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Events in July 2026
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
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July 1, 2026"Unearth A Story" Fourth of July Crafts"Unearth A Story" Fourth of July Crafts
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July 1, 2026
Chess for All AgesChess for All Ages
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July 1, 2026Join the Mercersburg Chess Club for chess matches every Wednesday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Fendrick Library, this club is open to all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. The Mercersburg Chess Club is hosted by Neil Coleman and Jef Savage.
Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman, participants will have the opportunity to learn new strategies, improve their game, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting, this club offers a supportive and welcoming environment for everyone.
Our game evenings are great for kids and adults to put aside their blue screens on cell phones and tablets and have fun in a social setting. The game of chess improves concentration, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills, and teaches valuable lessons in risk and reward. Play a calculated but risky move, and it may lead to a quick win or a rapid loss. Chess is recognized as an activity that can help preserve memory and cognitive skills. It teaches all players an important lesson: Success comes from accumulating small advantages. It's one of the secrets of life!
Chess boards will be provided at the library. We look forward to seeing you there and making new friends over a game of chess!
For more information, contact the library at 717-328-9233
Crochet ClassCrochet Class
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July 1, 2026Crochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM!
This class is for beginners and those that love crochet! Bring your own project & yarn along, share ideas and patterns. There is no fee to join the class. If you would like individual instruction to get started, beginner crochet lessons are available for $10.
For more information e-mail kayeh928@gmail.com
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Weaving Classes- Table Loom
Weaving Classes- Table Loom
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July 6, 2026
Weaving a tea towel
Rigid Heddle Tabletop Loom WeavingThis is a FREE sampler program for ABSOLUTE Beginners.
Fendrick Library, 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg.
Mondays : June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2026. 10:30am – 1:30pm
Weaving has been around for 1000’s of years. We tend to link weaving with the larger floor looms that cost $1000’s, are heavy, take up a lot of floor space, and demand large quantities of yarn, making them an expensive proposition. Rigid heddle tabletop weaving looms are budget friendly, versatile, portable, have a small footprint & can fit on a tabletop making this form of weaving accessible. This program provides a creative weaving experience to those who would not normally consider trying weaving.
Join Nancy Walker & Jef Savage as they take you on a weaving journey across warps and wefts, to a land of colors and patterns. This program is a practical hands-on experience. Participants will be introduced to the history of weaving from its first documented appearance to modern day weaving artists and their work, cultural context, traditions, practices, fabrics, and applications of weaving. The project will enable participants to design and create a table runner or center piece.
All tools and looms are provided. Day One attendance is COMPULSORY. Course completion is impossible without Day One. Participants to provide 100% Cotton Yarn. Details will be provided via your email prior to the program. This is a FREE Program funded by Cultural Alliance of York County & Fendrick Library. Places are LIMITED as only 12 looms are available. To sign up call 717 328 9233 or email: librarian@fendrick.org
Copyright Danza Antiqua. All rights reserved 2026.
Chess for Kids (preschool-teen)Chess for Kids (preschool-teen)
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July 6, 2026Weekly chess class for kids (preschool-teen)
Join instructors Neil Coleman and Jef Savage every Monday at 2pm. Each class will begin with a 10 minute lesson of chess fundamentals. This free class is open to kids at any skill level. Kids will play chess while building critical thinking skills, patience, and confidence.
Chess boards will be provided at the library. We look forward to seeing you there and making new friends over a game of chess!
For more information, contact the library at 717-328-9233Lesson 1: How to Win Fast!
Dulcimer Workshop for BeginnersDulcimer Workshop for Beginners
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July 6, 2026Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners will be hosted by Deb Strite. Classes will be every Monday at 2pm, June 8th -August 3rd. Spaces are limited to 10 people, ages 6 years old - adult, dulcimers will be provided for the class. Please call the library at 717-328-9233 to reserve your spot- No Fee!
