HERSHEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
E-NEWSLETTER
August 2020

LIBRARY NEWS
Change in Library Hours
The 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
Click here for LIBRARY HOURS.
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.
Read Laura's letter.
Come to the Library's Ribbon Cutting Event
On Saturday, August 22 at 1:00 pm, everyone is invited to celebrate the new library renovations. There will be free ice cream from Sweet Dawgs ice cream truck from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, socially distanced family activities including bubbles, and grab-bag activity kits. Take a tour to see the new Family Entrance, the new Teen Space, and the new Storytime Room. We look forward to seeing you!

Virtual Race
The 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. The 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.
 

Read-a-thon
Read-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.
 
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.
Become a member or renew your membership.
Friends Membership Brochure.

ADULT BOOK GROUP
 
Cassel Vineyard’s Fear of Commitment Book Group: Short Fiction 
Thursday, August 27. 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Join us at Cassel Vineyards for the Fear of Commitment Book Group. Do you like the idea of book groups but don’t want to commit to an entire book? Join us for short stories only! We are reading Horror: A True Tale by Anonymous. We thought it was appropriate to start our Fear of Commitment Group with an Author who is fearful of using his/her name. Horror: A True Tale is available from Gutenberg.org. There will also be copies of it at the Public Services desk starting August 12. Come with ideas for the next story we read. This event is for anyone age 21 and older. If you have questions, please contact Aly Tran at atran@derrytownship.org. Please remember to follow the social distancing expectations put forth by Cassel Vineyards. Location: 80 Shetland Dr, Hummelstown, PA 17036. Telephone: (717) 533-2008. No registration required.

VITUAL PROGRAMS

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.
Please register fo this virtual program.
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. 
Please register for this virtual program. 

Now Submit! An Introduction to Publishing Your Writing.
Sunday, September 13. 2:00 -3:00 pm. 
Join an online writing class to discuss reasons to publish and answer some preliminary questions about the process of submitting creative work: How do I find markets? What are submissions fees used for and how much should I be willing to pay? What’s expected in a cover letter? What should I write in my author’s bio? We’ll also talk about simultaneous submissions, writers’ guidelines, and ways to increase your acceptance rate. This class will be taught virtually using the Google Meet platform (similar to Zoom). Please register on Eventbrite.com. If you have questions, contact Aly Tran at atran@derrytownship.org

VIRTUAL FAMILY EVENT
Facebook Live: Hamilton. The Man & the Musical
Thursday, August 27. 7 pm to 8 pm.
Get the family together....stream Hamilton the day before......brush up on your Founding Father and your Broadway trivia.  We will have Hamilton Family Trivia Night at 7pm on Facebook Live!  Make sure you are ..."on the screen where it happens..."
7pm: on Facebook Live and Kahoots.  Get the Kahoot App if you can.  It makes it a bit easier.  

FOR KIDS

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.
Check out our new materials
Click here for Picture books, Easy Readers, Chapter books, Audio books on CD, Young Adult Books, DVDs, and Music.
New Juvenile Fiction Series to check out! 
Find these on the shelf as you come in to the library via the Family Entrance. 
 
Connect with us: 
         
Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Avenue
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
(717) 533-6555
www.hersheylibrary.org