Join all your friends at The Library for an early learning bonanza. We’ll have stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more that will help your child to build their skills and be ready to succeed at whatever is next.

You’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 30 minutes. For families with children of all ages. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the morning of each week's program.  Note: This program is weekly from January 5th- May 4th and has rolling registration.  We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent.

Ever wished there was a book club that featured LGBTQ+ protagonists and works by LGBTQ+ authors? We’ll read the gamut: Science Fiction, YA, Graphic Novels, Contemporary Fiction – as long as it’s good (and queer)! 

Meaty by Samantha Irby 

Comedian, blogger, and author Samantha Irby offers an unapologetic and hilarious exploration of all things uncomfortable about adulthood in her first published work, Meaty. Irby’s “infamous, scathing wit and poignant candor” encourage us to laugh along with her as she delves deep in this unforgettable collection of essays.  

60 minutes. For ages 18+. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions. 

This program is supported by the Friends of William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library.

Give your toddler a foundation for early learning and reading skills. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories help toddlers to develop a love of reading. This program will be presented via Zoom this summer. Adults learn tips and tricks to continue teaching at home.

You’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 30 minutes. Ages 19-35 months. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the day before each week's program. Note: This program is weekly from January 6th- May 5th with rolling registration. We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is related to the change in seasons. For individuals with SAD, it is not uncommon to feel sad, irritated or less energetic during the winter months. During this series, we will talk about the causes of the winter blahs and ways to reverse the effects. We will also have activities that are designed to help you relax and brighten your day. 

For January, let's unwind with instructor Mia Bostic in this yoga session open to all levels. This session will help anyone loosen up after a stressful day and lead them into their evening with some calm. Mia has been studying yoga for over 20 years and teaching for over 15 years. Her classes focus on connecting the breath with movement to become present in the moment and still the mind.

60 minutes. For ages 18+. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions. 

Have you been missing your weekly tabletop session? Join us for a virtual tabletop game night! We may not be able to gather in person to go on adventures, but that won’t stop us from exploring. Never played a tabletop game? That’s okay! We’re more than happy to help you learn—the more the merrier! Can’t make it to every session? Our expert dungeon master has prepared 1-hour campaigns for each month so we will start fresh each time around.

60 minutes. For ages 18+. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions. 

Songs, rhymes, and stories help your child develop a love of reading and build early learning skills that will help your child succeed. This program will be presented via Zoom this summer. Adults learn tips and tricks to continue teaching at home.

You’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 30 minutes. Ages 3-5 years. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the day before each week's program.  Note: This program is weekly from January 8th- May 7th and has rolling registration.   We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent.

Tell stories, cast spells, defeat the bad guy with Dungeons and Dragons! For beginners or experts. No dice, books, or characters required.

You’ll need a device with a microphone and optional camera to join. Due to Discord’s terms of service, participants must be at least 13.

2 hours. Ages 13-18. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Discord link and further instructions.

Join us at our newest branch in Animal Crossing: New Horizons as we gather virtually to play games, exchange items, and hang out on our library island. Drop in any time between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. every Tuesday!

You’ll need your own Nintendo Switch and Animal Crossing: New Horizons game to participate.

1.5 hours. For ages 11-18. Registrants will be emailed the weekly Dodo Code to access our island the day of the program.

Are you an adult who enjoys playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Looking for new ideas for your island? Join us for a relaxing afternoon of island hopping and exploration! 

2 hours. For ages 18+. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions. 

Join all your friends at The Library for an early learning bonanza. We’ll have stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more that will help your child to build their skills and be ready to succeed at whatever is next.

You’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 30 minutes. For families with children of all ages. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the morning of each week's program.  Note: This program is weekly from January 5th- May 4th and has rolling registration.  We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent.

Give your toddler a foundation for early learning and reading skills. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories help toddlers to develop a love of reading. This program will be presented via Zoom this summer. Adults learn tips and tricks to continue teaching at home.

You’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 30 minutes. Ages 19-35 months. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the day before each week's program. Note: This program is weekly from January 6th- May 5th with rolling registration. We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent.

Do you have questions about using your mobile device? Not sure how to change settings, set up email or install apps? Maybe you have questions about downloading eBooks or eAudiobooks from The Library? Or are you looking for ways to get better search results on Google? Now is your chance to get your mobile device tech questions answered. Submit your questions in advance and then join us live for a virtual Device Club to get the answers. 

