Simply Simpson, December 2020
 
Please note that events are subject to change based on prevailing COVID-19 guidelines.
 
December Family Events
 
Saturday, December 12
10:30 - 11:00 am OR 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
 
It's a Holiday Story Time for the whole family! Santa will be reading a story to us from the North Pole on Zoom, and everyone will receive a Take and Make bag with fun crafts and games. Register by December 9.
 
Select your session!
News for You!
 
What could be better than FREE online tutoring and career assistance? 
Tutor.com provides in-depth homework and career assistance to both student and adult patrons.
 
 

 
Cumberland County Library System cardholders now have access to NewsBank, an online newspaper resource that includes America’s News, the Patriot-News, and The Sentinel.
 

 
Attention teen readers: Want to know about new titles added to our collection? Sign up to receive a monthly email featuring newly ordered books for teens. 

What do you do when the kids want one more story, but you still have one more Zoom meeting? Hand them a Wonderbook from Simpson Library! It's a print book with an audiobook preloaded and ready to go. With the press of a button, the book is read aloud to your child while they follow along. You're welcome!
 
 
Yes, You Can Request Curbside Pickup!
Have Your Materials Ready to Grab and Go
 
Put your items on hold as usual, and once you're notified that they are available to be picked up, head on over to Simpson. Give us a call — 717-766-0171 — from the parking lot with your library card number, and we'll check out your items and bring them outside for you.
 
Programs for Adults, Teens, and Children
All visitors, including children 2 years old and older, are required to wear a
face covering in the library, even if you are maintaining social distancing. 
 
 
English Conversation meets every Monday via Zoom. Tea and Stitches and our book clubs also meet via Zoom. Please email Joelene Diana at jdiana@ccpa.net for more information. Mah Jongg meets every Thursday; space is limited and registration is required. 
 
Please register for all events!
 
Come to Tween Scene on December 8 for Christmas Cupcake Wars.
D&D meets via Zoom on December 11.
(No D&D on the fourth Friday this month.)
 
All children's programs in December will be presented through Zoom. We've added a Wednesday morning Toddler Time! It meets at 11:10 am. Register for programs and receive the Zoom link either the day before or the day of the event.
Saturday, December 26, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, via Zoom

Keep the spirit going with seasonal-themed trivia, from the comfort of your own home. Grab the ugliest Christmas sweater you own and join us in this special edition of Trivia on December 26! Cheaters Never Prosper will host a virtual trivia game for us. Only 25 people can sign up, and your entire household can play under one sign-up. Please register online for this event.
 
Simpson Library Book Clubs via Zoom!

Book Clubs are meeting via Zoom. If you are new to a group, please contact Joelene at jdiana@ccpa.net to receive the login information.
 
Wednesday, December 9, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Holiday Grind by Cleo Coyle
December 17, 10:00 to 11:00 am
A Lancaster County Christmas
by Suzanne Woods Fisher
 
December 21, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Christmas in Icicle Falls by Sheila Roberts 
Watch the Skies Sci-Fi Book Club
No Meeting in December
Returns in January
 
Looking for Something New? Read, Watch, or Listen!
 
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News and Notes
Simpson Library Hours
 
Mon: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Tue: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Thu: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Fri: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sun: 1:00 to 5:00 pm
 
Happy New Year!
Upcoming Closings
 
Thursday and Friday
December 24 and 25
Closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
 
Thursday, December 31
Closing at 1:00 pm
 
Friday, January 1
Saturday, January 2
Sunday, January 3
Closed for New Year's Day
 
No items will be due and no holds will expire on days the library is closed.
 
The bin is gone, but your donations can still support Simpson Library. Simply take your donation to your local Community Aid store and advise them that the proceeds go to the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library. Community Aid will donate $0.06 to the library for every pound of clothing collected.
 
Display Case
 
This month, the lobby display is created by Ernie Kepner. Ernie is a collector of all things Christmas. This year, the theme he is bringing to us is Santa Claus. You will be amazed when you see how many shapes, colors, and themes are included! 
And don’t forget to check out our tree. 
It is also decorated by Ernie.
Shop at Simpson
Surprise a library lover in your life with Simpson-branded merchandise. We offer crocks, magnets, mugs, and tote bags. And don't forget about our mini book sale gift cards!

Get Involved
If you shop at Amazon, use AmazonSmile, 
select Joseph T. Simpson Public Library, and 0.5% of your eligible purchase prices will be donated to Simpson Library. 
 
 
You can help ensure that the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library will continue to provide valued quality library services for generations to come. [Click here for Brochure.]
 
 You can now donate to the library monthly. It's easy and quick. Monthly gifts can be automatically made through PayPal.
 
Local businesses are supporting Simpson Library's events all year round by becoming Library Pillar Sponsors. Thank you Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory/Buhrig’s Gathering Place, Fry Communications, Members 1st Federal Credit Union, and West Shore Home LLC for being 2020 Library Pillar Sponsors! We are grateful for your generous support! 
 
The Friends of the Simpson Library support the library with fundraising activities, community activities, library programs, and advocacy for quality library service.
 
 
 Help us raise funds for Simpson Library. Look for our collection cans in local Mechanicsburg businesses now through the end of the year. Thanks to our sponsor for this fundraiser:
 
 
Bags for Books: For each reusable bag used by shoppers, Karns will donate 3 cents to local public libraries. Bring your reusable bags every time you shop at Karns and help support Simpson Library.
 
About Us
Mission
 
Joseph T. Simpson Public Library 
is a community
center for learning and leisure.
 
 
Vision

Simpson Public Library is a dynamic community asset that inspires lifelong learning, advances literacy, and connects people with resources for knowledge, discovery, and enrichment.
 
 
Core Values
 
Lifelong Learning
Community
Service
Access
We Are a PA Forward Library
PA Forward is an initiative
of the Pennsylvania Library Association designed to increase awareness of
the vital role libraries play
in the well-being of
their communities.