< Beyond The Shelves First-2-Know Schools Light the Learning Spark with The Library’s 3-D zSpace Software Amy Zimmers, Middle School Math Teacher, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School Library Card Opens Doors to Free Academic Help Susquehanna Township Ready for School, Ready to Succeed, Liaison Andrea Weikert The Library Hosts a Podcast Devoted to LGBTQ+ Reading Lisa Howald President, Harrisburg Keystone Rotary Club Talents Converge, and Kline Library’s Mosaic is Reborn Matthew Neavling , Reading the Rainbow Book Club member The Library goes Fine-Free Eric Krupkin, “Eric Energy” Summer Entertainment Offers Fun and Socialization Mlangeni Nduma, Mlanjeni’s Magical Theater Soaring To New Heights With Books Ashley Visco and Laurie Crawford, Penn State Health Mary's Community Garden Barbara Thompson, Super Cool Book Lovers Club Member Summer Reading Challenge with The Library: Books, prizes, treats, and performers Jeremy Davenport, Owner, Spice Grill Caterers Celebrate Juneteenth with Your Community The Library unveils new high-tech reading equipment for the blind and visually impaired. MARCO goes on the march for National Library Week Patricia Crawford, community volunteer Richard Krieger, Lower Paxton Township Lions Club Treasurer Northern Dauphin Library institutes a Lend & Tend Seed Library Harrisburg Poet Laureate Rick Kearns Celebrate Library National Poetry Month with The Library Stacie Blake, CEO Lancaster YWCA March 16 Live and Learn: Animating Democracy: Race, Culture and Identity The Library celebrates Black History Month Shining a light on service: Why I Support the Library: What They’re Reading: Meet Kelly Summerford Happier holidays: Library collects donations for Bethesda Mission food drive What They’re Reading: Holly A. Pinheiro, Jr. The Library brings historian Holly Pinheiro to Hari Jones Hidden Histories Series Telling a new story: Children’s Book Week brings author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow to Harrisburg The new page in McCormick Riverfront Library’s history invites all to belong Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, Children’s book author McCormick Riverfront joins 34th Annual Gallery Walk Good Brotha’s Book Café is coming to McCormick Riverfront Library! Hurricane Agnes The Library welcomed Dr. Ursula Gorham What They’re Reading: Dr. Ursula Gorham Open Auditions continue for the Pennsylvania Past Players What They’re Reading: Library volunteer Geoffrey Heil The Library’s Summer Reading Challenge is awash in “Oceans of Possibilities” Library technology delivers on-the-go connectedness What They’re Reading: Library Volunteer Ralph Vignati The Library celebrates the volunteers that help keep the wheels turning Author, Kareem Rosser What They’re Reading: T. Morris Chester interpreter Eric Jackson Live and Learn programs: A Window into the Past that Illuminates the Present Black History Month at The Library: Explore, learn, discuss What They’re Reading: Black Girl Health Foundation Executive Director Porcha Johnson Dauphin County Library System partnerships enrich the community Black Girl Health Foundation and The Library: Minds Matter 2022 keeps focus on mental health What They’re Reading: McCormick & Olewine Library Friends member Cheryl Harmon The Library begins restoring in-person programming Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library upgrades: Giving computers some breathing room The Library partners with NASA to look at the stars and oceans Follow the trail of curiosity: 10 tips to encourage your child’s STREAM learning What They’re Reading: NASA Solar System Ambassador Axel Diaz Genealogy and local history: Understanding today through the lens of the past What They’re Reading: Ann Bodling, garden educator Award-winning author/illustrator Cozbi A. Cabrera brings “Me & Mama” to Children’s Book Week Why I Support The Library: Sandy Leopold Your Place to Belong: Renewed purpose for two buildings will transform the region M&T Bank Business Center: Strengthening ties to economic opportunity What They’re Reading: “Harrisburg in World War II” author Rodney Ross thanks the Library Session on fundraising tips launches Library’s new Morton Spector Nonprofit Workshop Series Pandemic didn’t slow Library lunch or services The Library: Free academic resources for schools and families What They’re Reading: Timothy Wendling, CEO and Principal, Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA) Why I Support The Library: A Conversation with Nora Habig, Regional President, M&T Bank First-ever ‘Super Cool Book Parade’ offers free and diverse books for all ages Author-illustrator Amy June Bates shares the art of storytelling What They’re Reading: Author-illustrator Amy June Bates 10 tips to encourage a love of reading in your child’s life Get to