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Events in July 2025

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		1	2 All day: Free Play- No Storytime Program All day: Free Play- No Storytime Program All day July 2, 2025 Read more 2:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for All Ages! 2:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for All Ages! 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm July 2, 2025 Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and Jef Savage, participants of all ages will have the opportunity to enhance their abilities, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, our club is a welcoming and supportive space for everyone. Why Chess? Chess is a fantastic way for kids and adults alike to step away from phones and tablets and enjoy meaningful, social interactions. The game sharpens concentration, enhances pattern recognition, and strengthens problem-solving skills. It offers valuable lessons in risk and reward—every calculated move carries the potential for victory or surprise challenges. Chess is renowned for helping preserve memory and cognitive abilities, making it beneficial for players of all generations. It teaches an essential life lesson: success is built by accumulating small, consistent advantages—a secret to both chess and life! Schedule Our chess club meets every Monday during the summer from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and every Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Bring your own chess board or feel free to use the ones provided by the library. Join us in the cool comfort of the library to make new friends and experience the excitement of chess. We can’t wait to see you there! Read more 6:00 pm: Crochet Class 6:00 pm: Crochet Class 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm July 2, 2025 Crochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM! For beginners and those that love crochet! Come learn to crochet or bring a project along. 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 Read more	3	4 All day: CLOSED- Holiday All day: CLOSED- Holiday All day July 4, 2025 Read more	5
6	7 2:00 pm: Fiber arts - Quilting Class 2:00 pm: Fiber arts - Quilting Class 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm July 7, 2025 Summer Program Fiber Arts Make a Civil War Quilted Runner or a Monster Quilted Wall Hanging, for more information please click the link below: https://fendricklibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/img117.pdf Read more 6:00 pm: Monday Lecture Series- Author, Matthew Caretti 6:00 pm: Monday Lecture Series- Author, Matthew Caretti 6:00 pm July 7, 2025 Slow Boat to Samoa by Matthew Caretti Matthew began his teaching career and expat adventures in 1995 while on a Princeton-in-Asia fellowship at Yeungnam University in Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea. Following those first days in the classroom, Matthew taught English at Mercersburg Academy for thirteen years, where he also served as the Director of the Writing Center. After leaving that post in 2015, Matthew practiced Zen at the Seo-un Hermitage, a small monastery near Yangsan, Korea. Thereafter, he engaged in a yearlong pilgrimage through South Asia before returning to Africa, where he had lived and worked as a Peace Corps Volunteer (2003-05) and topped the general classification in the 2006 Tour d’ Afrique, a bicycle race from Cairo, Egypt, to Cape Town, South Africa. In 2017, he was named principal at Amitofo Care Centre, an orphanage and school for five hundred children in Blantyre, Malawi, and a year later as director of the same NGO’s center in Mafeteng, Lesotho. Matthew eventually returned to the classroom to teach English in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, and now leads a simple life in Pago Pago, American Samoa. He earned a BS in Business and German at Susquehanna University in 1991 and four years later his MA in English at Shippensburg University, both located in his home state of Pennsylvania. Matthew has engaged deep contemplation about the human condition during periods of both retreat and pilgrimage, and cultivates those same musings in his writing. He has been influenced in equal parts by his study of German language and literature, by the approach of the Beat writers, by his travels and his monastic training. His collections include Harvesting Stones (2017, winner of the Snapshot Press eChapbook Award), Africa, Buddha (2022, Red Moon Press) and Ukulele Drift: Poems from a Small Island (2023, Red Moon Press) and Slow Boat to Samoa, just released by Red Moon Press. His poems appear regularly in Cattails, contemporary haibun online, Drifting Sands Haibun, Frogpond, Hedgerow, Kingfisher, Modern Haiku and several other journals. He has won a number of awards since he began to publish his work, most notably the 2024 Touchstone Award for his haibun “Deep Water Port.” Read more 6:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for all Ages! 6:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for all Ages! 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm July 7, 2025 Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and Jef Savage, participants of all ages will have the opportunity to enhance their abilities, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, our club is a welcoming and supportive space for everyone. Why Chess? Chess is a fantastic way for kids and adults alike to step away from phones and tablets and enjoy meaningful, social interactions. The game sharpens concentration, enhances pattern recognition, and strengthens problem-solving skills. It offers valuable lessons in risk and reward—every calculated move carries the potential for victory or surprise challenges. Chess is renowned for helping preserve memory and cognitive abilities, making it beneficial for players of all generations. It teaches an essential life lesson: success is built by accumulating small, consistent advantages—a secret to both chess and life! Schedule Our chess club meets every Monday during