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Take your child to the library day!The first Saturday of February is Take Your Child to the Library Day! When you bring your child to Simpson Library on February 1, stop by the meeting rooms on the lower level for crafts, games, and activities! Drop in from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm.

New location for book donationsWe are now able to accept donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles and games at the Learning and Book Sale Center at 45 West Allen Street, Mechanicsburg! On the front of the building, open the black steel door labeled "Book Donation Drop Off" and put your donations inside! The door will always be unlocked.

Simpson Library Capital CampaignImagine more library program and meeting space and a permanent home for Friends of the Library Book Sales! That's what is planned for the new Learning and Book Sale Center at 45 West Allen Street! We need your help to meet our $2,000,000 campaign goal to renovate the space into a flexible, modern space. To make a tax-deductible donation, please visit our webpage or stop in!

Human Trafficking Prevention MonthJanuary is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Since 2010, the President has annually dedicated the month to raise awareness about human trafficking which includes forced labor and sex trafficking. There are estimated to be more than 27.6 million people subjected to human trafficking around the world, including in the United States. [source] Learn more on this topic.

A Night at the TheatreThe Friends of the Library have partnered with the Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg to present a Night at the Theatre on Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30 pm. Beat the winter blues by watching the mystery-comedy, Murder by Membership Only, with other supporters of the library. Tickets cost $20 per person and are on sale at the library

Beautify the barriersEvery year since 2021, local artists painted murals on the line of concrete "jersey" barriers near the exit of our parking lot, transforming them into fabulous artwork! We are again seeking artists to repaint the barriers with new designs that tie into 2025's Summer Learning Program theme, "Color Our World." We invite you to apply online or visit the Beautify the Barriers webpage for an application.

New location for book donationsWe are now accepting donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles and games at the Learning and Book Sale Center at 45 West Allen Street, Mechanicsburg! On the front of the building, open the black steel door labeled "Book Donation Drop Off" and put your donations inside!

What's your library story?We would love to hear your library story about Simpson Public Library! How has the library impacted your life? Do you have a favorite program to attend, a location in the library, or employee? There are cards to fill out at Simpson Library or you can fill it out online. Thanks for your input! 

Tech Help LogoGet personalized help to use the internet, a computer, and other devices! Meet with one of our librarians for up to an hour of one-on-one assistance with apps, filling out online forms, applying for jobs, and practice with a computer or smartphone. Click here to see available times and to sign up. 

A Night at the TheatreThe Friends of the Library have partnered with the Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg to present a Night at the Theatre on Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30 pm. Beat the winter blues by watching the mystery-comedy, Murder by Membership Only, with other supporters of the library. Tickets cost $20 per person and are on sale at the library

Community AidWhen you take donations to Community Aid, tell them you want the proceeds to go to Simpson Library and mention our partner number, 10351. We'll still earn money for your clothing donations, and Community Aid saves money by not picking up donations from our location.

New DVDsLooking for something to watch? Check out our new Movies and TV Shows!