New Cumberland Library CLOSED Until 1:00pm
New Cumberland Library is opening at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 2 due to inclement weather. All morning programs are cancelled.
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Holiday Book Trivia
Ages 3 and up
Registration Required
Join us for this friendly trivia hour where we’ll test your knowledge of classic holiday picture books. Festive prizes will be given out to the winning teams!
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Holiday DIY Workshop
Ages 3 and up
Drop-In (No Registration Required)
Get ready for the holidays with us! We will have different stations set up around our program room to help you in your holiday preparations, such as a homemade gift bag and wrapping paper decorating, ornament & garland making, card & letter writing, and ugly sweater decorating (bring your own to adorn with our festive supplies!)
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American Sign Language Story Time
2 PM, Storytime Nook in the Children's Library
Join us for an exciting American Sign Language (ASL) Story Time! Our special host will share stories and teach children key signs to take part in the program. Students of the Cumberland Valley ASL Club will also stop in to help read books aloud. We will then send children home with a coloring sheet or craft to help remember the ASL they have learned.
Recommended ages 3 to 5. Registration not required.
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A Christmas Carol from Open Stage
Open Stage presents a delightful, family-friendly adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, faithful to the original text yet brought to life with humor, imagination, and heart.
This inventive two-actor version uses live Foley sound effects and quick character transformations to tell the story of Scrooge and his journey with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. It’s a lively, heartfelt, and true-to-Dickens retelling of redemption and joy—perfect for audiences of all ages.
Ages: Preschool-Adult
Registration: Please register online for the free performance.
Location: Learning and Book Sale Center at 45 W. Allen St., Mechanicsburg
Questions? Please email Danette or call 717-766-0171.
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A Christmas Carol
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in the Community Room
Open Stage presents a delightful, family-friendly adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol — faithful to the original text yet brought to life with humor, imagination, and heart. This inventive two-actor version uses live Foley sound effects and quick character transformations to tell the story of Scrooge and his journey with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. It’s a lively, heartfelt, and true-to-Dickens retelling of redemption and joy — perfect for audiences of all ages.
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Food and Farm Discovery Zone
10am, Discovery Zone
Drop in for stories, farmers market pretend play, samples and hands on farming fun. Recommended for ages 3-5.
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Tuesday
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Elementary STEAM Drop in
Thursdays 3:30 pm in the Children's Library
Stop by after school for STEAM themed play! Geared toward ages 6-8. No registration required.
First Thursday of the month: Lego Lab, where bricks come to life
Second Thursday: Test Lab, where hands on experiments make science real
Third Thursday of the month: Keva Lab, where simple planks make complex structures
Fourth Thursday: Design Lab, where your creativity can bloom
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Thursday
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STEAM Discovery Play - Preschool
10 am in the Community Room
Get ready to explore, create, learn, and experiment in our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) open discovery stations. STEM stations will be set up for self-guided activities where children can discover concepts and skills that are scientific, creative, and collaborative.
Recommended ages 3-5 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
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Preschool Story Time
11:00 am, Community Room or Storytime Nook
During preschool story time, we practice our early literacy skills through stories, questions, songs, finger plays and rhyming games. Our movement activities help our fine and gross motors skills improve. All of this learning while having fun!
Recommended ages 3 to 5. Registration not required.
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Wednesday
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System Headquarters Office 400 Bent Creek Blvd, Suite 150
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
MON: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
TUE: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
WED: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
THU: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
FRI: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SAT: CLOSED - CLOSED
SUN: CLOSED - CLOSED
