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Events in October 2022

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September 25, 2022
September 26, 2022(2 events)

All month!: Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All month!
September 26, 2022

Combine pumpkin decorating with literature this October at the
Fendrick Library?s Book Character Pumpkin Decorating ContestBook Character Pumpkins: Not-So-Scary Book Reports - Reading Rewards

  • Decorate a pumpkin or gourd (real or artificial) like your favorite BOOK CHARACTER ? ?or with a literary theme
  • CARVED PUMPKIN/GOURD SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
  • Pumpkins or gourds may be painted, hot glued, decorated, colored, etc. Be creative!
  • Drop off pumpkins at the library October 3, 2022 through October 24, 2022
  • Winners will be announced October 31, 2022.
  • All pumpkins must be picked up by 6 pm on November 4th, 2022
  • Enter one of the contest age groups below for a chance to win $25 + spooky prize!
    Ages 1 - 5
    Ages 6 - 11
    Ages 12 - 17
    Ages 18 - adult
Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233

5:00 pm: Block Party for all ages!

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September 26, 2022

Image result for block clipartMeet friends at the library every Monday evening for a block party!? All ages are welcome to join in this open-ended block building activity.??

Block play is a fun creative way to teach skills:?
Physical- gross & fine motor skills, strength, coordination
Social- communicate, share, cooperate
Cognitive- problem solving, size relationships, patterns
Language- names of colors, shapes, discuss structures

At each stage of growth children develop new creative ways to play with blocks!

 

Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233
September 27, 2022
September 28, 2022(2 events)

10:30 am: Preschool Storytime

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September 28, 2022

  • Weekly Preschool Storytime?group will meet at the library each Wednesday morning at 10:30 am, open to the community. Each week we will share stories, make crafts, enjoy snacks and meet new friends!
  • Doodle set of objects from a child's life Doodle set of objects from a child's life including pets, toys, food, plants and things for sport and creative activities black and white animals stock illustrations
Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233

6:00 pm: Beginner Crochet Series

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September 28, 2022

Beginning September 28th, 2022 at 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Join us for a fun, relaxing evening learning the age-old craft of crochet!? Classes will continue weekly, schedule to be decided. Cost per project is $20 per person if you supply your materials or $30 per person if I supply the materials. Projects may take longer than the week listed for the class. We go at your pace. Crochet is meant to be relaxing and we?ll take as long as we need. If there are areas we need to learn, we?ll fit them in as we go. Click here to view the crochet schedule for lessons 1-6.
Crochet Series hosted by Kaye Hamilton.? For more information: 717-860-4817

Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233
September 29, 2022
September 30, 2022(1 event)

1:00 pm: Health Talks- Dementia & free BP checks

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September 30, 2022

Health Talks- Dementia
Free blood pressure checks available.? Listen to a health talk and learn about dementia, hosted by Martha Swope, RN.

Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233
October 1, 2022
October 2, 2022
October 3, 2022(2 events)

All month!: Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All month!
October 3, 2022

Combine pumpkin decorating with literature this October at the
Fendrick Library?s Book Character Pumpkin Decorating ContestBook Character Pumpkins: Not-So-Scary Book Reports - Reading Rewards

  • Decorate a pumpkin or gourd (real or artificial) like your favorite BOOK CHARACTER ? ?or with a literary theme
  • CARVED PUMPKIN/GOURD SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
  • Pumpkins or gourds may be painted, hot glued, decorated, colored, etc. Be creative!
  • Drop off pumpkins at the library October 3, 2022 through October 24, 2022
  • Winners will be announced October 31, 2022.
  • All pumpkins must be picked up by 6 pm on November 4th, 2022
  • Enter one of the contest age groups below for a chance to win $25 + spooky prize!
    Ages 1 - 5
    Ages 6 - 11
    Ages 12 - 17
    Ages 18 - adult
Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233

5:00 pm: Block Party for all ages!

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October 3, 2022

Image result for block clipartMeet friends at the library every Monday evening for a block party!? All ages are welcome to join in this open-ended block building activity.??

Block play is a fun creative way to teach skills:?
Physical- gross & fine motor skills, strength, coordination
Social- communicate, share, cooperate
Cognitive- problem solving, size relationships, patterns
Language- names of colors, shapes, discuss structures

At each stage of growth children develop new creative ways to play with blocks!

