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The Land and Its People
by David Sedaris
In The Land and Its People, Sedaris investigates what it means to be a traveler, a brother, a lifelong friend. Trying on the role of caretaker after his boyfriend Hugh’s hip-replacement surgery, he both succeeds and fails. He covers ground with his friend Dawn and challenges her to eat a truck tire. A ambivalent Duolingo bot becomes his unlikely confidante as he attempts to describe his family in a foreign language. Ever adding to his list of “Countries I Have Been To,” he rides a horse named Tequila in Guatemala, buys a bespoke priest’s cassock in Vatican City, and goes on safari in Kenya without taking a single photo. Time takes its toll: scrolling through his address book, he counts those he couldn’t bear to outlive, and realizes how many are already gone. He is bitten by a dog and insulted by a wee train passenger. A woman on the street late at night either sexually harasses him or doesn’t. It’s easy to agree with the lady waving a sign that reads, “Enough Is Enough.”
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Whistler
by Ann Patchett
When Daphne Fuller and her husband Jonathan visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, they notice an older, white-haired gentleman following them. The man turns out to be Eddie Triplett, her former stepfather, who had been married to her mother for a little more than year when Daphne was nine. Now fifty-three, Daphne hasn’t seen Eddie for many years, not since the fateful event that changed the direction of both their lives. Meeting again, time falls away; while their relationship was brief, it had a profound impact on them both, and now that they are reunited, they have no intention of ever being separated again. Whistler is a story about two adults looking back over the choices they made, and the choices that were made for them. It’s a story about bravery, memory, the often small yet consequential moments that define our lives, and the endless stream of loss that in time comes for us all.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie finds Mario and Luigi solving everyday problems in the Mushroom Kingdom with their "let's-a-go" attitude. They meet a new friend in Yoshi, try to reform a miniaturized Bowser, and eagerly look forward to Peach's birthday party. A call for help sends the crew across the galaxy to face new worlds, unexpected threats, and iconic characters like Rosalina and Bowser Jr. Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic. Starring Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, Brie Larson, Issa Rae and Luis Guzmán.
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Road Trip
by Mary Kay Andrews
Maeve and Therese Dunigan haven’t spoken in years. Raised under the same roof in Savannah, the two sisters could not be more opposite—Maeve the rule follower, Therese the unapologetic rebel. But when their mother’s death pulls them back together, they inherit more than just grief: a mysterious painting that may be worth millions…if it’s real. Determined to uncover the truth—and desperately in need of the money—the sisters set out on a journey to Ireland, tracing their family’s roots and the origins of the portrait. What begins as a search for answers soon becomes something deeper—a reckoning with the past, as they uncover secrets that span generations and reshape everything they thought they knew about their family. With tensions simmering, the two hit the road and find themselves on twisty lanes, in colorful villages, at local pubs, and with handsome men whose gift of the gab is surpassed only by their charm.
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The Hero Next Door
by Martha Raddatz
For twenty-five years Martha Raddatz has witnessed the grit and resilience of the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who have been fighting America’s wars since 9/11. What motivates them to do such impossible things? How do they find the courage to put their lives on the line, or the strength to start over when things don’t go as planned? The Hero Next Door offers a dozen portraits of servicemen and women who are every bit as inspiring as those of the Greatest Generation. Every one of them has shown awe-inspiring strength of character, creativity, and drive, faced daunting odds, and come out stronger. Take Kevin Shaeffer, a naval officer working at the Pentagon on 9/11, whose life-changing experience on that day fueled his determination to hunt down Osama bin Laden. Or Mark Little, who made it his mission, after an IED blew up his convoy in Iraq, to help veterans rebuild their lives when they were down.
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Ohio Long Weekends
Long Weekends Magazine is a bi-annual sister publication to Ohio Magazine that features regional road trips, weekend getaways, and travel ideas across the Great Lakes, Ohio River Valley, and Midwest. It covers destinations in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and other neighboring states. The magazine provides destination features broken into categories like Family Fun, Nature & Outdoors, History & Culture, and Food & Drink. Regularly featured Ohio spots include Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Amish Country, the Hocking Hills, and the Cuyahoga Valley.
