Children are invited to decorate a cute 3-D foam gingerbread house and a cookie at the Gingerbread House Workshop! Everything you need for your foam gingerbread house and to decorate a cookie is provided. 

Only children will be provided with craft materials. 

When: Saturday, December 20 at 10:30 - 11:30 am, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, and 3:00 - 4:00 pm. 

Registration: All sessions are currently full, but you can join the waitlist.

Questions? Email Danette or call 717-766-0171.

Children are invited to decorate a cute 3-D foam gingerbread house and a cookie at the Gingerbread House Workshop! Everything you need for your foam gingerbread house and to decorate a cookie is provided. 

Only children will be provided with craft materials. 

When: Saturday, December 20 at 10:30 - 11:30 am, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, and 3:00 - 4:00 pm. 

Registration: All sessions are currently full, but you can join the waitlist.

Questions? Email Danette or call 717-766-0171.

 It's a Christmas party at the library for the whole family! Join us for Christmas crafts and games plus a visit from Santa Claus! The same program will be offered twice on Saturday, December 6.

When: Saturday, December 6 at 10:30 - 11:30 am and 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Ages: Family members of all ages.

Registration: Please register for one session online by December 3. Register to attend at 10:30 am
Register to attend at 11:30 am

Questions? Please email Danette or call 717-766-0171.

Children are invited to decorate a cute 3-D foam gingerbread house and a cookie at the Gingerbread House Workshop! Everything you need for your foam gingerbread house and to decorate a cookie is provided. 

Only children will be provided with craft materials. 

When: Saturday, December 20 at 10:30 - 11:30 am, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, and 3:00 - 4:00 pm. 

Registration: All sessions are currently full, but you can join the waitlist.

Questions? Email Danette or call 717-766-0171.

It's a Christmas party at the library for the whole family! Join us for Christmas crafts and games plus a visit from Santa Claus! The same program will be offered twice on Saturday, December 6.

When: Saturday, December 6 at 10:30 - 11:30 am and 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Ages: Family members of all ages.

Registration: Please register for one session online by December 3. 
Register to attend at 10:30 am
Register to attend at 11:30 am

Questions? Please email Danette or call 717-766-0171.

The Friends of Simpson Library present their August Book Sale on Saturday, August 9, and Sunday, August 10.

The regular Book Sale is on Saturday, August 9, from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. On Sunday, August 10, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, the Friends of Simpson will be having their Bag Sale - all the books you can fit in a level bag for only $10.00! Some restrictions apply. Paper bags supplied by the Friends of the Library.

The Book Sale is held at:
Book Sale & Donation Center
45 West Allen Street, Mechanicsburg

Book Sale Map – Plan your shopping trip!

Book Sale Prices – Here's the current price list! You can pay with cash or credit card.

Friends of Simpson Library Book Sales

Shopping Guidelines
We ask all patrons to please adhere to the following guidelines so that everyone has a positive shopping experience:

1. If you arrive before the start of the sale, please lineup in the designated area.  
2. Please note that any belongings such as boxes, bags, and other objects may not be used to hold your place in line, nor can another person hold your place in line.  You must stand in line yourself to hold your place.
3. Scanners are allowed, but please scan as you go; do not hoard books.
4. Tables will be available where you can place your boxes and bins. They are not permitted on the sales floor.
5. Be courteous to fellow shoppers and do not block aisles.
6. For safety reasons, please do not use the shelving as a step ladder and do not allow small children to stand on chairs, tables, etc.  If you need help, just ask one of our volunteers and we would be glad to assist you.
7. There is a cart for books that need to be re-shelved.  If you change your mind about something, please place it on the cart and a volunteer will put it back in the appropriate location.

The Friends of Simpson Library present the final day of the February Book Sale on Sunday, February 22. It's the Bag Sale - all the books you can fit in a level bag for only $10.00! Some restrictions apply. Paper bags supplied by the Friends of the Library.

Saturday, February 21, from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, the Friends of Simpson will be having their regular Book Sale.

The Book Sale is held at:
Learning and Book Sale Center
45 West Allen Street, Mechanicsburg

Friends of Simpson Library Book Sales

Shopping Guidelines
We ask all patrons to please adhere to the following guidelines so that everyone has a positive shopping experience:

1. If you arrive before the start of the sale, please lineup in the designated area.  
2. Please note that any belongings such as boxes, bags, and other objects may not be used to hold your place in line, nor can another person hold your place in line.  You must stand in line yourself to hold your place.
3. Scanners are allowed, but please scan as you go; do not hoard books.
4. Tables will be available where you can place your boxes and bins. They are not permitted on the sales floor.
5. Be courteous to fellow shoppers and do not block aisles.
6. For safety reasons, please do not use the shelving as a step ladder and do not allow small children to stand on chairs, tables, etc.  If you need help, just ask one of our volunteers and we would be glad to assist you.
7. There is a cart for books that need to be re-shelved.  If you change your mind about something, please place it on the cart and a volunteer will put it back in the appropriate location.

The Friends of Simpson Library present their August Book Sale on Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10.  

The regular Book Sale is on Saturday, August 9, from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. On Sunday, August 10, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm is the Bag Sale–all the books you can fit in a level bag for only $10.00! Some restrictions apply. Paper bags supplied by the Friends of the Library.

The Book Sale is held at:
Book Sale & Donation Center
45 West Allen Street, Mechanicsburg

Book Sale Map – Plan your shopping trip!

Book Sale Prices – Here's the current price list! You can pay with cash or credit card.

Friends of Simpson Library Book Sales

Shopping Guidelines
We ask all patrons to please adhere to the following guidelines so that everyone has a positive shopping experience:

1. If you arrive before the start of the sale, please lineup in the designated area.  
2. Please note that any belongings such as boxes, bags, and other objects may not be used to hold your place in line, nor can another person hold your place in line.  You must stand in line yourself to hold your place.
3. Scanners are allowed, but please scan as you go; do not hoard books.
4. Tables will be available where you can place your boxes and bins. They are not permitted on the sales floor.
5. Be courteous to fellow shoppers and do not block aisles.
6. For safety reasons, please do not use the shelving as a step ladder and do not allow small children to stand on chairs, tables, etc.  If you need help, just ask one of our volunteers and we would be glad to assist you.
7. There is a cart for books that need to be re-shelved.  If you change your mind about something, please place it on the cart and a volunteer will put it back in the appropriate location.