July 2019
STEM Discovery Club
STEM Discovery Club (for children ages 5 and older) meets at the library to build things, take things apart to find out how they work, conduct experiments, and much more in hands-on workshops! The full schedule of Summer Learning Programs at the library is available here.
Find out more »Summer Learning Program @MAT
Children of all ages are invited to enjoy an educational, and most importantly, FUN program each Tuesday at 2 pm; no sign up is required for program attendance. For the complete schedule of Tuesday afternoon programs please visit the Summer Learning Programs page.
Find out more »Book Club
The library's book club meets tonight to discuss the month's reading selection. For meeting details, to view the reading schedule, or information on where the club is meeting tonight (in select months the members meet at Esther's Restaurant as noted on the club schedule), go to Matthews Public Library's Book Club page.
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Tweens/Teens Summer Learning Program @MAT
Tweens and teens (ages third grade and older) are invited to a nature/STEM oriented program presented by the Lancaster County Department of Parks & Recreation Environmental Education Team. Tweens and teens will learn about nature and complete a hands on experiment at each program. No sign up is required for these programs. For the complete schedule of Thursday afternoon programs please visit the Summer Learning Program page.
Find out more »STEM Discovery Club
STEM Discovery Club (for children ages 5 and older) meets at the library to build things, take things apart to find out how they work, conduct experiments, and much more in hands-on workshops! The full schedule of Summer Learning Programs at the library is available here.
Find out more »Summer Learning Program @MAT
Children of all ages are invited to enjoy an educational, and most importantly, FUN program each Tuesday at 2 pm; no sign up is required for program attendance. For the complete schedule of Tuesday afternoon programs please visit the Summer Learning Programs page.
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »August 2019
Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Tweens/Teens Summer Learning Program @MAT
Tweens and teens (ages third grade and older) are invited to a nature/STEM oriented program presented by the Lancaster County Department of Parks & Recreation Environmental Education Team. Tweens and teens will learn about nature and complete a hands on experiment at each program. No sign up is required for these programs. For the complete schedule of Thursday afternoon programs please visit the Summer Learning Program page.
Find out more »STEM Discovery Club
STEM Discovery Club (for children ages 5 and older) meets at the library to build things, take things apart to find out how they work, conduct experiments, and much more in hands-on workshops! The full schedule of Summer Learning Programs at the library is available here.
Find out more »Matthews Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Matthews Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Tuesday of each month except in June and July. The public may attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees.
Find out more »Summer Learning Program @MAT
Children of all ages are invited to enjoy an educational, and most importantly, FUN program each Tuesday at 2 pm; no sign up is required for program attendance. For the complete schedule of Tuesday afternoon programs please visit the Summer Learning Programs page.
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Tweens/Teens Summer Learning Program @MAT
Tweens and teens (ages third grade and older) are invited to a nature/STEM oriented program presented by the Lancaster County Department of Parks & Recreation Environmental Education Team. Tweens and teens will learn about nature and complete a hands on experiment at each program. No sign up is required for these programs. For the complete schedule of Thursday afternoon programs please visit the Summer Learning Program page.
Find out more »Crafternoons: Summer Edition
Crafternoons returns for a limited time this Summer! Join us today for Outer Space Craft Blow Out in the second floor meeting room where children ages 5+ are invited to stop in anytime between 1 PM and 3 PM to make and take a spaceship porthole craft, a toilet paper roll alien, and an astronaut mask! This is a free program for children; no sign up is required.
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Crafternoons: Summer Edition
Crafternoons returns for a limited time this Summer! Join us today for Woodstock 50th Anniversary Celebration in the second floor meeting room where children ages 5+ are invited to stop in anytime between 1 PM and 3 PM to help us celebrate with make and take crafts, tie dye popcorn, and a mini-photo booth! This is a free program for children; no sign up is required.
Find out more »Summer Learning Deadline
Today is the Summer Learning deadline to hand in: a reading log/activity sheet for your child under 12 years of age a BINGO card for your teen 13+ or yourself a GO Lebanon booklet (1/family) and etching sheets (1/child) These items must be returned to the library by close of business today in order to be eligible for prize drawings.
Find out more »Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition
Beautify the sidewalks that surround the library at our annual sidewalk chalk art contest! Participants may work alone or with a partner. Prizes will be awarded in three age groups: ages 8 and under; ages 9-14; and adult. Chalk will be provided. Call the library at 717-865-5523 to sign up!
