Events by Hershey Partnership

Irish Food included in your ticket price. 3 bands playing: Pipers Request, The Celtic Martins and Robinson & Purcell.

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We kick off our summer programming with a look at the Gilded Age and the Industrial Revolution, a time of growth and improvement in the United States.

June 22 at 10:00 a.m., come to play with the library’s special all-new universal wooden blocks and play sets from Lakeshore Learning–over 300 blocks in 25 shapes!

Please come to the library to contribute a pint of blood to Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank. No appointment is necessary. Please bring a form of ID with you.

Our good friends, the Bravura Brass, will demonstrate the ways music makes the world a better place. This talented Lancaster-based group is a kid oriented, interactive and entertaining family program that has become an audience favorite at the Hershey Public Library. Featuring the trumpet, french horn, trombone and the tuba, this inspiring performance will have […]

For all ages and especially for families No registration required. The LEGO Movie (PG) We will make a craft while watching the movie.

JOIN US FOR OUR JULY BREAKFAST! JUST AFTER THE HOLIDAY - COME CELEBRATE WITH US! BRING A GUEST, HAVE SOME BREAKFAST! SEE YOU THERE!

Families with children ages 3-5 are welcome to register for an hour of center-based free play that encourages children and their adults to engage in the five practice of Early Literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Play Day for Families is held Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a. m. Two more Play […]

For all ages and especially for families No registration required. The BFG (PG) We will make a craft while watching the movie.

Architect Stephen Schwartz returns to Hershey with a special Building Blocks Workshop all about Hershey, PA! Building Blocks Workshops conducts programs using LEGO building blocks as a fun event for children and their caregivers to learn about the architectural heritage of their community. This program is 2-hour, fast-paced, hands-on, model building experience using over 60,000 […]

Sterlen Barr and the RAP crew return to help us hip-hop our way to a better world! No registration is needed for Family Programs.

LEGO Club will meet the first Wednesday of the month from 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Registration begins on August 23. The club meets on September 6. (Future dates are October 4, November 1, December 6, January 3, February 7, March 7, April 3, May 4 and May 2. Registration begins two weeks in advance.) […]

Hershey Public Library offers a variety of Adult Enrichment Classes this Fall. Classes run from September 10 to December 9. Registration envelopes can be picked up from the front desk. (Sorry, no registration by phone or online.) Class fees are payable at registration. Featured this fall are classes on arts & crafts, technology and writing. […]

Reuse, reduce, recycle at our annual Halloween Costume Swap! Starting September 5, drop off outgrown costumes in clean, wearable condition at the Children's Division at the Hershey Public Library. Come back on September 30 to pick out a new-to-you costume at our Swap. Go GREEN for Halloween. If you have questions, contact Rita Smith at (71) […]

Hershey Public Library is holding a class on computer security. Learn information hackers are after and how you can protect yourself whether you are online at home or on a public network. We will also demonstrate best practices for monitoring your accounts, securing your web browser as well as creating effective passwords. This class is […]

Robert P. Watson presents "The Nazi Titanic". Come to the library to hear about a riveting and astonishing account of an enigmatic ship that played a devastating role in World War II and the Holocaust. Come and listen to Robert Watson as he tells the story about this legendary ship and his experiences writing the […]

Saturdays from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, September 9 to May 19, kids in grade 6 + come to the Hershey Public Library to join members of the Hershey Middle School Chess Club for a fun afternoon of chess. Location will vary from week to week–please check the daily listing in the library! If you […]

Tracy Dietrich, the Silver and Wood, and Cindy Wittenburg, the Ivory, will present a musical program for all to enjoy in the main area of the library, playing a variety of instruments and pieces from Broadway Hits, Popular and Traditional favorites, Sacred, and Classical music. This event is sponsored by the Hershey Library Endowment Trust. […]

At the Hershey PublicLibrary, join us for the ultimate eclectic musical experience as Hit the Roof band from NYC reinvigorates old songs with a new twist. Matt plays the piano and keyboard as well as writes the melodies, lyrics and produces. Albert the drummer, who is Matt’s younger brother, loves transitioning from one rhythmic style […]

Families with children ages 3-5 are welcome to register for an hour of center-based free play that encourages children and their adults to engage in the five practices of Early Literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Register online now for this Play Day, or call Barb Clay at 533-6555 ext. 3708. Can't make it […]

At the Hershey Public Library, Friends Children's Series presents Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Insects. Come join The Manada Conservancy to learn about riparian buffers and why there are important for our community. Then take a walk on the wild side and learn about the amazing insects that make their home there. After […]

Registration is open for a "tasty" library program at 2:00 p.m on Sunday, October 1, perfect for all lovers of peanut butter. Meet Ann Criss, author of Peanut Butter Passion: A Peanut Butter Lover's Cookbook. Her collection of over 100 mouth-watering recipes features peanut butter as the star ingredient. From breakfast (Oatmeal Buttermilk Peanut Butter […]

We're excited to announce our partnership with Children's Miracle Network at Penn State Health Children's Hospital allowing us to raise funds for both kids and cars.

