Summer Reading Challenge: Unearth a Story

Summer Reading Challenge widget with dates June 8 - August 15June 8 - August 15
For children, teens and adults
Registration Required

This summer "Unearth a Story" by digging into great books and discovering activities at your library! From June 8 to August 15 log your reading and activities to earn points and chances to win prizes. Also join us for Cumberland County’s fifth annual GO Cumberland challenge for all ages starting June 1st. This program encourages children and families to read and be physically active by completing hikes all around Cumberland County! More information for both of these programs is available here. 

July Family Entertainment Series

Family Entertainment Series widgetThursdays at 10:30 AM
Foundation House
Ages 3 and up
No Registration Required

July 9: The Amazing Magi: Dinomania

July 16: Dinosaur Birds of the Bay

July 23: Zoo America

Mystery Mondays

Mystery Mondays widgetMonday, August 10th
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
2nd Floor Meeting Room
Interested in discussing mysteries you have read and possibly discovering some new ones? A mystery book club that will meet on Monday evenings is in the early stages of development, and your input is needed. If you are curious and can join us, please bring some author and book title suggestions along with your ideas for how the book club should function (i.e. meeting start time, meeting monthly or bimonthly, etc.). Hope to see you there! No registration necessary!

French Conversation Group

Picture of Eiffel Tower for French Conversation GroupMondays, July 27, Aug 31, Sept 28, Oct 26 & Nov 30th 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
2nd Floor Meeting Room
No registration required
Join this casual and fun conversation group. Some experience in the language is useful. Facilitators will guide participants through discussion and conversation with a focus on Francophone culture.
 

Genealogy Series

Genealogy Series widgetJuly 14, August 11 & September 8
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
2nd Floor Meeting Room
Registration Required
Join us for this three part series led by Rob Lesher, PA Forward Program Manager with the Pennsylvania Library Association. Rob has been working on genealogy for 30 years. The topic for July is Introduction to Genealogy Research, August will be Avoiding Pitfalls in your Genealogy Research, and September will be Hidden and Little  Known Family History Sources. 

POSTPONED - Lawn Chair Cinema: Ten Little Indians

Film projector with text: "Lawn Chair Cinema: Classic Film"*New date: Friday, July 17th
8:00 - 10:00 PM
Ten Little Indians
Library Lawn
Join the New Cumberland Public Library for its “Lawn Chair Cinema” on the library grounds—an outdoor movie night that invites film lovers of all ages to enjoy a classic film under the stars. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks for a relaxed and comfortable viewing experience. Snacks will also be available for purchase from the Friends of NCPL concession stand starting at 8pm. These free community events are open to the public and offer a welcoming atmosphere for all.

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Art in the Stacks

Old bookshelves with text art in the stacks

Art in the Stacks is a monthly gallery series at the New Cumberland Public Library in partnership with the New Cumberland Collective. Each month will feature a new local artist exhibit in the library's gallery spaces. We are excited to announce the following artists for 2026:

 

 

Book Discussions

text reads Book Discussion Group with stack of booksJoin New Cumberland Library's Book Discussion Groups! Book discussions are sponsored by the Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library and each group meets on a standing schedule. Click here for more information on the available groups and meeting times.

See What's New!

New Books! See what's new in our catalog.Books, DVDs, CDs, and more! See lists of new arrivals in adult, teen, and children's collections, as well as by subject or format! Just click on the cover image to go to our catalog and place a hold!

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