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Book Club
The library's book club meets tonight to discuss the month's reading selection. For meeting details, to view the reading schedule, or information on where the club is meeting tonight (in select months the members meet at Esther's Restaurant as noted on the club schedule), go to Matthews Public Library's Book Club page.
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »September 2019
Matthews Public Library is closed.
Matthews Public Library is closed today. The after hours book drop at the back of the building is available for returns. The eLibrary is available 24/7 (even when the library is closed!) to borrow eBooks and downloadable audiobooks.
Find out more »Matthews Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Matthews Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Tuesday of each month except in June and July. The public may attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees.
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Smart Start Storytime
Smart Start Storytime is a free, 30 minute program for babies birth through two years of age and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. No registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend. Smart Start Storytimes will be held at each library on the following days and times: Annville: Tuesdays at 10:30am Lebanon: Mondays at 12:15pm Matthews: Mondays at 10:30am Myerstown: Thursdays at 12:15pm Palmyra: Tuesdays at 12:15pm Richland: Thursdays at 10:30am On the following dates: September 9 – October 10 November 11 – December…
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Smart Start Storytime
Smart Start Storytime is a free, 30 minute program for babies birth through two years of age and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. No registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend. Smart Start Storytimes will be held at each library on the following days and times: Annville: Tuesdays at 10:30am Lebanon: Mondays at 12:15pm Matthews: Mondays at 10:30am Myerstown: Thursdays at 12:15pm Palmyra: Tuesdays at 12:15pm Richland: Thursdays at 10:30am On the following dates: September 9 – October 10 November 11 – December…
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Smart Start Storytime
Smart Start Storytime is a free, 30 minute program for babies birth through two years of age and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. No registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend. Smart Start Storytimes will be held at each library on the following days and times: Annville: Tuesdays at 10:30am Lebanon: Mondays at 12:15pm Matthews: Mondays at 10:30am Myerstown: Thursdays at 12:15pm Palmyra: Tuesdays at 12:15pm Richland: Thursdays at 10:30am On the following dates: September 9 – October 10 November 11 – December…
Find out more »Book Club
The library's book club meets tonight to discuss the month's reading selection. For meeting details, to view the reading schedule, or information on where the club is meeting tonight (in select months the members meet at Esther's Restaurant as noted on the club schedule), go to Matthews Public Library's Book Club page.
Find out more »The Baker’s Secret Book Discussion @MAT
Join us this evening to discuss the 2019 Lebanon County Reads title The Baker's Secret by Stephen P. Kiernan. The Baker's Secret is available to borrow in multiple hard copy and digital formats from all Lebanon County public libraries; to locate a copy to borrow or request in your preferred format go to the online catalog or the eLibrary. Lebanon County Reads, a community read campaign, is supported by the Bishop Foundation, Gannett Foundation, and Congregation Beth Israel. The library's book club meets monthly to discuss the…
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Smart Start Storytime
Smart Start Storytime is a free, 30 minute program for babies birth through two years of age and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. No registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend. Smart Start Storytimes will be held at each library on the following days and times: Annville: Tuesdays at 10:30am Lebanon: Mondays at 12:15pm Matthews: Mondays at 10:30am Myerstown: Thursdays at 12:15pm Palmyra: Tuesdays at 12:15pm Richland: Thursdays at 10:30am On the following dates: September 9 – October 10 November 11 – December…
Find out more »October 2019
Matthews Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Matthews Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Tuesday of each month except in June and July. The public may attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees.
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Smart Start Storytime
Smart Start Storytime is a free, 30 minute program for babies birth through two years of age and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. No registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend. Smart Start Storytimes will be held at each library on the following days and times: Annville: Tuesdays at 10:30am Lebanon: Mondays at 12:15pm Matthews: Mondays at 10:30am Myerstown: Thursdays at 12:15pm Palmyra: Tuesdays at 12:15pm Richland: Thursdays at 10:30am On the following dates: September 9 – October 10 November 11 – December…
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Book Club
The library's book club meets tonight to discuss the month's reading selection. For meeting details, to view the reading schedule, or information on where the club is meeting tonight (in select months the members meet at Esther's Restaurant as noted on the club schedule), go to Matthews Public Library's Book Club page.