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Body Count
by Codie Crowley
Seven years ago, Sundae Valentine made a deal with a monster she met at the bottom of a motel pool. She didn’t know the wishes he offered had a price—or that the third wish, the one she still hasn’t made, will cost her life. Back then, she barely escaped Wildwood alive. Now, the cheerleaders and football players are headed to the Jersey Shore for prom weekend—leaving Sundae no choice but to return to the scene of her sun-bleached nightmares. Sundae tries to forget, throwing herself into the rides on the pier, the tequila-fueled dance parties, and the guitar-strumming girl she can’t quite look away from. She hopes the beast has forgotten, too. But there are eyes like silver coins watching from the shadows, and teeth like a rusty saw glinting in the light of the boardwalk. Because Sundae still owes a debt. And whatever it takes, whoever he has to kill, this time the monster’s determined to collect.
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What Is the Declaration of Independence?
by Michael C. Harris
On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously well into the night. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever ties with Britain and announce the establishment of a new nation: the United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for their freedom, and the Declaration of Independence made that official. Discover the true story of one of the most radical and uplifting documents in history and follow the action that fueled the Revolutionary War in this easy-to-understand narrative for young readers hoping to learn all about the foundation of America.
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America: Our Country, Our Home
by Courtney Carbone
The United States is a country filled with mountains, oceans, lakes, and prairies; gorgeous parks and natural wonders and fauna. It is also filled with people from all kinds of backgrounds. But how did our country come to be and how does it run? This Step 2 Nonfiction Reader will teach children the basics about our history and get them in the American spirit!
Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
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The Flag We Love
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
The Mechanicsburg Public Library StoryWalk® is a delightful, innovative way for children — and adults — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Would you like to Sponsor-A-Story? Fill out this form and give it to the library in person or send through email at mpl@mechanicsburgohlibrary.org.
With patriotic verse and dazzling illustrations, The Flag We Love presents a lyrical journey through the history of our nation's most enduring symbol. Enjoy a red-white-and-blue introduction to our country's steadfast ideals: pride, individual rights, respect, honor, patriotism, and more.
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Best Green Eats Ever
by Katrine Van Wyk
This book is in memory of Florence Morehart.
Leafy greens are the talk of the town, for they are the most nutritionally dense foods available. They are versatile ingredients that pack an enormously healthy punch. As Katrine Van Wyk demonstrated in Best Green Drinks Ever, leafy greens make terrific smoothies and juices, but she definitely does not recommend an all-liquid diet. To satisfy your hunger—and your tastebuds—eat this: Grilled Caesar Salad, Shredded Chicken and Savoy Cabbage, Shaved Collard Greens, Brussels Sprouts Chips, With 75 outrageously delicious recipes, there's something for everyone. Also included are modifications to make nearly every dish acceptable for a multitude of diets, from raw to cooked, paleo to vegan to gluten-free.
Memorial Book Donations
A memorial book makes a fitting tribute to the memory of a family member or friend. You can choose to donate any amount of money for the purchase of one or more books or designate the memorial donation be used at the discretion of the library. The average cost of an adult fiction or non-fiction book is around $30.00, so you may wish to plan your gift accordingly. You may also give an amount that can be used to purchase multiple books for our collection. Donors may specify a subject or genre for the donated book(s), such as cookbooks, photography, travel, juvenile, biography. The titles selected are subject to the library’s collection policy and will be chosen by librarians. Each donation is handled personally. Acknowledgements will be sent to both the donor and the person or family being remembered. A special bookplate inside the book will note the name of the person in whose memory the book has been given and the donor’s name.
