A special thank you to the Lower Allen VFW Auxiliary for their donation of over twenty titles to the Library for Post 7530 to promote patriotism through literacy. This donation was made in honor of all American veterans, military members, and their families who courageously served our country.
The New Cumberland Public Library will be closed for Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26, 2025.
May 1 - 31, 2025
May 1 - 31
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Art in the Stacks is a monthly gallery series at the New Cumberland Public Library in partnership with the New Cumberland Collective. Each month will feature a new local artist exhibit in the library's gallery spaces. We are excited to announce the following artists for 2025:
Join New Cumberland Library's Book Discussion Groups! Book discussions are sponsored by the Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library and each group meets on a standing schedule. Click here for more information on the available groups and meeting times.
Books, DVDs, CDs, and more! See lists of new arrivals in adult, teen, and children's collections, as well as by subject or format! Just click on the cover image to go to our catalog and place a hold!
In Foundation House
The Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library will hold pre-owned book and media sales on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM in the Foundation House located across the shared parking lot from the Library. Sales include hardback and paperback books in fiction and non-fiction, DVDs, music CDs, puzzles, children’s books, vinyl records, and more. The Friends have large collections of all genres of books, DVD movies, a children’s book corner, and “specials” during each sale.
Foundation House
No Registration Required
Become an active member of the Friends by attending our bi-monthly meetings on Monday mornings to discuss our upcoming fundraisers and our scheduled activities such as our book reviews and cultural series events. Meetings will be held on the third Mondays in January, March, May, September, and November at 9:30am in Foundation House.
In the Library Dining Room
No Registration Required
The Monday Great Books Discussion Group participants invite you to join them to discuss a variety of stimulating writings. Through shared inquiry, participants benefit by examining the thoughts presented in the texts and their relevance in modern life. A list of selected titles is available on the Library’s website or from the front desk.
2nd Floor Meeting Room
No Registration Required
Reducing stormwater runoff, reducing water pollution, conserving water, and supporting wildlife and pollinators are critical elements of healthy, watershed-friendly properties. This program offers guidance and resources and allows property owners to fill out a simple online application to qualify for watershed-friendly property certification. A project of the Nurture Nature Center and Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program.
Ages 3 and up
Drop-In (No Registration Required)
Come to the Library and see what you can build with your creative ideas & engineering skills! We will have LEGOs, Magna-Tiles, wooden blocks, and other building materials available for free play, as well as some targeted challenges for builders who enjoy more structured projects.
Ages 2-5
Drop-In (No Registration Required)
This high-energy movement class will feature songs & dances to keep your little ones on their feet! We will strengthen motor skills and emphasize concepts such as body and spatial awareness while having a ton of fun! Held outdoors in dry weather above 65 degrees.
1 Benjamin Plaza
New Cumberland, PA 17070
MON: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
TUE: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
WED: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
THU: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
FRI: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
SAT: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
SUN: CLOSED - CLOSED
