6 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station
Get ready to explore, create, learn, and experiment in our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) monthly meetups. STEM activities are a great way to discover concepts and promote skills that are scientific, creative, and collaborative. Each STEM program includes concept learning and experimentation, or creation of a project based on the topic. Recommended ages 8 - 10 years old. Registration required.

March – Under the Sea  

6 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station 
This program developed by Jane Goodall is a youth service program which helps empower young people to become leaders who build a better world. The mission of the program is to foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs, and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for people, other animals, and the environment. Recommended ages 8-12. Registration required.

6:30 pm in the Children's Library
Specially trained dogs from K-PETs will be at the library to listen to children read aloud. This program is helpful to children who may be shy or reluctant to read aloud and will encourage them to practice reading independently. For budding readers, ages 6 - 12. Registration required.

6:30 pm in the Children's Library
Specially trained dogs from K-PETs will be at the library to listen to children read aloud. This program is helpful to children who may be shy or reluctant to read aloud and will encourage them to practice reading independently. For budding readers, ages 6 - 12. Registration required.

6:30 pm in the Community Room
Volunteers from the Harrisburg/West Shore Chess Club will be on hand to assist young chess players and match up competitors. Join us and have fun! Participants are asked to bring a chess set if possible, but not required. No registration required. Ages 5 - 13.

5:30 pm, Community Room
Join us each week for Kindergarten Prep and to explore a book. We will read the story, then participate in crafts and activities that relate to the story. Recommended ages 3 - 6 years old. Registration required.

April  

7- Rain! By Linda Ashman 

14- Thank you, Rain by Dan McCauley 

28- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett 

5:30 pm, Community Room
Join us each week for Kindergarten Prep and to explore a book. We will read the story, then participate in crafts and activities that relate to the story. Recommended ages 3 - 6 years old. Registration required.

April  

7- Rain! By Linda Ashman 

14- Thank you, Rain by Dan McCauley 

28- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett 

 6:00 - 7:00 PM in the Community Room  

Join us to learn the art technique used by our featured artist of the month. Miss Kayla will teach the technique, then you get to create your own art using that method. Bring your own inspiration and ideas! Recommended ages 8 to 12. Registration required.  

April 17- Monet- The Waterlily Pond with the Japanese Bridge 

6:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room or Masland Board Room
Each month we will read about an American Girl character, then meet to discuss each girl. During our meetings we will get to know each other and our favorite American Girls. Bring your American Girl or friend (Our Generation, etc.) doll with you to participate in activities. Recommended ages 8 - 12. Registration required.

10 am - 6 pm in the Lower Level Atrium 

Join us for an Earth Day celebration. Make and take an Earth Day craft, visit our children’s garden, and visit with our special guests to learn more about Earth Day and the planet. 

Guests include: Appalachian Audubon Society, Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, Lower Allen Township, Penn Cumberland Garden Club 

10am Earth Day Storytime reading of One Earth & This Little Kitty in the Garden 

10am-12pm Crafts and Seed Planting 

12-1pm & 4-5pm Work and plant in the One Seed Grows Children’s Garden 

5:15pm Storytime reading of The Ocean Gardener & Lola Meets the Bees 

All day Scavenger Hunt, Make and take activities, and more!