Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey, will offer a variety of programs, including an assortment of adult enrichment classes. For more details on events and registration, readers may visit http://www.hersheylibrary.org or call the library at 717-533-6555.
A story time for adults will take place on Saturday, March 2, at 2 p.m. Attendees will listen as Emily Fortney continues reading aloud the adventures of Sherlock Holmes in "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This program is best suited for those age 18 and older. Registration is not required.
Dungeons and Dragons, for high school teenagers, will meet at 3 p.m. on Fridays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Registration is required for each session.
Adult enrichment classes will be offered. Classes will include Floral Arrangement, Card Making, two sessions of Fused Glass Art classes, Creative Nonfiction Writing, SPLAT Studio Painting Class, Etched Brown Pysanky Egg Decorating, and Spring Planter class. For details, readers may visit the aforementioned website or contact Julie Brnik at jebrnik@derrytownship.org. Registration must be done in person.
Young filmmakers are invited to enter works in the seventh annual Friends Student Film Festival. Participants may submit up to three short films of up to 25 minutes. Submission forms are available at the library, and details on how to submit films are also available by visiting the library website and clicking on "7th Annual Friends Student Film Festival" under News/Events. Film festival organizers Steve Ballard and Martha Brown may be contacted at steveballard650@verizon.net and harvestmoon210@yahoo.com.
Representatives of the Franklin Institute will present How to Build a Storm at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 10. The children's program will reveal the science of weather. Registration is not required. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hershey Public Library.
On Sunday, March 24, at 2 p.m., Marta McDowell will present "A 'Wilder' Garden." McDowell will share her love of horticulture and garden history through the written and spoken word. Her garden writing has been published in various magazines and newspapers. McDowell's latest book, "The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder," tells the tale of the plants and places of the author of the Little House series. McDowell's other books include "Emily Dickinson's Gardens," "All the Presidents' Gardens," and "Beatrix Potter's Gardening Life." Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Registration is requested.
Chess Club, for all ages, meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. The club will not meet on March 2. Beginners are welcome. On Saturday, May 4, the library will hold its third USCF Chess Tournament. Details are available on the library's website.
Children age 6 and older may register for Lego Club, set to take place from 4 to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6. Participants may build creations based on a challenge issued by children's librarian Rita Smith. Families with preschool-age children may register for Play Day for Families, set for 10 a.m. on Friday, March 22. The program will consist of an hour of play at learning stations.
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