Events Displayed =  1 - 50  out of  638    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 NEXT Friday November 20, 2009 Go To Top 9:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Friday Coffee @ the Library     Meet the Friends of the Shippensburg Public Library every Friday morning at the Book Nook and chat over coffee and goodies. All are welcome.     Location: Shippensburg Public Library - Library Annex   10:10 AM  -  10:30 AM Rhymetime at Simpson     Contact: Joseph T. Simpson Public Library   (717) 766-0171   mechanicsburg@ccpa.net     A 20 minute program for children 18-months old and younger and a parent. Includes songs, rhymes, stories and rhythmic games. The sessions are held on Mondays at 10:10 am, 10:45 am and 11:30 am; on Thursdays at 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm; and on Fridays at 10:10 am, 10:45 am and 11:30 am. No registration is necessary. Children's Corner     Location: Simpson Public Library (Mechanicsburg)   10:15 AM The Gosling Group-Mother Goose Time!     Contact: Children's Department   (717) 243-4642        Mother Goose Time, our special time for babies from birth through 23 months and their caregivers, is divided into two age groups. The Gosling Group, for babies not quite so mobile, is offered at 10:15 a.m. on Fridays. Bosler Memorial Library invites preschool children and families to join us for our Preschool POWER Programs! Designed for kids from infants through age 5, these programs are free, and no registration is necessary!     Location: Bosler Library   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Weekly Playgroup     Contact:    717-532-4508   shippensburg@cumberlandcountylibraries.org     Registration required Children birth to age 6 Meets weekly Nov 4-20th Enjoy our train table, play kitchen, tunnel, ball pit, dolls, slide and more while meeting other families. Each session will end with a parachute activity and rhymes.     Location: Shippensburg Public Library - Children's Room   10:45 AM  -  11:05 AM Rhymetime at Simpson     Contact: Joseph T. Simpson Public Library   (717) 766-0171   mechanicsburg@ccpa.net     A 20 minute program for children 18-months old and younger and a parent. Includes songs, rhymes, stories and rhythmic games. The sessions are held on Mondays at 10:10 am, 10:45 am and 11:30 am; on Thursdays at 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm; and on Fridays at 10:10 am, 10:45 am and 11:30 am. No registration is necessary. Children's Corner     Location: Simpson Public Library (Mechanicsburg)   11:00 AM Walkers Group-Mother GooseTime!     Contact: Children's Department   (717) 243-4642        Mother Goose Time, our special time for babies from birth through 23 months and their caregivers. The Walkers group, for babies under 2 years who are already walking, meets at 11:00 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays. Bosler Memorial Library invites preschool children and families to join us for our Preschool POWER Programs! Designed for kids from infants through age 5, these programs are free, and no registration is necessary!     Location: Bosler Library   11:30 AM  -  11:50 AM Rhymetime at Simpson     Contact: Joseph T. Simpson Public Library   (717) 766-0171   mechanicsburg@ccpa.net     A 20 minute program for children 18-months old and younger and a parent. Includes songs, rhymes, stories and rhythmic games. The sessions are held on Mondays at 10:10 am, 10:45 am and 11:30 am; on Thursdays at 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm; and on Fridays at 10:10 am, 10:45 am and 11:30 am. No registration is necessary. Children's Corner     Location: Simpson Public Library (Mechanicsburg)   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Weekly Teen Scene     Contact: Lisa Rhinehart   717-532-4508   shippensburg@cumberlandcountylibraries.org     Registration required Teens age 13+ Teens meet after school to enjoy snacks, writing club, teen advisory board and other events they choose. To find out more about Teen Scene speak to Lisa.     Location: Shippensburg Public Library Saturday November 21, 2009 Go To Top 9:00 AM  -  3:00 PM Book Sale @ New Cumberland Public Library     Contact: New Cumberland Public Library   (717) 774-7820        The Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library hold pre-owned book sales on the first and third Saturdays of each month. A variety of items are offered at the sales, including adult books, children's books, movies, audiotapes, and vintage jewelry. Patron donations and "weeding" of the collection determine the merchandise for each sale.     