Calendar

July 2023
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June 25, 2023	June 26, 2023 6:30 pm: New ENCORE History Talks June 26, 2023 6:30 pm Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 New ENCORE History Talks will meet at the Fendrick Library June 5- Mercersburg Monuments presented by Joan C. McCulloh June 12- Ben Franklin presented by Ann Caulkins June 19- Alley's of Mercersburg presented by Betty Jane Lee June 26- George Croghan presented by Ann Caulkins Read more	June 27, 2023	June 28, 2023 10:30 am: NASA- Unity and the International Space Station June 28, 2023 10:30 am Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Unity and the International Space Station presented by Chad Lower Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Solar System Ambassador Member with NASA since 2018 Chad has been teaching or tutoring in some capacity since 2000. He earned his BA from Messiah College (major: Mathematics, minor: Chemistry), his MS from Shippensburg University (Mathematics), and earned his Secondary Teacher Certification in Secondary Mathematics and Chemistry through Marygrove College. Read more 1:00 pm: NASA- Kindness Coding June 28, 2023 1:00 pm Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Kindness Coding presented by Chad Lower Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Solar System Ambassador Member with NASA since 2018 Chad has been teaching or tutoring in some capacity since 2000. He earned his BA from Messiah College (major: Mathematics, minor: Chemistry), his MS from Shippensburg University (Mathematics), and earned his Secondary Teacher Certification in Secondary Mathematics and Chemistry through Marygrove College. Read more 6:00 pm: NASA- Friendship and Space History June 28, 2023 6:00 pm Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Friendship and Space History presented by Chad Lower Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Solar System Ambassador Member with NASA since 2018 Chad has been teaching or tutoring in some capacity since 2000. He earned his BA from Messiah College (major: Mathematics, minor: Chemistry), his MS from Shippensburg University (Mathematics), and earned his Secondary Teacher Certification in Secondary Mathematics and Chemistry through Marygrove College. Read more	June 29, 2023 6:00 pm: TWEP & The Summer Reading Program June 29, 2023 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm TWEP 4881 Ft. Loudon Rd. Mercersburg, PA 17236 United States 717-328-2126 The Summer Reading Program will meet at Tuscarora Wildlife Education Project- TWEP for an evening of exploration, fun and facts! What is a dazzle and a tower? Read more	June 30, 2023 10:00 am: Pennsylvania 'Deutsch' Fraktur Art Class June 30, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Pennsylvania 'Deutsch' Fraktur (A water-color & calligraphy program) Five days : Fridays 10am – 12 Noon, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023 Fraktur began life as a specific form of handwriting and type face in 16 th century Austria. During the 18 th & 19 th centuries, fraktur was brought to Pennsylvania by German immigrants. It developed into a manuscript folk art of handwritten & hand water-colored documents, all on a single sheet, containing text and Deutsch motifs designed to frame the text. Come & find out what documents were produced by the “Pennsylvania Dutch”. A sample project will be on display at the Fendrick Library. The class is for ages 10 to adult, designed for beginners. There is a $5 material fee, instruction is free. The class will be presented by Nancy Walker and Jef Savage. Registration is required, please contact the library at 717-328-9233 or librarian@ fendricklibrary.org Read more 10:30 am: Summer Preschool Stay and Play Story Time June 30, 2023 10:30 am Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Read more	July 1, 2023
July 2, 2023	July 3, 2023	July 4, 2023	July 5, 2023	July 6, 2023	July 7, 2023 10:00 am: Pennsylvania 'Deutsch' Fraktur Art Class July 7, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Pennsylvania 'Deutsch' Fraktur (A water-color & calligraphy program) Five days : Fridays 10am – 12 Noon, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023 Fraktur began life as a specific form of handwriting and type face in 16 th century Austria. During the 18 th & 19 th centuries, fraktur was brought to Pennsylvania by German immigrants. It developed into a manuscript folk art of handwritten & hand water-colored documents, all on a single sheet, containing text and Deutsch motifs designed to frame the text. Come & find out what documents were produced by the “Pennsylvania Dutch”. A sample project will be on display at the Fendrick Library. The class is for ages 10 to adult, designed for beginners. There is a $5 material fee, instruction is free. The class will be presented by Nancy Walker and Jef Savage. Registration is required, please contact the library at 717-328-9233 or librarian@ fendricklibrary.org Read more 10:30 am: Summer Preschool Stay and Play Story Time July 7, 2023 10:30 am Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Read more	July 8, 2023
