< Beyond The Shelves First-2-Know 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 The Library goes Fine-Free 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 What They’re Reading: Library volunteer Geoffrey Heil The Library’s Summer Reading Challenge is awash in “Oceans of Possibilities” Open Auditions continue for the Pennsylvania Past Players Library technology delivers on-the-go connectedness The Library celebrates the volunteers that help keep the wheels turning MARCO goes on the march for National Library Week What They’re Reading: Library Volunteer Ralph Vignati Author, Kareem Rosser Black History Month at The Library: Explore, learn, discuss What They’re Reading: T. Morris Chester interpreter Eric Jackson Live and Learn programs: A Window into the Past that Illuminates the Present Dauphin County Library System partnerships enrich the community What They’re Reading: Black Girl Health Foundation Executive Director Porcha Johnson Black Girl Health Foundation and The Library: Minds Matter 2022 keeps focus on mental health Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library upgrades: Giving computers some breathing room What They’re Reading: McCormick & Olewine Library Friends member Cheryl Harmon The Library begins restoring in-person programming What They’re Reading: NASA Solar System Ambassador Axel Diaz 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 Why I Support The Library: Sandy Leopold Your Place to Belong: Renewed purpose for two buildings will transform the region 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 Session on fundraising tips launches Library’s new Morton Spector Nonprofit Workshop Series 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 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 10 tips to encourage a love of reading in your child’s life Author-illustrator Amy June Bates shares the art of storytelling What They’re Reading: Author-illustrator Amy June Bates Get to Know Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge 2021: Reading Colors Your World Why I Support The Library: Jeffrey Woodyard, Executive Director, Tri-County OIC 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 Visit Virtually with Famed Author Susan Orlean on May 8! Why I Support The Library: Historic Harrisburg Association Executive Director David Morrison 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 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 Job Help Center Provides Job Search and Resume Writing Help, Accessible from Anywhere Why I Support the Library: State Sen. John DiSanto 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 What They’re Reading: Pennsylvania Auditor General-Elect Tim DeFoor Haldeman Haly House windows can be restored, says preservation “house doctor” Why I Support the Library: Floyd Stokes, American Literacy Corporation Executive Director Winter Reading Challenge offers cozy fun for all ages What does The Library mean to you: Jennifer Storm, Pennsylvania Victim Witness Advocate 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 Illustrator and author known for highlighting diversity featured during Children’s Book Week 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 Why I support libraries: Dominic DiFrancesco, The Library’s Community Engagement Strategist 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 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 A conversation with Chris Wonders, Library board member and community planner 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 New BookAdvisor lets our librarians tailor recommendations for members What They’re Reading: Brad Jones, CEO, Harristown Enterprises From preschool to adults, “Imagine Your Story” through the Summer Reading Club A conversation with Holly Etzweiler, Harrisburg School District Librarian Parents engage their children in reading with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge 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 Volunteer Kathy Denton loves connecting with people at The Library 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 What They’re Reading: Tina Nixon 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 Hari Jones Hidden Histories Program spotlight’s region’s rich but often unknown past What they’re reading: Vera Cornish Volunteer Bob Gibson helps keep order and an upbeat environment Community Collections puts books where people gather
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