1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Community Room

Oh Captain My Captain! Our philosophers’ club gives you the chance to share ideas from your favorite thinkers and to add your own deep thoughts and reflections to better understand our world. This program is for teens ages 13-18.  Registration is required and begins August 1. 

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Community Room

Plot Twisters is a dynamic writing group for teens. Open to writers of fiction, fan fiction, manga, poetry and more. Group members share works in progress and encourage each other to stay on track with writing goals. 5:30 – 6:00 is for socializing; writing sharing/criticism begins at 6:00pm. This program is for teens ages 13-18. No registration is required.   

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Community Room

Plot Twisters is a dynamic writing group for teens. Open to writers of fiction, fan fiction, manga, poetry and more. Group members share works in progress and encourage each other to stay on track with writing goals. 5:30 – 6:00 is for socializing; writing sharing/criticism begins at 6:00pm. This program is for teens ages 13-18. No registration is required.   

6pm 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.  

Recommended ages 6 to 12. Registration required. 

6pm 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.  

Recommended ages 6 to 12. Registration required. 

10 am in the Community Room

Get ready to explore, create, learn, and experiment in our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) open discovery stations. STEM stations will be set up for self-guided activities where children can discover concepts and skills that are scientific, creative, and collaborative. 

Recommended ages 3-5 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

4:00 pm in the Kunkle Creation Station

Build good budget habits and learn about savings, setting financial goals, weighing wants and needs, and how to resist impulse purchases. Recommended ages 8-10. Registration required. 

6:00 pm in the Kunkle Creation Station

Explore the world and learn about different cultures and people around the globe. Program includes reading, activities, and discussion. Each month features a different country or region. Recommended ages 6-8 years old. Registration required. 

September 8: Lithuania 

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. Recommended ages 5 to 13. No Registration Required. 

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the Kunkel Creation Station

Join us in the Kunkel Creation Station as we learn the language computers speak and the way they speak it! Children will first be taught about binary–the base-two system computers use to function. Then, they will break out into teams and “code” their teammates to complete a task! The key will be thinking like a computer! Sign up now; spots are limited! Recommended ages 10-12. Registration required.