Andrew's Big Show

big10:30 am Community Room
Andrew knows a thing or two about ADVENTURE. He's been lucky enough to travel all around the world performing his silly circus tricks. Come out to your library this summer to see him in person and be entertained by his juggling, comedy and tales of adventure. Recommended ages 0 – 18. No registration required.  

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West Shore Wildlife Center

10:30 am Community Room
What is biodiversity? How can we protect natural biodiversity in Pennsylvania? Meet some of our animal ambassadors as we talk about the importance of all species that call PA home and some of the conservation actions you can take right in your backyard. Recommended ages 0 – 18. No registration required.

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Ridiculous Nicholas

10:30 am Community Room
Are you ready to get Ridicuous?! Nick performs a unique and hilarious family-friendly one-man circus show. This fella is so great, he’s even been on the Jimmy Fallon Show! If you’re serious about having a ridiculously good time, it would be preposterous to watch anyone other than “Ridiculous Nicholas”! Recommended ages 0 – 18. No registration required.

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Drop-In Craft Programs

craft10 am - 12 pm in the Community Room 
Join us all summer long for fun drop-in craft programs! This session we'll be making Perler Beads. For children of all ages; ages 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary. 

 

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Drop-In Craft Programs

craft10 am - 12 pm in the Community Room 
Join us all summer long for fun drop-in craft programs! This session we'll be doing Seashell Painting. For children of all ages; ages 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary. 

 

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Earth & Arts Festival

Camouflaged background with cartoon opossum, text: "New Cumberland Earth & Arts Festival" Come to the Library on Sunday, April 27th for the Third Annual New Cumberland Earth & Arts Festival between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. We will have an array of activities and programs for all ages inside the Library and around our grounds. Music & entertainment, food trucks, vendors selling Earth-friendly goods, a demo garden, and alpacas from Angie's Alpaca Paradise are just a few of the things you will enjoy. Inside the Library, we will offer children's story time, crafts and activities for kids and teens, and a presentation about the Northern Lights, as well as opportunities to find out more information about the Penn-Cumberland Garden Club and the Master Watershed Steward Program. 

 

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Plant Sale

New Cumberland Public Library logo with flower pots and text: "Plant Sale"The Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday, April 26 from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM on the lawn area of Foundation House located across the shared parking lot from the Library. The plant sale will feature annuals, vegetables, herbs, perennials, and hanging baskets at bargain basement prices! All proceeds benefit the New Cumberland Public Library. At 10:00 am, Keys to Bees will give a free presentation about Gardening with Honey Bees. Join Master Beekeeper and Honeybee Educator Tiffany Ayres as she discusses how to attract Honeybees to your yard and garden (Sponsored by Members 1st Federal Credit Union).

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Storyteller Showcase

Storyteller Showcase, March 9, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Don't miss this special opportunity to meet three local authors at once! Jan Wolfe, Willow Roots, and Laura L. Zimmerman will be here at the library on Saturday, March 9 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm to showcase their new and latest books for children and teens!

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Family Game Day!

"Family Game Day" text with board game banner iconAll Ages
Drop-In (No Registration Required)
The whole family is invited to enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon with board games from the Library’s special collection! Who will come out on top and earn bragging rights for the day?

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Earth Day at the Library

earth9 am - 7 pm throughout the library
Join us in celebrating Earth Day at the library. Families welcome. No registration required for most programs.

9 am- 7 pm Neighborhood Forest Tree pick-up on Side Lawn, Lower Level

10 am Baby & Toddler Storytime, Storytime Nook

Earth Day Crafts and Coloring, Children’s Library
  
11 am Children’s Storytime, Side Lawn (In case of inclement weather, Storytime Nook)

2 pm Meet the Author: Joyce L. Kiefer, author of The Trees Remember Trilogy, Community Room

All Day Meet representatives from area conservation organizations (Market on Market farmers market)

All Day Earth Day Art Exhibit, Lower Level Atrium

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