Location: New Cumberland Library - Foundation Hall   10:00 AM  -  3:00 PM Fall Library Grounds Clean Up Day @ New Cumberland     Drop by the library on Saturday, November 21st from 10 AM to 3 PM and help us get the flower beds ready for winter. Please bring your own rakes and gloves. If you can help, please sign up at the library's Reference Desk. Thank you! Rain date is December 5th.     Location: New Cumberland Public Library   10:00 AM  -  4:00 PM Friends of Fredricksen Library Silent Auction     Contact: Fredricksen Library   761-3900 Ext. 225        Friends of Fredricksen Library Silent Auction Saturday, November 21 from 10 am to 4 pm The proceeds from this annual event underwrite children’s and adult programming and purchase library supplies and furnishings. Items will be displayed in the front lobby case during Oct. and Nov., with artwork and photographs exhibited in the Community Gallery for Nov. The Book Sale will be held December 11 & 12.     Location: Fredricksen Library   10:15 AM  -  11:30 AM Bosler Data Den - Facebook     Participants will be introduced to the basics of creating a Facebook page. Microsoft Word or equivalent skill base is required. To register for the class, please call Bosler Library at 243-4642. To speak directly to an instructor, please call on Friday evening 6:00 - 9:00 pm or Sunday afternoon 1:00 - 5:00 pm.     Location: Bosler Library

10:30 AM  -  11:15 AM Bosler - Climb Aboard the Polar Express     Contact: Children's Department   (717) 243-4642        Our own Miss Barb will share Chris Van Allsburg's classic holiday story, The Polar Express, with the young and the young at heart. Open to all ages, there will be special story-related snacks, activities, and songs, as well as take-home activities for your family to enjoy throughout the holiday season. In order to ensure that there will be enough holiday treats for everyone, please contact the Children's Library no later than November 15th if your family will attend.     Location: Bosler Library   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Holiday Read Aloud     Contact:    717-532-4508        Registration Required Children age 3-12 and their families Classic holiday fun! Join us as we celebrate Shippensburg’s Dickens’ Days by participating in a read-aloud of the classic story of the gingerbread boy as told by Jan Brett. The story will be followed by a craft.     Location: Shippensburg Public Library - Children's Room   1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Bosler Data Den - Cyber Security     Participants will learn to indentify and avoid various online threats, scams, and security risks while using a computer. Computer Fundamentals and Internet are required. To register for the class, please call Bosler Library at 243-4642. To speak directly to an instructor, please call on Friday evening 6:00 - 9:00 pm or Sunday afternoon 1:00 - 5:00 pm.     Location: Bosler Library Sunday November 22, 2009 Go To Top Books for Tots Collection at Fredricksen and East Pennsboro Branch     Contact: Fredricksen Library   761-3900 Ext. 225        Books for Tots Collection at Fredricksen and East Pennsboro Branch Fredricksen Library and East Pennsboro Branch will once again be collecting new “Book for Tots” and delivering to the Toys for Tots collection site. Donations accepted November 1 – December 1.     Location: Fredricksen Library Monday November 23, 2009 Go To Top 10:00 AM Newborn Storytime at Amelia Givin Library     reqistration requested for newborn-24 months of age with a caregiver This storytime includes fingerplay, songs, rhymes and beginning interaction with the library.     Location: Amelia Givin Library   10:10 AM  -  10:30 AM Rhymetime at Simpson     Contact: Joseph T. Simpson Public Library   (717) 766-0171   mechanicsburg@ccpa.net     A 20 minute program for children 18-months old and younger and a parent. Includes songs, rhymes, stories and rhythmic games. The sessions are held on Mondays at 10:10 am, 10:45 am and 11:30 am; on Thursdays at 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm; and on Fridays at 10:10 am, 10:45 am and 11:30 am. No registration is necessary. Children's Corner     Location: Simpson Public Library (Mechanicsburg)   10:15 AM  -  10:30 AM Holiday Storytime @ New Cumberland Public Library     "Holiday Storytime" November 2 through December 8 For Kids 3-6 years olds Monday 10:15 AM Ho! Ho! Ho! Join us as we gobble up holiday books from Halloween through Christmas in our Holiday Storytime. We'll celebrate with fingerplays, songs, and an occasional craft. Registration begins October 19th in person or by calling the Children’s Department at 774-7822 after 10 AM. No fee.     