 

Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233
October 4, 2022
October 5, 2022(2 events)

TBD DATES & TIMES: Beginner Crochet Series- Schedule may vary from calendar

TBD DATES & TIMES
October 5, 2022

  • Beginner Crochet Series Beginning September 28th, 2022 at 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Join us for a fun, relaxing evening learning the age-old craft of crochet!? Classes will continue weekly, schedule to be decided. $30.00 project fee per person includes all supplies and instructions or $20 per person if you supply your own materials.? A date and times for beginner crochet lessons 1-6 TBD. For more information: 717-860-4817, Click here to view crochet lessons.
Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233

10:30 am: Preschool Storytime

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October 5, 2022

  • Weekly Preschool Storytime?group will meet at the library each Wednesday morning at 10:30 am, open to the community. Each week we will share stories, make crafts, enjoy snacks and meet new friends!
  • Doodle set of objects from a child's life Doodle set of objects from a child's life including pets, toys, food, plants and things for sport and creative activities black and white animals stock illustrations
Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233
October 6, 2022
October 7, 2022
October 8, 2022
October 9, 2022
October 10, 2022(1 event)

5:00 pm: Block Party for all ages!

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October 10, 2022

Image result for block clipartMeet friends at the library every Monday evening for a block party!? All ages are welcome to join in this open-ended block building activity.??

Block play is a fun creative way to teach skills:?
Physical- gross & fine motor skills, strength, coordination
Social- communicate, share, cooperate
Cognitive- problem solving, size relationships, patterns
Language- names of colors, shapes, discuss structures

At each stage of growth children develop new creative ways to play with blocks!

 

Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233
October 11, 2022
October 12, 2022(2 events)

TBD DATES & TIMES: Beginner Crochet Series- Schedule may vary from calendar

TBD DATES & TIMES
October 12, 2022

  • Beginner Crochet Series Beginning September 28th, 2022 at 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Join us for a fun, relaxing evening learning the age-old craft of crochet!? Classes will continue weekly, schedule to be decided. $30.00 project fee per person includes all supplies and instructions or $20 per person if you supply your own materials.? A date and times for beginner crochet lessons 1-6 TBD. For more information: 717-860-4817, Click here to view crochet lessons.
Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233

10:30 am: Preschool Storytime

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October 12, 2022

  • Weekly Preschool Storytime?group will meet at the library each Wednesday morning at 10:30 am, open to the community. Each week we will share stories, make crafts, enjoy snacks and meet new friends!
  • Doodle set of objects from a child's life Doodle set of objects from a child's life including pets, toys, food, plants and things for sport and creative activities black and white animals stock illustrations
Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233
October 13, 2022
October 14, 2022
October 15, 2022
October 16, 2022
October 17, 2022(1 event)

5:00 pm: Block Party for all ages!

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October 17, 2022

Image result for block clipartMeet friends at the library every Monday evening for a block party!? All ages are welcome to join in this open-ended block building activity.??

Block play is a fun creative way to teach skills:?
Physical- gross & fine motor skills, strength, coordination
Social- communicate, share, cooperate
Cognitive- problem solving, size relationships, patterns
Language- names of colors, shapes, discuss structures

At each stage of growth children develop new creative ways to play with blocks!

 

Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233
October 18, 2022
October 19, 2022(2 events)

TBD DATES & TIMES: Beginner Crochet Series- Schedule may vary from calendar

TBD DATES & TIMES
October 19, 2022

  • Beginner Crochet Series Beginning September 28th, 2022 at 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Join us for a fun, relaxing evening learning the age-old craft of crochet!? Classes will continue weekly, schedule to be decided. $30.00 project fee per person includes all supplies and instructions or $20 per person if you supply your own materials.? A date and times for beginner crochet lessons 1-6 TBD. For more information: 717-860-4817, Click here to view crochet lessons.
Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233

10:00 am: Preschool Storytime

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October 19, 2022

  • Weekly Preschool Storytime?group will meet at the library each Wednesday morning at 10:30 am, open to the community. Each week we will share stories, make crafts, enjoy snacks and meet new friends!
  • Doodle set of objects from a child's life Doodle set of objects from a child's life including pets, toys, food, plants and things for sport and creative activities black and white animals stock illustrations
October 20, 2022
October 21, 2022
October 22, 2022
October 23, 2022
October 24, 2022(2 events)

Last day to enter: Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Last day to enter
October 24, 2022

Last day to enter the Fendrick Library's Book Character Decorating Contest.