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »November 2019
Holiday Crafternoon
Every Saturday afternoons during November are craft afternoons for children ages 4 to 16. Children, accompanied by a parent, are invited to come and make holiday crafts. All craft supplies will be provided. No sign up required; just drop in and enjoy this FREE activity!
Find out more »Matthews Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Matthews Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Tuesday of each month except in June and July. The public may attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees.
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Holiday Crafternoon
Every Saturday afternoons during November are craft afternoons for children ages 4 to 16. Children, accompanied by a parent, are invited to come and make holiday crafts. All craft supplies will be provided. No sign up required; just drop in and enjoy this FREE activity!
Find out more »Smart Start Storytime
Smart Start Storytime is a free, 30 minute program for babies birth through two years of age and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. No registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend. Smart Start Storytimes will be held at each library on the following days and times: Annville: Tuesdays at 10:30am Lebanon: Mondays at 12:15pm Matthews: Mondays at 10:30am Myerstown: Thursdays at 12:15pm Palmyra: Tuesdays at 12:15pm Richland: Thursdays at 10:30am On the following dates: September 9 – October 10 November 11 – December…
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Holiday Crafternoon
Every Saturday afternoons during November are craft afternoons for children ages 4 to 16. Children, accompanied by a parent, are invited to come and make holiday crafts. All craft supplies will be provided. No sign up required; just drop in and enjoy this FREE activity!
Find out more »Smart Start Storytime
Smart Start Storytime is a free, 30 minute program for babies birth through two years of age and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. No registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend. Smart Start Storytimes will be held at each library on the following days and times: Annville: Tuesdays at 10:30am Lebanon: Mondays at 12:15pm Matthews: Mondays at 10:30am Myerstown: Thursdays at 12:15pm Palmyra: Tuesdays at 12:15pm Richland: Thursdays at 10:30am On the following dates: September 9 – October 10 November 11 – December…
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Holiday Crafternoon
Every Saturday afternoons during November are craft afternoons for children ages 4 to 16. Children, accompanied by a parent, are invited to come and make holiday crafts. All craft supplies will be provided. No sign up required; just drop in and enjoy this FREE activity!
Find out more »Book Club
The library's book club meets tonight to discuss the month's reading selection. For meeting details, to view the reading schedule, or information on where the club is meeting tonight (in select months the members meet at Esther's Restaurant as noted on the club schedule), go to Matthews Public Library's Book Club page.
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Matthews Public Library is closed.
Matthews Public Library is closed today. The after hours book drop at the back of the building is available for returns. The eLibrary is available 24/7 (even when the library is closed!) to borrow eBooks and downloadable audiobooks.
Find out more »Matthews Public Library is closed.
Matthews Public Library is closed today. The after hours book drop at the back of the building is available for returns. The eLibrary is available 24/7 (even when the library is closed!) to borrow eBooks and downloadable audiobooks.
Find out more »Holiday Crafternoon
Every Saturday afternoons during November are craft afternoons for children ages 4 to 16. Children, accompanied by a parent, are invited to come and make holiday crafts. All craft supplies will be provided. No sign up required; just drop in and enjoy this FREE activity!
Find out more »December 2019
Smart Start Storytime
Smart Start Storytime is a free, 30 minute program for babies birth through two years of age and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. No registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend. Smart Start Storytimes will be held at each library on the following days and times: Annville: Tuesdays at 10:30am Lebanon: Mondays at 12:15pm Matthews: Mondays at 10:30am Myerstown: Thursdays at 12:15pm Palmyra: Tuesdays at 12:15pm Richland: Thursdays at 10:30am On the following dates: September 9 – October 10 November 11 – December…
Find out more »Matthews Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Matthews Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Tuesday of each month except in June and July. The public may attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees.
