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June 1 - August 15 Pre-registration begins May 1. Reading begins June 1. |
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Register for Beanstack: 2. Click on "Register an Individual or Family." On the next screen answer no if you've never had a Beanstack account. 3. Answer the question, "Have you previously used Beanstack to participate in a reading challenge?" 4. Answer the question, "Who would you like to register?" If you're registering your whole family we recommend you select "I am registering myself" first. 5. Complete the registration fields until everyone is registered. If you've participated in the past: 2. Scroll to "Already Have An Account" and sign-in. 3. Enter your username and password or click the blue link to have it sent to you. Is there an app? Yes! Go to your device’s app store, search for "Beanstack Tracker," and follow these steps. 1. Search for LIBRARY. 2. Click on our library. 3. Follow the steps to register an individual or family! |
WATCH CATERPILLARS GROW INTO BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES! See nature in action as caterpillars grow and eventually encase themselves into their chrysalises. They’ll develop inside until finally emerging as beautiful Painted Lady butterflies! Caterpillars are scheduled to be delivered on or around May 7. Butterflies will be released into the wild seven days after the last caterpillar emerges from its chrysalis. |
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Monday, May 4 6-7:30 PM Open to all grades K - 12 Simpson Library - Meeting Room A + B ✨ The Force is Strong at Simpson Library ✨ Calling all children + teen Jedi, Padawans, and galactic explorers: drop in between 6-7:30pm on May the 4th for an out-of-this-world celebration! Registration is not required! |
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Tuesday, May 12 10:15 – 11:00 am Older Toddler, Preschool, & Early Elementary Join Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet for a Creative Movement Story Time! Children will enjoy an engaging story brought to life through music and movement, exploring basic dance concepts in a fun and imaginative way. It’s the perfect introduction to creative movement—encouraging coordination, confidence, and self-expression. We look forward to dancing and storytelling with you! No registration required. |
May 30 10:00 am - 1:00 pm All ages from birth to 99 Celebrate the start of the Summer Learning Program at our Dino-Mite Summer Celebration! This prehistoric party is the roaring kickoff to the Summer Learning Program at Simpson Library, Unearth a Story! Drop in any time from 10:00 - 1:00 for a dino-sized dose of FREE fun for all ages, including: - Hot dogs and cookies: fuel for future fossil hunters!
- Games and crafts for kids: dig, discover, and create like a true paleontologist!
- Adopt your very own Dino!
- Tons more prehistoric surprises!
Children should be accompanied by an adult, and for the safety of everyone attending, NO PETS are allowed. No registration required. |
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Each time you visit the library between May 30 and July 1, you may enter your name into a raffle for a free backpack! *Children entering Kindergarten through 12th grade are eligible to participate. *One raffle entry is allowed per child per library visit. *Child must be present to receive a raffle ticket. *Pick up your raffle ticket at the lower level circulation desk. *Children may select their favorite color backpack. *School supply colors vary. Supplies include a single subject notebook, one portfolio folder, one pencil bag, two pencils, two pens, four crayons, one glue stick, one pencil sharpener, and one eraser. |
1st Thursday of each month 6:00 – 7:00 pm May 7 Build Your Own Baseball Stadium Design and construct your own custom baseball stadium using LEGO bricks. Explore different stadium features—like seating sections, scoreboards, dugouts, and concessions—while expressing your creativity and love for the game. Registration requested at least 24 hours prior. Walk-ins will be welcome if space permits. A caregiver must sign-in walk-ins. |
Meets the fourth Thursday of each month September through May from 6:00-7:00 pm. May 28 Build a Floatation Device for an Action Hero Build a DIY flotation device for an action figure! This science-based STEAM activity focuses on buoyancy and density, helping a toy that sinks stay afloat using everyday materials. Grades 1 - 2 register here at least three days (72 hours) prior. Grades 3 - 5 register here at least three days (72 hours) prior. |
Meets the third Monday of each month September through May from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Our Tales for TAILS (Therapy Animals Increase Literacy Skills) Program is an effective and fun way to improve children's reading and communication skills though 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. Please bring several books at your child's reading level that they can read to the dogs. May 18 Registration requested at least 24 hours prior. Walk-ins will be welcome if space permits. A caregiver must sign-in walk-ins. |
Meets the fourth Monday of each month September through May from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Tween Scene will not meet in May due to the holiday. We will see you again in September. |
Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Programs |
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Tuesdays: 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Storybook STEAM is an exciting mix of literature, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. This program is designed with preschoolers and kindergarteners in mind but the whole family is welcome to join in the fun. This month's topics are... May 4 At the Pond (Resist Water Painting) May 11 Ducks (Quacking Duck Craft)
May 18 Frogs (Frog Flip Game) May 25 Fish (Rainfish) |
T Mondays: 10:15 - 11:00 am Wednesdays: 1:30 - 2:15 pm Children and their parents learn letters and letter sounds, listen to stories, sing songs, learn poems, and receive take-home letter cards, educational crafts and activities. A new topic will be introduced at the beginning of each week. This month's topics are... May 4-6 W is for Whale May 11-13 V is for Volcano May 18-20 Y is for Yellow May 25-27 X is for Box |
Mondays 11:15 – 11:35 am Wednesdays 10:45 – 11:05 am Wednesdays 6:15 – 6:45 pm Thursdays 10:45 – 11:05 am Children and their parents listen to stories, sing songs, learn finger plays, and play games. A new topic will be introduced at the beginning of each week. This month's topics are... May 4-7 Grass May 11-14 Dirt May 18-21 Flowers May 25-28 Summer |
Wednesdays: 10:15 - 10:35 am Wednesdays: 5:30 - 5:50 pm Thursdays: 10:15 - 10:35 am Children and their parents sing songs, hear rhymes and short stories, and play rhythmic games. A new topic will be introduced at the beginning of each week. This month's topics are... May 4-7 Grass May 11-14 Dirt May 18-21 Flowers May 25-28 Summer |
Fridays: 10:15 - 11:15 am Children ages 18 months through preschool will learn to share and develop fine motor skills, dexterity, problem solving skills, and learn about the world around them, all while playing with LEGO Duplo blocks. LEGO pieces will be provided and cleaned up at the end of the session for the next session. May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
First Tuesday of every month September through May 10:15 - 11:15 am You and your toddler can play together, create art, and meet new people in an educational and creative environment. You'll also learn about early childhood development in a fun and playful manner. May 5 |
Meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10:30 - 11:25 am. Join us for an hour of fun STEM play with wooden blocks and our play animals, vehicles, and people. |
Meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Your whole family will fit perfectly at Puzzle Party! Younger children will enjoy putting together one of our giant, oversized floor puzzles. Older children can solve riddles, mazes, crosswords, or word-finds. Put your problem solving skills to the test! |
Meets the third Saturday of each month from 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Does your child love making crafts? Then make time for Craft-A-Palooza! Each child can make two crafts. One craft will follow simple instructions or an example. The second craft, our “craft challenge,” is based on a monthly theme and will allow your child to express their creativity and individuality. |
Explore our Maker Space science and technology toys and games. May 2 |
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 10:45 - 11:30 am (after Rhyme Time) Simpson Library - Meeting Room B May 6 No registration required. Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Third Tuesday of every month 6:30 - 8:00 pm Learning & Book Sale Center, 45 W. Allen St. May 19 Register here at least 24 hours prior. |
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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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*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). |
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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. |
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. |
Thank you to Members 1st for sponsoring annual events and programs. Thank you to F&M Trust for sponsoring annual events and programs. Thank you to Upper Allen Kiwanis for sponsoring LEGO Club. |
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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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