the summer from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Chess boards will be provided by the library. Join us in the cool comfort of the library to make new friends and experience the excitement of chess. We can’t wait to see you there! Read more	8	9 10:00 am: Preschoolers Color Our World 10:00 am: Preschoolers Color Our World 10:00 am – 11:00 am July 9, 2025 Join us at the library this summer for a special program designed just for preschoolers! Through art, stories, playtime, and snacks, young learners will have the chance to grow, explore, and have fun together in a welcoming and engaging environment. Read more 1:00 pm: Science Heros: Adventure of the Missing Color 1:00 pm: Science Heros: Adventure of the Missing Color 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm July 9, 2025 SCIENCE HEROES Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! Grades K-5, program 45 min. Read more 2:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for All Ages! 2:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for All Ages! 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm July 9, 2025 Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and Jef Savage, participants of all ages will have the opportunity to enhance their abilities, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, our club is a welcoming and supportive space for everyone. Why Chess? Chess is a fantastic way for kids and adults alike to step away from phones and tablets and enjoy meaningful, social interactions. The game sharpens concentration, enhances pattern recognition, and strengthens problem-solving skills. It offers valuable lessons in risk and reward—every calculated move carries the potential for victory or surprise challenges. Chess is renowned for helping preserve memory and cognitive abilities, making it beneficial for players of all generations. It teaches an essential life lesson: success is built by accumulating small, consistent advantages—a secret to both chess and life! Schedule Our chess club meets every Monday during the summer from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and every Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Bring your own chess board or feel free to use the ones provided by the library. Join us in the cool comfort of the library to make new friends and experience the excitement of chess. We can’t wait to see you there! Read more 6:00 pm: Crochet Class 6:00 pm: Crochet Class 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm July 9, 2025 Crochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM! For beginners and those that love crochet! Come learn to crochet or bring a project along. 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 Read more	10	11 1:00 pm: United We Read- The Area 51 Files! 1:00 pm: United We Read- The Area 51 Files! 1:00 pm July 11, 2025 United Way of Franklin County presents United We Read Summer Program June 20- August 1, 2025. This reading program is designed for 3rd- 5th graders. The goal is to bridge the summer reading slide that occurs when youth leave school during break. Each child will receive their own copy of The Area 51 Files by Julie Buxbaum to use during the group reading each week as they progress through the chapter book together. Volunteer readers will lead the group with lively discussions, recaps and activities each week. Please register at the library by calling 717-328-9233 if you are interested. When Sky Patel-Baum is sent to live with her mysterious uncle, she didn’t imagine she’d end up here: Area 51. A top-secret military base with a bajillion rules and so classified not even the president knows its secrets. Also, it turns out the place is full of aliens. Lots and lots of aliens. But they prefer to be called Break Throughs, thank you very much. As Sky sets out to explore her extraordinary new home with her pizza-obsessed pet hedgehog Spike, she meets her otherworldly next-door neighbor Elvis and his fluffy pup, Pickles. But something mysterious is afoot in Area 51. Some of the Break Throughs have gone missing… at the exact same time Sky arrived. Where could they be? How can Sky and her uncle convince everyone they had nothing to do with the disappearance? And why does the macaroni and cheese at Area 51 Middle have eyeballs in it? New best friends Sky, Elvis, Spike, and Pickles try to crack the case, but the clock is ticking… THE AREA 51 FILES \| Julie Buxbaum \| Author Read more	12 Cancelled: Cancelled-Mercersburg Chess Club Summer Open Cancelled: Cancelled-Mercersburg Chess Club Summer Open Cancelled July 12, 2025 Cancelled due to lack of participants. Mercersburg Chess Club Summer Open! Please click the link below for tournament (unrated) details, rules and printable entry forms. Entry forms are also available at the Fendrick Library. It's Your Move ..... https://fendricklibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MCC-Entry-Form-and-Details.pdf Read more
13	14 1:00 pm: Dulcimer Workshop 1:00 pm: Dulcimer Workshop 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm July 14, 2025 Dulcimer Workshop June 9th- August 4th Spaces are limited to 10 people, please call the library at 717-328-9233 to reserve your place. "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.net Read more 6:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for all Ages! 6:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for all Ages! 