Hershey Public LibraryHershey Public Library serves Derry Township and the surrounding area by providing books and video materials for checkout, free wireless and computer access as well as programs for adults, teens and children./index.php/component/content/frontpage2012-05-17T23:42:49ZJoomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content ManagementOpportunities for Teen Volunteers2012-05-17T17:42:46Z2012-05-17T17:42:46Z/index.php/children-teens/teens/41-teens/592-opportunities-for-teen-volunteers<p>Many different ways for teens to volunteer at the library this summer, and throughout the year. To download a <a href="images/pdf/teen_volunteer_opportunities_flyer.pdf">registration form</a>, please click on the link.</p><p>Many different ways for teens to volunteer at the library this summer, and throughout the year. To download a <a href="images/pdf/teen_volunteer_opportunities_flyer.pdf">registration form</a>, please click on the link.</p>Summer Reading Challenge for Children and Teens2012-05-17T17:16:43Z2012-05-17T17:16:43Z/index.php/children-teens/summer-hpl/35-summer-hpl/591-summer-reading-challenge-for-children-and-teens<p> <img src="images/Reference/dreambigread.jpg" border="0" />Please join us at the library for the official kick off to the summer reading program on June 8, 2012 at 10:00 AM. To preview <strong style="font-style: italic">Dream Big READ </strong>summer's happenings, go to the Event Registration link and look at the month of June. Registration for children's programs for township residents begins on June 4, 2012. Open registration is on June 11, 2012.</p><p> <img src="images/Reference/dreambigread.jpg" border="0" />Please join us at the library for the official kick off to the summer reading program on June 8, 2012 at 10:00 AM. To preview <strong style="font-style: italic">Dream Big READ </strong>summer's happenings, go to the Event Registration link and look at the month of June. Registration for children's programs for township residents begins on June 4, 2012. Open registration is on June 11, 2012.</p>Booknotes May / June 20122012-05-03T17:48:02Z2012-05-03T17:48:02Z/index.php/readers-corner/booknotes/72-booknotes/586-booknotes-may--june-2012<a href="images/BookNotes/may_june2012.pdf">Mysteries, Graduation and Summer Reading!</a><a href="images/BookNotes/may_june2012.pdf">Mysteries, Graduation and Summer Reading!</a>Reference Database Scavenger Hunt2012-03-27T17:50:11Z2012-03-27T17:50:11Z/index.php/component/content/article/574-reference-database-scavenger-hunt<img src="images/Reference/kindle%20jpeg%20-resized.jpg" border="0" alt="Kindle" /><span style="color: #ff9900"><strong> <font color="#ff6600">Scavenger Hunt</font></strong><font color="#800080">.</font> <font color="#339966"><strong>Just a few weeks left to win a <font color="#ff0000">KINDLE!</font></strong></font><span style="color: #000000"><font color="#339966"><strong> Answer 12 questions correctly, and your name will be</strong></font> <font color="#339966"><strong>entered into a draw</strong>.</font> <a href="images/PDF/Scavenger_Hunt.pdf">Download an entry </a><font color="#339966"><strong>form or pick one up at the library. If you need help, please ask at the circulation desk for clues.</strong> <font color="#ff9900">Ends May 31st.</font></font></span></span><img src="images/Reference/kindle%20jpeg%20-resized.jpg" border="0" alt="Kindle" /><span style="color: #ff9900"><strong> <font color="#ff6600">Scavenger Hunt</font></strong><font color="#800080">.</font> <font color="#339966"><strong>Just a few weeks left to win a <font color="#ff0000">KINDLE!</font></strong></font><span style="color: #000000"><font color="#339966"><strong> Answer 12 questions correctly, and your name will be</strong></font> <font color="#339966"><strong>entered into a draw</strong>.</font> <a href="images/PDF/Scavenger_Hunt.pdf">Download an entry </a><font color="#339966"><strong>form or pick one up at the library. If you need help, please ask at the circulation desk for clues.</strong> <font color="#ff9900">Ends May 31st.</font></font></span></span>Spring 2012 Wonderful Ones2012-04-17T20:21:52Z2012-04-17T20:21:52Z/index.php/children-teens/read-aloud-programs/34-read-aloud-programs/582-spring-2012-wonderful-ones<p>The Hershey Public Library presents a four-week series of 20 minute interactive programs for walking children 12 to 24 months and their caregivers. One child and one adult register together for songs, simple stories, nursery rhymes and action plays. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents of young children while introducing your baby to the library and literacy.·Wonderful Ones·is presented on Tuesday mornings at 9:45 and 10:45 during the school year and at 10:00 during the summer.·<br />