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Smart Start Storytime
Smart Start Storytime is a free, 30 minute program for babies birth through two years of age and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. No registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend. Smart Start Storytimes will be held at each library on the following days and times: Annville: Tuesdays at 10:30am Lebanon: Mondays at 12:15pm Matthews: Mondays at 10:30am Myerstown: Thursdays at 12:15pm Palmyra: Tuesdays at 12:15pm Richland: Thursdays at 10:30am On the following dates: September 9 – October 10 November 11 – December…
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Smart Start Storytime
Smart Start Storytime is a free, 30 minute program for babies birth through two years of age and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. No registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend. Smart Start Storytimes will be held at each library on the following days and times: Annville: Tuesdays at 10:30am Lebanon: Mondays at 12:15pm Matthews: Mondays at 10:30am Myerstown: Thursdays at 12:15pm Palmyra: Tuesdays at 12:15pm Richland: Thursdays at 10:30am On the following dates: September 9 – October 10 November 11 – December…
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour
Come one, come all to Children’s Story Hour! The first and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. Polka Dot City, the library’s own professional puppet theater, presents a puppet show. After the show children will enjoy making a craft to take home with them. The second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. volunteer story tellers share stories with the children followed by a craft for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Children’s Story Hour runs all year long, even during…
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Matthews Public Library is closed.
Matthews Public Library is closed today. The after hours book drop at the back of the building is available for returns. The eLibrary is available 24/7 (even when the library is closed!) to borrow eBooks and downloadable audiobooks.
Find out more »Matthews Public Library is closed.
Matthews Public Library is closed today. The after hours book drop at the back of the building is available for returns. The eLibrary is available 24/7 (even when the library is closed!) to borrow eBooks and downloadable audiobooks.
Find out more »Pre-School Circle Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. year round children ages 3½-5 are invited to the library for Circle Time! At Circle Time! children learn how to be part of a group, develop listening skills, experience music and movement, and play games. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes each, and parents are encouraged to spend Circle Time! in another part of the library.
Find out more »Matthews Public Library closes at 1 p.m. today.
Matthews Public Library closes at 1 p.m. today. The after hours book drop at the back of the building is available for returns. The eLibrary is available 24/7 (even when the library is closed!) to borrow eBooks and downloadable audiobooks.
Find out more »February 2020
Smart Start Storytime
Smart Start Storytime is a free, 30 minute program for babies birth through two years of age and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. No registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend. Smart Start Storytimes will be held at each library on the following days and times: Annville: Tuesdays at 10:30am Lebanon: Mondays at 12:15pm Matthews: Mondays at 10:30am Myerstown: Thursdays at 12:15pm Palmyra: Tuesdays at 12:15pm Richland: Thursdays at 10:30am On the following dates: September 9 – October 10 November 11 – December…
Find out more »Smart Start Storytime
Smart Start Storytime is a free, 30 minute program for babies birth through two years of age and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. No registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend. Smart Start Storytimes will be held at each library on the following days and times: Annville: Tuesdays at 10:30am Lebanon: Mondays at 12:15pm Matthews: Mondays at 10:30am Myerstown: Thursdays at 12:15pm Palmyra: Tuesdays at 12:15pm Richland: Thursdays at 10:30am On the following dates: September 9 – October 10 November 11 – December…
Find out more »Smart Start Storytime
Smart Start Storytime is a free, 30 minute program for babies birth through two years of age and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. No registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend. Smart Start Storytimes will be held at each library on the following days and times: Annville: Tuesdays at 10:30am Lebanon: Mondays at 12:15pm Matthews: Mondays at 10:30am Myerstown: Thursdays at 12:15pm Palmyra: Tuesdays at 12:15pm Richland: Thursdays at 10:30am On the following dates: September 9 – October 10 November 11 – December…
Find out more »Smart Start Storytime
Smart Start Storytime is a free, 30 minute program for babies birth through two years of age and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. No registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend. Smart Start Storytimes will be held at each library on the following days and times: Annville: Tuesdays at 10:30am Lebanon: Mondays at 12:15pm Matthews: Mondays at 10:30am Myerstown: Thursdays at 12:15pm Palmyra: Tuesdays at 12:15pm Richland: Thursdays at 10:30am On the following dates: September 9 – October 10 November 11 – December…
Find out more »March 2020
Smart Start Storytime
Smart Start Storytime is a free, 30 minute program for babies birth through two years of age and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. No registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend. Smart Start Storytimes will be held at each library on the following days and times: Annville: Tuesdays at 10:30am Lebanon: Mondays at 12:15pm Matthews: Mondays at 10:30am Myerstown: Thursdays at 12:15pm Palmyra: Tuesdays at 12:15pm Richland: Thursdays at 10:30am On the following dates: September 9 – October 10 November 11 – December…
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