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm July 14, 2025 Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and Jef Savage, participants of all ages will have the opportunity to enhance their abilities, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, our club is a welcoming and supportive space for everyone. Why Chess? Chess is a fantastic way for kids and adults alike to step away from phones and tablets and enjoy meaningful, social interactions. The game sharpens concentration, enhances pattern recognition, and strengthens problem-solving skills. It offers valuable lessons in risk and reward—every calculated move carries the potential for victory or surprise challenges. Chess is renowned for helping preserve memory and cognitive abilities, making it beneficial for players of all generations. It teaches an essential life lesson: success is built by accumulating small, consistent advantages—a secret to both chess and life! Schedule Our chess club meets every Monday during the summer from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Chess boards will be provided by the library. Join us in the cool comfort of the library to make new friends and experience the excitement of chess. We can’t wait to see you there! Read more 6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour- FREE 6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour- FREE 6:30 pm July 14, 2025 Mondays, July 14, 21, 28 - "Mercersburg Walking Tours", 6:30 - 8:00 PM presented by the Mercersburg Historical Society. The tours will begin in the Fendrick Library at 20 N. Main Street. 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. mercersburghistory.org Read more	15	16 10:00 am: Preschoolers Color Our World 10:00 am: Preschoolers Color Our World 10:00 am – 11:00 am July 16, 2025 Join us at the library this summer for a special program designed just for preschoolers! Through art, stories, playtime, and snacks, young learners will have the chance to grow, explore, and have fun together in a welcoming and engaging environment. Read more 1:00 pm: Color Our World Summer Library Artful Yarn Adventures! 1:00 pm: Color Our World Summer Library Artful Yarn Adventures! 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm July 16, 2025 Hanging Yarn Art Create a unique, colorful decor by tying a series of simple lark's head knots, a basic macramé stitch. This project has a wide range possibilities for your creativity with colors, patterns and shape. Read more 2:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for All Ages! 2:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for All Ages! 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm July 16, 2025 Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and Jef Savage, participants of all ages will have the opportunity to enhance their abilities, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, our club is a welcoming and supportive space for everyone. Why Chess? Chess is a fantastic way for kids and adults alike to step away from phones and tablets and enjoy meaningful, social interactions. The game sharpens concentration, enhances pattern recognition, and strengthens problem-solving skills. It offers valuable lessons in risk and reward—every calculated move carries the potential for victory or surprise challenges. Chess is renowned for helping preserve memory and cognitive abilities, making it beneficial for players of all generations. It teaches an essential life lesson: success is built by accumulating small, consistent advantages—a secret to both chess and life! Schedule Our chess club meets every Monday during the summer from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and every Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Bring your own chess board or feel free to use the ones provided by the library. Join us in the cool comfort of the library to make new friends and experience the excitement of chess. We can’t wait to see you there! Read more 6:00 pm: Crochet Class 6:00 pm: Crochet Class 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm July 16, 2025 Crochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM! For beginners and those that love crochet! Come learn to crochet or bring a project along. 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 Read more	17	18 1:00 pm: United We Read- The Area 51 Files! 1:00 pm: United We Read- The Area 51 Files! 1:00 pm July 18, 2025 United Way of Franklin County presents United We Read Summer Program June 20- August 1, 2025. This reading program is designed for 3rd- 5th graders. The goal is to bridge the summer reading slide that occurs when youth leave school during break. Each child will receive their own copy of The Area 51 Files by Julie Buxbaum to use during the group reading each week as they progress through the chapter book together. Volunteer readers will lead the group with lively discussions, recaps and activities each week. Please register at the library by calling 717-328-9233 if you are interested. When Sky Patel-Baum is sent to live with her mysterious uncle, she didn’t imagine she’d end up here: Area 51. A top-secret military base with a bajillion rules and so classified not even the president knows its secrets. Also, it turns out the place is full of aliens. Lots and lots of aliens. But they prefer to be called Break Throughs, thank you very much. As Sky sets out to explore her extraordinary new home with her pizza-obsessed pet hedgehog Spike, she meets her otherworldly next-door neighbor Elvis and his fluffy pup, Pickles. But something mysterious is afoot in Area 51. Some of the Break Throughs have gone missing… at the exact same time Sky arrived. Where could they be? How can Sky and her uncle convince everyone they had nothing to do with the disappearance? And why does the macaroni and cheese at Area 51 Middle have eyeballs in it? New best friends Sky, Elvis, Spike, and Pickles try to crack the case, but the clock is ticking… THE AREA 51 FILES \| Julie Buxbaum \| Author Read more	19 10:00 am: Puzzle Swap 10:00 am: Puzzle Swap 10:00 am – 12:00 pm July 19, 2025 Join us for the Fendrick Library's 2nd Puzzle Swap on Saturday, July 19th from 10am-12pm! Sign up and drop off your complete jigsaw puzzles, in original boxes with bagged pieces, during normal library hours prior to the swap. You may also bring your jigsaw puzzles on the day of the swap. If you do not have a puzzle to swap you may still join in the fun and take a puzzle home while supplies lasts. You will have a chance to enjoy refreshments, while you talk with fellow puzzlers and browse the puzzles. Don't miss out on this exciting community event! Please call the library at 717-328-9233 for more information or questions regarding the swap! Read more