Book Character Pumpkins: Not-So-Scary Book Reports - Reading Rewards

  • Decorate a pumpkin or gourd (real or artificial) like your favorite BOOK CHARACTER?? ?or with a literary theme
  • CARVED PUMPKIN/GOURD SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
  • Pumpkins or gourds may be painted, hot glued, decorated, colored, etc. Be creative!
  • Drop off pumpkins at the library October 3, 2022 through October 24, 2022
  • Winners will be announced October 31, 2022.
  • All pumpkins must be picked up by 6 pm November 4th, 2022
  • Enter one of the contest age groups below for a chance to win $25 + spooky prize!
    Ages 1 - 5
    Ages 6 - 11
    Ages 12 - 17
    Ages 18 - adult
Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233

5:00 pm: Block Party for all ages!

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October 24, 2022

Image result for block clipartMeet friends at the library every Monday evening for a block party!? All ages are welcome to join in this open-ended block building activity.??

Block play is a fun creative way to teach skills:?
Physical- gross & fine motor skills, strength, coordination
Social- communicate, share, cooperate
Cognitive- problem solving, size relationships, patterns
Language- names of colors, shapes, discuss structures

At each stage of growth children develop new creative ways to play with blocks!

 

Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233
October 25, 2022
October 26, 2022(2 events)

TBD DATES & TIMES: Beginner Crochet Series- Schedule may vary from calendar

TBD DATES & TIMES
October 26, 2022

  • Beginner Crochet Series Beginning September 28th, 2022 at 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Join us for a fun, relaxing evening learning the age-old craft of crochet!? Classes will continue weekly, schedule to be decided. $30.00 project fee per person includes all supplies and instructions or $20 per person if you supply your own materials.? A date and times for beginner crochet lessons 1-6 TBD. For more information: 717-860-4817, Click here to view crochet lessons.
Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233

10:30 am: Preschool Storytime

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October 26, 2022

  • Weekly Preschool Storytime?group will meet at the library each Wednesday morning at 10:30 am, open to the community. Each week we will share stories, make crafts, enjoy snacks and meet new friends!
  • Doodle set of objects from a child's life Doodle set of objects from a child's life including pets, toys, food, plants and things for sport and creative activities black and white animals stock illustrations
October 27, 2022
October 28, 2022
October 29, 2022
October 30, 2022
October 31, 2022(2 events)

Winners announced!: Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Winners announced!
October 31, 2022

Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest winners will be announced today

Winners will receive a spooky prize!
All pumpkins must be picked up by 6 pm November 4th, 2022

Book Character Pumpkins: Not-So-Scary Book Reports - Reading Rewards

Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233

2 pm - 5 pm: Closing Early Mercersburg Halloween Parade!

2 pm - 5 pm
October 31, 2022

The library will be open 2 pm-5 pm.? See you at the parade!
Marching Bands, Entertainment, Food, and fun for the whole family.? The parade starts at 7 pm.

2nd & 3rd Grade Halloween Parade | Freeland Elementary School
November 1, 2022
November 2, 2022(2 events)

TBD DATES & TIMES: Beginner Crochet Series- Schedule may vary from calendar

TBD DATES & TIMES
November 2, 2022

  • Beginner Crochet Series Beginning September 28th, 2022 at 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Join us for a fun, relaxing evening learning the age-old craft of crochet!? Classes will continue weekly, schedule to be decided. $30.00 project fee per person includes all supplies and instructions or $20 per person if you supply your own materials.? A date and times for beginner crochet lessons 1-6 TBD. For more information: 717-860-4817, Click here to view crochet lessons.
Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233

10:30 am: Preschool Storytime

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November 2, 2022

  • Weekly Preschool Storytime?group will meet at the library each Wednesday morning at 10:30 am, open to the community. Each week we will share stories, make crafts, enjoy snacks and meet new friends!
  • Doodle set of objects from a child's life Doodle set of objects from a child's life including pets, toys, food, plants and things for sport and creative activities black and white animals stock illustrations
Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233
November 3, 2022
November 4, 2022(1 event)

1:00 pm: Health Talks- Wintertime Blues/Seasonal Affective Disorder & free BP checks

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November 4, 2022

Health Talks- Wintertime Blues & Seasonal Affective Disorder
Free blood pressure checks available.? Listen to a health talk and learn about Wintertime Blues & Seasonal Affective Disorder, hosted by Martha Swope, RN.

Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233
November 5, 2022