Location: New Cumberland Library - Children's Room   10:45 AM  -  11:05 AM Rhymetime at Simpson     Contact: Joseph T. Simpson Public Library   (717) 766-0171   mechanicsburg@ccpa.net     A 20 minute program for children 18-months old and younger and a parent. Includes songs, rhymes, stories and rhythmic games. The sessions are held on Mondays at 10:10 am, 10:45 am and 11:30 am; on Thursdays at 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm; and on Fridays at 10:10 am, 10:45 am and 11:30 am. No registration is necessary. Children's Corner     Location: Simpson Public Library (Mechanicsburg)   11:00 AM  -  11:20 AM ToddlerTime @ New Cumberland Public Library     "ToddlerTime Storytime" November 2 through December 7 For Kids 2 1/2 to 3 years old and an adult Mondays 11:00 AM A twenty-minute storytime featuring one to two books and lots of songs and fingerplays . Registration begins October 19th in person or by calling the Children’s Department at 774-7822 after 10 AM. No fee.     Location: New Cumberland Library - Children's Room   11:30 AM  -  11:50 AM Rhymetime at Simpson     Contact: Joseph T. Simpson Public Library   (717) 766-0171   mechanicsburg@ccpa.net     A 20 minute program for children 18-months old and younger and a parent. Includes songs, rhymes, stories and rhythmic games. The sessions are held on Mondays at 10:10 am, 10:45 am and 11:30 am; on Thursdays at 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm; and on Fridays at 10:10 am, 10:45 am and 11:30 am. No registration is necessary. Children's Corner     Location: Simpson Public Library (Mechanicsburg)   1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM John Graham Knitting Group     Contact: Sally Smith   717-776-5900   ssmith@ccpa.net     Knitters of all ages and abilities are invited to share your knowledge and experience with others. Novices welcome. Want to knit for others? We knit hats for "preemies" at Chambersburg Hospital, make prayer shawls, make winter hats, scarves and mittens for native American children in South Dakota, or you may suggest a Community service idea.     Location: John Graham Library   1:30 PM  -  2:00 PM Storytime at Simpson     Contact: Joseph T. Simpson Public Library   (717) 766-0171   mechanicsburg@ccpa.net     This 30-minute program for children 3 to 6 years old, includes stories, songs, poems, games and an occasional craft. It is held on Monday at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm, Tuesday at 10:15 am and 1:30 pm and Wednesday at 10:15 am. No registration is necessary. Children's Corner     Location: Simpson Public Library (Mechanicsburg)

6:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Storytime at Simpson     Contact: Joseph T. Simpson Public Library   (717) 766-0171   mechanicsburg@ccpa.net     This 30-minute program for children 3 to 6 years old, includes stories, songs, poems, games and an occasional craft. It is held on Monday at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm, Tuesday at 10:15 am and 1:30 pm and Wednesday at 10:15 am. No registration is necessary. Children's Corner     Location: Simpson Public Library (Mechanicsburg)   6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Seasonal Family Storytime at Simpson     Contact: Joseph T. Simpson Public Library   (717) 766-0171   mechanicsburg@ccpa.net     The entire family is invited to come celebrate “Turkey Day” this evening. Listen to stories, make Thanksgiving crafts and enjoy some turkey snacks. Children's Corner Registration required. Register at the library or call (717) 766-0171.     Location: Simpson Public Library (Mechanicsburg)   7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Bosler Data Den - Internet Searching     Participants will be introduced to searching on the internet. Familiarity with the internet is required. To register for the class, please call Bosler Library at 243-4642. To speak directly to an instructor, please call on Friday evening 6:00 - 9:00 pm or Sunday afternoon 1:00 - 5:00 pm.     Location: Bosler Library   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Friends of the Shippensburg Public Library Meeting     Contact:    (717) 532-4508   shippensburg@cumberlandcountylibraries.org     The Friends are a separate non-profit group that supports the library with fundraising, events, and advocacy. Join today, and get involved in one of the Friends special projects; or simply show your support by becoming a dues paying member. Meetings: 4th Mondays at 7:00 pm Coffee @ The Library: Fridays 9:00-11:00am All are welcome, come see what we do to support our library! Friends of the Library membership dues: Student - $10.00 Regular - $15.00 Family/Couple - $25.00 Corporate/Partner - $30.00 All proceeds from membership dues benefit the library. Friends of Shippensburg         Location: Shippensburg Public Library - Library Annex Tuesday November 24, 2009 Go To Top 10:00 AM Age 2 & 3 Storytime at Amelia Givin Library     registration requested age 2 & 3 with a caregiver Storytimes include, stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplay.     