Join us for a discussion of First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston on Monday, August 18 at 7:00 pm in the Upper Level Tutoring Rooms at Simpson Public Library.

The identity comes first: Evie Porter. Once she’s given a name and location by her mysterious boss, Mr. Smith, she learns everything there is to know about the town and the people in it. Then the mark: Ryan Sumner. The last piece of the puzzle is the job.

Evie isn’t privy to Mr. Smith’s real identity, but she knows this job isn't like the others. Ryan has gotten under her skin, and she’s starting to envision a different sort of life for herself. But Evie can’t make any mistakes—especially after what happened last time.

Evie Porter must stay one step ahead of her past while making sure there's still a future in front of her. The stakes couldn't be higher—but then, Evie has always liked a challenge. . . .

Location: Upper Level Tutoring Rooms at Simpson Public Library

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

Join us for a discussion of The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson on Monday, November 17 at 7:00 pm at the library. 

This “celebration of the world of books” (Kirkus) from New York Times bestselling author James Patterson is a collection of riveting stories about the heroic efforts of the people on the front lines who get our books into the world.

To be a bookseller or librarian…
You have to play detective. 
Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. An advocate. A visionary.
A person who creates “book joy” by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone, and saying, “You’ve got to read this. You’re going to love it.”
 

Questions? Email Joelene or call 766-0171.

Join Watch the Skies sci-fi book club for a discussion of Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes on Wednesday, August 20 at 7:00 pm at the library.

Prepare for an education you’ll never forget. A “fiendishly funny” (Booklist) mix of witty wordplay, breathtaking twists and genuine intrigue, Murder Your Employer will gain you admission into a wholly original world, cocooned within the most entertaining book about well-intentioned would-be murderers you’ll ever read.

Who hasn’t wondered for a split second what the world would be like if a person who is the object of your affliction ceased to exist? But then you’ve probably never heard of The McMasters Conservatory, dedicated to the consummate execution of the homicidal arts. To gain admission, a student must have an ethical reason for erasing someone who deeply deserves a fate no worse (nor better) than death. The campus of this “Poison Ivy League” college—its location unknown to even those who study there—is where you might find yourself the practice target of a classmate…and where one’s mandatory graduation thesis is getting away with the perfect murder of someone whose death will make the world a much better place to live.
 

All are welcome to join these enthusiastic readers of science fiction in their monthly discussions!

Location: Upper Level Tutoring Rooms at Simpson Public Library

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

Join our book discussion of Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer on Wednesday, November 12 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm in the Upper Level Tutoring Rooms at the library

"The dead can't speak to us," Professor Madoc had said. But that was a lie. The body Patrick Fort is examining in anatomy class is trying to tell him all kinds of things. But no one hears what he does, and no one understand when he tries to tell them. Life is already strange enough for Patrick—being a medical student with Asperger's Syndrome doesn't come without its challenges. And that's before he is faced with solving a possible murder, especially when no one believes a crime has even taken place. Now he must stay out of danger long enough to unravel the mystery. But as Patrick learns one truth from a dead man, he discovers there have been many other lies closer to home.
 

Questions? Please contact Joelene at jodiana@cumberlandcountylibraries.org or 717-766-0171.

Children in third through fifth grade are invited to LEGO Club on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm! Engineer a project by creating, planning, and building with LEGO. Topic: Macy's Parade Float

Come into the room at 6:50 pm to pick up your child and see their amazing creation before it's taken apart.

There's a session for kids in grades K-2 as well! Click here for more info.

Registration: Register online for this program. Fill out a separate registration form for each child attending.

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

Many thanks to the Upper Allen Kiwanis Club for their generous sponsorship of LEGO Club this year.

Children in Kindergarten through second grade are invited to LEGO Club on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm! Engineer a project by creating, planning, and building with LEGO. Topic: Macy's Parade Float

Come into the room at 6:50 pm to pick up your child and see their amazing creation before it's taken apart.

There's a session for kids in grades 3-5 as well! Click here for more info.

Registration: Register online for this program. Fill out a separate registration form for each child attending.

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

Many thanks to the Upper Allen Kiwanis Club for their generous sponsorship of LEGO Club this year.

Children in Kindergarten through second grade are invited to LEGO Club on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm! Engineer a project by creating, planning, and building with LEGO. Topic: Snowplow Challenge

Come into the room at 6:50 pm to pick up your child and see their amazing creation before it's taken apart.

There's a session for kids in grades 3-5 as well! Click here for more info.

Registration: Register online for this program. Fill out a separate registration form for each child attending.

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

Many thanks to the Upper Allen Kiwanis Club for their generous sponsorship of LEGO Club this year.

Children in third through fifth grade are invited to LEGO Club on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm! Engineer a project by creating, planning, and building with LEGO. Topic: Snowplow Challenge

Come into the room at 6:50 pm to pick up your child and see their amazing creation before it's taken apart.

There's a session for kids in grades K-2 as well! Click here for more info.

Registration: Register online for this program. Fill out a separate registration form for each child attending.

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

Many thanks to the Upper Allen Kiwanis Club for their generous sponsorship of LEGO Club this year.

Imagine, design, explore, construct, and discover using Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Math! Children in grades 3-5 will be encouraged to use critical thinking, teamwork, motor, and communication skills in this program on the third Monday of each month.

Topic: Lava in a Bottle

Ages: Grades 3-5. Parents must remain at the library while their child attends STEAM Club. There's a session for kids in grades 1-2 as well! Click here for more info.

Registration: Please register online at least three days before the program. Fill out a separate registration form for each child attending.

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

Imagine, design, explore, construct, and discover with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Math! Students will develop critical thinking, teamwork, motor, and communication skills in this program on the third Monday of each month. 

Topic: Lava in a Bottle 

Ages: Grades 1-2. Parents must remain at the library while their child attends STEAM Club. There's a session for kids in grades 3-5 as well! Click here for more info.

Registration: Please register online at least three days before the program. Fill out a separate registration form for each child attending.

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