July 9, 2023	July 10, 2023 6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour July 10, 2023 6:30 pm Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour Meet at the Fendrick Library All ages are welcome to attend! Presented by the Mercersburg Historical Society Read more	July 11, 2023	July 12, 2023 10:30 am: Talewise & The Summer Reading Program July 12, 2023 10:30 am Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Talewise Learning Powered by Stories Science Heros: Saving the Earth Together! An interactive story to teach science, audience assists with science experiments that provide special affects in the story! Read more	July 13, 2023	July 14, 2023 10:00 am: Native American Beadwork Class July 14, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Native American Beadwork The Ojibwe (sometimes called Chippewa) have a rich tradition of using glass “seed” beads to decorate their clothing and other personal items. It is undergoing a revival amongst native peoples expanding worldwide & has a rich history and opportunity for creative expression. Each 5 day program is designed for ABSOLUTE Beginners : 5th Grade to Adults. Personal initiative & creative self-expression are emphasized in these programs. For each fiber art project participants will design, create, and construct their project, and be introduced to the history, cultural context, traditions, practices, applications of these different art forms. A sample project will be on display at the Fendrick Library. There is a $5 material fee, instructions are free. The class will be presented by Nancy Walker and Jef Savage. Registration is required, please contact the library at 717-328-9233 or librarian@ fendricklibrary.org Read more 10:30 am: Summer Preschool Stay and Play Story Time July 14, 2023 10:30 am Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Read more 7:00 pm: Fendrick Library Book Group July 14, 2023 7:00 pm Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 July- Fendrick Library Book Group Theme; The Things You Carry (& what you leave behind) The Lives They Left Behind Penney, Darby & Peter Statsny & Lisa Rinzler (photographer). The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic. [2009] 208 pages When Willard State Hospital closed its doors in 1995, after operating as one of New York State?s largest mental institutions for over 120 years, a forgotten attic filled with suitcases belonging to former patients was discovered. Using the possessions found in these suitcases along with institutional records and doctors? notes from patient sessions, Darby Penney, a leading advocate of patients? rights, and Peter Stastny, a psychiatrist and documentary filmmaker, were able to reconstruct the lives of ten patients who resided at Willard during the first half of the twentieth century. The Lives They Left Behind tells their story. Click here to view the Fendrick Library Book Group Schedule for Books and Meetings for 2022/2023 Read more	July 15, 2023
July 16, 2023	July 17, 2023 6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour July 17, 2023 6:30 pm Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour Meet at the Fendrick Library All ages are welcome to attend! Presented by the Mercersburg Historical Society Read more	July 18, 2023	July 19, 2023 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm: Robotics & Coding Summer Reading Program July 19, 2023 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Robotics and Coding hosted by Lincoln Intermediate Unit. LIU is proud to offer opportunities for children (9 years old & up) and teens to engage in STEM experiences. Please register at the library for this event offered at 3 pm and 6 pm. Read more 10:30 am: TWEP & The Summer Reading Program July 19, 2023 10:30 am TWEP 4881 Ft. Loudon Rd. Mercersburg, PA 17236 United States 717-328-2126 The Summer Reading Program will meet at Tuscarora Wildlife Education Project- TWEP for a morning of exploration, fun and facts! What is a dazzle and a tower? Read more	July 20, 2023	July 21, 2023 10:00 am: Native American Beadwork Class July 21, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Native American Beadwork The Ojibwe (sometimes called Chippewa) have a rich tradition of using glass “seed” beads to decorate their clothing and other personal items. It is undergoing a revival amongst native peoples expanding worldwide & has a rich history and opportunity for creative expression. Each 5 day program is designed for ABSOLUTE Beginners : 5th Grade to Adults. Personal initiative & creative self-expression are emphasized in these programs. For each fiber art project participants will design, create, and construct their project, and be introduced to the history, cultural context, traditions, practices, applications of these different art forms. A sample project will be on display at the Fendrick Library. There is a $5 material fee, instructions are free. The class will be presented by Nancy Walker and Jef Savage. Registration is required, please contact the library at 717-328-9233 or librarian@ fendricklibrary.org Read more 10:30 am: Summer Preschool Stay and Play Story Time July 21, 2023 10:30 am Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Read more	July 22, 2023
