Let’s face it, current events and even our day-to-day lives have cycled through a lot of ups and downs over the past few years. Between conflicts, politics, economics, and family dynamics, most of us have been affected in one way or another by the ongoing volatility. 

That is especially true for anyone thinking about retiring. The massive flux in the markets has posed a serious hurdle for many planning to end their employment and transition to the next phase of their lives. This informational session with Financial Education Partnership will cover topics including budgeting for change, benefits planning, retirement horizons, tax effects on income, and exit strategies. 

1 hour. For ages 18+. Registration is required. 

Do you love Graphic Novels? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at creating them yourself? Learn character and page design, how to tell your own story, and create your own short graphic novel. All while discussing an assortment of graphic novels for inspiration! 

1 hour. For ages 8-13 years. Registration is required and limited.  

Children and adults will enjoy books, music, and rhymes. Early learning activities will be modeled for adults so that learning can continue at home and help your child build their skills to be ready to succeed at whatever is next.   

About 30 minutes. For families with children of all ages. Registration is required and limited.  

Engage your child in play that helps strengthen motor skills, social skills, and encourages early literacy. During each session a different community resource professional will be available to answer parenting questions. Children get to play together, and parents get to share experiences and concerns.

1.25 hours. For ages 1-3 years. Registration is required and limited. 

Our middle and high school Girls Who Code Club encourages you to impact your community in a positive way through code. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up! We have tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. 

1 hour. For grades 6-12. Registration is required and limited. This club is inclusive and open to trans and non-binary individuals. 

MARCO will make five stops throughout the county during the week of April 23-29. If MARCO’s in your neighborhood, stop by to say "hi!" and leave with some library swag and a free book! 

Monday, April 24: MARCO will be at Cole Crest Townhouses, 900 Cumbler Street, Steelton. 

2 hours. For all ages. Registration is not required.

Learn how to sew on a sewing machine and turn your old clothes into new works of art! In this program, you’ll learn the basic components of a sewing machine, how to use it, and then we’ll use those skills to refashion old clothes! 

1.5 hours. For ages 13-18 years. Registration is required and limited.  

Baby, you are Born to Read! Experience songs and stories together to help your baby learn sounds, language, and a love of books. This program is for parents, grandparents, caregivers to connect with their babies and each other.  

20 to 30 minutes. For Birth-18 months. Registration is required and limited.    

Children and adults will enjoy books, music, and rhymes. Early learning activities will be modeled for adults so that learning can continue at home and help your child to build their skills to be ready to succeed at whatever is next.   

About 30 minutes. For families with children of all ages. Registration is required and limited.  

Give your toddler a foundation for early learning and reading skills. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories will help toddlers develop a love of reading. Adults will learn tips and tricks to continue the learning at home.    

30 to 40 minutes. For ages 19-35 months. Registration is required and limited.    

You’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate. Registrants for virtual sessions will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions.   

Give your babies and toddlers a foundation of early learning and language skills. Experience songs, stories, and movement activities that help your children build a love of books. This program is for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and children. 

About 30 minutes. For ages Birth-30 months. Registration is required and limited. 

Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a session focused on seeking grant support from private, corporate, and community foundations. The session begins with an overview of the role of grant funding in an organization and the prerequisites for seeking grant support. Chad will then provide insight on how to identify grant opportunities, tips for writing a successful grant application, and tools for managing the grant-seeking process. 

1 hour. For ages 18+. Registration is required. This is the listing to register for the in-person program. There is a separate listing to register for the virtual program on Zoom.

Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a session focused on seeking grant support from private, corporate, and community foundations. The session begins with an overview of the role of grant funding in an organization and the prerequisites for seeking grant support. Chad will then provide insight on how to identify grant opportunities, tips for writing a successful grant application, and tools for managing the grant-seeking process. 

1 hour. For ages 18+. Registration is required. This is the listing to register for the virtual program on Zoom. Registrants will be emailed further instructions to join virtual programs. There is a separate listing to register for the in-person program. 

MARCO will make five stops throughout the county during the week of April 23-29. If MARCO’s in your neighborhood, stop by to say "hi!" and leave with some library swag and a free book! 

Tuesday, April 25: MARCO will be at Rutherford Park Townhouses, 337 Brokas Drive, Harrisburg. 

2 hours. For all ages. Registration is not required.

You’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate. Registrants for virtual sessions will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions. 

Adventure? Check. Monsters? Check. An unlikely group of swashbuckling adventurers? That’s where you come in. Join us on Tuesdays to battle some of the worst monstrosities that the fantasy world has to offer. We need you. No...the world needs you.  

1 hour. For ages 10-12 years. Registration is required and limited. Register once for this weekly program.

Paws 2 Read encourages children of all reading levels to read to the easiest and most willing audience – a dog. Each attendee will read to a registered therapy dog for about 15 minutes. Registration for this program is by appointment. Reading sessions will be held outside as weather permits. 

SCHEDULE UPDATE!!! 

Our furry, reading friends will be joining us more frequently!! Participating library locations will host the Paws pups every other week April through May and then again September through November.  Each week will offer multiple chances to read to one of our volunteer dog teams!  

1 hour. 15-minute appointments. For ages 6-11 years. Registration is required and limited.  

This workshop led by Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts illuminates the organization and procedures of the Pennsylvania Judicial System with the goal of bringing Pennsylvanians awareness of and confidence in their courts. We will discuss the different subject matters of each court, knowing your way around the courtroom, how judges are selected, and how you can be a more knowledgeable citizen. 

1 hour. For ages 18+. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed with further instructions to join virtual programs.

Children and adults will enjoy books, music, and rhymes. Early learning activities will be modeled for adults so that learning can continue at home and help your child to build their skills to be ready to succeed at whatever is next.   

About 30 minutes. For families with children of all ages. Registration is required and limited.  

MARCO will make five stops throughout the county during the week of April 23-29. If MARCO’s in your neighborhood, stop by to say "hi!" and leave with some library swag and a free book! 

Wednesday, April 26: MARCO will be at Cumberland Court Apartments, 1111 Capitol Street, Harrisburg. 

2 hours. For all ages. Registration is not required.