Library Programs
We have a variety of programs for all ages. View our upcoming programs.
Painted Egg Carton Mobile
Wednesday, May 31 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Registration Required - Register Here
Turn your egg cartons into a fun colorful craft! In just a few easy steps, you can have a hand-painted mobile to brighten your day. Ages 6 and older. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
All-Ages Summer Reading 2023
All Together Now!
Thursday, June 1 through Tuesday, August 15
Register Online at eastpennsboro.beanstack.org
Log your reading and/or activities online to earn badges and virtual tickets. Enter your virtual tickets into the grand prize drawings right in Beanstack. The more you read, the more tickets you can earn! Grand prizes include gift cards, Legos, crafts, and more! Sponsored by the Friends of East Pennsboro Library and other generous donors.
Go Cumberland
Thursday, June 1 through Tuesday, August 15
Register Online at eastpennsboro.beanstack.org
Join us for our second annual Get Outdoors Challenge for all ages! Beginning June 1, register at eastpennsboro.beanstack.org, and then pick up a GO Cumberland booklet (one per family) at the library. Throughout the summer, hike the chosen parks and trails in Cumberland County to find the secret codes to enter in Beanstack! Program runs thought August 15. See booklet for more details. Sponsored by WellSpan.
Hold Your Horses! There’s a Unicorn in the Library!
Monday, June 5 to Saturday, June 10
Libraries are places of legends and magical tales. Share in magic with us this week and find the unicorn in the library. Every day the unicorn will be in a different place, so stop by as often as you can and complete an entry ticket for June’s drawing for a $25 Karns gift card. One entry per team/household per day. No registration necessary.
Colorful Woven Paper Plate Bowls
Tuesday, June 6 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Registration Required - Register Here
Ages 8 and older
Here’s a great weaving project to try. We will weave on paper plates and turn them into lovely woven bowls that are perfect to store your treasures. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Air Dry Clay Keychains, Part 1
Saturday, June 10 from 11 am to noon
Registration Required - Register Here
Ages 8 and older
Use air dry clay to craft a keychain for dad or anyone special to you! In part one we will make the keychain. During Part 2 on Wednesday, June 14, we will assemble them and make a gift card. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Great Outdoors Month Challenge
Monday, June 12 to Saturday, June 24
June is Great Outdoors Month, so stop by the East Pennsboro Library circulation desk for our Great Outdoors Month Challenge. Find some activities to do by yourself or with others and return your challenge to the circulation desk by 2 pm on Saturday, June 24 to be entered in our monthly drawing for a $25 Karns gift card. One entry per person. No registration necessary.
TaleWise (formerly ScienceTellers)
Tuesday, June 13 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Science Heroes: Saving Earth Together! Science and stories collide in this brand-new interactive STEM program! Two unlikely heroes must learn to WORK TOGETHER to stop a super polluting mastermind! Throughout the story, you’ll help the performer conduct amazing science experiments all about air pressure, the laws of motion, chemical reactions, and much more! No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
DIY Paper Spinner
Tuesday, June 13 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Registration Required - Register Here
Ages 8 and older
Craft up a few fun spinners. You spin them and they hum! It’s super fun and just requires a few items. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Air Dry Clay Keychains, Part 2
Wednesday, June 14 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Registration Required - Register Here
Ages 8 and older
Note: You must be registered for Part 1 on Saturday, June 10 to register for this program. We will assemble the dried clay keychains and design a gift card. Ages 8 and older. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
A Rainbow of Goodness
Tuesday, June 20 to Saturday, July 1
June is fresh fruits and vegetables month, and more fresh produce is in season locally. Are you ready to take on our challenge to eat the rainbow? Pick up your log at the East Pennsboro Library circulation desk and record your fruits and vegetables by color. Return your completed log to the library by 2 pm on Saturday, July 1 for a chance to win this month’s drawing for a $25 Karns gift card. One entry per person. No registration necessary.
Andrew’s Big Show
Tuesday, June 20 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Andrew often practices his silly circus tricks by himself, but he knows there’s nothing more fun than working together to make things happen. For this year’s summer reading theme of All Together Now, Andrew is going to need all the help he can get. He’s performed all over the world in circuses, on cruise ships and even for one Pope, and now he’s coming to your library. So, get out of the house, come on out, watch Andrew attempt his silly circus tricks and maybe even lend a helping hand. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by the Friends of East Pennsboro Library.
Rainbow Yarn Wall Hanging
Tuesday, June 20 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Registration Required - Register Here
Ages 10 and older
Let’s spread some color with a rainbow wall hanging! This craft uses yarn to wrap around cording. It’s easy and fun. This craft project uses a glue gun. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Music, Play, Patrol
Tuesday, June 27 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Join Mr. Frank and his musical instruments for the Tails and Tales musical storytelling program! Get ready for a silly new interpretation of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Jack and the Beanstalk! No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by the Friends of East Pennsboro Library.
Bingo for Books
Wednesday, June 28 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Registration Required - Register Here
Play a few rounds of bingo for a chance to win books and videos! All ages welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Independence Day Fireworks Painting
Thursday, June 29 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Registration Required - Register Here
Ages 8 and older
We’ll make colorful, fun, fireworks paintings using acrylic paints and toilet paper rolls. We recommend wearing old clothing. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Flags and Festivities Scavenger Hunt
Monday, July 3 to Saturday, July 8
This is a week of festivities around Central PA and around the country. Find out what’s going on and complete our library scavenger hunt for a chance to win this month’s drawing for a $25 gift card for Kristy’s Whistle Stop. Take pictures of the items on the scavenger hunt and show them to library staff by 2 pm on Saturday, July 8 for a chance to win. One entry per team/household. No registration necessary.