July 23, 2023	July 24, 2023 6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour July 24, 2023 6:30 pm Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour Meet at the Fendrick Library All ages are welcome to attend! Presented by the Mercersburg Historical Society Read more	July 25, 2023	July 26, 2023 10:30 am: Big Dance Story Walk & The Summer Reading Program July 26, 2023 10:30 am – 8:00 pm The Johnston Run Stream Side Trail Entrance on Oregon Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 Big Dance by Aoife Greenham Get moving and dancing as you read the interactive story along the trail of Johnston Run Streamside Trail. The trail is located off Oregon Street in Mercersburg, PA. The entrance to the trail is on the left just after the bridge as you head from town. It's a short walk from town. Parking is also available. The StoryWalk will be available all day on Wednesday, July 26th 10:30 am -8:00 pm! The trail is approx. 1/3 mile each way, please see the trail map below or click the link for more details about Johnson Run Streamside Trail. mercersburg_finalapril21 *Remember to bring your water bottles and rubbing sheets!!* Read more	July 27, 2023	July 28, 2023 10:00 am: Native American Beadwork Class July 28, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Native American Beadwork The Ojibwe (sometimes called Chippewa) have a rich tradition of using glass “seed” beads to decorate their clothing and other personal items. It is undergoing a revival amongst native peoples expanding worldwide & has a rich history and opportunity for creative expression. Each 5 day program is designed for ABSOLUTE Beginners : 5th Grade to Adults. Personal initiative & creative self-expression are emphasized in these programs. For each fiber art project participants will design, create, and construct their project, and be introduced to the history, cultural context, traditions, practices, applications of these different art forms. A sample project will be on display at the Fendrick Library. There is a $5 material fee, instructions are free. The class will be presented by Nancy Walker and Jef Savage. Registration is required, please contact the library at 717-328-9233 or librarian@ fendricklibrary.org Read more 10:30 am: Summer Preschool Stay and Play Story Time July 28, 2023 10:30 am Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Read more	July 29, 2023
July 30, 2023	July 31, 2023 6:00 pm: Medicare Seminar July 31, 2023 6:00 pm Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 JOIN US FOR OUR FREE MEDICARE EDUCATION WORKSHOP Click on the flyer link for more information. Medicare Workshop Flyer Read more	August 1, 2023	August 2, 2023 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM: Critter Connection & Summer Reading Program Finale! August 2, 2023 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Reptiles, Bearded Dragons, Guinea Pigs and More! Come to the library to learn proper handling, habits, habitats and defense mechanisms for these critters! Two Show Times 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM Read more	August 3, 2023	August 4, 2023 10:00 am: Native American Beadwork Class August 4, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Fendrick Library 20 N. Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-9233 Native American Beadwork The Ojibwe (sometimes called Chippewa) have a rich tradition of using glass “seed” beads to decorate their clothing and other personal items. It is undergoing a revival amongst native peoples expanding worldwide & has a rich history and opportunity for creative expression. Each 5 day program is designed for ABSOLUTE Beginners : 5th Grade to Adults. Personal initiative & creative self-expression are emphasized in these programs. For each fiber art project participants will design, create, and construct their project, and be introduced to the history, cultural context, traditions, practices, applications of these different art forms. A sample project will be on display at the Fendrick Library. There is a $5 material fee, instructions are free. The class will be presented by Nancy Walker and Jef Savage. Registration is required, please contact the library at 717-328-9233 or librarian@ fendricklibrary.org Read more	August 5, 2023

