Looking for a Group to Join?
The Hershey Public Library plays host to a number of groups that meet at the library and are open to new members. There is something for almost everyone here at the library. Take a look at what we have to offer. If you are interested in joining a group, you may either stop by one of the meetings or contact the person listed.
For information on upcoming topics, visit our Group Announcements page.
Derry Writers Group
The Derry Writers Group offers support and feedback to fellow writers in the areas of fiction, nonfiction, memoir, and children’s writing. Feel free to bring a sample (1-2 pages) of your latest writing project for critique. Open to all writing levels.Meeting Times: 4 th Monday of the month (December’s meeting is on the 3rd Monday)
Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Kim Phillippy
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Hershey Apple Core
The Hershey Apple Core is a technology user group that focuses on the products of Apple-Macintosh computers, iPods, iPhones, iPads, etc., as well as Internet-based services. For more information, log onto the group’s website at www.hersheyapplecore.com.
Meeting Times: 2nd Wednesday of each month (no meetings June - August)Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
Contact Person: Charles Joiner
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Phone: 877-2021
Hershey Area Art Association
The Hershey Area Art Association is a 501C(3) tax exempt association. The mission of the HAAA is promoting, encouraging, and perpetuating the fine arts and fine arts education in the region. For more information, log on to the association’s website at http://haaaonline.com.Meeting Times: 2 nd Tuesday of each month in September through May.
Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Connie Davis, President
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Phone: 469-7233
Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers Club
The purposes of the Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers Club are to promote friendship, to increase the members’ knowledge concerning the functioning of the local community, and to provide opportunities for social interactions through a variety of interest groups.Meeting Times: 2nd Thursday of the month from September through April (no meeting in December)
Meetings begin at 9:45 a.m.
Contact Person: Fran Rubick
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Hershey Camera Club
Hershey Camera Club welcomes all who would like to learn more about the enjoyment of photography in a friendly atmosphere. Regular meetings are open to the public. Meetings may have speakers sharing their knowledge of various aspects of photography or be a competition event. Show & Tell Nights, held on the first Thursday from September through May, are informal gatherings where members and guests have the chance to share tips, ideas, or photos and to discuss various photographic topics. For further information, log on to the club’s website at www.hersheycameraclub.org.Meeting Times: Regular meetings – 3 rd Monday of the month, September through May.
Show & Tell nights – 1 st Thursday of the month, from September through May
Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Marcia Riegle
Phone: 273-1953
Hershey Knitting Group
This purpose of this informal group is to connect area knitters with each other and to encourage knitters of all levels to increase their skill and knowledge of the craft.Meeting Times: 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday of each month.
Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Nancy Chiara
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Phone: 520-1234
Hershey Quilters Guild
The Hershey Quilters Guild is an informal group of quilters interested in sharing ideas and projects. We have an active charity program, making and donating quilts to various organizations. We welcome all levels of interest!
Meeting Times: 1 st and 3 rd Thursday of every month.
Also, anytime there is a fifth Thursday in a month, the group meets from
9:30a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for a charity work day (drop in).
Regular meetings are held from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Joanne Perry
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Phone: 566-1560