20	21 1:00 pm: Dulcimer Workshop 1:00 pm: Dulcimer Workshop 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm July 21, 2025 Dulcimer Workshop June 9th- August 4th Spaces are limited to 10 people, please call the library at 717-328-9233 to reserve your place. "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.net Read more 6:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for all Ages! 6:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for all Ages! 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm July 21, 2025 Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and Jef Savage, participants of all ages will have the opportunity to enhance their abilities, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, our club is a welcoming and supportive space for everyone. Why Chess? Chess is a fantastic way for kids and adults alike to step away from phones and tablets and enjoy meaningful, social interactions. The game sharpens concentration, enhances pattern recognition, and strengthens problem-solving skills. It offers valuable lessons in risk and reward—every calculated move carries the potential for victory or surprise challenges. Chess is renowned for helping preserve memory and cognitive abilities, making it beneficial for players of all generations. It teaches an essential life lesson: success is built by accumulating small, consistent advantages—a secret to both chess and life! Schedule Our chess club meets every Monday during the summer from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Chess boards will be provided by the library. Join us in the cool comfort of the library to make new friends and experience the excitement of chess. We can’t wait to see you there! Read more 6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour- FREE 6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour- FREE 6:30 pm July 21, 2025 Mondays, July 14, 21, 28 - "Mercersburg Walking Tours", 6:30 - 8:00 PM presented by the Mercersburg Historical Society. The tours will begin in the Fendrick Library at 20 N. Main Street. 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. mercersburghistory.org Read more	22	23 10:00 am: Preschool Critter Connection 10:00 am: Preschool Critter Connection 10:00 am – 11:00 am July 23, 2025 Helping children and adults understand and appreciate reptiles, insects and small mammals. These are some of the fascinating animals we include in our presentations: Corn snakes, milk snakes, king snakes, ball pythons, and red tail boas. A variety of tortoises and water turtles. Bearded dragons, leopard geckos, fat tailed geckos, crested geckos. Tarantulas, hissing cockroaches. Frogs and toads. Rabbits and guinea pigs. To learn more about Critter Connection click the link below: Critter Connections - Critter Connections Read more 1:00 pm: Color Our World Summer Library Program Critter Connections! 1:00 pm: Color Our World Summer Library Program Critter Connections! 1:00 pm July 23, 2025 Helping children and adults understand and appreciate reptiles, insects and small mammals. These are some of the fascinating animals we include in our presentations: Corn snakes, milk snakes, king snakes, ball pythons, and red tail boas. A variety of tortoises and water turtles. Bearded dragons, leopard geckos, fat tailed geckos, crested geckos. Tarantulas, hissing cockroaches. Frogs and toads. Rabbits and guinea pigs. To learn more about Critter Connection click the link below: Critter Connections - Critter Connections Read more 2:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for All Ages! 2:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for All Ages! 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm July 23, 2025 Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and Jef Savage, participants of all ages will have the opportunity to enhance their abilities, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, our club is a welcoming and supportive space for everyone. Why Chess? Chess is a fantastic way for kids and adults alike to step away from phones and tablets and enjoy meaningful, social interactions. The game sharpens concentration, enhances pattern recognition, and strengthens problem-solving skills. It offers valuable lessons in risk and reward—every calculated move carries the potential for victory or surprise challenges. Chess is renowned for helping preserve memory and cognitive abilities, making it beneficial for players of all generations. It teaches an essential life lesson: success is built by accumulating small, consistent advantages—a secret to both chess and life! Schedule Our chess club meets every Monday during the summer from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and every Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Bring your own chess board or feel free to use the ones provided by the library. Join us in the cool comfort of the library to make new friends and experience the excitement of chess. We can’t wait to see you there! Read more 6:00 pm: Crochet Class 6:00 pm: Crochet Class 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm July 23, 2025 Crochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM! For beginners and those that love crochet! Come learn to crochet or bring a project along. 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 Read more	24	25 1:00 pm: United We Read- The Area 51 Files! 1:00 pm: United We Read- The Area 51 Files! 