Honor Book Donations
An Honor Book is a wonderful way to celebrate and honor friends and family on a special occasion, such as a birthday, anniversary, retirement or friendship. You can choose to donate any amount of money for the purchase of one or more books or designate the honor donation be used at the discretion of the library. the average cost of an adult fiction or non-fiction book is around $30.00, so you may wish to plan your gift accordingly. You may also give an amount that can be used to purchase multiple books for our collection. Donors may specify a subject or genre for the donated book(s), such as cookbooks, photography, travel, juvenile, biography. The titles selected are subject to the library’s collection policy and will be chosen by librarians. Each donation is handled personally. Acknowledgements will be sent to both the donor and the person or family being honored. A special bookplate inside the book will note the name of the person in whose honor the book has been given and the donor’s name.
Your gifts to Mechanicsburg Public Library in memory or in honor of a friend or a loved one, are a way to remember a special person that can be shared and enjoyed by all library patrons. Memorial/Honor Gift Donation forms are available at the library.
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Interlibrary Loan
The Mechanicsburg Public Library is a member of the Serving Every Ohioan Consortium. If we currently don't have the items you want to borrow at our location, they may be available through other member libraries. You can request items through your Library account online, or have us place requests for you to be picked up and returned to our location.
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Hobbies and Crafts Source
Find "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast.
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Summer Preschool Story Time
Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 11 - 11:45 AM
Ages 2 - 5
These programs are intended to support early learning in a group setting. Join us for a mixture of stories and activities that provide enjoyable opportunities for the children to practice skills that prepare them for reading. Light snacks will be served. Donations of nutritional snacks are appreciated.
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Bingo
Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 6 - 7 PM
Ages 18 +
Come have some fun playing Bingo!
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Beach Themed Blocks
Thursday, July 2, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Ages 13 +
Come write a name or something beach out of shells on blocks.
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Board Game Fun
Fridays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, 10 AM - 6 PM
All Ages
Come check out our board game collection. Enjoy playing board games every Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM.
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Independence Day
Saturday, July 4, 10 AM - 3 PM
CLOSED
Library is closed in observance of Independence Day.
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Free Meals for Youth @ Mechanicsburg UMC
Mondays, July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 11 AM - 12 PM
Ages 1 - 18
Pick up free meals for kids ages 1-18 at Mechanicsburg United Methodist Church! Each week you can receive 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches. All meals are shelf-stable. This is a partnership with the Children's Hunger Alliance. Registration is not required but the state requires us to keep a log of the children that come. There are no income or residency requirements. Children do not have to be present to get meals; parents can pick up for children. Children can also come without their parents. There is a form to fill out if the parent/legal guardian is not able to pick up. This would be for a grandparent, babysitter, other family member, neighbor, etc. We will have those forms at the library. Mechanicsburg United Methodist Church, 42 North Main Street in Mechanicsburg. The program runs from June 1 to August 17.
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Generation Next
Mondays, July 6 and 20, 2 - 3 PM
Ages 13 - 18
This year theme is dinosaur!
Floral Lightbulb
DIY Lava Lamp
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Card Club
Mondays, July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 4 - 5 PM
Ages 18 +
Join us to play a variety of card games! Euchre, hearts, Uno, etc. This club meets every Monday @ 4 PM!
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Elementary Summer Reading
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, and 28, 11 AM - 12 PM
Grades K - 5th
This year is dinosaur theme!
Fizzy Dino Eggs
Dino Hat
Dino Sun Catcher
Gem Stone Panning
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Zoom 101: Video call basics!
Tuesday, July 7, 11 AM - 12 PM
Ages 18 +
Learn the basics of video conferencing platforms like Zoom to build confidence in attending virtual meetings.
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High School Coding Club
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, and 28, 3 - 4 PM
Ages 13 +
Want to build robots, video games, or websites? Join our coding club on Tuesdays at 3 PM! Bring your own computer and email mhenderson.trainer@gmail.com for more information.
