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Signs of the summer season – school vacation, gardening, sunshine, relaxing at the pool, family vacations, reading at the beach, and many visits to Simpson Library! June kicks off the start of our very popular summer reading challenge for children, teens and adults. Last year, more than 2220 children and teens participated in our program, devoured many books, and attended special educational events at the library. Simpson Library buzzes with activity during the summer and we invite you to be part of the buzz. Stop in for titles on your “I Want to Read” lists, grab a few movies for family fun night, borrow some audio books for your long car trips to and from your vacation destination, and attend a variety of programs at the library for all ages. We look forward to serving you and your family.
Sue Erdman
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Teen Summer ReadingThe theme for the Teen Summer Reading Program is Spark a Reaction and focuses on science. Please join us throughout the summer for fun programs! Teens can register for the Summer Reading Program online and print out their reading log, or stop by the library and register at the Reference Desk. For more information, please visit our Teen Summer Reading webpage.
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Adult Summer Reading Who says kids get to have all the fun? Please join us beginning June 7th for the Adult Summer Reading Program! For each book you read (or listen to), you can submit an entry to win a prize! Also, many of our adult programs this summer will relate to this year's theme: Literary Elements. So be on the lookout for some scientific programs! For more information, please visit our Adult Summer Reading webpage.
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Storytimes at Simpson LibraryLibrary storytime programs encourage children to develop a love of reading by presenting them with stories and activities in a fun, energetic environment. When kids see others excited about reading, it sets a positive example and encourages them to pick up books on their own. **Storytimes will resume the week of June 9th.** Rhymetime, Toddlertime, and Storytime are presented several times a week throughout the year. Family Storytime is presented once a week on Mondays at 6:30 pm. Visit our Storytime Events Calendar to view the current schedule.
If you value the importance of early literacy, we hope you will consider sponsoring a Storytime. You can sponsor for a week, a month, or even a year! For more information, and to get pricing information for each sponsorship level, download our Storytime Sponsor Brochure.
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Wellness WednesdaysWednesday, June 4, 1:00 pm PinnacleHealth presents Counting on Good Health? Know Your Numbers. Have you ever been anxious or confused by health tests and screening numbers? You’re not alone! Our presenter from PinnacleHealth will discuss what these numbers mean, and how they add up to a healthier you.
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DIY: Library Tote BagWednesday, June 4, 7:00 pmWhat's better than checking out a bunch of books at the library? Carrying them home in your very own library tote bag! Join us for the next installment in our DIY @ Simpson Library series. In this program, we will decorate canvas tote bags with fabric paint and other embellishments. Registration is required and participants should be 16 or older.
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Summer Reading KickoffSaturday, June 7, 11:00 am to 1:00 pmCelebrate the start of our Summer Reading Program! Join us in Simpson Library’s Parking Lot for hot dogs, games for kids, popcorn, and music! Children and Teens can sign up for the Summer Reading Program. In order to make sure there is enough food for everyone, please register for this event!
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Milling Machine and 3D Printing DemoThursday, June 12, 7:00 pm
Join us for a presentation on milling machines and 3D printers. Will Adams will be demonstrating the Shapeoko2. This presentation will include a basic introduction to the concepts of small-scale fabrication using Computer Numerical Control (CNC), a brief history of CNC, a discussion of the capabilities of the machine, sample projects, a discussion on Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing, a machine demonstration, and a question and answer session.
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Manga Club CosplayTuesday, June 17, 7:00 pmTeens are invited to come dressed as their favorite manga or anime character and be ready to be ‘in character’. Teens may come with groups ready to perform their own original skits for their favorite characters. Those teens who choose not to perform a skit will help judge the skits. Skits winning first, second, and third prizes will be given Amazon gift cards.
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Teen Movie Night
Thursday, June 26, 6:00 pmTeens are invited to come and watch a movie sequel in which two teens are forced to go back and participate in a dangerous game.
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For a complete list of Simpson Library's programs and events, please visit our Events Calendar.
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Jubilee Day Book SaleMembers Preview
Wednesday, June 18, 6:00 - 8:00 pmBook Sale
Thursday, June 19, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm$10 Bag SaleThursday, June 19, 5:00 - 7:00 pmLocated at Books By the Gross: 400 Cheryl Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA
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Mad About MysteriesWednesday, June 11, 7:00 pmThis month we're reading The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie. It was a careless remark for a man of the cloth. And one which was to come back and haunt the clergyman just a few hours later—when the Colonel is found shot dead in the clergyman’s study. But as Miss Marple soon discovers, the whole village seems to have had a motive to kill Colonel Protheroe.
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The Word NerdsTuesday, June 17, 6:00 pm We're reading The Lost Years of Merlin by T.A. Barron. The Lost Years of Merlin chronicles a young boy who has no identity or memory of his past, who washes ashore on the coast of Wales and finds his true name after a series of fantastic adventures.
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June marks the start of our Summer Hours. Beginning in June, the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library will be closed on Sundays throughout the summer until the weekend after Labor Day.
Beginning in July, the library will have reduced hours on Saturdays: from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm until the weekend after Labor Day. |
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Our display case for June features the handmade purses of Karen Troyer. Karen has been making purses for about 6 years, and featured her purses made of recycled materials last year. For this month’s display, Karen is highlighting sewn bags with themes including the casino, a kimono, and a poodle!
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Science Reference CenterOur highlighted database for June is the Science Reference Center. This database contains full-text articles from hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources. Some of the topics that are covered in this database are biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health, medicine, the history of science, life science, physics, scientists, and technology. A great resource for students!
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Simpson Library Hours Mon: 10am - 9pm Tue: 10am - 9pm Wed: 10am - 9pm Thu: 10am - 9pm Fri: 10am - 5pm Sat: 10am - 5pm Sun: Closed |
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Upcoming Library Closings June 19: Jubilee Day
July 4-5: Independence Day ______________ |
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Mission:
Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
is a community center for learning and leisure.
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