April 2025
In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Announcements
Kids' Korner
Teens
The Book Nook
Friends of the Coy Library
Resources
Library Information
 
“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. April is a promise that May is bound to keep, and we know it.”
— Hal Borland
Upcoming Events
Last year’s auction raised over $11,000 for the library. This year we hope to raise even more!
The library is hosting its fifth annual auction this spring, and the auction site is up and running!
The online auction begins Saturday, April 19 at 8:00 p.m. and ends on Sunday, April 27 at 8:00 pm. All proceeds benefit our library operations.
 
To view the 2025 auction site (donations are updated weekly) click here.
 
 
 
April Book Discussion
Apr. 10
5:00pm - 6:30pm
 
Come discuss "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis, on April 10 from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm at our monthly book club!
The book club will be held here at the Coy Public Library. You can request this item through our digital catalog, or by calling the library at 717-532-4508.
A classic satire on human weakness features Screwtape, an elderly devil, who writes a series of letters to Wormwood, his apprentice and nephew.
 
No registration required!
Upcoming Titles for Book Club
May
June
 
Chess Club
Wednesday Evenings
5:30 pm-7:50 pm
Held in the Reference Room
 
Do you enjoy playing chess? Come join the Chess Club on Wednesdays at 5:30pm!
ALL ages are welcome
 
No registration required.
The Makers of the Library
Tuesday 1:00 PM -3:00 PM
Thursday 6:00 PM - -8:00 PM
 
Enjoy knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, or any other fiber art? Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Join this group at the Coy Public Library to meet other fellow makers!
 Shippenstitchers
February 3rd
February 17th
11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Held in the Community Room
 
Please join the Shippenstitchers on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month
 
Knitters, crocheters, and quilters of all kinds are welcome to join the fun from 11:30 am - 6:00 pm. Bring your supplies and projects and stay for a little while or for the whole day! 
 
 South Cumberland Fiber Guild
3rd Saturday of Each Month
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
 
The Guild is open to spinners, weavers, knitters, crocheters, felters, rug hookers, shepherds, plant fiber growers and others interested in the art and craft of fiber and textiles.
 
They meet monthly for workshops, field trips, demonstrations for the public,
or to gather just to spin, knit, crochet or work on a "project-in-progress". This month they will meet.
For more information, please contact Caroline Winslow at 717-423-6258.
 
Kids' Corner
 
April Youth Services Programs
 This spring, be sure to come in and see what our Youth Services has to offer!
 
To register for any children's programs click here! or call the front desk at (717) 532-4508
American Girl: Bitty Baby
Ages 2-5
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Apr 17
 
Join us and be sure to bring along your favorite doll for a story and fun activity.  
Read to Dogs
**New Time**
Ages 6-12
3rd Tuesday Monthly
(A) 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
(B) 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
 
Grab some books and have fun taking turns reading to our adorable, furry friends. 
made possible by Kindly Canines
Passport to the World
 Ages 6-12
Apr. 10
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
 
Join us April 10th to discuss spring celebrations around the world!
Registration is required
Spring Celebration
April 5th | 10:00-12:00 pm
 
Join us as we celebrate spring! There will be a storytime every half hour, a coloring/craft station, candy station, and a game station. Visit all 4 stations throughout the library to complete an activities card. Place cards into a raffle to win a gift basket for your family! Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library.
Teens
 
 Teen Scene
Thursdays
Ages 12-18
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Starting April 10th
 
Hang out and enjoy activities such as games, movies, holiday parties, and more! 
Teen Crochet Club
Ages 10-17
Mondays
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
 
Calling all creative teens! Join us for a fun-filled crochet workshop where you'll learn the basics of crochet
No experience nesicary!
Just bring yourself and we will provide the rest. 
Gaming Club
Ages 10-17
Tuesdays
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
 
This is a weekly program for youth ages 10-17 that provides the opportunity to play card games, board games, trivia games, video games, and to socialize with other teens.
Sponsored by VGCUSA
 
Teen Book Club
Ages 12 - 18
Wednesdays
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm


Join us for this weekly program, which will have participants reading through chapters between meetings and coming together to talk about the chapters, ask questions, and participate in activities related to what they are reading.
 
The Book Nook
April Special
at the Book Nook
ALL books are buy one get one free!
 
Tuesdays: 5pm - 7pm
1st Thursday of the month: 9am - 7pm
 Other Thursdays: 10am - 12pm
& 5pm - 7pm
Fridays: 9am - 12pm
Saturdays: 10am - 2pm
 
If you want to continue supporting the Book Nook and library you can visit the amazon storefront here.
Friends of the Coy Library
Corn Festival
Sale
Book Nook &
Amazon Storefront
Fundraising
Events
These, along with our Holiday Open House and Summer Learning Program, are only some of the services and activities provided by the Friends. 
Show your support for your community library, become a Friend of the Coy Public Library today!
 
Resources
NextReads Newsletters

Looking to find your next read? Subscribe to NextReads newsletters which will offer you the newest books to read for specified topics (Kids' Books, Mystery Books, History & Current events, Home & Garden, Nature & Science, Audiobooks, etc.). 
Skill-Up PA
 
Skillup™ PA is a completely free initiative designed to help job seekers explore career pathways, view local job postings, register for free online learning, and receive workforce services.
The initiative is being led by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry and PA Careerlink®.
Library Information
Hours
 
Mon-Thurs: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
 
 
Mission Statement
 
The Coy Public Library of Shippensburg exists to provide cultural vitality and lifelong learning through open access to reading, reference, programs, and community space.
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