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Elementary & Middle School Coding Club
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, and 28, 4 - 5 PM
Ages 6 - 12
Want to build robots, video games, or websites? Join our coding club on Tuesdays at 4 PM! Bring your own computer and email mhenderson.trainer@gmail.com for more information.
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Coasters
Tuesday, July 7, 6 - 7 PM
Ages 18 +
Come create coasters for any occasion.
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Dinosaur Kahoot Trivia
Tuesday, July 7, 6 - 7 PM
Ages 18 +
Roar into this trivia! Please download the Kahoot app before coming!
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Coasters
Thursday, July 9, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Ages 18 +
Come create coasters for any occasion.
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Lego Club
Thursday, July 9, 4 - 5 PM
Ages 5 - 12
Imagine it. Build it. Legos will be provided.
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Pokémon Go Walks
Fridays, July 10, 17, 24, and 31, 10 - 11 AM
All Ages
Join us on Fridays @ 10 AM as we walk around town battling in raids and searching for shinnies! Will not happen on rainy days.
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Zoom 101: Video call basics!
Friday, July 10, 11 AM - 12 PM
Ages 18 +
Learn the basics of video conferencing platforms like Zoom to build confidence in attending virtual meetings.
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Be Internet Awesome program
Fridays, July 10, 17, and 24, 1 - 2 PM
Grades 2nd - 5th
Google and Highlights Magazine have partnered with libraries to provide free kits aimed at teaching children digital wellness and internet safety skills needed to be smart, alert, strong, kind, and brave online. The event will cover topics like online privacy, misinformation, cyberbullying, and knowing when to ask trusted adults for help.
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Coasters
Saturday, July 11, 10 AM - 3 PM
Ages 18 +
Come create coasters for any occasion.
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Kawaii Cross Stitch
Saturdays, July 11, 18, and 25, 10 AM - 3 PM
Ages 13 +
This cross stitch is a perfect piece to add to your decoration or to give as a gift. Choose from over 20 designs!
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Books & Bridle
Saturday, July 11, 11 AM - 1 PM
Ages 5 - 18
Weather permitting. Horses helping readers! Kids can read to Gracie (horse). We will have horse themed games & crafts!
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Explore the World from your Home Series
Monday, July 13, 12 - 1 PM
Ages 18 +
Join us every month for a free online lecture featuring Road Scholar instructors from around the world. You can attend this program at the library or the comfort of your home. July is The Spanish Inquisition — Separating Myth from History.
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STEAM Team
Monday, July 13, 4 - 5 PM
Ages 6/Kindergarten-5th grade
Explorer's Club/STEAM Team meets on the second Monday of every month from 4-5 PM. In July we will explore solar ovens. Can the sun make s’mores?
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Intro to Google Docs
Tuesday, July 14, 11 AM - 12 PM
Ages 18 +
Learn how to create, edit, and share text documents in Google Docs!
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Craft Stick "Home"Sign
Tuesday, July 14, 6 - 7 PM
Ages 13 +
Give your entryway or patio a breezy summer upgrade with a handmade beachy “Home” sign.
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Explore the World from your Home Series
Wednesday, July 15, 2 - 3 PM
Ages 18 +
Join us every month for a free online lecture featuring Road Scholar instructors from around the world. You can attend this program at the library or the comfort of your home. July is George Washington & the Road to Independence.
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Craft Stick "Home" Sign
Thursday, July 16, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Ages 13 +
Give your entryway or patio a breezy summer upgrade with a handmade beachy “Home” sign.
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Age Well: Psychology of Kindness — Strategies for Prosocial Behavior
Thursday, July 16, 2 - 3 PM
Ages 18 +
How can small acts of kindness and positive thinking shape a happier, more fulfilling life? As part of our “Age Well” series, join author Dr. Catherine Sanderson, a leading expert in positive psychology, for an engaging lecture on the science behind well-being, resilience and optimism. Explore research-backed strategies for fostering positivity and gain practical tools to strengthen happiness in everyday life. You can join from the comfort of your home or come to the library!