60 minutes. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions. Send your questions to EventsCoordinator@dcls.org with the subject line “Device Club.” 

Your Place to Belong: Susan Orlean, Author of the Year

In January, we are spotlighting Susan Orlean’s picture book Lazy Little Loafers which is an illustrated lament from the viewpoint of a disgruntled older sibling who wonders, “Why don’t babies work?”

We know that babies are, in fact, working cognitively all the time, absorbing everything their little eyes can see, and that some of the most important developmental years happen early. It’s no secret that we are currently living through unprecedented times, and have had to find new ways to engage the young children in our lives. Dr. Hannah Mudrick, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Pennsylvania State University – Harrisburg, will help participants navigate social and emotional development of young children during the ongoing pandemic.  

60 minutes. For ages 18+. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions. 

Songs, rhymes, and stories help your child develop a love of reading and build early learning skills that will help your child succeed. This program will be presented via Zoom this summer. Adults learn tips and tricks to continue teaching at home.

You’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 30 minutes. Ages 3-5 years. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the day before each week's program.  Note: This program is weekly from January 8th- May 7th and has rolling registration.   We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent.

Tell stories, cast spells, defeat the bad guy with Dungeons and Dragons! For beginners or experts. No dice, books, or characters required.

You’ll need a device with a microphone and optional camera to join. Due to Discord’s terms of service, participants must be at least 13.

2 hours. Ages 13-18. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Discord link and further instructions.

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

You’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 20 minutes. Ages birth-18 months. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the Friday before each week's program. Note: This program is weekly from January 4th- May 3rd and has rolling registration. We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent. 

Join us at our newest branch in Animal Crossing: New Horizons as we gather virtually to play games, exchange items, and hang out on our library island. Drop in any time between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. every Tuesday!

You’ll need your own Nintendo Switch and Animal Crossing: New Horizons game to participate.

1.5 hours. For ages 11-18. Registrants will be emailed the weekly Dodo Code to access our island the day of the program.

Join all your friends at The Library for an early learning bonanza. We’ll have stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more that will help your child to build their skills and be ready to succeed at whatever is next.

You’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 30 minutes. For families with children of all ages. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the morning of each week's program.  Note: This program is weekly from January 5th- May 4th and has rolling registration.  We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent.

In partnership with HACC’s Career Services Department, our Job Seeker Resources program is going virtual! Monthly classes will cover topics such as creating a resume, how to effectively search for a job, and how to send professional emails.  

60 minutes. For ages 18+. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions. 

Give your toddler a foundation for early learning and reading skills. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories help toddlers to develop a love of reading. This program will be presented via Zoom this summer. Adults learn tips and tricks to continue teaching at home.

You’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 30 minutes. Ages 19-35 months. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the day before each week's program. Note: This program is weekly from January 6th- May 5th with rolling registration. We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent.

Whether you can whip up a sweater in a day or you don’t know a knitting needle from a crochet hook, this class is for you. Gather your supplies and join us for an evening of learning and conversation.  

60 minutes. For ages 15+. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions. 

Join us for a virtual paint party! A simple, seasonal, family friendly project will be explained step-by-step. We will use many supplies that can be found around the house. Supply lists will be emailed to participants and available at The Library. A limited number of supplies will be provided to participants that need them.

About 30 minutes. For families with children of all ages. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions.

Join MidPenn Legal Services and the Dauphin County Bar Association for informational sessions about navigating your civil legal needs. After a general presentation at the start, participants can ask their specific questions to local attorneys.

Want to Avoid an Eviction? Try Free Mediation! A presentation and Q&A with Attorney Matthew Rich of MidPenn Legal Services.

60 minutes. For ages 18+. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions.

Songs, rhymes, and stories help your child develop a love of reading and build early learning skills that will help your child succeed. This program will be presented via Zoom this summer. Adults learn tips and tricks to continue teaching at home.

You’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 30 minutes. Ages 3-5 years. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the day before each week's program.  Note: This program is weekly from January 8th- May 7th and has rolling registration.   We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent.

Tell stories, cast spells, defeat the bad guy with Dungeons and Dragons! For beginners or experts. No dice, books, or characters required.

You’ll need a device with a microphone and optional camera to join. Due to Discord’s terms of service, participants must be at least 13.

2 hours. Ages 13-18. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Discord link and further instructions.