6:30 pm: New ENCORE History Talks

June 26, 2023 6:30 pm

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

New ENCORE History Talks will meet at the Fendrick Library

June 5- Mercersburg Monuments presented by Joan C. McCulloh
June 12- Ben Franklin presented by Ann Caulkins
June 19- Alley's of Mercersburg presented by Betty Jane Lee
June 26- George Croghan presented by Ann Caulkins

10:30 am: NASA- Unity and the International Space Station

June 28, 2023 10:30 am

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

Unity and the International Space Station presented by

Chad Lower
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Solar System Ambassador Member with NASA since 2018

Chad has been teaching or tutoring in some capacity since 2000. He earned his BA from Messiah College (major: Mathematics, minor: Chemistry), his MS from Shippensburg University (Mathematics), and earned his Secondary Teacher Certification in Secondary Mathematics and Chemistry through Marygrove College.

1:00 pm: NASA- Kindness Coding

June 28, 2023 1:00 pm

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

Kindness Coding presented by

Chad Lower
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Solar System Ambassador Member with NASA since 2018

Chad has been teaching or tutoring in some capacity since 2000. He earned his BA from Messiah College (major: Mathematics, minor: Chemistry), his MS from Shippensburg University (Mathematics), and earned his Secondary Teacher Certification in Secondary Mathematics and Chemistry through Marygrove College.

6:00 pm: NASA- Friendship and Space History

June 28, 2023 6:00 pm

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

Friendship and Space History presented by

Chad Lower
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Solar System Ambassador Member with NASA since 2018

Chad has been teaching or tutoring in some capacity since 2000. He earned his BA from Messiah College (major: Mathematics, minor: Chemistry), his MS from Shippensburg University (Mathematics), and earned his Secondary Teacher Certification in Secondary Mathematics and Chemistry through Marygrove College.

6:00 pm: TWEP & The Summer Reading Program

June 29, 2023 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

TWEP

4881 Ft. Loudon Rd.

Mercersburg, PA 17236

United States

717-328-2126

The Summer Reading Program will meet at Tuscarora Wildlife Education Project- TWEP for an evening of exploration, fun and facts!
What is a dazzle and a tower?

10:00 am: Pennsylvania 'Deutsch' Fraktur Art Class

June 30, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

Pennsylvania 'Deutsch' Fraktur (A water-color & calligraphy program)
Five days : Fridays 10am – 12 Noon, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023
Fraktur began life as a specific form of handwriting and type face in 16 th century Austria. During the 18 th & 19 th centuries, fraktur was brought to Pennsylvania by German immigrants. It
developed into a manuscript folk art of handwritten & hand water-colored documents, all on a single sheet, containing text and Deutsch motifs designed to frame the text. Come & find out what documents were produced by the “Pennsylvania Dutch”.

A sample project will be on display at the Fendrick Library. The class is for ages 10 to adult, designed for beginners. There is a $5 material fee, instruction is free. The class will be presented by Nancy Walker and Jef Savage.

Registration is required, please contact the library at 717-328-9233 or librarian@ fendricklibrary.org

10:30 am: Summer Preschool Stay and Play Story Time

June 30, 2023 10:30 am

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

10:00 am: Pennsylvania 'Deutsch' Fraktur Art Class

July 7, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

Pennsylvania 'Deutsch' Fraktur (A water-color & calligraphy program)
Five days : Fridays 10am – 12 Noon, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023
Fraktur began life as a specific form of handwriting and type face in 16 th century Austria. During the 18 th & 19 th centuries, fraktur was brought to Pennsylvania by German immigrants. It
developed into a manuscript folk art of handwritten & hand water-colored documents, all on a single sheet, containing text and Deutsch motifs designed to frame the text. Come & find out what documents were produced by the “Pennsylvania Dutch”.

A sample project will be on display at the Fendrick Library. The class is for ages 10 to adult, designed for beginners. There is a $5 material fee, instruction is free. The class will be presented by Nancy Walker and Jef Savage.

Registration is required, please contact the library at 717-328-9233 or librarian@ fendricklibrary.org

10:30 am: Summer Preschool Stay and Play Story Time

July 7, 2023 10:30 am

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour

July 10, 2023 6:30 pm

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour
Meet at the Fendrick Library
All ages are welcome to attend!
Presented by the Mercersburg Historical Society

10:30 am: Talewise & The Summer Reading Program

July 12, 2023 10:30 am

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

Talewise Learning Powered by Stories

Science Heros: Saving the Earth Together!
An interactive story to teach science, audience assists with science experiments that provide special affects in the story!

