New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland, will offer a variety of programs and activities. Programs are free and open to the public, unless stated otherwise.
John Schwartzer, DCNR forester, will present a program on "The Importance of Trees in the Urban/Suburban Landscape" from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, in Foundation House. He will also discuss last year's tree inventory of the New Cumberland Borough.
The Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library will hold preowned book sales from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, May 4 and 18, in Foundation House, located across the shared parking lot. Hardback and paperback books, vintage jewelry, DVDs, music CDs, puzzles, children's books, 33 rpm records, tote bags, note cards, and prints will be available. All proceeds will benefit the library.
The annual Community Plant, Book, and Jewelry Sale will also be held on May 4. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature a variety of perennial plants and herbs from local gardens, annual flowers and vegetable plants, garden supplies and equipment, and more. Food will also be available.
The Monday Great Books Discussion Group will meet in the dining room from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays, May 6 and 20. The group will discuss "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" by Neil deGrasse Tyson and poetry to be selected, respectively. For details, readers may call Ethel Bitterman at 717-938-1590 and Joan Short at 717-938-3494.
Ruth's Mystery Discussion Group will meet on Thursday, May 2, from 10:15 a.m. to noon in the Browsing Room. The focus will be on "West of the Mississippi."
The Book Review Program will feature a review by Dan Tepsic on "Thinking Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, in Foundation Hall. Light refreshments will be served.
Meet the Candidates Night will take place on May 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Foundation Hall. Attendees should come prepared with a question they would like answered by the upcoming candidates for New Cumberland Borough Council.
The Wednesday Great Books Discussion Group will meet on Wednesdays, May 8 and 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the meeting room. The group is using "Great Short Stories of the Masters" edited by Charles Neider.
A Write-On Writer's Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the second-floor meeting room. Additionally, open readings are held each Saturday. For more details, readers may call Sue Kerr at 717-802-2594.
Couponing for Extreme Savings will take place on May 18 from 11 a.m. to noon in the second-floor meeting room. Readers may contact couponerdawn@gmail.com for further details.
The Children's Book Writers Critique Group for adults only will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 18 in the second-floor meeting room. For more details, readers may contact Susan Sempeles at 717-574-9251 or write.now@comcast.net.
PennWriters will meet in Foundation Hall on May 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. The group is open to anyone who is interested in improving their writing skills. For details, readers may contact Carrie Jacobs at carrieinpa@gmail.com.
An Election Day lunch treats and bake sale will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21. A variety of items will be available for purchase in Founation Hall.
Tales for T.A.I.L.S. will be offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7. Children may register for an opportunity to read to a therapy animal from a book of their choosing.
Preschool STEM Stations: Science will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 3. The self-guided program is designed for families with children ages 4 to 7. No registration is necessary.
Families with children ages 6 to 10 are invited to explore the world of plants and flowers based on Longwood Gardens' Community Read title, "The Reason for a Flower," on Saturday, May 4, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Participants will have a chance to win tickets to visit Longwood Gardens.
Ballet Story Time: Cinderella will take place on May 11 in the Storytime Castle from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for families with children ages 3 to 8. Puzzle Playtime will be offered for children ages 3 to 6 from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. on Monday, May 20. Both programs are drop-in events and do not require registration.
Several story time programs will also be offered. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Preschool Story Time, open to children ages 4 to 6, will be held on Mondays, April 22 to May 13, at 10:15 a.m. Twos and Threes Story Time will be offered to children ages 2 to 3 on Mondays, April 22 to May 13, at 11 a.m. Book Babies Story Time, open to infants ages 6 to 23 months, will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays, April 23 to May 14. 1-2-3 Library! will be held on Mondays, April 22 to May 13, at 6:30 p.m. for children ages 2 to 6.
For more information, readers may call the main circulation desk at 717-774-7820 or the Children's Library at 717-774-7822 or visit http://www.newcumberlandlibrary.org.
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