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Sunday, November 29 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Friends of the Library have partnered with the Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg to present a matinee on Sun day, November 29. Seating begins at 2:00 pm. Join other library supporters for this exclusive performance of Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, based on the beloved best-selling book series by Barbara Park. Junie B. Jones is super-excited about the upcoming holiday activities at school, but will her nemesis ruin all her fun? Tickets cost $20 per person and are on sale now at the library. The play will be performed at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, 915 South York Street, Mechanicsburg. |
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Monday, November 30 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm If you love Frozen as much as we do, join us for an evening full of Frozen family fun! Cause the cold never bothered us anyways! Fun for the whole family! Caregivers should attend with their child. Registration required at least 24 hours prior. |
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LEGO Club Grades K – 5 November 5 1st Thursday of each month 6:00 – 7:00 pm LEGO Spin-a-Wheel
Build and customize a LEGO house by spinning a creative challenge wheel to decide what new features to add. Students will use imagination and problem-solving skills as they design unique additions to their LEGO creations. Registration required at least 24 hours prior. Walk-ins will be welcome if space permits. An adult must sign-in walk-ins. |
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STEAM CLUB 4th Thursday of each month 6:00 – 7:00 pm STEAM Club will not meet in November or December due to the holidays. We will meet again in January. |
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TALES FOR TAILS Grades K – 5th November 16 3rd Monday of each month from 6:00 – 7:00 Our “Tales for T.A.I.L.S.” (Therapy Animals Increase Literacy Skills) Program is an effective and fun way to improve children’s reading and communication skills through the assistance of registered pet therapy teams as literacy mentors. The child reads to the pet as the pet quietly sits or lies close by. The child is encouraged to pet, engage and connect with the pet. Bring several books at your child's reading level that they can read to the dogs. Registration required at least 24 hours prior. Walk-ins will be welcome if space permits. An adult must sign-in walk-ins. |
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TWEEN SCENE Grades 4 – 8 November 23 4th Monday of each month 6:00 – 7:00 pm LEGO Challenge Put your creativity and building skills to the test! Tweens will use LEGO challenge cards to tackle fun building prompts, solve problems, and bring their ideas to life. Experiment with different designs, think outside the box, and see what you can create one brick at a time! Each child will get to make and eat a “LEGO” made from a Rice Krispie Treat and M&Ms. Registration required at least three days prior. Walk-ins will be welcome while supplies last. An adult must sign-in walk-ins. |
Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Programs |
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RHYME TIME Babies not yet walking Mondays 11:30 – 11:50 Wednesdays 9:30 – 9:50 am or 5:30 – 5:50 pm Thursdays 9:30 – 9:50 am Get ready to sing, clap, bounce, and giggle! Little ones and their grown-ups will enjoy interactive rhymes, fun songs, and delightful stories together. This joyful program is perfect for babies and toddlers who are just taking their first wobbly steps. Come share the fun, movement, and music! November 2-5 Harvest November 9-12 Pumpkins November 16-19 Orange November 23-26 Let's Say Thank You November 30 Cold Weather |
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TODDLER TIME New walkers through 3 years Mondays 11:00 – 11:20 am Wednesdays 10:00 – 10:20 am or 6:15 – 6:45 pm Thursdays 10:00 – 10:20 am Parents and their toddlers will love the interactive stories, movement songs, and playful rhymes at this high-energy program designed especially for toddlers on the go! Little ones can wiggle, giggle, and learn while building early literacy skills in a fun, welcoming environment. November 2-5 Harvest November 9-12 Pumpkins November 16-19 Orange November 23-26 Let's Say Thank You November 30 Cold Weather |
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STORY TIME 4 years through Kindergarten Mondays 9:30 – 10:15 am Tuesdays 6:00 – 6:45 pm Wednesdays 1:30 – 2:15 pm Story Time is a fun and engaging program designed to help children ages 4 - 6 prepare for or adjust to kindergarten. These sessions include a lively mix of interactive and educational activities that support early literacy, social skills, and fine motor development in a fun entertaining environment. Here’s what a typical session might include: Stories
Age-appropriate books that focus on teaching letters and letter sounds. Songs
Simple, repetitive songs that build language skills, rhythm, and memory. Songs often include movement to help children practice following directions and participating in a group. Finger Plays
