Current Programs
*Weather updates will be posted on the Fendrick Library Facebook page*
- The Fendrick Library is partnering with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to bring free books to children, 0-5 year olds, residing in the zip code 17236 or 17224. Each month, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails a high quality, age appropriate book to all registered children, addressed to them, at no cost to the child’s family. Interested? Register your child/children online now at imaginationlibrary.com/ or stop into The Fendrick Library to register in person, or mail in options also available online. If you have any questions, please reach out by email to imaginationlibrary@fendricklibrary.org
- The Fendrick Book Group meets eachmonth for lively discussions, creative thinking and continued learning with friends. Information about each book and the meeting schedule is posted on the library’s Calendar of Events or click the following link to view the schedule https://fendricklibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fendrick-Schedule-24.25.pdf. Please contact the library for more information about joining the Book Group. Meeting locations may vary each month.
- Lecture Series-Historic and informational presentations featuring various local speakers on a variety of interesting topics. Come listen, ask questions, or add to the conversation! Please check the library’s Calendar of Events for monthly events or call the library for more information.
- Chess for All Ages Monday and Wednesday Evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm (Summer chess times will be starting at 2:00 pm)! Neil Coleman welcomes all skill levels; he will help novices learn the rules of this fascinating game. If you have a game board and pieces or chess books that are collecting dust, please donate them to the library for our friends to use. Or better yet — bring them in to play and join the fun!
- Historic Mercersburg Walking Tours FREE, July and September-Do you know your town’s history? Meet at the Fendrick Library for a free tour, all ages are welcome! The tours are presented by Mercersburg Historical Society. No registration needed. Please check the library calendar for more information.
- Fendrick Library Used Book Sale May & September- held annually during the Mercersburg Townfest and Springfest!- Rain or Shine 9 AM- 3 PM, browse a huge used book selection indoors at the Fendrick Library! All books at the sale are donated by generous community members! Great prices and many genres to choose from: biographies, novels, classic literature, cookbooks, children’s, young adult, health, recreation, religion, history, FREE Magazines and much more! All proceeds benefit the Fendrick Library, thank you for your continued support! Please check the library calendar for more information.
- Weekly Preschool Storytime Our Preschool Storytime group will meet at the library each Wednesday morning at 10:30 am, open to the community. Summer Storytime will start at 10:00 am, please check our calendar of events. Preschool Storytime is for children Pre-K and their caregivers. Each week we will share stories, make crafts, enjoy snacks, play and meet new friends! Please call the library at 717-328-9233 for more information or check the calendar of events.
*Weather updates will be posted on the Fendrick Library Facebook page. - Art Classes with Nancy Walker and Jef Savage. Please check our online calendar of events for more details. Please check the calendar for upcoming classes.
- Crochet Classes meet on Wednesdays from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Join us for a fun, relaxing evening learning the age-old craft of crochet! Classes will continue weekly; the schedule is posted on the library calendar. For more information and fees call: 717-860-4817
- 2025 SummerReadingtheme willbe “ColorOur World”.
Color Our World Summer Library Program June 11th, 2025 – August 6th, 2025 . Our summer program will feature artful crafts, fiber arts, music workshops, art themed visitors like Uncle Bean Magic Show, Kevin Sherry, Critter Connection, Science Heroes, The Bug Man and more!
Summer Event Programs are available to pick up at the library or click on the Calendar for more information. - THANK YOU TO The FOLLOWING CORPORATE SPONSORS for supporting the Summer Reading Program and the Preschool Storytime Program!
Stoner’sDairy Farm in Mercersburg PA
M M P & W Vol. Fire Company
Mercersburg Borough & Public Works
McDonalds, Mercersburg PA
Strasburg Rail Road, Lancaster County
Lake Tobias Wildlife Park:Family Animal Attraction in Halifax PA
Community State Bank
Tuscarora Wildlife Education Project
Nora Roberts Foundation
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