Dauphin County Library System

06/20/2026

Calling all quilters, crafters, costumers, and other sewists!

Join us on July 20th at the East Shore Area Library to work on projects, share tips, learn new skills, and connect with others. No experience necessary – this is a group friendly, The Stitch Sitch, is for both beginners and experts! Materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Just want to stop in and use a machine? That’s fine too! Registration is not required. Program runs from 2:00pm - 3:30pm.

06/19/2026

Join us on July 18th at East Shore Area Library to honor the life and legacy of Woody Guthrie! Come celebrate through music, images, and storytelling with Dr. Doug Morris of West Chester University. Best known for “This Land is Your Land,” folk musician and activist Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Guthrie (1912-1967) chronicled the struggles of working-class America during the Dust Bowl era. Program runs from 2:30pm - 4:30pm. Visit https://buff.ly/YkSRJ0l to register.

06/18/2026

Join Lively Minds on July 18th at Elizabethville Area Library for 'Meet Rosie the Riveter'.

Who is Rosie the Riveter? The fact is she’s the mystery girl who represents Every Woman who served on the home front during World War II. That’s right! There isn't just one Rosie, or even three, but millions of Rosies—young and old—whose outstanding service during WWII helped to preserve America's democratic way of life in the fight against tyranny and injustice. Program runs from 12:00-1:00pm. Visit https://buff.ly/mLtRHa2 to register.

06/17/2026

**CANCELLATION** Due to lack of interest the Summer Game Night program that was to be held tonight at East Shore Area Library has been cancelled.

Please keep an eye out for any other changes or updates.

Join us on June 17th at the East Shore Area Library this summer to play Evolution, a board game in which players create their own species and evolve to stay alive in a world with limited resources and, of course, other players. No prior experience necessary. Program runs from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Visit https://buff.ly/7uYimZQ to register.

06/17/2026

All Dauphin County Library System locations will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Normal operational hours to resume Saturday, June 20th.

06/16/2026

**RESCHEDULING** The Dinosaur BINGO program that is scheduled for this evening, 5:00pm, at Johnson Memorial Library, has been postponed and rescheduled for next Tuesday, June 23rd, at 5:00pm, at Elizabethville Area Library. If you have any questions, please contact the Elizabethville Area Library.

06/16/2026

Are you a friend of Libby? Do you like to multi-task while you read? Bring your latest audiobook, headphones, and a pair of comfortable shoes to The Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library on July 16th for their 'Audiobook Club'! Weather permitting, we’ll listen to our latest reads while taking a 30-minute walk at a moderate pace. Participants at Madeline Olewine Memorial Library will walk along the Greenbelt; members at Johnson Memorial Library will take a walk around Millersburg. Program runs from 10:15am - 11:00am. Registration is not required.

06/16/2026

On July 16th, join mental health educator Sonya Nace from the Penn State Extension to learn tools for helping others in distress with her program 'Helping Others in Distress: Mental Wellness Training '. Attendees will learn how to recognize people experiencing distress, calming techniques for distress, how to identify their own personal stress, and apply self-care. Participants will also learn about local and national support services and resources. Program runs from 6:00pm - 7:00pm and will be held via Zoom. Visit https://buff.ly/JAzOVZg to register.

06/15/2026

If you’d like to plan a trip for your family to experience our state’s geology, we can help you get started! Join us at William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library on July 15 for 'Planning a PA Geological Expedition.' Some topics we’ll cover include: How can I find out about publicly available (free-to-visit) geologic sites? How do I know if a trail is too difficult or inaccessible for my family? How can I find a fun site to visit that’s within driving distance of my home? How can I learn more about Pennsylvania geology with my family? A geologist from the PA Bureau of Geological Survey will show you how to use their Pennsylvania Geologic Data Exploration app (PaGEODE) to plan a geology day trip for your family. Program runs from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Visit https://buff.ly/k35A5V7 to register.

06/15/2026

Let's craft with the classics!

Turn on your listening ears, grab whatever project you’re working on, and join us at the East Shore Area Library on July 14th for a relaxing morning of crafting and classic literature! Bring your own craft and we’ll put on a classic audiobook to work through week by week while you knit, color, crochet, sketch, and create to your heart’s content. Can’t make it every week, or can’t stay the whole time? We’ll have a synopsis of what you missed, so you can jump right back into the story at any time. Program runs from 10:00am - 11:30am. Registration is not required.