"You’ll be happy to know that the Appalachian dulcimer is relatively easy to play. It isn’t a masters-only instrument, despite its complicated-looking design. Indeed, it’s often regarded in the musical world as one of the easiest stringed instruments to learn. It’s even easier in some cases than the guitar." Dulcimer.netYouth Book Club- Music ThemeYouth Book Club- Music Theme
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July 6, 2026Click here to view the July and August flyer for the Youth Book Club
Who: Kids in grades 6-12
When: The 1st Monday each month
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Where: Fendrick Library
Theme: Different themes each month! Choose your own book to read and discuss prior to the meeting, it can be any kind of novel, story, comic, etc. that has some connection to the theme.
What: Hosted by youth for youth! During the book club meeting we will talk about what we read, play a game and enjoy snacks! -
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
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July 8, 2026"Unearth Mercersburg's Story""Unearth Mercersburg's Story"
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July 8, 2026Kids will unearth Mercersburg's history with help from the Mercersburg Historical Society! Did you ever wonder what's upstairs at the Fendrick Library? Get a behind the scenes look at the towns history!
BOOKS But Make It Glam! Part IIIBOOKS But Make It Glam! Part III
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July 8, 2026Bedazzle craft night for youth (suggested ages 12-18)! Bring your own book to bedazzle. Dazzle materials will be provided at no cost.
Chess for All AgesChess for All Ages
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July 8, 2026Join the Mercersburg Chess Club for chess matches every Wednesday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Fendrick Library, this club is open to all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. The Mercersburg Chess Club is hosted by Neil Coleman and Jef Savage.
Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman, participants will have the opportunity to learn new strategies, improve their game, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting, this club offers a supportive and welcoming environment for everyone.
Our game evenings are great for kids and adults to put aside their blue screens on cell phones and tablets and have fun in a social setting. The game of chess improves concentration, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills, and teaches valuable lessons in risk and reward. Play a calculated but risky move, and it may lead to a quick win or a rapid loss. Chess is recognized as an activity that can help preserve memory and cognitive skills. It teaches all players an important lesson: Success comes from accumulating small advantages. It's one of the secrets of life!
Chess boards will be provided at the library. We look forward to seeing you there and making new friends over a game of chess!
For more information, contact the library at 717-328-9233
Crochet ClassCrochet Class
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July 8, 2026Crochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM!
This class is for beginners and those that love crochet! Bring your own project & yarn along, share ideas and patterns. There is no fee to join the class. If you would like individual instruction to get started, beginner crochet lessons are available for $10.
For more information e-mail kayeh928@gmail.com -
Unearth A Story Groups with United We Read
Unearth A Story Groups with United We Read
July 10, 2026
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Chess for Kids (preschool-teen)
Chess for Kids (preschool-teen)
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July 13, 2026Weekly chess class for kids (preschool-teen)
Join instructors Neil Coleman and Jef Savage every Monday at 2pm. Each class will begin with a 10 minute lesson of chess fundamentals. This free class is open to kids at any skill level. Kids will play chess while building critical thinking skills, patience, and confidence.
Chess boards will be provided at the library. We look forward to seeing you there and making new friends over a game of chess!
For more information, contact the library at 717-328-9233Lesson 1: How to Win Fast!
Dulcimer Workshop for BeginnersDulcimer Workshop for Beginners
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July 13, 2026Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners will be hosted by Deb Strite. Classes will be every Monday at 2pm, June 8th -August 3rd. Spaces are limited to 10 people, ages 6 years old - adult, dulcimers will be provided for the class. Please call the library at 717-328-9233 to reserve your spot- No Fee!
"You’ll be happy to know that the Appalachian dulcimer is relatively easy to play. It isn’t a masters-only instrument, despite its complicated-looking design. Indeed, it’s often regarded in the musical world as one of the easiest stringed instruments to learn. It’s even easier in some cases than the guitar." Dulcimer.netHistoric Mercersburg Walking Tour (Part 2)- FREEHistoric Mercersburg Walking Tour (Part 2)- FREE
July 13, 2026"Mercersburg Walking Tours" PART 2, 6:30 - 8:00 PM presented by the Mercersburg Historical Society. The tours will begin in the Fendrick Library at 20 N. Main Street, Mondays in July 13, 20, 27 & Aug. 3, 2026.
