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!
Curbside Pickup is available every day during operating hours for those who prefer contactless pickup or who cannot wear a mask. 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. Read more here.
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.
On Zoom
Registration Required
For families with children ages 3+
Join the Library as Talewise takes us on a wild adventure about two kids who visit the city zoo and discover all sorts of incredible animals, including a horse who knows in its heart that it’s truly a unicorn. The animals join forces to stand up to the tyrannical Zoo Owner — but do they have what it takes to leave their cages forever?
Junior Paleontologist
For ages 5-8
Registration Required
Younger children can join in on the summer Grab & Go STEAM with this special dinosaur packed kit just for ages 5-8.
For children ages 3-7
No registration necessary; while supplies last
Stop in the children’s room and pick up a kit with crafts and activities all about tails & tales!
Hydraulic Claw
For ages 8-12
Registration Required
Design and build a hydraulic claw that works just like the games in an arcade! Experiment with hydraulics and engineering with this STEAM kit. Decide between an accordion, chopsticks, or pincer style claw, assemble; then test.
On ZOOM
For ages 3-6
Registration required
Join us for a special virtual storytime all about dinosaurs! Featuring stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs, storytime teaches social skills, listening comprehension, letter and number recognition, and vocabulary.
Teachers of Nature: What’s Up With Your Tail?
On ZOOM
For families with children ages 3+
Registration required
Have you ever wondered why animals have tails and what they are used for? The answer is really interesting! Join zookeeper Cindi Cavallini and her live animals in this interactive virtual program to learn about the different uses that animals have for their tails and how they use them.
Attention: Moved to Saturday, June 12 due to rain!
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 
The New Cumberland Public Library will be closed on Saturday, July 3 and Monday, July 5th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. On Monday, July 5th at 10 AM the New Cumberland Town Band will perform on the library lawn. The library will reopen on Tuesday, July 6th at 10:00 a.m. 
New Cumberland Public Library is open for regular hours. Face masks are required for all visitors over age 2 unless fully vaccinated. We appreciate & encourage continued masking regardless of vaccination status to protect our vulnerable populations and those that have not yet become fully vaccinated. Because children under 12 are ineligible for vaccination, face masks are required for everyone over the age of 2 in the children's room and at children's programs. For these reasons, staff will also continue to mask. We will continue to monitor and update our policies as more guidance is issued. Contact-free curbside pickup of hold items continues to be available. Click on the headline to read more details.
The Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library will hold pre-owned book sales on Saturday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 17th from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm in the Foundation House. Please wear a mask and limit your time in the building.
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
