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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Hours

Wednesday, November 26 

10:00 am - 1:00 pm


Thursday, November 27

Closed


Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Simpson Public Library!

Human Trafficking Awareness

Human Trafficking Awareness
November 5

6:30 - 8:00 pm

Barbara Bingham from YWCA Greater Harrisburg will discuss the serious issue of human trafficking in Pennsylvania, particularly along the busy Highway 15 corridor. Come learn about this problem and how you can help. Learn more.

Cranberries, Turkey, and Murder

Teen Murder Mystery Party
November 15 

2:00 - 4:00 pm

In a sprawling manor in the town of Mayflower Falls, the Dread family is hosting their yearly Thanksgiving dinner for their neighbors, and you are invited! The Dreads plan to serve delectable food catered from none other than Dread Steakhouse.

Learn more.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Adults

Click on the image below for all of the programs and classes we offer for adults!

Click to see the Adult Events calendar
Apple Users Group

Apple Users Group

Friday, November 7

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Every month our instructor shares new features and tips about your Apple iPhones and iPads plus answers your questions. There is something new each month! Learn more.

Location: The Learning and Book Sale Center

Play Scrabble!

Play Scrabble!

Thursday, November 20

1:15 - 3:15 pm

If you love to play Scrabble and want to improve your game, join others of all different skill levels at this monthly program. This is a casual gathering with no tournaments! Learn more.

Location: The Learning and Book Sale Center

Trivia at Home: Family Style

Family Trivia at Home

Saturday, November 22

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Grab a slice of pie and gather ‘round the computer screen's glow with the family! Let's find out how much younger members know about "ancient" history (10 - 30 years ago), and how much the adults know about pop culture. Learn more.

Book Club Website

Mad About Mysteries

Wednesday, November 12

7:00-8:00 pm

Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer


Monday Night Book Club

Monday, November 17

7:00 - 8:00 pm

The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson

Watch the Skies

Wednesday, November 19

7:00 - 8:00 pm

Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk

Thursday Morning Book Club

Thursday, November 20

10:00 - 11:00 am

The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson

Children

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Kids Monthly Newsletter

Tuesday, November 4

10:15 - 11:15 am

You and your toddler can play together, create art, and meet new people!

Learn more.

Storytime and Creative Movement

Tuesday, November 11

10:15 - 11:15 am

Develop rhythm and coordination through playful exercises, games, and storytelling with Central PA Youth Ballet! Learn more.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

Tuesday, November 18

6:30 - 8:00 pm

Learn about breastfeeding in a friendly supportive class with a Certified Lactation Consultant.

Learn more.

Story Time Schedule

Toddler Time ( toddlers on the go)

Mondays 11:15am or 11:40am

Wednesdays 10:45am or 6:00pm

Thursdays 10:45am

Storybook STEAM 

Tuesdays 6:00pm

Rhyme Time (for babies)

Wednesdays 10:15am or 5:30pm

Thursdays 10:15am


Story Time (ages 4 to 6 years)

Mondays 10:15am

Wednesdays 1:30pm 

Teens

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Teens Monthly Newsletter
Graphic Novel Club

Monday, November 3

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Come hang out on the first Monday of every month to draw together and learn how to create your own comics! Learn more.

Teen Advisory Group

Saturday, November 8

2:00 - 3:00 pm

Earn community service hours, gain leadership skills, and help our library by sharing your ideas on events and improvements!

Learn more.

Teen Third Thursday

Thursday, November 20

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Make a new art project every month! In November, we'll make macrame bracelets.

Learn more.

FUNDRAISERS

Sal's Pizza Dine-Out

Thursday, November 13

5:00 - 8:00 pm

Join us for a dine-out at Sal's Pizza! They'll donate 10% of your purchase to the Friends of the Library!

Location: 304 N. York St., Mechanicsburg

Learn more.

A Night at the Theatre

Wednesday, December 3

7:30 pm

Join us for this exclusive performance of Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol, the story of how Tiny Tim changes the heart of the meanest man in town and saves Christmas for the Crachit family. Tickets are $20 per person purchased in advance at the library.. Learn more.

Location: Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory and Buhrig’s Gathering Place for being a 2025 Library Pillar Sponsor! We are grateful for your generosity! 

THANK YOU to the Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation for their grant to support our weekly children's programs in 2025.

THANK YOU to Members 1st Federal Credit Union for their support as an Annual Event and Holiday Sponsor in 2025.

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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