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Library Director Laura O'Grady |
The theme for National Library Week, “Welcome to Your Library” promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building – and that everyone is welcome to use their services. "Libraries have always been adept at meeting the changing needs of our community and our experience with COVID-19 has been no different. We've seen a tremendous interest in our virtual programs and electronic content, while also safely welcoming patrons back into our building. I'm proud of how well we've been able to weather this storm and grateful for the ongoing support of our community." Laura writes about the upcoming spring season and comments on the post Covid19 era hopes for summer programming. |
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Department Highlight  Meet Aly Tran. Adult Program Manager. "Make sure you check out Aprii's calendar of events on the library's website. Alan Hlad, author of The Long Flight Home will be giving a talk on April 11th. Don't miss it. See ya in the library!" |
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Friends Pop-Up Book Sale (In-Person)  Stop in to shop at the Friends pop-up book sale for gently used and like new books and media for children and adults. Excellent quality at unbeatable prices. The sale operates during regular library hours. Thank you for your support. Proceeds of the pop-up book sale benefit library programming. |
Mirrors, Windows, & Sliding Glass Doors Saturday, April 17. 2-3 pm. Using a grant from Beanstack, the Hershey Public Library offers an opportunity for families to read and discuss books written by BIPOC authors and illustrators. Our goal is to celebrate our diverse community and to find joy in each other. Please register online for a link to join a virtual family book group. Discuss Mommy's Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow. Presented by Rita Smith and Aly Tran. |
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State Trivia: Family Program
Sunday, April 18. 2-3 pm. Join Ms. Rita and Ms. Aly for State Trivia. What is the state flower of Kansas? How many star does the Indiana state flag have? What is the state bird Pennsylvania? Children learn this in school, but how much do adults remember? Please register to join on Zoom, and on Facebook LIVE and Kahoot. |
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Calligraphy Class With MJ McFalls Tuesdays: April 6, 20 and 27. 7-8 pm. Presented by MJ McFalls. Learn the basics of italic calligraphy and some practical uses of the art as well as some fancy uses. Once the basics are developed and memorized, you can expand to your own style and use it for the rest of your lives! Please register online on the Hershey Area Art Association's website for a link to Zoom. |
Discovering Your Immigrant Ancestor Monday, April 12. 7-8 pm. Presented by Sarah Gutmann. In this virtual program, discover your ancestor(s) who came to America. Learn how to find and examine ship passenger lists, naturalization records and other documents. S ponsored by the Friends of Hershey Public Library. Suitable for anyone age 14 and older. Please register online. |
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Virtual LEGO Club Wednesdays: April 7 & 21. 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm. Budding architects and LEGO fanatics ages 6+ are welcome to join LEGO Club. (Please register for each week your child will attend.) A Zoom link will be provided along with the week's challenge via email prior to the club meeting. We will share related stories and videos and participants will have the opportunity to share the creations they made to meet the week's challenge. Please register online. |
Books & Babies
Mondays: April 5 to April 26. 10-10:20 AM. Join Ms. Rita on Facebook LIVE for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and action plays. Registration is not required. |
1, 2, Whee!
Tuesdays: April 6 to April 27. 10-10:30 AM. Songs, stories, dances, fun, and learning--all at the same time for mixed-age program for ones and twos and their families. Please register online. |
Storytime Thursdays, April 1 to April 29. 10-10:30 AM. Ms. Rita will be on Facebook LIVE for a virtual storytime perfect for your preschooler. Registration is not required. |
Community Blood Drive Tuesday, April 20. 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm. - Please call the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank (CPBB) at 1-800-771-0059 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins might have to wait if there are appointments at that time. Masks are required.
- Covid-19 Antibody Testing is available with each successful blood donation.
- A form of ID is required to donate.
- Donors must have eaten within a four-hour period prior to donating.
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