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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.
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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 3-5
This activity is a great way to burn some winter cabin-fever energy while also working on preschool skills such as letter identification and corresponding sounds. Available at the Children’s Desk starting Saturday, January 22. No registration required but supplies are limited.
What’s New in Old Cumberland County History?
Lecture, sale, and book signing
In Foundation House
No Registration Required
Two new publications on Cumberland County history, A Walking Tour of Historic Downtown New Cumberland, PA and Remembering Lost Cumberland County, Pennsylvania are now available. Join author Linda Ries, New Cumberland Library Board President, and book contributor David Smith, Interim Director of the Cumberland County Historical Society as they discuss the production of these works, followed by sales and book signings. The Cultural Series is made possible through generous support from Members 1st Credit Union.
Ages 3-7
Registration Required
One Monday a month, join us for a storytime & activity celebrating the arts! Music, theater, poetry, drawing, anything creative that inspires our imaginations. Masking is required for all participants.
Ages 8-12
Registration Required
School curriculums cover the classics, but we also think it’s important to highlight culturally significant and world-expanding stories featuring diverse characters. This month's pick is Hidden: A Child’s Story of the Holocaust by Loic Dauvillier. Participants will receive a copy of the book which must be returned, and will have a chance to discuss the book with peers.
In Foundation House
No Registration Required
Ruth's Mystery Discussion Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10:15 a.m. in Foundation House. New members are encouraged to attend and enjoy sharing their love of the mystery genre. February's meeting will be a discussion of mysteries written by a team. A reading list is available at the mystery meetings. A binder containing authors and book titles that have been read by the group members, as well as a table display of information about the group, is arranged in the mystery section of the library’s South Wing.
Find something new-to-you to love this month! Join the Friends of New Cumberland Library for their pre-owned book sales for great buys on gently loved books, DVDs, puzzles, and more. Masks and social distancing are recommended at the sales.
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
