April 2020
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 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 »FITT @MAT: Intro to Excel Part 3
In Part 3 participants will learn how to use Excel’s mail merge to produce various forms of written communication in bulk. Call to register; space is limited. This free FITT (Finding Independence Through Technology) class is 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 »Pennsylvania German Conversation Group @MAT
Join this group of Pennsylvania German conversation enthusiasts as they gather to discuss timely topics and issues in the language of Pennsylvania German. Anyone interested in keeping this language alive is invited to participate. The group is facilitated by a Pennsylvania German educator.
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
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: February 3 – March 5 April 20 – May 21…
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
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: February 3 – March 5 April 20 – May 21…
Find out more »FITT @MAT: Intro to Excel Part 4
In Part 4, basic knowledge of Excel is required, participants will explore pie, bar and line charts/graphs, using the library's laptops. Excel workbook samples will be provided. Participants may bring their own worksheets to develop charts and graphs if they wish. Call to register; space is limited. This free FITT (Finding Independence Through Technology) class is sponsored by the Bishop Foundation.
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 or Ivana's Bistro 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 »May 2020
Smart Start Storytime @MAT
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: February 3 – March 5 April 20 – May 21…
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
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: February 3 – March 5 April 20 – May 21…
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
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: February 3 – March 5 April 20 – May 21…
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 »Pennsylvania German Conversation Group @MAT
Join this group of Pennsylvania German conversation enthusiasts as they gather to discuss timely topics and issues in the language of Pennsylvania German. Anyone interested in keeping this language alive is invited to participate. The group is facilitated by a Pennsylvania German educator.
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 or Ivana's Bistro 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 2020
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 6, 2020, is $2/bag of books day; we provide the bag! Proceeds benefit the library.
Find out more »Smart Start Storytime @MAT
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: February 3 – March 5 April 20 – May 21…
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 6, 2020, 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 6, 2020, 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 6, 2020, 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 6, 2020, 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 6, 2020, 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 »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 »Pennsylvania German Conversation Group @MAT
Join this group of Pennsylvania German conversation enthusiasts as they gather to discuss timely topics and issues in the language of Pennsylvania German. Anyone interested in keeping this language alive is invited to participate. The group is facilitated by a Pennsylvania German educator.
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 »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 or Ivana's Bistro 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 »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 »July 2020
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 »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 »Pennsylvania German Conversation Group @MAT
Join this group of Pennsylvania German conversation enthusiasts as they gather to discuss timely topics and issues in the language of Pennsylvania German. Anyone interested in keeping this language alive is invited to participate. The group is facilitated by a Pennsylvania German educator.
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 »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 »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 or Ivana's Bistro 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 »August 2020
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 »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 »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 »Pennsylvania German Conversation Group @MAT
Join this group of Pennsylvania German conversation enthusiasts as they gather to discuss timely topics and issues in the language of Pennsylvania German. Anyone interested in keeping this language alive is invited to participate. The group is facilitated by a Pennsylvania German educator.
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 or Ivana's Bistro 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 2020
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 »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 »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…
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