The Dauphin County Library System (DCLS) will offer programs to the community. Registration is required by visiting http://www.dcls.org and looking under Events and Programs or by calling 717-234-4961.
Author and illustrator in residence Amy June Bates will host family programs virtually on Zoom.
On Saturday, June 12, at 10 a.m., Bates will talk about her books and will give participants a peek at her home studio. There will be time for questions. Families that attend will receive a copy of her book "The Big Umbrella."
At 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, Bates will talk about her drawing process and share some tips. Attendees should have a sheet of paper and something to draw with.
On Wednesday, July 21, at 6 p.m., Bates will lead as attendees mix colors, talk about different coloring tools, and color drawings made during the program on June 24. On Thursday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m., participants will make a book with Bates using materials found around their home and then find out how books are put together for publishing.
Bates will join the Art Club for teens on Monday, June 28, at 4 p.m. to provide an in-depth look into her art and share tips as a professional illustrator, with time for questions. The teen Art Club series will begin on Monday, June 21, and will meet on the DCLS' Discord server. Registrants can pick up a basic art supply kit at any library location.
The Next Chapter Book Club will focus on summer fun by reading books with a sea theme, and Zoom and in-person options are available. A discussion about "A Long Petal of the Sea" by Isabel Allende will take place from noon to 1 p.m. at Wiconisco Park, 798 Water Company Road, Millersburg, on Thursday, June 10.
Astronaut Scott Altman will join the library on Zoom on June 10 at 6 p.m. to talk about how accepting a challenge from his teachers and his mom to become a better reader altered the trajectory of his life.
Grow with Google and the Dauphin County Library System will feature a presenter from Google who will lead two virtual digital literacy workshops on Google Meet. It is recommended that attendees create a Google account, if they do not already have one, prior to the program. Registrants will receive instructions via email on how to join the workshop.
Protect Yourself From Online Scams will be offered on Tuesday, June 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. Attendees will learn about common techniques used by scammers to access sensitive information.
Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks will run from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20. Attendees will learn how to manage work and life tasks more efficiently using Google tools.
Also, children will be able to receive a free curbside lunch to go at several of the library's locations this summer through Friday, Aug. 13. William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library, 200 W. Second St., Hummelstown, will offer lunches on Mondays through Thursdays from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Snacks will be available at all eight library locations on Fridays and weekends.
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