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Events at East Pennsboro
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane!
November 11 - December 11
Hersheypark® invites children ages 3-8 to read their way to Christmas Candylane! From November 11 - December 11, visit the children’s desk at The Fredricksen Library or East Pennsboro Branch to pick up your holiday fun reading form. Children ages 3-8 can earn a free ticket to Hersheypark Christmas Candylane* by reading a book in each of the categories and returning it to the library by December 11 with a parent signature. Call 732-4274 for more information on how you can get started. *One ticket per child ages 3-8. Valid during the 2009 Hersheypark Christmas Candylane operating season only.
Make a Holiday Ornament with Scherenschnitte
Tuesday, November 17 from 6 to 7 pm
This art tradition was founded in Switzerland and Germany and brought to Colonial America in the 1700’s and settled primarily in Pennsylvania. Crafters ages 13 and up will make a holiday Christmas ornament. Registration is required and begins Oct.1. Please bring small pair of sharp scissors. Other supplies will be provided.
Holiday Story Time with Mrs. B
Tuesdays at 10 am, November 24 - December 15
Join the library staff for stories, and activities for children ages 3 ½ through kindergarten. Sessions run about 30 minutes. Registration is required starting Oct. 28 and spaces fill quickly!
Holiday Toddler Time with Mrs. B
Tuesdays at 11 am, November 24 - December 15
Stories, songs and activities for ages 2½ -3½ accompanied by their parent/caregiver. Sessions last about 20-30 minutes. Registration is required starting Oct. 28 and spaces fill quickly!
Bingo for Books
Tuesday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m.
An hour of bingo fun for the whole family with children’s books as prizes. Registration required beginning Nov. 12.
East Pennsboro Branch Holiday Closings
Thursday, November 26, Thanksgiving – Closed
Thursday, December 24, Christmas Eve – Closed
Friday, December 25, Christmas Day – Closed
Thursday, December 31, New Years Eve – Early Closing at 5 pm
Friday, January 1, New Years Day - Closed
2009 in Review and Retrospective
Thursday, January 7 at 1 pm
Join us for an informal review and discussion of the year 2009 with a look at books, movies, politics, and more. The public is invited to attend and participate. Please call East Pennsboro Library at 732-4274 or Schaner Senior Center at 732-3915 for more information and registration details.
Chix with Stix – Knitting Group
Monday, January 11 from 6 to 8 pm
Monthly knitting group. Attendees with all levels of experience, 12 years and older, may bring personal knitting projects or work on group project. Please contact the library for current project updates. Registration required beginning Dec. 11.
Winter Story Time with Mrs. B.
Tuesdays, Jan 12 – Feb 23 at 10 am
Winter story time activities for children ages 3 ½ to K. Sessions are about 30 minutes. Registration required beginning Dec. 15.
Winter Toddler Time with Mrs. B
Tuesdays, Jan 12 – Feb 23 at 11 am
Winter toddler stories and activities for children ages 2 ½ to 3 ½ accompanied by their parent/caregiver. Registration required beginning Dec. 15.
Beginning Photography Workshop – Part 1
Tuesday, January 12 from 6 to 7:30 pm
This is the first of two sessions designed to acquaint beginner and novice photographers to the art of digital photography. Please bring a camera, if possible, and paper for notes. For ages 16 and up, space limited. Registration required beginning Nov. 9.
Bingo for Books for Boomers and Beyond
Thursday, January 14 at 1 pm
An hour of bingo fun for adults ages 50 and beyond. Light refreshments, good company and books. Call the library at 732-4274 to the Schaner Senior Center at 732-3915 for more information. Registration begins December 14.
Bingo for Books
Tuesday, January 19 at 6:30 pm
An hour of bingo fun for the whole family with children’s books as prizes. Registration required beginning Dec 19.
Aging Seminar and Forum
Thursday, January 21 at 6 pm
Learn how to open conversations about the aging process with aging parents. Information and questions will be covered regarding aging options. For more information and registration, call the library at 732-4274.
Reading to Dogs
Thursday, January 28 from 6 to 8pm
Specially trained dogs will be at the library to listen to children read aloud. This program is helpful to readers who may be shy or reluctant to read aloud. Registration required beginning Dec.21.
Book sales every month – call for more info.
Page updated November 16, 2009
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