The Commonwealth of PA announced new restrictions to keep our patrons and staff safe from Covid-19. We will remain open to provide essential service to our community. We are following new guidelines to protect our patrons and staff which are available here. We appreciate your cooperation.
The Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library will hold pre-owned book sales on Saturday, March 6th and March 20th from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm in the Foundation House. Please wear a mask and limit your time in the building.
March 5 – 18, 2021 
Come visit the small-town library that combines an excellent collection of books, DVDs, audiobooks, and music CDs with an experienced, friendly staff. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 8 PM; Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. .jpg)
New Cumberland Library is Open Safely!
Reduced hours on Friday and Saturday.:
Mon. – Thurs. 10 AM – 8 PM
Friday – Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM
Read more about our safety measures...
Curbside Pickup is available everyday at the library, if preferred. Place your holds online at Library Catalog or call us at 717-774-7820 for adult items or 717-774-7822 for children's items. We will send you a notification by email or phone when your items are ready to be picked up. Call 717-774-7820 to schedule a pickup time when you have received the notification.
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.
For 2-5 year olds with an adult caregiver
Mondays, March 1, 8, 15, & 22, at 10:30 a.m. on ZOOM
Join us as we take storytime online! Featuring stories, rhymes, music, and more, storytime teaches social skills, listening comprehension, letter and number recognition, and vocabulary. Join us on ZOOM for a live 20-25 minute storytime experience.
Week of March 8
For ages 3-7
While supplies last, no registration necessary
Stop in the children’s room and pick up a fun spring rainbow craft to complete at home!
Simon the Fiddler by Paulette Jiles
Reviewed by: Kate Pursel
Book reviews are held on the second Tuesday of the month from September through May in Foundation Hall.
Book reviews are free and open to the public. No reservations are needed to attend. Please Wear a Mask and practice social distancing. Foundation Hall is located at the corner of Ninth and Sharon Streets across the parking lot from the Library building.
Week of March 15
For ages 3-6
While supplies last, no registration necessary
Stop in the children’s room and pick up a kit with crafts and activities all about spring just in time for the Spring Equinox!
Wind Lift!
For Ages 8-12 (registration required)
Week of March 22
Design and build a wind lift to capture and experience the power of the wind! Wind lifts make learning about wind power, energy, mechanical advantage, torque, work, and other scientific concepts fun and understandable.
Week of March 29
For ages 3-7
While supplies last, no registration necessary
Stop in the children’s room and pick up a fun holiday craft for Easter to complete at home!
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 - 2:00 pm
SAT: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
SUN: CLOSED - CLOSED