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Slime Society
Thursday, July 16, 4 - 5 PM
Ages 6 - 11
Slime Society meets the third Thursday of every month from 4 - 5 PM. Each month we will make a different slime recipe. In July we will make birthday slime!
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Intro to Google Docs
Friday, July 17, 11 AM - 12 PM
Ages 18 +
Learn how to create, edit, and share text documents in Google Docs!
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Craft Stick "Home" Sign
Saturday, July 18, 10 AM - 3 PM
Ages 18 +
Give your entryway or patio a breezy summer upgrade with a handmade beachy “Home” sign.
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How America Has Celebrated Its Independence Through the Years
Monday, July 20, 5 - 6 PM
All Ages
It’s time for a celebration!! Come hear local resident Chuck Spinner describe how the United States has commemorated its independence throughout its 250-year history. Chuck had a 33-year career teaching History in Northeast Ohio, has been named a Kent State and Rockefeller Scholar and also honored as a Martha Holden Jennings Master Teacher. The efforts of his high school Bicentennial Club were written into the Congressional Records in 1976. Join us in celebrating this important milestone in our nation’s history.
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Painted Rock Cactus Arrangement
Tuesday, July 21, 6 - 7 PM
All Ages
No green thumb? No problem. It looks just like a mini cactus garden, but no watering required. This one makes a great desk or shelf décor piece! WARNING: Chocking Hazard (Small rocks)
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Painted Rock Cactus Arrangement
Thursday, July 23, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
All Ages
No green thumb? No problem. It looks just like a mini cactus garden, but no watering required. This one makes a great desk or shelf décor piece! WARNING: Chocking Hazard (Small rocks)
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Age Well: Preventing Falls — Practical Steps for Safer Aging
Thursday, July 23, 2 - 3 PM
Ages 18 +
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults, but many are preventable with the right knowledge and preparation. Join us for this practical, expert-led lecture with geriatrician Dr. Nakeisha Rodgers to better understand fall risks and how to reduce them. You’ll explore the medical and financial impact of falls, common conditions that increase risk and how geriatric specialists assess fall risk during routine care. Dr. Rodgers will also share clear, actionable strategies to help you “fall-proof” your home and support safer, more confident aging — for yourself or a loved one. You can join from the comfort of your home or come to the library!
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Painted Rock Cactus Arrangement
Saturday, July 25, 10 AM - 3 PM
All Ages
No green thumb? No problem. It looks just like a mini cactus garden, but no watering required. This one makes a great desk or shelf décor piece! WARNING: Chocking Hazard (Small rocks)
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Pokémon Go Anniversay Party
Saturday, July 26, 11 AM - 2 PM
All Ages
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Pokemon Go with crafts, themed food, trivia, and more! Cosplay is not required, but highly encouraged!
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Cookbook Club
Monday, July 27, 6 - 7 PM
Ages 18 +
Each month we will highlight a cookbook and encourage everyone to prepare a dish to share and discuss from that cookbook. Come share your experience of both trials and successes with a new recipe. Plates, napkins, and silverware will be provided. We will meet on the fourth Monday @ 6 PM every month! July's book is “Taste of Home Ultimate Outdoor Cookbook” by Taste of Home Books
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Everything Must Go
Tuesday, July 28, 6 - 7 PM
Ages 18 +
Come make a Fish Bowl Coastal Centerpiece , Painted Wooden Surfboards, #1 DAD Book Folding, 4th of July Clothespin Wreath, Beach Themed Blocks, Coasters, Craft stick “Home” Sign, or Painted Rock Cactus Arrangement. While supplies last.
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Everything Must Go
Thursday, July 30, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Ages 18 +
Come make a Fish Bowl Coastal Centerpiece , Painted Wooden Surfboards, #1 DAD Book Folding, 4th of July Clothespin Wreath, Beach Themed Blocks, Coasters, Craft stick “Home” Sign, or Painted Rock Cactus Arrangement. While supplies last.
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