Ron Martin-Minnich will guide the evening tours. The walk includes buildings on Main and Seminary Streets. If there is inclement weather, a series of PowerPoint slides and a large map will be utilized.Mercersburg Historical Society will present Part 1at the First United Methodist Church of Mercersburg, hosted by Joan McCulloh. Thursdays in July 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026.
11 N. Fayette Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
mercersburghistory.org
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
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July 15, 2026"Unearth a Story": What the Magma?"Unearth a Story": What the Magma?
July 15, 2026A wild adventure into volcanic science. Ages K and up.
Chess for All AgesChess for All Ages
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July 15, 2026Join the Mercersburg Chess Club for chess matches every Wednesday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Fendrick Library, this club is open to all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. The Mercersburg Chess Club is hosted by Neil Coleman and Jef Savage.
Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman, participants will have the opportunity to learn new strategies, improve their game, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting, this club offers a supportive and welcoming environment for everyone.
Our game evenings are great for kids and adults to put aside their blue screens on cell phones and tablets and have fun in a social setting. The game of chess improves concentration, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills, and teaches valuable lessons in risk and reward. Play a calculated but risky move, and it may lead to a quick win or a rapid loss. Chess is recognized as an activity that can help preserve memory and cognitive skills. It teaches all players an important lesson: Success comes from accumulating small advantages. It's one of the secrets of life!
Chess boards will be provided at the library. We look forward to seeing you there and making new friends over a game of chess!
For more information, contact the library at 717-328-9233
Cornie- A Short DocumentaryCornie- A Short Documentary
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July 15, 2026
The Cornie DVD is a short documentary film directed by former Mercersburg Academy faculty member Kristy Higby that details the life and nearly century-long reminiscences of Robert L. (Cornie) Watson, an African-American resident of Mercersburg. [1, 2]Cornie – The nearly century-long reminiscences of Robert L. Watson, affectionately known as ‘Cornie,’ paint a vivid picture of the life of an African-American in the 20th century and beyond. Born at the dawn of the first World War, he was a veteran of the second, where despite his service to his country he was nevertheless disparaged as a second-class citizen. Sadly, this was nothing new: in his youth in historic Mercersburg, PA, he endured segregation and institutional prejudice that severely limited his options. Yet in the face of these imbalances, he discovered that not every privileged white wished to shut him out, and he gained a quiet dignity that gave even unabashed racists pause. Private school student Lyndsey Dawkins, born and raised safely beyond the implementation of civil rights, emotionally relives Cornie’s story that she heard him tell, and now associates a face to the benefits she enjoys, but he never had. A torch is passed, and like Lyndsey, you too will remember and thank Cornie.
Format: DVD/NTSC
Category/Genre: Short Documentary
Date Completed: 06/01/2007
RunTime: 41 MinCrochet ClassCrochet Class
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July 15, 2026Crochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM!
This class is for beginners and those that love crochet! Bring your own project & yarn along, share ideas and patterns. There is no fee to join the class. If you would like individual instruction to get started, beginner crochet lessons are available for $10.
For more information e-mail kayeh928@gmail.com -
Unearth A Story Groups with United We Read
Unearth A Story Groups with United We Read
July 17, 2026Cornie- A Short DocumentaryCornie- A Short Documentary
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July 17, 2026The Cornie DVD is a short documentary film directed by former Mercersburg Academy faculty member Kristy Higby that details the life and nearly century-long reminiscences of Robert L. (Cornie) Watson, an African-American resident of Mercersburg. [1, 2]Cornie – The nearly century-long reminiscences of Robert L. Watson, affectionately known as ‘Cornie,’ paint a vivid picture of the life of an African-American in the 20th century and beyond. Born at the dawn of the first World War, he was a veteran of the second, where despite his service to his country he was nevertheless disparaged as a second-class citizen. Sadly, this was nothing new: in his youth in historic Mercersburg, PA, he endured segregation and institutional prejudice that severely limited his options. Yet in the face of these imbalances, he discovered that not every privileged white wished to shut him out, and he gained a quiet dignity that gave even unabashed racists pause. Private school student Lyndsey Dawkins, born and raised safely beyond the implementation of civil rights, emotionally relives Cornie’s story that she heard him tell, and now associates a face to the benefits she enjoys, but he never had. A torch is passed, and like Lyndsey, you too will remember and thank Cornie.