1:00 pm July 25, 2025 United Way of Franklin County presents United We Read Summer Program June 20- August 1, 2025. This reading program is designed for 3rd- 5th graders. The goal is to bridge the summer reading slide that occurs when youth leave school during break. Each child will receive their own copy of The Area 51 Files by Julie Buxbaum to use during the group reading each week as they progress through the chapter book together. Volunteer readers will lead the group with lively discussions, recaps and activities each week. Please register at the library by calling 717-328-9233 if you are interested. When Sky Patel-Baum is sent to live with her mysterious uncle, she didn’t imagine she’d end up here: Area 51. A top-secret military base with a bajillion rules and so classified not even the president knows its secrets. Also, it turns out the place is full of aliens. Lots and lots of aliens. But they prefer to be called Break Throughs, thank you very much. As Sky sets out to explore her extraordinary new home with her pizza-obsessed pet hedgehog Spike, she meets her otherworldly next-door neighbor Elvis and his fluffy pup, Pickles. But something mysterious is afoot in Area 51. Some of the Break Throughs have gone missing… at the exact same time Sky arrived. Where could they be? How can Sky and her uncle convince everyone they had nothing to do with the disappearance? And why does the macaroni and cheese at Area 51 Middle have eyeballs in it? New best friends Sky, Elvis, Spike, and Pickles try to crack the case, but the clock is ticking… THE AREA 51 FILES \| Julie Buxbaum \| Author Read more	26
27	28 1:00 pm: Dulcimer Workshop 1:00 pm: Dulcimer Workshop 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm July 28, 2025 Dulcimer Workshop June 9th- August 4th Spaces are limited to 10 people, please call the library at 717-328-9233 to reserve your place. "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.net Read more 6:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for all Ages! 6:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for all Ages! 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm July 28, 2025 Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and Jef Savage, participants of all ages will have the opportunity to enhance their abilities, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, our club is a welcoming and supportive space for everyone. Why Chess? Chess is a fantastic way for kids and adults alike to step away from phones and tablets and enjoy meaningful, social interactions. The game sharpens concentration, enhances pattern recognition, and strengthens problem-solving skills. It offers valuable lessons in risk and reward—every calculated move carries the potential for victory or surprise challenges. Chess is renowned for helping preserve memory and cognitive abilities, making it beneficial for players of all generations. It teaches an essential life lesson: success is built by accumulating small, consistent advantages—a secret to both chess and life! Schedule Our chess club meets every Monday during the summer from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Chess boards will be provided by the library. Join us in the cool comfort of the library to make new friends and experience the excitement of chess. We can’t wait to see you there! Read more 6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour- FREE 6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour- FREE 6:30 pm July 28, 2025 Mondays, July 14, 21, 28 - "Mercersburg Walking Tours", 6:30 - 8:00 PM presented by the Mercersburg Historical Society. The tours will begin in the Fendrick Library at 20 N. Main Street. 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. mercersburghistory.org Read more	29	30 10:00 am: Preschoolers Color Our World 10:00 am: Preschoolers Color Our World 10:00 am – 11:00 am July 30, 2025 Join us at the library this summer for a special program designed just for preschoolers! Through art, stories, playtime, and snacks, young learners will have the chance to grow, explore, and have fun together in a welcoming and engaging environment. Read more 1:00 pm: Color Our World Summer Library Artful Watercolor Adventures! 1:00 pm: Color Our World Summer Library Artful Watercolor Adventures! 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm July 30, 2025 Color-Mixing: Choose A Book By Its Color Expand your art horizons and your reading horizons through a fun color-mixing activity and learn basic watercolor instructions. Choose a favorite book from the library shelves or bring a favorite book from home to make a color mixing card with new tints and shades. Using watercolor paint, you will blend colors to match your book cover and create new colors. Choose a new favorite color from your mixing card and return to the shelves and find a new book cover that features your color. Read more 2:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for All Ages! 2:00 pm: Summer Chess Club for All Ages! 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm July 30, 2025 Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and Jef Savage, participants of all ages will have the opportunity to enhance their abilities, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, our club is a welcoming and supportive space for everyone. Why Chess? Chess is a fantastic way for kids and adults alike to step away from phones and tablets and enjoy meaningful, social interactions. The game sharpens concentration, enhances pattern recognition, and strengthens problem-solving skills. It offers valuable lessons in risk and reward—every calculated move carries the potential for victory or surprise challenges. Chess is renowned for helping preserve memory and cognitive abilities, making it beneficial for players of all generations. It teaches an essential life lesson: success is built by accumulating small, consistent advantages—a secret to both chess and life! Schedule Our chess club meets every Monday during the summer from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and every Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Bring your own chess board or feel free to use the ones provided by the library. Join us in the cool comfort of the library to make new friends and experience the excitement of chess. We can’t wait to see you there! Read more 6:00 pm: Crochet Class 6:00 pm: Crochet Class 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm July 30, 2025 Crochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM! For beginners and those that love crochet! Come learn to crochet or bring a project along. 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 Read more	31