Smart Gardening: When to Do What to Keep Your Yard Looking Great Sunday, March 4 at 2:00 p.m.  George Weigel, gardening columnist for the Patriot-News/PennLive, will be here to help us devise a month-to-month plan for making our garden look great all year long. It’s not enough to design and plant a good landscape because things will quickly go down the tubes unless you know what to do to keep it looking good and when to do what. Read more. Please register online, or call us at (717) 533-6555. |
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Sunday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m.  Like BrainBlast Trivia, Family Trivia promises to provide an exciting, high energy and fun game appropriate for all ages. The focus of the event is based on everyone having fun, sharing in laughter and clean upbeat, new and especially old school music. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team! No registration is needed. If you have questions, please send an e-mail to Leigh-Anne Dornberger at ldornberger@outlook.com |
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FRIENDS CHILDREN'S SERIES PROGRAM
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Deborah Sampson Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 p.m.  Bring the kids to "Deborah Sampson", played by Anne Pasquale. Deborah Sampson was a remarkable woman whose life is largely ignored by most historical texts. She was known as the “Secret Soldier,’ the American Revolution’s only acknowledged female combat veteran. A descendant of William Bradford and Miles Standish, Deborah Sampson spent her childhood in poverty and was sold into indentured servitude. Anne Pasquale and her accompanist bring this story to life through interactive re-enactments and storytelling. The audience will understand the plight of the colonies and the need for revolution through the eyes of this extraordinary young woman. This performance, highlighted by stage combat and live music of the period, is a perfect accompaniment for anyone interested in colonial history or the American Revolution. No registration required. If you have questions, please call the Children's desk at (717) 533-6555 ext. 3708. |
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Classes run until May 19 Click here to download the Adult Enrichment Classes brochure. Registration is done at the library (except for Terrarium Therapy Workshop). Class fees are payable at registration. Classes this month: |
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ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
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If you haven't had a chance to join the Winter Reading Program, there is still time. Pick up a game board at the front desk. Read 4 books from 4 different countries to complete the program, receive a library mug, and enter a drawing to win prizes! |
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FRIENDS OF HERSHEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Join Friends, or renew your membership. Click here.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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"Libraries are for Creating," March 4-10 Whether teens need to gather reliable information for school research projects, or want access to SAT Practice Tests, find out about the library's E-Resources for education, ideas on useful digital tools for teens, and ways to help teens stay safe online. Click here for the Young Adult website for Teen Tech Week tips. |
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Find events for adults and children, and register for programs. Click here. |
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Laura O'Grady shares her thoughts about looking to the community in the process of reshaping the library. Click here to read. |
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A year at the Library by Numbers
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Interested in how many people visited the library in 2017, or how many items were borrowed? Click here. The numbers may surprise you! |
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BookFlix is available to you with your Hershey Public Library card. Log on with your library card to access classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to encourage a love of reading and learning. For chidlren pre-K to grade 3. |
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Wednesdays after school from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kids in grade 6 and up can register for different activities ranging from board games, to art projects, book club, story writing. Register online, or call us at (717) 533-6555. |
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Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Teens, come to chill, chat with friends, play Virtual Reality PlayStation 4 games, do homework, or read and relax. No registration required. Have questions? Call Rita Hunt-Smith at (717) 533-6555 ext. 3707. |
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Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank will be at the library from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 26. Please bring ID with you, and have eaten at least four hours before donating. No appointment needed. You have the power to help many when you donate a pint of blood! Thank you. |
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