Events by Hershey Partnership

Ice Cream with Santa

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

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

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 […]

Free

8th Annual Holiday Movie Extravaganza

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

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 […]

Free

Winter Film Festival for Kids

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

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 […]

Free

1, 2, Whee!

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

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 […]

Free

Alaska: Beyond the Cruise Ships with Scott Weidensaul

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

If you laid Alaska across the Lower 48, one corner would be in California, one in North Carolina and one in Minnesota. Yet few visitors to the 49th state ever get beyond the typical cruise-ship itinerary. Writer and scientist Scott Weidensaul, who has been exploring Alaska for more than 30 years, takes us to some […]

Free

Adult Enrichment Classes begin…

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

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 […]

Second Saturday

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Hershey Public Library offers a new monthly program for families of afternoon stories and activities presented by Jackie Sisco. If you have questions, please e-mail to jsisco@derrytownship.org. Registration begins December 26, online at the Event Calendar on the library's website at www.hersheylibrary.org, or call (717) 533-6555 ext. 3708. Future Second Saturdays will be at 1:30 […]

Free

Movie and Gaming

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Come to the Hershey Public Library to enjoy a showing of Star Trek Beyond on our new AV system and stay to see a demonstration of Artemis, a new Star Trek simulation game. Come in costume to receive swag! This program does not require registration and is suitable for kids ages 8+, teens and adults. […]

SPLAT Studio: Art Afternoon for Kids

Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States

Let’s chase those winter blues away with an afternoon of art at the Hershey Public Library! Back by popular demand, Meghan Winslow of SPLAT Studio – Spirited People Learning Artfulness Together – will help children create a wonderful work of art and get their creative juices flowing! 2:00-2:40: ages 2-6; maximum of 30. Kids will […]