Format: DVD/NTSC
Category/Genre: Short Documentary
Date Completed: 06/01/2007
RunTime: 41 Min -
Chess for Kids (preschool-teen)
Chess for Kids (preschool-teen)
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July 20, 2026Weekly chess class for kids (preschool-teen)
Join instructors Neil Coleman and Jef Savage every Monday at 2pm. Each class will begin with a 10 minute lesson of chess fundamentals. This free class is open to kids at any skill level. Kids will play chess while building critical thinking skills, patience, and confidence.
Chess boards will be provided at the library. We look forward to seeing you there and making new friends over a game of chess!
For more information, contact the library at 717-328-9233Lesson 1: How to Win Fast!
Dulcimer Workshop for BeginnersDulcimer Workshop for Beginners
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July 20, 2026Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners will be hosted by Deb Strite. Classes will be every Monday at 2pm, June 8th -August 3rd. Spaces are limited to 10 people, ages 6 years old - adult, dulcimers will be provided for the class. Please call the library at 717-328-9233 to reserve your spot- No Fee!
"You’ll be happy to know that the Appalachian dulcimer is relatively easy to play. It isn’t a masters-only instrument, despite its complicated-looking design. Indeed, it’s often regarded in the musical world as one of the easiest stringed instruments to learn. It’s even easier in some cases than the guitar." Dulcimer.netHistoric Mercersburg Walking Tour (Part 2)- FREEHistoric Mercersburg Walking Tour (Part 2)- FREE
July 20, 2026"Mercersburg Walking Tours" PART 2, 6:30 - 8:00 PM presented by the Mercersburg Historical Society. The tours will begin in the Fendrick Library at 20 N. Main Street, Mondays in July 13, 20, 27 & Aug. 3, 2026.
Ron Martin-Minnich will guide the evening tours. The walk includes buildings on Main and Seminary Streets. If there is inclement weather, a series of PowerPoint slides and a large map will be utilized.Mercersburg Historical Society will present Part 1at the First United Methodist Church of Mercersburg, hosted by Joan McCulloh. Thursdays in July 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026.
11 N. Fayette Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
mercersburghistory.org
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"Unearth A Story" with Critter Connections
"Unearth A Story" with Critter Connections
Preschool Program at 10 am and Grade School Program at 1 pm
July 22, 2026Preschool Program 10:00 am
Grade School 1:00 pmCritter Connections will talk about a wide variety of snakes, skinks, geckos, turtles, tortoises, hissing cockroaches, rabbits and guinea pigs. They will explain the proper handling, eating habits, defense mechanisms and habitats of these animals. Participants will get a close-up look at all of the animals and, as in all of our programs, they will have many opportunities to touch and hold them.
Chess for All AgesChess for All Ages
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July 22, 2026Join the Mercersburg Chess Club for chess matches every Wednesday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Fendrick Library, this club is open to all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. The Mercersburg Chess Club is hosted by Neil Coleman and Jef Savage.
Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman, participants will have the opportunity to learn new strategies, improve their game, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting, this club offers a supportive and welcoming environment for everyone.
Our game evenings are great for kids and adults to put aside their blue screens on cell phones and tablets and have fun in a social setting. The game of chess improves concentration, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills, and teaches valuable lessons in risk and reward. Play a calculated but risky move, and it may lead to a quick win or a rapid loss. Chess is recognized as an activity that can help preserve memory and cognitive skills. It teaches all players an important lesson: Success comes from accumulating small advantages. It's one of the secrets of life!
Chess boards will be provided at the library. We look forward to seeing you there and making new friends over a game of chess!