10:00 am: Native American Beadwork Class

July 14, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

Native American Beadwork
The Ojibwe (sometimes called Chippewa) have a rich tradition of using glass “seed” beads to decorate their clothing and other personal items. It is undergoing a revival amongst native peoples expanding worldwide & has a rich history and opportunity for creative expression.

Each 5 day program is designed for ABSOLUTE Beginners : 5th Grade to Adults. Personal
initiative & creative self-expression are emphasized in these programs. For each fiber art
project participants will design, create, and construct their project, and be introduced to the
history, cultural context, traditions, practices, applications of these different art forms.

A sample project will be on display at the Fendrick Library. There is a $5 material fee, instructions are free. The class will be presented by Nancy Walker and Jef Savage.

Registration is required, please contact the library at 717-328-9233 or librarian@ fendricklibrary.org

10:30 am: Summer Preschool Stay and Play Story Time

July 14, 2023 10:30 am

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

7:00 pm: Fendrick Library Book Group

July 14, 2023 7:00 pm

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

July- Fendrick Library Book Group Theme;
The Things You Carry (& what you leave behind) The Lives They Left Behind

Penney, Darby & Peter Statsny & Lisa Rinzler (photographer). The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic. [2009] 208 pages
When Willard State Hospital closed its doors in 1995, after operating as one of New York
State?s largest mental institutions for over 120 years, a forgotten attic filled with suitcases belonging to former patients was discovered. Using the possessions found in these suitcases along with institutional records and doctors? notes from patient sessions, Darby Penney, a leading advocate of patients? rights, and Peter Stastny, a psychiatrist and documentary filmmaker, were able to reconstruct the lives of ten patients who resided at Willard during the first half of the twentieth century. The Lives They Left Behind tells their story.
Click here to view the Fendrick Library Book Group Schedule for Books and Meetings for 2022/2023

6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour

July 17, 2023 6:30 pm

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour
Meet at the Fendrick Library
All ages are welcome to attend!
Presented by the Mercersburg Historical Society

3:00 pm and 6:00 pm: Robotics & Coding Summer Reading Program

July 19, 2023 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

Robotics and Coding hosted by Lincoln Intermediate Unit. LIU is proud to offer opportunities for children (9 years old & up) and teens to engage in STEM experiences.
Please register at the library for this event offered at 3 pm and 6 pm.

10:30 am: TWEP & The Summer Reading Program

July 19, 2023 10:30 am

TWEP

4881 Ft. Loudon Rd.

Mercersburg, PA 17236

United States

717-328-2126

The Summer Reading Program will meet at Tuscarora Wildlife Education Project- TWEP for a morning of exploration, fun and facts!
What is a dazzle and a tower?

10:00 am: Native American Beadwork Class

July 21, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

Native American Beadwork
The Ojibwe (sometimes called Chippewa) have a rich tradition of using glass “seed” beads to decorate their clothing and other personal items. It is undergoing a revival amongst native peoples expanding worldwide & has a rich history and opportunity for creative expression.

Each 5 day program is designed for ABSOLUTE Beginners : 5th Grade to Adults. Personal
initiative & creative self-expression are emphasized in these programs. For each fiber art
project participants will design, create, and construct their project, and be introduced to the
history, cultural context, traditions, practices, applications of these different art forms.

A sample project will be on display at the Fendrick Library. There is a $5 material fee, instructions are free. The class will be presented by Nancy Walker and Jef Savage.

Registration is required, please contact the library at 717-328-9233 or librarian@ fendricklibrary.org

10:30 am: Summer Preschool Stay and Play Story Time

July 21, 2023 10:30 am

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour

July 24, 2023 6:30 pm

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour
Meet at the Fendrick Library
All ages are welcome to attend!
Presented by the Mercersburg Historical Society

10:30 am: Big Dance Story Walk & The Summer Reading Program

July 26, 2023 10:30 am – 8:00 pm

The Johnston Run Stream Side Trail

Entrance on Oregon Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

Big Dance: Introducing a New Free StoryWalk

Big Dance by Aoife Greenham
Get moving and dancing as you read the interactive story along the trail of Johnston Run Streamside Trail. The trail is located off Oregon Street in Mercersburg, PA. The entrance to the trail is on the left just after the bridge as you head from town. It's a short walk from town. Parking is also available.

