Meeting Held at the New Cumberland Fire Department
No Registration Required
In the summer of 2021, the Borough entered a lease with Norfolk Southern for the river access area at the end of 3rd Ave Alley. Please join Valerie Copenhaver, Director of Community & Economic Development, to share your ideas on how to improve this area. What kind of amenities, activities, and events would you like to see? The community will also explore opportunities to improve the streetscape of 3rd Ave Alley.
The Library will be closing early on Friday, December 31st at 1:00PM and be closed all day Saturday, January 1st to allow our staff to celebrate the New Year with family and friends. Wishing you the happiest of holidays as we begin 2022!
Hot off the presses! The Historic Walking Tour of Historic Downtown New Cumberland is available for sale at the Library. Featuring photos from our Local History Collection, this wonderful guide was created by Linda Ries and is packed with fascinating details on our town's history. Just $5 a copy, the proceeds of the sales go to support the Library. This would be a great stocking stuffer for almost anyone.
Download the new free mobile app Library2Go for quick and easy access to your library account and many of our library services from your smartphone or tablet. Instructions for download and a scannable QR code are available 
Join the Friends of New Cumberland Library for their pre-owned book sales for great buys on gently loved books, DVDs, puzzles, and more! Find lots of Christmas bargains! Sales on December 4 and December 18th from 9 AM to 3 PM. Masks and social distancing are recommended at the sales.
The New Cumberland Public Library will be closed for the Christmas Holiday on Friday, December 24 and Saturday, December 25. We will re-open on December 27th at 10:00 am. From all of us at the Library, we wish you a safe & joyous holiday season!
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!
The collection contains items such as newspaper articles, books, maps, photographs, correspondence, scrapbooks, memorabilia, art work, and yearbooks. Access to the collection is granted by appointment or by request. An inventory of the collection (finding aid) is available in paper or online to assist researchers in locating relevant materials.
Ages 3 & Up
In Foundation House
Items priced $1.50-$5.00
Cash Only
Join the Women's Club of New Cumberland and Highland as they sponsor Santa's Secret Workshop in Foundation House. Children ages 3 & up who are willing to shop with a volunteer assistant have the opportunity to buy gifts for family members. Items are reasonably priced from $1.50 to $5.00 and are gift wrapped. Payment must be cash. Proceeds from the event go to support the New Cumberland Public Library.
Ages 6-9
No registration necessary
No snowflake is alike, but they are always symmetrical! Try your hand at constructing these meticulous wintertime marvels. Available at the Children’s Desk starting Saturday, December 11. No registration required but supplies are limited.
The December Book Review features storyteller Pennsylvania Jack. Pennsylvania Jack will regale the audience with Pennsylvania Holiday Folk Tales.
Schedule of Events:
9:30-10:30 am
Featuring music by harpist Mary-Kate Lee
Cookie sales and holiday basket raffle ticket sales
10:30-11:45 am
Program: Pennsylvania Jack's Holiday Folktales
11:45 am -12:30 pm
Holly Luncheon
12:30 pm
Holiday Basket Ticket Drawing
Tickets for the Luncheon are $10.00/person. Reserve your seat at the Library's circulation desk!
Ages 6-12
Registration Required *
Children interested in reading practice can sign up to read to a therapy animal. Caring Hearts Pet Therapy program seeks to improve a child’s reading and communication skills with the assistance of trained therapy animal teams. Children are encouraged to read, engage, and connect with the pet. Bring your favorite book or two to share with one of our animal friends. Registration for a 20-minute reading slot is required and space is limited.
Ages 4-7
Registration Required *
Join us at the Library for this storytime & craft program celebrating the season and this classic picture book. After the story, children will have the opportunity to make their own winter stocking craft to match the hedgehog in the story.
Ages 2-5
No registration necessary
Practice some winter words and/or letter sounds while making this adorable hibernating bear craft. Available at the Children’s Desk starting Saturday, December 18. No registration required but supplies are limited.
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
