March 2019
Book Club @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 »April 2019
Smart Start Storytime @MAT
NEW SCHEDULE! 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 10…
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
NEW SCHEDULE! 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 10…
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @ MAT: Scrap Art: Spring Bouquets
We’ll use paper twist techniques along with beads and pipe cleaners to make spring floral arrangements. We’ll also share ideas for crafting with other household items. All materials will be provided. Space is limited. Call to register for this free, FITT (Finding Independence Through Technology) class, sponsored by the Bishop Foundation.
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
NEW SCHEDULE! 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 10…
Find out more »Book Club @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
NEW SCHEDULE! 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 10…
Find out more »May 2019
Children’s Story Hour @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
NEW SCHEDULE! 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 10…
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 »Book Club @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 »June 2019
Annual Book Sale @MAT
The library's annual book sale runs all week long on the second floor of the library during library business hours. Thousands of books (including children's picturebooks, chapter books, fiction, and non-fiction), DVD's, videos, and music CD's are available for sale with prices ranging from $.25 - $2. No preview sale; sale is open to the public during the library's business hours. Saturday, June 9, 2018, is $2/bag of books day; we provide the bag! Proceeds benefit the library.
Find out more »Annual Book Sale @MAT
The library's annual book sale runs all week long on the second floor of the library during library business hours. Thousands of books (including children's picturebooks, chapter books, fiction, and non-fiction), DVD's, videos, and music CD's are available for sale with prices ranging from $.25 - $2. No preview sale; sale is open to the public during the library's business hours. Saturday, June 9, 2018, is $2/bag of books day; we provide the bag! Proceeds benefit the library.
Find out more »Annual Book Sale @MAT
The library's annual book sale runs all week long on the second floor of the library during library business hours. Thousands of books (including children's picturebooks, chapter books, fiction, and non-fiction), DVD's, videos, and music CD's are available for sale with prices ranging from $.25 - $2. No preview sale; sale is open to the public during the library's business hours. Saturday, June 9, 2018, is $2/bag of books day; we provide the bag! Proceeds benefit the library.
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour @MAT
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 »Annual Book Sale @MAT
The library's annual book sale runs all week long on the second floor of the library during library business hours. Thousands of books (including children's picturebooks, chapter books, fiction, and non-fiction), DVD's, videos, and music CD's are available for sale with prices ranging from $.25 - $2. No preview sale; sale is open to the public during the library's business hours. Saturday, June 9, 2018, is $2/bag of books day; we provide the bag! Proceeds benefit the library.
Find out more »Pre-school Circle Time @MAT
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 »Annual Book Sale @MAT
The library's annual book sale runs all week long on the second floor of the library during library business hours. Thousands of books (including children's picturebooks, chapter books, fiction, and non-fiction), DVD's, videos, and music CD's are available for sale with prices ranging from $.25 - $2. No preview sale; sale is open to the public during the library's business hours. Saturday, June 9, 2018, is $2/bag of books day; we provide the bag! Proceeds benefit the library.
Find out more »Annual Book Sale @MAT
The library's annual book sale runs all week long on the second floor of the library during library business hours. Thousands of books (including children's picturebooks, chapter books, fiction, and non-fiction), DVD's, videos, and music CD's are available for sale with prices ranging from $.25 - $2. No preview sale; sale is open to the public during the library's business hours. Saturday, June 9, 2018, is $2/bag of books day; we provide the bag! Proceeds benefit the library.
Find out more »Children’s Story Hour @MAT
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 @MAT
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 »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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 »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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 »July 2019
STEM Discovery Club @MAT
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 @MAT
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 »STEM Discovery Club @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 »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 »Pre-school Circle Time @MAT
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 »Apollopalooza @MAT!
“The Eagle has landed. That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Neil Armstrong uttered those words fifty years ago as he took his first steps on the moon after the Apollo 11 spaceflight landed on the moon’s surface in July 1969, and we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of that momentous occasion this Summer! There will be a brief viewing of footage from the moon landing, STEM and other activities, and light refreshments for children ages 8+.…
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 »Children’s Story Hour @MAT
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 @MAT
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 »Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 @MAT
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 »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.
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