Straw Weaving Bookmarks
Wednesday, July 5 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Registration Required - Register Here
Ages 8 and older
You don’t need a loom or special equipment to weave! Make a colorful, customized bookmark with some yarn and a drinking straw! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
All Together Now Bingo
Monday, July 10 to Saturday, July 22
Summer is a good time to do things with and for your community. Pick up a bingo card starting Monday, July 10 and complete five community-oriented activities. Return your bingo card to the circulation desk by 2 pm on Saturday, July 22 for a chance to win this month’s drawing for a $25 gift card for Kristy’s Whistle Stop. One entry per person. No registration necessary.
Japanese Uchiwa Fan
Tuesday, July 11 from 1:30 to 2:15 pm
The Japanese fan themselves with paper bamboo fans called Uchiwa. Designs are stenciled on the fans to make them especially beautiful. Keep cool in the summer heat with your own handmade Uchiwa Fan. No registration required. All ages welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Bingo for Books
Saturday, July 15 11 am to noon
Registration Required - Register Here
Play a few rounds of bingo for a chance to win books and videos! All ages welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Peacock of India
Tuesday, July 18 from 1:30 to 2:15 pm
The magnificent peacock is the national bird of India. The feathers of the male peacock have “eye” designs of golden orange and hazel that show when he raises his feathers in a grand display. Join us and make your own peacock to show off! No registration required. All ages welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Juice Carton Bird Feeders
Wednesday, July 19 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Registration Required - Register Here
Ages 10 and older
Let’s paint some left-over juice cartons and turn them into bright, fun bird feeders. This craft requires using a box cutter or scissors and acrylic paints. We recommend wearing old clothing. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Minion Madness!
Monday, July 24 to Saturday, July 29
A minion snuck into the library! Help us find him and you can enter to win our July drawing for a $25 gift card to Kristy’s Whistle Stop. Minions are troublemakers, so come back each day and find his new hiding place for more chances to win. One entry per team/household per day. No registration necessary.
Forgotten Friends Reptile Sanctuary
Tuesday, July 25 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Our planet is home to critters of all kinds! Each animal has its own ecological niche, which is their special assignment on planet Earth. Come laugh and learn with Jesse Rothacker and his reptile friends and discover how critters of all kinds work together to make one great big world. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by the Friends of East Pennsboro Library.
Yarn Birds
Saturday, July 29 from 11 am to noon
Registration Required - Register Here
Ages 8 and older
Make all your craft supplies count! Learn how to use scraps of yarn to make bright, cheery birds! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Spy Neighborhood Adventure
Monday, July 31 to Saturday, August 5
As the dog days of summer come to an end, spend some time exploring a familiar or new neighborhood. Explore the neighborhood around the library, the one near your school, a friend’s or your very own. Pick up a spy record log at the East Pennsboro library circulation desk, complete it, and return it to the library by 2 pm on Saturday, August 5 to be entered in this month’s drawing for a $25 gift card for Al’s Pizza in Summerdale. One entry per team/household for each neighborhood. No registration necessary.
Air Dry Clay Trinket Dish, Part 1
Tuesday, August 1 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Registration Required - Register Here
Ages 8 and older
Have fun with air dry clay making a lovely trinket dish. Part 1 we will roll out the clay and build the dish. In Part 2 on Saturday, August 5, we will paint and seal the dish to take home. This craft uses paints and sealant. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Yarn Cactus Keychain
Thursday, August 3 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Registration Required - Register Here
Ages 10 and older
Make a cute cactus keychain with cording and yarn! Hang it from your wall or use it as a keychain. This craft uses a glue gun. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Grab & Go Craft: Translation Bookmarks
Check Facebook for release date!
Wind down your summer reading by making a few bookmarks to share with friends and neighbors. Materials and directions will be provided to make bookmarks with greetings and positive comments in the many diverse languages spoken in our community. This will be our last Grab & Go craft. No registration required. First come, first served only. While supplies last. All ages welcome.
Air Dry Clay Trinket Dish, Part 2
Saturday, August 5 from 11 am to noon
Registration Required - Register Here
Ages 8 and older
Paint and seal your dried clay dish to take home. This craft uses paints and sealant. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
What’s in the Jar?
Monday, August 7 to Saturday, August 12
Can you guess what’s in the jar? Come to the library and enter your guess for a chance to win August’s drawing for a $25 gift card for Al’s Pizza in Summerdale. All entries will be included in the monthly drawing, and the person who guesses correctly will win a $25 gift card for Kristy’s Whistle Stop (if there are multiple correct guesses, we will draw a name). One entry per person. No registration necessary.
Pom Pom Puppies
Wednesday, August 9 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Registration Required - Register Here
Ages 10 and older
Make a cute puppy with yarn pom poms! This craft uses a glue gun. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Painted Pasta Flowers
Saturday, August 12 from 11 am to noon
Registration Required - Register Here
Ages 8 and older
If you’re looking for a fun, summer craft look no further! Kids will love painting and cutting pasta to create their own unique artwork. This craft uses acrylic paints. We recommend wearing old clothing. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tissue Paper Rainbow
Tuesday, August 15 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Registration Required - Register Here
Ages 8 and older
Kids will love making this Tissue Paper Rainbow. Just cut up squares of tissue paper and pasted them onto a rainbow drawing! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