The StoryWalk will be available all day on Wednesday, July 26th 10:30 am -8:00 pm! The trail is approx. 1/3 mile each way, please see the trail map below or click the link for more details about Johnson Run Streamside Trail. mercersburg_finalapril21
Remember to bring your water bottles and rubbing sheets!!

10:00 am: Native American Beadwork Class

July 28, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

Native American Beadwork
The Ojibwe (sometimes called Chippewa) have a rich tradition of using glass “seed” beads to decorate their clothing and other personal items. It is undergoing a revival amongst native peoples expanding worldwide & has a rich history and opportunity for creative expression.

Each 5 day program is designed for ABSOLUTE Beginners : 5th Grade to Adults. Personal
initiative & creative self-expression are emphasized in these programs. For each fiber art
project participants will design, create, and construct their project, and be introduced to the
history, cultural context, traditions, practices, applications of these different art forms.

A sample project will be on display at the Fendrick Library. There is a $5 material fee, instructions are free. The class will be presented by Nancy Walker and Jef Savage.

Registration is required, please contact the library at 717-328-9233 or librarian@ fendricklibrary.org

10:30 am: Summer Preschool Stay and Play Story Time

July 28, 2023 10:30 am

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

6:00 pm: Medicare Seminar

July 31, 2023 6:00 pm

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

JOIN US FOR OUR FREE MEDICARE EDUCATION WORKSHOP
Click on the flyer link for more information. Medicare Workshop Flyer

10:00 AM and 11:00 AM: Critter Connection & Summer Reading Program Finale!

August 2, 2023 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

Reptiles, Bearded Dragons, Guinea Pigs and More!
Come to the library to learn proper handling, habits, habitats and defense mechanisms for these critters! Two Show Times 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM

10:00 am: Native American Beadwork Class

August 4, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fendrick Library

20 N. Main Street

Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-9233

Native American Beadwork
The Ojibwe (sometimes called Chippewa) have a rich tradition of using glass “seed” beads to decorate their clothing and other personal items. It is undergoing a revival amongst native peoples expanding worldwide & has a rich history and opportunity for creative expression.

Each 5 day program is designed for ABSOLUTE Beginners : 5th Grade to Adults. Personal
initiative & creative self-expression are emphasized in these programs. For each fiber art
project participants will design, create, and construct their project, and be introduced to the
history, cultural context, traditions, practices, applications of these different art forms.

A sample project will be on display at the Fendrick Library. There is a $5 material fee, instructions are free. The class will be presented by Nancy Walker and Jef Savage.

Registration is required, please contact the library at 717-328-9233 or librarian@ fendricklibrary.org

6:30 pm: New ENCORE History Talks

10:30 am: NASA- Unity and the International Space Station

1:00 pm: NASA- Kindness Coding

6:00 pm: NASA- Friendship and Space History

6:00 pm: TWEP & The Summer Reading Program

10:00 am: Pennsylvania 'Deutsch' Fraktur Art Class

10:30 am: Summer Preschool Stay and Play Story Time

10:00 am: Pennsylvania 'Deutsch' Fraktur Art Class

10:30 am: Summer Preschool Stay and Play Story Time

6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour

10:30 am: Talewise & The Summer Reading Program

10:00 am: Native American Beadwork Class

10:30 am: Summer Preschool Stay and Play Story Time

7:00 pm: Fendrick Library Book Group

6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour

3:00 pm and 6:00 pm: Robotics & Coding Summer Reading Program

10:30 am: TWEP & The Summer Reading Program

10:00 am: Native American Beadwork Class

10:30 am: Summer Preschool Stay and Play Story Time

6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour

10:30 am: Big Dance Story Walk & The Summer Reading Program

10:00 am: Native American Beadwork Class

10:30 am: Summer Preschool Stay and Play Story Time

6:00 pm: Medicare Seminar

10:00 AM and 11:00 AM: Critter Connection & Summer Reading Program Finale!

10:00 am: Native American Beadwork Class

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