games. You may bring a game you enjoy, or use one of our games like Scrabble, Sequence, Backgammon, Dominos, or card games. There is even an opportunity to learn how to play Chess from one of the members.
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, June 25 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Enjoy a nice cup of tea and work on your stitching project every Tuesday. On the fourth Tuesday of each month, our Extended Edition meets until 5:00 pm.
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Tuesday, June 4, 6:00 pm Meet other board-game enthusiasts in the community and exercise your mind. Bring your favorite games, or explore one of the games we have on hand. We provide the snacks, too! *If you're interested in attending, please contact Club President Peggy Long at peggywilsonlong@yahoo.com.
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Wednesday, June 5, 7:00 pm Whether you're part of the sandwich generation or preparing for your own aging, this session is packed with valuable information. Jessica Fisher Green, a Certified Elder Law Attorney with Walters & Galloway, will be discussing the legal side of elder care. Part 2 explores long-term care planning and estate administration. Even if you weren't able to attend Part 1, you may come to this session. *Registration is required.
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10:00 am Mah Jongg meets every Thursday! All are welcome, whether you know how to play or not. If you have an American style game, please bring it with you. For more information, contact MaryAnne Turnbaugh at maryanne.turnbaugh@yahoo.com.
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Teen Game NightThursday, June 6, 6:30 pm Teens (grades 6 to 12): Whether you like board games, video games, or card games, we have something for everyone to enjoy. Join us and have fun competing with your friends.
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Thursday, June 6, 7:00 pm For those of you who have always wanted to learn how to knit or crochet, we have two instructors who can help you one-on-one, as well as all the supplies you'll need. This program is open to teens and adults.
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You are passengers aboard a colony ship bound for Mars with space crystals that will help power the new colony. En route, space pirates attack and steal the crystals! The exterior cargo doors are set to open in one hour. Will you escape before they open and you get sucked into space? This event is part of the Teen Summer Learning Program. Teens who are registered for the Summer Learning Program will earn points for participating in this activity. *Registration required.
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English Conversation ClubMonday, June 10 and 24, 6:30 pm Practice your English language skills at the library. Native English speakers will be here to assist. You must already speak English to attend. Each session will feature a topic to talk about, and everyone will have a chance to participate.
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Realtors Jan Wheeler and Jerry Blake with Coldwell Banker will be here with Mortgage Lender Angie Stipe to give us the basic information we need when buying or selling a house, especially concerning how to "right size" our living quarters. They will also provide tips for first-time home buyers. *Registration is required. Can't attend in June? The program will be presented again July 17.
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Teen (grades 6 to 12): Whether you are an experienced Dungeons and Dragons Adventurer or have always wanted to check it out, this club is for you. Join us for epic adventures and campaigns with experienced Dungeon Masters! We meet at the First Church of God Community Center, 201 E. Green St.
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Yoga for Seniors & BeginnersWednesday, June 26, 7:00 pm This class is open to all levels of practitioner and is offered in a relaxed and open atmosphere. You will need to bring a yoga mat, beach towel, or other exercise mat, wear comfortable clothing, preferably in layers (room is cool), and be able to sit on the floor.
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Design! Decorate! Be judged! Teens, come show off your cupcake decorating skills in this fun challenge. Materials will be provided.This event is part of the Teen Summer Learning Program. Teens who are registered for the Summer Learning Program will earn points for participating in this activity. *Registration required.
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For a complete list of Simpson Library's programs and events, please visit our Events Calendar. |
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Rhyme Time, Toddler Time, and Story Time are presented several times a week throughout the year; registration is not required — join us when you can. Family Story Time is presented once a week on Mondays at 6:30 pm, and *registration is required. Visit our Story Time Events Calendar to view the current schedule.
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Apple for BeginnersMonday, June 10, 1:00 pm This is an intensive training session for those who are new to Apple iPads or iPhones. Our instructor, Sue Martz, provides one-on-one instructions in a step-by-step fashion. Because of the nature of these sessions, we are limited to four people each month, and *registration is required.
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Wednesday, June 26, 1:00 pm Our instructor typically covers one topic in detail, and then there is time for questions. You can pick up tips by listening to all the wisdom flowing around the room, or jump in and share what you've discovered. |
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Registration is not required, and new members are welcome.
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Wednesday, June 12 7:00 - 8:00 pm
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Monday, June 17 7:00 - 8:00 pm
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Wednesday, June 19 7:00 - 9:00 pm
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Thursday, June 27* 10:00 - 11:00 am *Rescheduled because we are closed on Jubilee Day, June 20.
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Summer hours are here! Beginning with the Memorial Day weekend, the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library will be closed on Sundays through the Labor Day weekend. Regular Sunday hours resume Sunday, September 8. Beginning in July, our Saturday hours will be 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Regular Saturday hours resume Saturday, September 7.
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In June, our lobby display will feature artwork by Clare Klaum. Clare is a Central Pennsylvania pastel artist. She has cultivated a passion for art through most of her life. It has only been over the past 12 years that she has studied under award-winning artists and perfected her skills in pastels. She loves the vibrancy and intensity of chalk pastels. They are made of pure pigment held together with a binder and produce intense color that few media can match. Her paintings evoke the pure joy of life and all that God has created. She takes her own photographs and those shared by friends and uses them as subject matter for her paintings. Flora and fauna are among her favorite subject matter. Pet portraits are one of her specialties. She hopes you will be touched by her paintings as much as she has enjoyed creating them.
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The Friends of the Simpson Library support the library with fundraising activities, community activities, library programs, and advocacy for quality library service. _________________
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Support Simpson _______________________
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If you shop at Amazon, use AmazonSmile, select Joseph T. Simpson Public Library, and 0.5% of your eligible purchase prices will be donated to Simpson Library. ________________
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Bags for Books For each reusable bag used by shoppers, Karns will donate 3 cents to local public libraries. Bring your reusable bags every time you shop at Karns and help support Simpson Library. _________________
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Community Aid Partner A Community Aid bin is located in the Simpson Public Library parking lot. The library earns $0.04 per pound on clothing and shoes collected. _______________
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eBooks & eAudiobooks We offer access to thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card! For more information, please call the library and ask for the Reference Desk. _______________ Simpson Library Hours ________________ Upcoming Library Closings June 20 Jubilee Day _______________
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Mission Joseph T. Simpson Public Library is a community center for learning and leisure. __________________
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PA Forward is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Library Association designed to increase awareness of the vital role libraries play in the well-being of their communities. ________________________
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