September 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 »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 »FITT: Tech Help
Bring your device to receive one-on-one assistance with completing an online job application, setting up email, & more! This free FITT (Finding Independence Through Technology) class is sponsored by the Bishop Foundation. Call to register for your half-hour session.
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 »Local Author Book Signing
Fredericksburg (PA) resident, Denise Laura Voshell is now a published author, and she will be here at the library to sign copies of her book, Charlie's Muddy, Yucky, Smelly Day. Copies of this picture book will be available for sale at the signing, which will be on the second floor 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 »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 »Crafternoons: Winter Wonderland Edition
Crafternoons returns for a limited time this Winter! Join us today in the second floor meeting room where children ages 4+, accompanied by a parent, are invited to stop in anytime between 1 PM and 3 PM to make and take the crafts we have set up for them to make! All craft supplies will be provided. This is a free program for children; no sign up is required.
Find out more »Crafternoons: Winter Wonderland Edition
Crafternoons returns for a limited time this Winter! Join us today in the second floor meeting room where children ages 4+, accompanied by a parent, are invited to stop in anytime between 1 PM and 3 PM to make and take the crafts we have set up for them to make! All craft supplies will be provided. This is a free program for children; no sign up is required.
Find out more »Crafternoons: Winter Wonderland Edition
Crafternoons returns for a limited time this Winter! And today we're celebrating the New Year with New Year's themed crafts and a photo booth! Join us today in the second floor meeting room where children ages 4+, accompanied by a parent, are invited to stop in anytime between 1 PM and 3 PM to make and take the crafts we have set up for them to make! All craft supplies will be provided. This is a free program for children;…
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 »January 2020
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 »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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