Know Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge 2021: Reading Colors Your World Return to Normal: The Library resumes regular hours and helps Dauphin County recover What They’re Reading: Kara Luzik Canale, Vice President of Chamber Operations, Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC Why I Support The Library: Jeffrey Woodyard, Executive Director, Tri-County OIC Visit Virtually with Famed Author Susan Orlean on May 8! Why I Support The Library: Historic Harrisburg Association Executive Director David Morrison Why I Support The Library: Lenwood Sloan, Executive Director, Commonwealth Monument Project Voices of F.E.W.: Library program to spotlight a 19th-century giant of abolition and voting rights What They’re Reading: Sharia Benn, Founder, President, and Executive Artistic Director, Sankofa African American Theatre Company TimeSlips: The Library helps nursing home residents be creative and stay engaged Job Help Center Provides Job Search and Resume Writing Help, Accessible from Anywhere Hari Jones Hidden Histories Lecturer Christy S. Coleman: Multilayered History Builds Understanding What They’re Reading: Christy S. Coleman, Hari Jones Hidden Histories Program Series Presenter HACC and The Library collaborate to help Job Seekers Why I Support the Library: State Sen. John DiSanto Why I Support the Library: Floyd Stokes, American Literacy Corporation Executive Director Winter Reading Challenge offers cozy fun for all ages What They’re Reading: Pennsylvania Auditor General-Elect Tim DeFoor Haldeman Haly House windows can be restored, says preservation “house doctor” Knowledge Promotes Understanding displays make The Library’s racial justice resources visible What They’re Reading: Blake Lynch, Community Policing Liaison, Harrisburg Police Department Story Walks bring storytimes to the outdoors What does The Library mean to you: Jennifer Storm, Pennsylvania Victim Witness Advocate What They’re Reading: Writer-illustrator Selina Alko Reading the Rainbow Book Club: A welcoming space for discussing LGBTQ titles Why I support The Library: The Civic Club of Harrisburg President-Elect Contrena Baltimore Illustrator and author known for highlighting diversity featured during Children’s Book Week Wonder Woman makes a case for Library Card Sign-up Month It’s ‘Super Cool’! The Library helps distribute diverse books to Dauphin County kids Why I support libraries: Dominic DiFrancesco, The Library’s Community Engagement Strategist What They’re Reading: Literacy Advocate Karen Love All Libraries now open. Lunch at The Library delivers sandwiches and smiles What They’re Reading: Claudia Boyer, Senior VP, Mid Penn Bank A conversation with Brandon Flood, Library Trustee Latino Hispanic Professional Association continues its support of The Library Welcome back to Interlibrary Loan Service! Kline & McCormick Riverfront libraries partially reopening Tuesday The Library strives to meet the needs of our diverse population through its collection Library’s MARCO brings Wi-Fi lifeline and books to those in need during shutdown What They’re Reading: David Black President & CEO, Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC Explore Your Community Bags stocked with family fun Your Questions Answered About Reopening A conversation with Chris Wonders, Library board member and community planner From preschool to adults, “Imagine Your Story” through the Summer Reading Club A conversation with Holly Etzweiler, Harrisburg School District Librarian New BookAdvisor lets our librarians tailor recommendations for members What They’re Reading: Brad Jones, CEO, Harristown Enterprises Friends of McCormick Riverfront and Olewine libraries join forces Stepping Stones to Milestones: Empowering parents to be their child’s first teacher What They’re Reading: Dr. John J. “Ski” Sygielski, President and CEO, Harrisburg Area Community College Parents engage their children in reading with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge With its doors closed, The Library’s popular programming moves online What They’re Reading: Major John Griner, Commander, The Salvation Army Capital City Region Even with schools closed, Dauphin County students get a leg up on learning through All Ready Access Volunteer Kathy Denton loves connecting with people at The Library Torchbearers fund honors women who pioneered library services Discovery Stories Volunteer Teresa Baker McElroy loves getting a peek at what’s new and popular Dauphin County Library System program eases reentry for work-release residents What They’re Reading: Tina Nixon Volunteer Bob Gibson helps keep order and an upbeat environment Community Collections puts books where people gather Hari Jones Hidden Histories Program spotlight’s region’s rich but often unknown past What they’re reading: Vera Cornish