My Calendar – The Fendrick Library

My Calendar

Week of Jul 26th

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Jul 26, '26	Jul 27, '26 2:00 pm: Chess for Kids (preschool-teen) 2:00 pm: Chess for Kids (preschool-teen) 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm July 27, 2026 Weekly 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 717-328-9233 Lesson 1: How to Win Fast! Read more 2:00 pm: Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners 2:00 pm: Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm July 27, 2026 Dulcimer 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.net Read more 6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour (Part 2)- FREE 6:30 pm: Historic Mercersburg Walking Tour (Part 2)- FREE 6:30 pm 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 Read more	Jul 28, '26	Jul 29, '26 Dino Preschool Puppets at 10 am and Grade School Game Show at 1 pm: "Unearth A Story" with Dinos Dino Preschool Puppets at 10 am and Grade School Game Show at 1 pm: "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 Read more 6:00 pm: Chess for All Ages 6:00 pm: Chess for All Ages 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm July 29, 2026 Join 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 Read more 6:00 pm: Crochet Class 6:00 pm: Crochet Class 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm July 29, 2026 Crochet 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 Read more	Jul 30, '26	Jul 31, '26	Aug 1, '26