Short, interactive rhymes using hand motions. Finger plays strengthen fine motor skills and coordination while supporting early literacy. Rhymes Rhymes and patterned chants help children hear syllables and sounds, an important foundation for reading. Fine Motor Skill Activities Hands-on activities that strengthen the small muscles in the hands that are needed for writing and classroom tasks such as cutting with safety scissors, coloring, gluing, and simple crafts. Story Time helps children build confidence, independence, listening skills, and early academic foundations—all in a playful, supportive environment. November 2-4 N is for Noses November 9-11 C is for Coat November 16 K is for Kangaroo November 23 E is for Elephant November 30 H is for Horse |
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LEGO TIME Ages 18 months – preschool Fridays 10:00 – 11:00 am Enjoy an hour of STEAM play with LEGO Duplo blocks. |
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CREATION STATION Fun for the whole family. November 7 from 10:30 – 12:30 am Explore our Maker Space science and technology toys and games. |
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BLOCK PARTY Fun for the whole family. 2nd and 4th Saturdays 10:30 – 11:25 am Join us for an hour of fun playing with wooden blocks, play animals, vehicles, & people. |
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PUZZLE PARTY Fun for the whole family. 2nd and 4th Saturdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Join us for an hour of fun playing with floor puzzles, mazes, crosswords, and riddles. |
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CRAFT-A-PALOOZA Fun for the whole family. 3rd Saturdays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Kids can create two crafts – one that teaches following directions and one that allows kids to explore their creativity. |
Breastfeeding Support Group & Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Cassy Leadbeater, IBCLC, will be offering free services once a month. Breastfeeding/Pumping Support Group First Wednesday of every month 9:45 - 10:45 am (after Rhyme Time) Simpson Library - Meeting Room B Register at least 24 hours prior. Register here for November 4 Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Second Tuesday of every month 6:30 - 8:00 pm Learning & Book Sale Center, 45 W. Allen St. Register at least 24 hours prior. Register here for November 10. |
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To use our databases, go to our website, SimpsonLibrary.org. Hover over "Collections" and click on "Databases." Select a database to get started. |
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Check out our online books. Hover over "Kids and Teens" and click on "Books and Movies." |
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Watch, read, and learn! For PreK – 3rd grade. Animated videos of award-winning picture books, non-fiction eBooks, games and more. Includes some pairs in Spanish.
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We are happy to provide access to the TumbleBook® Library! You will need a Library Card in order to login and access the TumbleBook® Library.
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Looking for your next great read?
NoveList Plus can help you find what to read next in both fiction and nonfiction genres. Select books by searching a topic in the keywords or choose your favorite genre. You can even enter the title of your favorite book then find other similar titles. Go to our website, SimpsonLibrary.org. Hover over "Collections" and click on "Databases." Select NoveList Plus or click here to get started. |
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*Free Personalized Learning Sessions Every Tutor.com session is personalized to meet the needs of your student, from remedial to advanced levels. It focuses on conceptual learning and critical thinking, not just quick answers. *Safe and Anonymous All tutors must pass a rigorous application process including an extensive background check. No personal information is shared between student and tutor. All work is completed in a recorded classroom. |
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Dig into research with ease.
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Britannica School Elementary students have a safe place to search, discover, and explore! Students can toggle between 3 reading levels on each article, have articles read aloud, and use the Merriam-Webster double-click dictionary to hear words pronounced and read their definitions in English or Spanish. Each article can also be translated into over 80 languages. |
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Gale is an e-resource collection of magazine articles and books that provide an authoritative resource for research. |
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Transparent Language Online provides a fun, engaging, and interactive language-learning environment. More than just a language course, Transparent Language Online contains full courses and dozens of resources, while also providing extensive reference information, vocabulary building, relevant culture learning, and guidance for learning over 110 languages (including English). |
Thank you to our sponsors! Members 1st Federal Credit Union for being an event and holiday sponsor through December 31. F&M Trust for being an event and holiday sponsor through December 31. Upper Allen Kiwanis Club for their sponsorship of LEGO Club this year through April 30. Nestlé Purina Mechanicsburg for their sponsorship of Tales for TAILS through December 31. |
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Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N Walnut St., Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
(717) 766-0171
https://www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org/SIM
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