For more information, contact the library at 717-328-9233
Crochet ClassCrochet Class
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July 22, 2026Crochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM!
This class is for beginners and those that love crochet! Bring your own project & yarn along, share ideas and patterns. There is no fee to join the class. If you would like individual instruction to get started, beginner crochet lessons are available for $10.
For more information e-mail kayeh928@gmail.com -
Unearth A Story Groups with United We Read
Unearth A Story Groups with United We Read
July 24, 2026 -
Chess for Kids (preschool-teen)
Chess for Kids (preschool-teen)
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July 27, 2026Weekly chess class for kids (preschool-teen)
Join instructors Neil Coleman and Jef Savage every Monday at 2pm. Each class will begin with a 10 minute lesson of chess fundamentals. This free class is open to kids at any skill level. Kids will play chess while building critical thinking skills, patience, and confidence.
Chess boards will be provided at the library. We look forward to seeing you there and making new friends over a game of chess!
For more information, contact the library at 717-328-9233Lesson 1: How to Win Fast!
Dulcimer Workshop for BeginnersDulcimer Workshop for Beginners
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July 27, 2026Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners will be hosted by Deb Strite. Classes will be every Monday at 2pm, June 8th -August 3rd. Spaces are limited to 10 people, ages 6 years old - adult, dulcimers will be provided for the class. Please call the library at 717-328-9233 to reserve your spot- No Fee!
"You’ll be happy to know that the Appalachian dulcimer is relatively easy to play. It isn’t a masters-only instrument, despite its complicated-looking design. Indeed, it’s often regarded in the musical world as one of the easiest stringed instruments to learn. It’s even easier in some cases than the guitar." Dulcimer.netHistoric Mercersburg Walking Tour (Part 2)- FREEHistoric Mercersburg Walking Tour (Part 2)- FREE
July 27, 2026"Mercersburg Walking Tours" PART 2, 6:30 - 8:00 PM presented by the Mercersburg Historical Society. The tours will begin in the Fendrick Library at 20 N. Main Street, Mondays in July 13, 20, 27 & Aug. 3, 2026.
Ron Martin-Minnich will guide the evening tours. The walk includes buildings on Main and Seminary Streets. If there is inclement weather, a series of PowerPoint slides and a large map will be utilized.Mercersburg Historical Society will present Part 1at the First United Methodist Church of Mercersburg, hosted by Joan McCulloh. Thursdays in July 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026.
11 N. Fayette Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
mercersburghistory.org
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"Unearth A Story" with Dinos
"Unearth A Story" with Dinos
Dino Preschool Puppets at 10 am and Grade School Game Show at 1 pm
July 29, 2026- 10 am Preschoolers stomp into the Fendrick Library for a Preschool Dino Reading Puppet Program
- 1 pm Grade School Students stomp into the Fendrick Library for a Dinorific Scientific Game Show Program
Chess for All AgesChess for All Ages
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July 29, 2026Join the Mercersburg Chess Club for chess matches every Wednesday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Fendrick Library, this club is open to all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. The Mercersburg Chess Club is hosted by Neil Coleman and Jef Savage.
Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman, participants will have the opportunity to learn new strategies, improve their game, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting, this club offers a supportive and welcoming environment for everyone.
Our game evenings are great for kids and adults to put aside their blue screens on cell phones and tablets and have fun in a social setting. The game of chess improves concentration, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills, and teaches valuable lessons in risk and reward. Play a calculated but risky move, and it may lead to a quick win or a rapid loss. Chess is recognized as an activity that can help preserve memory and cognitive skills. It teaches all players an important lesson: Success comes from accumulating small advantages. It's one of the secrets of life!
Chess boards will be provided at the library. We look forward to seeing you there and making new friends over a game of chess!
For more information, contact the library at 717-328-9233
Crochet ClassCrochet Class
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July 29, 2026Crochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM!
This class is for beginners and those that love crochet! Bring your own project & yarn along, share ideas and patterns. There is no fee to join the class. If you would like individual instruction to get started, beginner crochet lessons are available for $10.
For more information e-mail kayeh928@gmail.com