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Happy Birthday America Party!
Monday, July 66:00 - 7:00 pm Grades K - 5 |
Party like it's 1776 and celebrate
America’s 250th birthday with us! Enjoy patriotic cupcakes, play colonial games, and bring history to life with crafts. Dress in red, white, and blue!
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Murder Mystery Party
Saturday, July 112:00 - 4:00 pm Grades 6 - 12 |
The top celebrities will gather at the Teen Idol award ceremony this summer. Eccentric personalities are ready to hit the red carpet on this fabulous night of glitz, glam, and glitter. Register to get your ticket and participate in the story!
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What's the deal with Windows Updates?
Tuesday, July 147:00 - 8:00 pm |
Bring your laptop and learn about the various types of Windows updates, the steps of the update process, scheduling and installing updates, and how to customize the feature.
Learn more.
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| The Stitch Lab Wednesday, July 8
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Join us for our monthly gathering to learn to sew, mend, knit, and quilt in a relaxed, friendly space. All skill levels welcome—bring a project or start something new! Learn more.
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| Play Scrabble!
Thursdays, July 16 & 23 1:15 - 3:15 pm
If you love to play Scrabble and want to improve your game, join this casual gathering with players of different skill levels.
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| Trivia: 90s Sitcoms Saturday, July 25 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Step back into the 1990s and put your television knowledge to the test! This trivia challenge on Zoom will bring back memories of the decade’s most popular TV shows. Learn more. |
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| Mad About Mysteries Wednesday, July 8 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Come discuss Murder in an Irish Garden by Carlene O’Connor with other mystery readers. Learn more. |
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| Watch the Skies Wednesday, July 15 7:00 - 8:00 pm
The Sci-Fi book club will discuss Artifact Space: Arcana Imperii by Miles Cameron. Learn more.
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| Monday Night Monday, July 20 7:00 - 8:00 pm
This month, Monday Night Book Club will discuss The Unraveling of Julia by Lisa Scottoline.
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| Math-a-Saurus Club Every Tuesday in July 10:30 to 11:15 am
Math comes alive this summer! Math-A-Saurus
Cub is an exciting mix of creative challenges, games, and activities that make math a blast.
For grades 1-2 or 3-5.
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| Prehistoric Explorers Club Every Thursday in July
1:30 pm or 6:00 pm Each week, learn about history and archaeology with hands-on (often tasty!) activities.
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| Mechanicsburg Museum Story Time July 10, 17, & 24
10:15 - 11:15 am Join us for a Roaring 20s themed story times in the old passenger station! After story time you can visit the exhibit next door.
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Summer Learning Program Performances for Children
Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcome! Every Wednesday in July at 10:30 am at the Learning and Book Sale Center |
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July 8: Two of a Kind
Delight in music, humor, songs, puppets, and stories with this dynamic duo! |
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July 22: Ridiculous Nicholas
You've never seen juggling stunts
and magic tricks like this before!
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Story Time Schedule
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Story Time (ages 4 to 6 years) Mondays 10:15 am Tuesdays 10:30 am (Winding Hills Park South)
Wednesdays 1:30 pm |
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Rhyme Time (for babies)
Tuesdays 9:30 am (Winding Hills Park South) Wednesdays 10:15 am or 5:30 pm Thursdays 10:15 am
Toddler Time (toddlers on the go) Mondays 11:15 am or 11:40 am
Tuesdays 10:00 am (Winding Hills Park South) Wednesdays 10:45 am or 6:00 pm Thursdays 10:45 am
Storybook STEAM Tuesdays 6:00 pm |
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| Plot Twist: A Meet-Up for Teen Writers Monday, July 6 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Join our meet up to play creative games and build your skills with fellow writers. No cap, you could become a published author before school starts again! Learn more. |
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| Dungeons and Dragons Friday, July 10 and 24 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Join us for epic adventures and campaigns with experienced Dungeon Masters - after hours! Learn more. |
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| Third Thursday Thursday, July 16 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Spend an hour learning a new craft! This month we're making air dry diffusers!
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Rakestraw's Dine-Out
Tuesday, July 7 3:00 - 9:00 pm |
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream — but there's no need to scream when you visit Rakestraw's on Tuesday, July 7. Whether you go to 313 S. Market Street or 1347 Saxton Way, Rakestraw's will donate 15% of your bill to the Friends of Simpson Library! Just bring in a flyer or show it on your phone!
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Dine-Out at Snappers
Wednesday, July 15 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
On Wednesday, July 15, combine your visit to the library with a meal at Snapper's Bar and Grill across the street! Snapper's will donate 15% of the cost of your meal to the Friends of the Simpson Public Library! Simply present a dine-out flyer when you order.
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Our lobby display this month is from the Embroiderers Guild of America, Inc., Susquehanna Chapter. This is a professional group that does exemplary handwork. Come in and appreciate their beautiful work of a disappearing art form up close. Examples of cross-stitch, embroidery, and beadwork will be on display until the end of July.
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| SUMMER HOURS AND CLOSINGS | |
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HOURS:
Starting July 11, we will be open 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays and closed on Sundays. |
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CLOSINGS:
Simpson Library will be closed on: Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5 for Independence Day.
No Simpson items will be due and no holds will expire on these days. |
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| THANK YOU to our Summer Learning Program Sponsors: Garman Builders, Weis Markets, UGI, Avalon, and PPL!
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| THANK YOU to Members 1st Federal Credit Union and F&M Trust for their support as an Annual Event and Holiday Sponsor.
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Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
| 16 N. Walnut St.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
717-766-0171
mechanicsburg@cumberlandcountylibraries.org
www.simpsonlibrary.org |
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