Location: Amelia Givin Library   10:00 AM Holiday Story Time with Mrs. B     Contact:    732-4274        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!     Location: East Pennsboro Branch   10:15 AM  -  11:15 AM Storytime at Simpson     Contact: Joseph T. Simpson Public Library   (717) 766-0171   mechanicsburg@ccpa.net     This 30-minute program for children 3 to 6 years old, includes stories, songs, poems, games and an occasional craft. It is held on Monday at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm, Tuesday at 10:15 am and 1:30 pm and Wednesday at 10:15 am. No registration is necessary. Children's Corner     Location: Simpson Public Library (Mechanicsburg)   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime     Contact: Sally Smith   717-776-5900   ssmith@ccpa.net     Songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, stories and activities for children from infancy through Kindergarten. First 15 or 20 minutes are songs and fingerplays appropriate for babies and toddlers. Parents may want to take them out at that time and stories and other activities follow for another half hour. Space is limited so please register by calling the library or signing the list at the Circulation Desk. Theme for this week is THANKSGIVING.     Location: John Graham Library   11:00 AM Holiday Toddler Time with Mrs. B     Contact:    732-4274        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!     Location: East Pennsboro Branch   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM Holiday Storytime @ New Cumberland Public Library     "Holiday Storytime" November 2 through December 8 For Kids 3-6 years olds Tuesday 1:00 PM Ho! Ho! Ho! Join us as we gobble up holiday books from Halloween through Christmas in our Holiday Storytime. We'll celebrate with fingerplays, songs, and an occasional craft. Registration begins October 19th in person or by calling the Children’s Department at 774-7822 after 10 AM. No fee.     Location: New Cumberland Library - Children's Room   1:30 PM  -  2:00 PM Storytime at Simpson     Contact: Joseph T. Simpson Public Library   (717) 766-0171   mechanicsburg@ccpa.net     This 30-minute program for children 3 to 6 years old, includes stories, songs, poems, games and an occasional craft. It is held on Monday at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm, Tuesday at 10:15 am and 1:30 pm and Wednesday at 10:15 am. No registration is necessary. Children's Corner     Location: Simpson Public Library (Mechanicsburg)   4:15 PM  -  5:15 PM R.A.P.     Contact: Fredricksen Library   761-3900 Ext. 229        R.A.P. Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm Readers At Pollock is a book discussion group for children in grades 3-4. November’s selection will be The Porcupine Year by Louise Erdrich. Registration starts Oct. 27.     Location: Fredricksen Library

5:50 PM  -  6:10 PM Toddler Time at Simpson     Contact: Joseph T. Simpson Public Library   (717) 766-0171   mechanicsburg@ccpa.net     A 20-minute program for 18-month to three-year-old children and a parent. Includes stories, songs, finger plays, games and an occasional craft. Toddler Time is held on Tuesday at 5:50 pm and Thursday at 10:10 am, 10:40 am and 11:10 am. No registration is necessary. Children's Corner     Location: Simpson Public Library (Mechanicsburg)   6:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Holiday Storytime @ New Cumberland Public Library     "Holiday Storytime" November 2 through December 8 For Kids 3-6 years olds Tuesday 6:30 PM Ho! Ho! Ho! Join us as we gobble up holiday books from Halloween through Christmas in our Holiday Storytime. We'll celebrate with fingerplays, songs, and an occasional craft. Registration begins October 19th in person or by calling the Children’s Department at 774-7822 after 10 AM. No fee.     Location: New Cumberland Library - Children's Room   6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Passport     Contact:    717-532-4508        Registration required Children age 6-12 and their families Meet local families and experience their heritage of: folklore, music, dance, food, games, stories, and language without leaving Shippensburg. Each passport event will feature a different culture present in Shippensburg and result in an added sticker on children’s “passports.”     