For ages 3 & up with an adult caregiver
Saturday, November 16, 2019, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
New Cumberland Public Library welcomes the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet for Storytime with the Nutcracker, a program that introduces young children to the world of ballet through familiar stories. Children will be taught pantomime from the classic Nutcracker ballet so they may understand how the story is told onstage through movement and gesture. This family-friendly event takes place in the storytime castle. Registration is not required, but the program is best suited for children over the age of 3.
Plan to bring the Children and Grandchildren! Experience the magic of Christmas at the Secret Santa Workshop on Saturday, December 14th from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Foundation House of the New Cumberland Public Library. Children will have the opportunity to Christmas “shop” for their family members. Be sure to have the children bring their list and the money they saved. Items are reasonably priced and giftwrapped. Proceeds benefit the New Cumberland Public Library and the Women’s Club of New Cumberland and Highland. Sponsored and Coordinated by the Women’s Club of New Cumberland and Highland. 
Drop in at the New Cumberland Public Library from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on November 23rd for free Holiday Crafts and doughnuts! All ages-- Make a detailed Christmas card in the 2nd floor Meeting Room. Children 3 and up--Make an ornament in the Children’s Room. Christmas puzzles to do throughout the Library. Have a doughnut in the Magazine Area!
November 2 and 16, 9 AM to 3 PM
Come visit the small-town library that combines an excellent basic collection of books, DVDs, audiobooks, and music CDs with an experienced, friendly staff. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, and we sponsor a wide variety of programs for all ages.
The annual December holiday program will include Christmas Music presented by The Trust Trio at the Foundation Hall of the New Cumberland Public Library on Tuesday, December 10th, at 10:30 AM. Immediately following the musical program, the Christmas Holly Luncheon will be served. Advance reservations for the lunch and payment of $10.00 should be made at the Library Main Desk by December 1st. There is no charge for attending only the holiday musical program. The doors of Foundation Hall will open at 9:00 AM for browsing Christmas gift books, videos, and music CDs of all types, plus a delicious homemade cookie sale, and a holiday basket raffle with many beautiful and festive baskets.
The Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library hold pre-owned book sales on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Most hardbacks are $1.00 and paperbacks are generally $.50. There are many nice children's books in mint condition. Pick up a nice children's book for your child or grandchild. Vintage jewelry, too. Stop In!
The Book Sale is held in the Foundation House located at the corner of Ninth and Sharon Streets adjacent to the New Cumberland Public Library. Hours for the sales are 9:00 am until 3:00 pm.
Pre-School Pals Storytimes, Book Babies Storytimes, and Twos and Threes Storytimes, are presented several times a week throughout the year. Check our Events calendar. Call or visit the library to register.
Saturday, November 23
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Follow the direction of Lori Staley as you use Stampin Up products to create 3 beautiful Christmas Cards. There is a $5 fee for supplies. Registration is required by calling the Library at 717-774-7820 or stopping by to sign-up at the circulation desk.
For ages 7 & up with an adult caregiver
Tuesday, November 26, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
On school break? Stop by the Library for some fun making & doing with self-directed activities. Fashion a cardboard creation, code Dash the robot, explore physics with Keva planks, and more! There are no must-do’s - just relaxed fun and exploration!
Adults are welcome to attend a free Beaded Earrings craft program to make one pair of earrings at the New Cumberland Public Library on Saturday, December 7th at 1:00 PM in the second floor Meeting Room. Participants will be able to choose wires or clips and a variety of beads. There will be additional opportunities to make earrings and pendants for a small fee. Registration is required for this program by calling the library at 717-774-7820 or stopping at the circulation desk.
1 Benjamin Plaza
New Cumberland
PA 17070
MON: 10:00AM-08:00PM
TUE: 10:00AM-08:00PM
WED: 10:00AM-08:00PM
THU: 10:00AM-08:00PM
FRI: 10:00AM-05:00PM
SAT: 10:00AM-05:00PM
SUN: CLOSED-CLOSED
