Holiday Harp & Handbells Concert

22 holiday harp7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the Atrium, Upper Level
Get into the holiday spirit with a relaxing evening of carols and holiday music. We welcome Louis Lynch (harpist) and the First UMC Handbell Choir (their 15th year performing at the library!), who will delight your senses and transport you from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with a variety of music to soothe and rest your soul. Sit and enjoy the concert or browse the stacks and take in the tranquil atmosphere. No registration necessary.
 

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Food, Faith, and Football: The True Story of Thanksgiving

thanks7 pm in the Community Room
In 1621, a year after their fateful landing at Plymouth Rock, grateful Pilgrim settlers in Massachusetts sat down to a three-day feast with their Native American neighbors. That event, known as “The First Thanksgiving”, left an enduring legacy all across the country – a beloved annual ritual of family, food, faith, and football. Before you get ready to pop your turkey into the oven, join historian John Maietta to explore the history, traditions, and lasting meaning of this uniquely American holiday. No registration required.

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Fredricksen Library Closed - Thanksgiving

thanksFredricksen Library will be closed on Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving. No items will be due and no fines will accrue.

 

 

 

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Fredricksen Library Closed

closedFredricksen Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 9 for Staff Development Day. No items will be due and no fines will accrue.

 

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Outdoor Movie!

movie reel and bats on a green backgroundAll Ages
Movie starts at dusk
Join the Library as we host a special Halloween Outdoor Movie Night on the Library's Grounds! Bring your chairs, blankets, and snacks and enjoy seeing these classic monsters on the large outdoor screen. New Cumberland Outdoor Movies are a free community event from the New Cumberland Olde Town Association's Safe, Active, Healthy Committee. 

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Church and State

A photo of Jane Hoey sitting at a deskNo Registration Required
In Foundation House
Joining us from Hendrix College, Dr. Deborah Skok (PhD University of Chicago) will illuminate the life of Jane M. Hoey, one of the most powerful women in the federal government in her talk, "Jane Hoey and Mother’s Aid during the Great Depression."

A pioneer in professionalizing the field of social work, Ms. Hoey was brought into FDR's administration with the founding of Social Security (SSA),holding for nearly 20 years the position of Director of the Bureau of Public Assistance, which included Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children, and Aid to the Blind. A fiery advocate on behalf of these programs, Hoey was a devout Catholic her entire life and Catholic social teaching informed her own commitment to social justice.
Program starts at 7 pm but do join us at 6:30 pm for cookies and socializing.
 

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Amelia Givin Library Closed for New Year's Day

Happy New YearThe Amelia Givin Library will be closed for New Year's Day- Thursday, January 1, 2026 and will reopen on Friday, January 2.

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Amelia Givin Library Closing at 2 pm on 12/31

Closing EarlyThe Amelia Givin Library will close at 2 pm on New Year's Eve, Wednesday, December 31 for the holiday.

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Amelia Givin Library Closed Wed/Thurs 12/24, 12/25

ChristmasAmelia Givin Library will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday. The library will reopen on Friday, December 26. We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!

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January Book Discussion

January Book Club Sorcery of Thorns

Come discuss January's featured book, Sorcery of Thorns, at Carolyn Cook's monthly book club!

 

The book club will be held here at the Coy Public Library, Thursday, January 12th from 5:00pm-6:30 pm.

This month's book is "Sorcery of Thorns", written by Margaret Robinson. You can request this item through our digital catalog, or by calling the library at 717-532-4508.

 

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