Public Libraries in Cumberland County are now operating with limited public services.
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Meet Coy Library Board Member Josh Diehl
Josh Diehl began his tenure as a Board Trustee for the Coy Public Library of Shippensburg in 2016 after being approached by Jo Anne Coy and Kevin Campbell to join the board.
Bosler Memorial Library limits services starting Monday
The library building will be open only for those with appointments for the IdentoGo Fingerprinting or to view A Cast of Blues, a traveling art exhibit featuring masks and photos that tell the story of the men and women who lived and breathed the blues in Mississippi. No other services will be available inside the building.
John Graham Library offers free online resources for elementary students
The John Graham Public Library will present a free program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, on Zoom about its free online resources for elementary-age children. These resources include BookFlix, TrueFlix, Elementary, and CyberSmarts.
Meet Dr. William Gould, Vice President of the Coy Library Board
Meet community member, Dr. William Gould.
When Gould was serving on the Shippensburg Area School Board, he was appointed as the school board’s representative to the Shippensburg Library Board of Directors. That was in 1998, and he is still serving on the Library Board of Trustees.
‘Books & Boots’: The new face of in-person programming
The Coy Library of Shippensburg continues to creatively restore its in-person programming. Sarah Cornman, assistant youth services director, recently led the Books and Boots program.
The Cumberland County Library System and all Cumberland County libraries are joining the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time to remind parents, caregivers, and students that a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning.
Eagle Scout Krause donates planter boxes to Coy Library
The Teen Scene at the Coy Public Library of Shippensburg recently met to get their hands dirty for a good purpose! Eagle Scout Colin Krause of Troop 120 recently designed, built and donated six large wooden planter boxes to the Coy Library.
John Graham Library to celebrate its 60th anniversary
The John Graham Library in Newville is celebrating its 60th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 1, with two virtual special events. At 11 a.m., there will be a program on the history of the library. At 1:30 p.m., all kids and families are welcome at a virtual library birthday party.
Cumberland County Libraries to participate in 2020 Summer Read
Cumberland County Libraries are participating in Transforming Health’s Eighth Summer Read. “Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy,” by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant is a powerful, inspiring, and practical book that focuses on building resilience and moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks.
Coy Library sponsors virtual programs for children, families
The Coy Public Library, located at 73 W. King St. in downtown Shippensburg, is currently sponsoring an array of interesting programs for children and their families online.
Library System offers free performances of ‘Sleeping Beauty, Once Upon Online’ by the Popcorn Hat Players
As part of its 2020 Summer Learning Program, the Cumberland County Library System is sponsoring free performances of “Sleeping Beauty: Once Upon Online” performed by the Popcorn Hat Players. Online performances are on select dates now through July 21 from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.