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2026 Summer Learning Program
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Get ready to dig into a summer of discovery! All ages are invited to join our annual Summer Learning Program! Register now on Beanstack to track your progress, complete challenges, and win prizes. Beyond the books, we’ve got a full lineup of summer performances, workshops, and events. Check out the calendar for June, July, and August to unearth more summer fun!
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Summer Celebration!
Saturday, May 3010:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Celebrate the start of Summer!! This prehistoric party is the dino-mite kickoff to Simpson's Summer Learning Program! Drop in for a giant dose of free fun for all ages with games, crafts, hot dogs, and cookies!
Learn more.
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Fact-Check Like a Librarian
Tuesday, June 23 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
In a world that has become increasingly saturated with information, this session is designed to teach fact-checking methods to help you make sense of what you see and hear each day.
Learn more.
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, June 2611:00 am - 6:00 pm |
We can all be part of something important when we work with the Red Cross to strengthen the blood supply and give back to our community. Learn more.
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Trivia at Home: Star Trek
Saturday, June 276:00 - 8:00 pm (online session) |
If you have “Lived Long and Prospered”, you remember the Original Series that started it all! Join us for casual, friendly trivia spanning decades of Star Trek, from Captain Kirk to Captain Pike. All knowledge levels welcome! The winning team gets four gift cards to Amazon!
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Click on the image below for all of the programs and classes we offer for adults!
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| Library Time Thursday, June 4, 11, and 25 11:15 - 11:35 am
Adults with disabilities and their caregivers can join us for picture book stories and songs in a supportive and enjoyable environment. All adult community members are welcome to join us. Learn more. |
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| The Stitch Lab Wednesday, June 10 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! Thursday, June 25 1:15 - 3:15 pm
If you love to play Scrabble and want to improve your game, join others of all different skill levels. This is a casual gathering with no tournaments! Learn more.
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Click on the image below for all of the programs and classes we offer for children!
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| | Math-a-Saurus Club
Every Tuesday in June 10:30 to 11:15 am Your favorite hands-on math club is back again this summer with an exciting mix of fun games, creative challenges, and engaging activities that make math come alive! For grades 1-2 or 3-5.
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| Prehistoric Explorers Club: Project Dino Escape Room
Thursday, June 4 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 6:00 pm or 6:45 pm
Set foot in a world where history is waiting to be rediscovered by your little paleontologists! Project Dino is an off-screen escape room activity that combines storytelling, puzzles, and a captivating prehistoric world that’s begging to be explored. Learn more.
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| Tales for TAILS Monday, June 15
6:00 - 7:00 pm Looking for a friendly, cuddly, and attentive listener? Join us for Tales for Tails where children read out loud to trained therapy dogs.
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Story Time Schedule
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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 | Story Time (ages 4 to 6 years) Mondays 10:15 am
Tuesdays 10:30 am (Winding HIlls Park
South) Wednesdays 1:30 pm
Storybook STEAM Tuesdays 6:00 pm |
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Click on the image below for all of the programs and classes we offer for teens!
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| Plot Twist: A Meet-Up for Teen Writers Monday, June 1 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Spur your creativity with fun writing related games and activities. Create an anthology of your work to be "published" at the end of the summer. Learn more. |
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| Dungeons and Dragons Friday, June 12 and 26 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Join us for epic adventures and campaigns with experienced Dungeon Masters! Held at the Learning and Book Sale Center, 45 W. Allen Street Learn more. |
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| Teen K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Party and Crafts Monday, June 22 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Join us at the library for a fun-filled program inspired by the world of K-Pop and supernatural adventure themes. Dance to popular K-Pop hits and get creative with themed crafts.
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Shop for a Cause at Ashcombe
Wednesday, June 17 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Get ready for summer gardening with a trip to Ashcombe Farms on Wednesday, June 17, and the Friends of Simpson Library will earn up to 20% of the proceeds! Just present your Shop for a Cause flyer at the cash register. You can print a flyer or just show it on your phone.
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Dine-Out at T.J. Rockwell's
Wednesday, June 17 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Liven up the mid-week humdrum and let someone else do the cooking with a visit to T.J. Rockwell's on Wednesday, June 17. Plus, the library will receive 15% of the cost of your meal — now that's a win-win situation! Be sure to take a dine-out flyer with you.
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Meeting Rooms at Simpson Library
The meeting rooms at Simpson Public Library can be used by community organizations for their meetings and by anyone needing a quiet place to work, study, or tutor. To reserve a meeting room at Simpson Public Library, click here.
If you want to reserve a room at the Learning and Book Sale Center or have any questions, please call the library at 717-766-0171or email mechanicsburg@cumberlandcountylibraries.org
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This month’s lobby display features the lovely oil paintings of Mechanicsburg resident Richard Neff. Richard has been a painter for over 50 years, and he has honed his talent beautifully. He was recognized as the Artist of the Year at the Vienna Arts Society in 2018. He is a Member of the Mechanicsburg Art Association, the Art Association of Harrisburg, and the Seven Lively Artists of Harrisburg. He enjoys painting en plein air (painting on site outside), and his subjects reflect that. Richard’s items will be on display until the end of June.
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HOURS:
Monday 10 am - 9 pm Tuesday 10 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 9 pm Thursday 10 am - 9 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday Closed
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CLOSINGS:
Simpson Library will be closed on: Thursday, June 18 for Jubilee Day
No items will be due and no holds will expire.
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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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