Constitution Night with the Sons of the American Revolution

Constitution Night with the Sons of the American Revolution

Bring your kids to learn about the Constitution with the Sons of the American Revolution from 6-8p on Monday September 23 in the Community Room.

Activities include a read-aloud, BINGO, scavenger hunt, and even signing a copy of the Constitution with a quill pen. Kids can earn prizes, awards, and each will get a small gift. The Sons of the American Revolution is an apolitical organization that honors our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities, and educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of our country. The Washingtonburg Chapter of the Sons of American Revolution represents Cumberland and Perry Counties. If you would like more information about joining or think you have an ancestor from the Revolutionary War, see Dale Leppard, chapter genealogist. It’s an exciting time to join SAR as we are in the 250th anniversary cycle. 

 

Program of Events 

 

6:00pm Brief welcome and introduction by the Washingtonburg Chapter of Sons of the 

American Revolution; members of the chapter will be dressed in Colonial attire 

and will be available to answer any questions about SAR. 

 

6:15pm Read aloud:   We the People by Peter Spier 

 

6:30pm Children’s activities about the Constitution and our country -- these can  

be done in any order throughout the night* 

  • Coloring Pages 

  • Good Citizen Promise 

  • Scavenger Hunt  

  • Sign the Constitution 

 

* every child who completes three activities will earn the Good Citizen Award 

 

7:00pm Constitution BINGO -- prizes for winners 

 

7:15pm Presentations  

  • Good Citizen Awards to children, followed by group photo 

  • Donate book to library:  Constitution Translated for Kids (Travis)  

  • SAR Flag Award to library 

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Archives Open House

Text: "New Cumberland Community Archives & Kenneth N. Ross Jr. Research Room Grand Opening" with images from New Cumberland's historyYou're invited to the grand opening of the New Cumberland Community Archives and Kenneth N. Ross Jr. Research Room.
Remarks and ribbon cutting will commence at 11:30 am.
We can't wait to share this meaningful gift to the community with you.
 

Originally called the "Local History Collection" and established in 1976 as part of a bicentennial project, the New Cumberland Community Archives contains unique photographs, records, maps, newspaper, and other records of the history of New Cumberland and the surrounding area. The collection represents the largest and most significant source of materials anywhere related to the history of the Borough of New Cumberland.

Through the generous bequest of Kenneth N. Ross Jr. and funds from a grant from Cumberland County, New Cumberland Public Library has been able to build a safe and secure home for the collection on the first floor of the Library, including climate-controlled storage space and a research room.

The collection contains items such as newspaper articles, books, maps, photographs, correspondence, scrapbooks, memorabilia, art work, and yearbooks. Access to the collection is granted by appointment or by request. An inventory of the collection (finding aid) is available in paper or online to assist researchers in locating relevant materials. A list of yearbooks is also available. For further information about the collection, making a donation, or access to the materials for research, please contact the Library at newcumberland@cumberlandcountylibraries.org.
 

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Mock Interview Sessions

career series2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, 10 and 11 AM time slots, registration required--BCC Classroom 

Practice your interview skills with an HR professional! This 30-45 minute session will consist of a simulated interview for a position you are interested in and an evaluation offering strategies for improvement. Dress for the part, do your research and come practice your interview skills! Choose your time when you REGISTER.

 

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Microsoft Office--Word Basics Workshop

software10am in the BCC Classroom

Learn beginner-level skills or update your older version skills in Microsoft 2019 (using BCC laptops). REGISTER or just walk in!

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Computer Basics - CANCELLED

bcc2 pm in the BCC, Upper Level
Improve your basic computer skills. Use our laptops or bring your own! In this session, we will introduce the parts of the computer, identify and use essential keys on the keyboard, and work on mouse skills. Registration is required.

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Device Advice

bcc5 pm in the BCC, Upper Level
Need hands-on help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader? Trying to download an app or program and getting stuck? Want to use free library media resources like eBooks and audiobooks from Libby? Sign up for a thirty-minute Device Advice session for in person assistance. Bring your personal tablet, laptop, smartphone, or e-reader with you. Make sure you have all passwords you might need during the session. Registration is required.

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Device Advice

bcc5 pm in the BCC, Upper Level
Need hands-on help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader? Trying to download an app or program and getting stuck? Want to use free library media resources like eBooks and audiobooks from Libby? Sign up for a thirty-minute Device Advice session for in person assistance. Bring your personal tablet, laptop, smartphone, or e-reader with you. Make sure you have all passwords you might need during the session. Registration is required.

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Weekly Event

Thursday

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Fredricksen Reads: The Wren, the Wren by Anne Enright (2023)

7 pm, Small Meeting Room & Zoom 

The books we're reading are award winners or have been featured in the public space as a good read. Join us as we discuss these literary gems. You are welcome to attend whether or not you have read or listened to the selection. Ages 18+. Books selected for Fredricksen Reads will be listed on the Fredricksen Library online events calendar.

October: The Wren, the Wren by Anne Enright (2023) 278 pages. An incandescent novel from one of our greatest living novelists, says The Times (British) about the inheritance of trauma, wonder, and love across three generations of women. Registration required 

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Curl Up with the Classics

Small Meeting Room  

Join with fellow book lovers as we take a look at works from a period in a language or culture's history that was particularly creative and productive. You do not have to read the selection before the meeting date. No registration required.

October: The Melancholy of Edgar Allan Poe - We will be reading a few of the Gothic master’s works including Fall of the House of Usher, The Pit and the Pendulum and the poem The Raven. Reading selections can be found in their entirety on the Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore’s website: eapoe.org or in various books within the library system. 

This program is sponsored in memory of Marie Schleicher.

 

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December Book Club

december 2024 book club

There's no registration required to join our monthly book club!

Come discuss a cookbook of your choice, on December 12 from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm at our monthly book club!

The book club will be held here at the Coy Public Library, Thursday, December 12th from 5:00pm-6:30pm.

This month's book is a cookbook of your choice, and if you would like, make something from it to bring and share. For some ideas, look here. You can request this item through our digital catalog, or by calling the library at 717-532-4508.

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