Location: Shippensburg Public Library - Children's Room   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Book Buzz at Simpson     Contact: Joseph T. Simpson Public Library   (717) 766-0171   mechanicsburg@ccpa.net     This is a unique book discussion group that meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month from September to May in the Tutoring Room on the Upper Level. A group of books on a certain topic is introduced by the leader, followed by a craft project or game. If there is a type of book you like to read, you may want to bring it to share with the group. Teen Events Register for this program at the Library or by calling (717) 766-0171.     Location: Simpson Public Library (Mechanicsburg)   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Let's Talk Books at Simpson     Contact: Joseph T. Simpson Public Library   (717) 766-0171   mechanicsburg@ccpa.net     Students in fourth and fifth grade are invited to join 'Let's Talk Books'! We meet monthly, September through May. Several book talks will be given by Mrs.Stoner followed by a discussion of those books as well as books the students may be reading at home or school. A related activity will follow. Children's Corner Registration required. Register at the library or call (717) 766-0171.     Location: Simpson Public Library (Mechanicsburg) Wednesday November 25, 2009 Go To Top Bosler Library - Closed     Bosler Library will be closed the day before Thanksgiving for inventory.     Location: Bosler Library   Wednesday Storytimes at Amelia Givin Library     registration requested age 2 & 3 with a caregiver - 10am age 4 and older - 1pm Storytimes include stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplay     Location: Amelia Givin Library   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Mother Goose Rhyme Time @ New Cumberland Public Library     "Mother Goose Rhyme Time" November 4th through December 9th For Kids 1 yr. to 2 1/2 years old and an adult Wednesdays 10:15 AM An introduction to storytime and reading through the use of a simple picture book, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and lots of movements. The last twenty minutes of the program is playtime designed to encourage socializing among the children as well as the adults. Registration begins October 19th in person or by calling the Children’s Department at 774-7822 after 10 AM. No fee.     Location: New Cumberland Library - Children's Room   10:15 AM  -  11:15 AM Storytime at Simpson     Contact: Joseph T. Simpson Public Library   (717) 766-0171   mechanicsburg@ccpa.net     This 30-minute program for children 3 to 6 years old, includes stories, songs, poems, games and an occasional craft. It is held on Monday at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm, Tuesday at 10:15 am and 1:30 pm and Wednesday at 10:15 am. No registration is necessary. Children's Corner     Location: Simpson Public Library (Mechanicsburg)   11:15 AM  -  12:00 PM Mother Goose Rhyme Time @ New Cumberland Public Library     "Mother Goose Rhyme Time" November 4th through December 9th For Kids 1 yr. to 2 1/2 years old and an adult Wednesdays 11:15 AM An introduction to storytime and reading through the use of a simple picture book, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and lots of movements. The last twenty minutes of the program is playtime designed to encourage socializing among the children as well as the adults. Registration begins October 19th in person or by calling the Children’s Department at 774-7822 after 10 AM. No fee.     Location: New Cumberland Library - Children's Room   1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Afternoon Knitting Group     Grab your unused (or misused) yarn and head for the library where you can learn how to use your yarns to knit or crochet. Or come in to share your current project and get some new ideas and tips. Beginner & experienced knitters & crocheters welcome!     Location: Shippensburg Public Library - Library Annex   2:00 PM Early Closing at Amelia Givin Library     The Amelia Givin Library will be closing at 2pm today for the Thanksgiving holiday The board, staff & friends of Amelia Givin Library wish you a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving Day.     Location: Amelia Givin Library

2:00 PM Shippensburg Public Library - Early Closing     The Shippensburg Public Library will close at 2:00 pm for the Thanksgiving holiday.     Location: Shippensburg Public Library   5:00 PM East Pennsboro Branch - Early Closing     The East Pennsboro Branch Library will be closing at 5:00 pm for the Thanksgiving holiday.     Location: East Pennsboro Branch

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