<p>The Hershey Public Library presents a four-week series of 20 minute interactive programs for walking children 12 to 24 months and their caregivers. One child and one adult register together for songs, simple stories, nursery rhymes and action plays. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents of young children while introducing your baby to the library and literacy.·Wonderful Ones·is presented on Tuesday mornings at 9:45 and 10:45 during the school year and at 10:00 during the summer.·<br />
Tell Us Your Story2012-03-30T17:05:29Z2012-03-30T17:05:29Z/index.php/library-info/directors-blog/69-directors-blog/578-national-library-week<p>TELL US YOUR STORY!</p>
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<li>How has the library and/or its staff helped you reach your goals in life?</li>
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<li>How has your family been served by the library?</li>
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<li>What is your favorite memory or discovery at HPL?</li>
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<p>Deliver your story online to library@derrytownship.org. Or write it out and submit it in person at HPL.</p>
<p><i>Your story may be signed or submitted anonymously. With your permission, it may be used during our 100 year anniversary, </i></p>
<p>TELL US YOUR STORY!</p>
<ul>
<li>How has the library and/or its staff helped you reach your goals in life?</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>How has your family been served by the library?</li>
</ul>
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<li>What is your favorite memory or discovery at HPL?</li>
</ul>
<p>Deliver your story online to library@derrytownship.org. Or write it out and submit it in person at HPL.</p>
<p><i>Your story may be signed or submitted anonymously. With your permission, it may be used during our 100 year anniversary, </i></p>
Spring 2012 Computer Classes2012-03-12T18:39:44Z2012-03-12T18:39:44Z/index.php/tech-corner/computer-classes/95-computer-classes/571-spring-2012-computer-classes<p>Classes will be held Tuesdays at 10am and Thursdays at 6.30pm in Meeting Room 2 starting April 3.</p>
<p>Classes will be held Tuesdays at 10am and Thursdays at 6.30pm in Meeting Room 2 starting April 3.</p>
Spring Read-Aloud Programs2012-02-29T00:45:18Z2012-02-29T00:45:18Z/index.php/children-teens/read-aloud-programs/34-read-aloud-programs/567-spring-read-aloud-programs<p><strong>Storytime and Toddlertime</strong></p>
<p>The Hershey Public Library provides a regular schedule of storytime and toddlertime sessions from September to July.· Each ten week cycle includes two weeks of registration, five or six weeks of programming and two weeks of staff preparation.</p>
<p><strong>Storytime and Toddlertime</strong></p>
<p>The Hershey Public Library provides a regular schedule of storytime and toddlertime sessions from September to July.· Each ten week cycle includes two weeks of registration, five or six weeks of programming and two weeks of staff preparation.</p>
Simply the Best 20122012-03-01T18:11:30Z2012-03-01T18:11:30Z/index.php/library-info/directors-blog/69-directors-blog/568-simply-the-best-2012<p><a href="http://harrisburgmagazine.com/simply_the_best">It's time to vote for Harrisburg Magazine's 2012 'Simply the Best' Library! <br />(and by vote we clearly mean 'vote for us')</a></p><p><a href="http://harrisburgmagazine.com/simply_the_best">It's time to vote for Harrisburg Magazine's 2012 'Simply the Best' Library! <br />(and by vote we clearly mean 'vote for us')</a></p>Touch Screen Catalogs2012-02-21T00:41:50Z2012-02-21T00:41:50Z/index.php/library-info/inside-the-building/60-inside-the-building/566-touch-screen-catalogs<p>Have you seen our new touchscreen catalog computers? Easy, easy, easy to use and conveniently located in the adult stacks. Stop in and try them out.</p>
<p><img src="images/img_0351.jpg" height="125" width="168" /></p><p>Have you seen our new touchscreen catalog computers? Easy, easy, easy to use and conveniently located in the adult stacks. Stop in and try them out.</p>
<p><img src="images/img_0351.jpg" height="125" width="168" /></p>