Come to a program presented by Elizabeth Wein whose book "Rose Under Fire" was the One, Book, One Community selection for 2017. Registration is required, online at www.hersheylibrary.org or call (717) 533-6555. This program will be a favorite with fans of historical fiction, and is generously co-sponsored by Friends and the Hershey Library Endowment Trust. […]

Friday, October 20, enter an Edible Book Contest at the Hershey Public Library in honor of National Friends of the Library Week. Create a cake inspired by a book! PRIZES will be awarded by category for these literary inspired creations. A schedule of events, rules and entry form can be picked up at the front […]

Come to Hershey Public Library to hear this award-winning storyteller perform Affrilachian Folktales, African-American folktales, fables, and fool tales from the hills and valleys of Appalachia. Be ready to laugh and learn with these stories full of heart! No registration is required for this Friends Children's Series program.

Cassandra Gunkel, Commonwealth Speaker, comes to Hershey Public Library to talk about secret paths traveled by African-Americans who escaped slavery in the South and made their way to freedom in the North and in Canada, and quilt patterns said to have been used by people involved with the Underground Railroad to pass along information in […]

Tuesday, October 31 at 1:30 p.m., children ages 3-6 are invited to Trick-or-Treat Storytime. Come in costume to enjoy stories and a chance to trick-or-treat in the library. No registration necessary. If you have questions, please e-mail to ritahuntsmith@derrytownship.org or call (717) 533-6555 ext. 3707.

Families with pre-school children ages 3-5, please join Rita Smith, Children's Librarian, and Kristen Arndt from the Citizens of Derry Township Anti-Bullying Team, at the Hershey Public Library for Buddy Stories on Saturday, November 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We are excited to share several friendship, acceptance and bully prevention themed stories with […]

Hershey Public Library presents a program by western Pennsylvania resident and author, John Haigh Sr. who will recount many experiences during his career as Chief Steward Air Force One serving Presidents Carter, Reagan, and George H.W. Bush. Enjoy this unique opportunity to view photos, hear personal stories, and learn about the Presidents, members of Congress, and many dignitaries […]

Dr. John Benedict shares his experiences of the ever-changing publishing process. This presentation will cover areas such as: how does one write a good novel, what is involved in getting a novel self-published, and how to market that novel. Please register online or call (717) 533-6555. Contact Julie Brnik at ext. 3717 if you have questions.

NEW FOR 2017!  We've partnered with Christmas Magic at Rocky Ridge County Park in York, PA to bring you a fun-filled holiday experience. Enjoy the beautiful decorations at both Christmas Magic and the Turkey Hill Experience (including the Taste Lab) for one low price!  You will receive your vouchers to Christmas Magic upon check-in at the Turkey Hill […]

The Hershey Public Library presents a new and unique event this fall; Grown-Up Storytime. Sit back and relax as you enjoy short stories, old and new, read aloud to you by Emily Fortney. Please register online or call (717) 533-6555. Contact Julie Brnik at ext. 3717 if you have questions.

You are invited to join Santa for an evening filled with fun activities, beautiful decorations, and of course, plenty of delicious Turkey Hill Ice Cream! Kids 0-12 will: Sit and listen while Santa reads Christmas stories Create a holiday card to send to someone special Make a holiday craft to take home Sample Mrs. Claus’ […]

Joshua Lionel Cowen: An Exciting One-Man History is presented by Neill Hartley on Sunday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m. This is an exciting and magical one–man show about the founding and history of one of the greatest toy companies ever created! It is a fully staged presentation that will entertain and educate audiences of all […]

Come to the Hershey Public Library in your pajamas ready to be transported to the Jolly Old England! By popular demand, we will show the movie, "A Muppet Christmas Carol" (rated G) and enjoy popcorn and apple juice and maybe even a few surprises. No registration is needed. If you have questions, contact Rita Hunt-Smith […]

We are celebrating books made into movies. Movies start at 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. No registration needed. If you have questions, please contact Rita Hunt-Smith at (717) 533-6555 ext. 3708. Tuesday, December 26 The Hideaways (1973. Rated G.) Thursday, December 28 Child of Glass (1978. Unrated.) Friday, December 29 The Lion, the Witch and […]

New for 2018, the Children's department of the Hershey Public Library offers a mixed-age program for babies (12-24 months), toddlers (24-36 months) and a caregiver called "1, 2, Whee!" on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. from January 3-January 24. Come to enjoy new songs, new dances, fun and learning with presenter Barb Clay. Register online at […]

Kick away Winter blues with our new line-up of adult enrichment classes beginning with Bridge for Beginners on January 8. Register in person at the library. (Exception - Terrarium Therapy Workshop.) Please click the link here for details on class topics. Dates and times vary. From January to May, there's something new for everyone--whether you want […]