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Health & Human Services Dauphin County Library System

WEBHealth & Human Services Health Tools Information on illnesses, medical procedures, drugs, surgical procedures, therapies and more. Whether you’re feeling under the weather or need tips for staying healthy, this is a good place to start. Download Where To Go When You Need Help pdf > MedlinePlus MedlinePlus directs you to […]

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Ashley Visco and Laurie Crawford, Penn State Health

WEBLaurie Crawford. “The beauty of these community gardens is the ‘community’ piece,” said Penn State Health Community Health Director Ashley Visco. “We know that loneliness and not feeling a part of community actually impacts health in a significant way. A recent study shows that loneliness is just as unhealthy as smoking cigarettes

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Library’s MARCO brings Wi-Fi lifeline and books to those in need …

WEBFor community members experiencing homelessness, a donated cellphone can be a lifeline to health care and social services. In the COVID-19 crisis, phones helped some of them apply for stimulus checks. But the phones are just plastic and components without a place to charge them and a reliable Wi-Fi hotspot. As Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 shutdown …

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PSU Health Fair Interviews Dauphin County Library System

WEBMadeline L. Olewine Memorial Library. McCormick Riverfront Library. Northern Dauphin Library. William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library. Meeting Rooms. Holiday Schedule. SUPPORT THE LIBRARY. Make a Donation. Become An iDonor.

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Donor Resources Dauphin County Library System

WEBIt is most important to us that your gift is used in the manner you envision when you make it. As part of that commitment, The Library subscribes to a Donor Bill of Rights.We take steps to report to you the impact your gift has made through personal communication where possible, as well as a donor newsletter, library website, an impact report and other means.

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Meet Libby from OverDrive Dauphin County Library System

WEBWhen they started brainstorming the changes, they realized it would be easier to start from scratch than to try to update the original app. Thus, Libby was born. Libby allows you the same access to the Library’s OverDrive collection that the original app does, but with many enhanced features. Checking out our eBooks and eAudiobooks is now

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Take a StoryWalk® with The Library! Dauphin County Library …

WEBTake a StoryWalk® with The Library! Visit one of two StoryWalk® locations to read a story together as you walk and play. Stories will be changed seasonally, so come back often! The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art 176 Water Company Rd, Millersburg, PA 17061 Take Smitty’s Locust Loop trail The Capital Area Greenbelt […]

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All Ready Access Dauphin County Library System

WEBAll Ready Access The Dauphin County Library System and the school districts we serve are partnering to support the ongoing education of students. We believe that students all need access to the resources that will support them in their education and get them ready for whatever is next in their lives. With these partnerships, […]

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Service Spotlight Dauphin County Library System

WEBWhether the impact felt big or small, we’d love to know which library services and programs are important to you and why they had such an impact.. Did library staff help get your child started on Tutor.com or help you apply for a job? Maybe you discovered how to best use your smartphone to stay connected to loved ones at Device Club.

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What They’re Reading: Tina Nixon Dauphin County Library System

WEBWhen Tina Nixon’s twins were young, the family visited Kline Library every week for reading time and activities. Tina, Vice President, Mission Effectiveness and Chief Diversity Officer for UPMC Pinnacle, says these days she enjoys the adult programming, such as Black Girl Health’s presentation on domestic violence. “Libraries are still the go-to places in our […]

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All Libraries now open. Dauphin County Library System

WEBMembers asked to wear masks and follow all COVID-related precautions . With the opening of the Johnson Memorial Library in Millersburg, all eight of our library locations are now open. “We are excited to announce that all of our libraries are now open, allowing our members to browse the shelves and either use our computers or access the internet …

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Volunteer Opportunities Dauphin County Library System

WEBVolunteer Opportunities There are many ways that you can help The Library! If you are interested in any opportunities below, click here to learn how to become a volunteer! Adopt-A-Shelf Dust and organize a specific area every week. This is your section to keep neat, clean and in order. Volunteers are essential in this area […]

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Adults Dauphin County Library System

WEBKnowledge Promotes Understanding Read More Cancellation Read More Grab and go totes Read More New Book Alerts Read More Banking Basics Read More Board Games Splash Read More SRC Sign-up Promo Read More Follow the library on twitter Read More Be the first in line Read More Be a friend Read More Events & Programs […]

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Talking to Your Kids about Race Dauphin County Library System

WEBKids constantly receive messages that show them how to perceive the world. Books, TV shows, movies, music, commercials, toy packaging, how you interact with people, things you say, and things friends and teachers say all give subtle clues that form their beliefs and opinions. Even if you don’t talk to them explicitly about race, they will

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Elizabethville Area Library Open House Dauphin County Library …

WEBJoin us in celebrating – Come one, come all! Elizabethville Library is having an Open House on Monday, January 29th, 2024, to celebrate our new open hours. Celebration includes: * Light refreshments. * A special story time at 10:30 with Jen – Bring the kiddos! * Giveaways. * Raffle basket entry – Everyone attending receives a chance to win!

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Community Collections puts books where people gather

WEBCommunity Collections puts books where people gather Before clients of Hanna’s Pantry shop for peanut butter and Special K, they encounter the book cart. Some sit and read while waiting for their turn. Others pick a book to take home. Hanna’s Pantry offers one of more than 30 Community Collections mini-libraries throughout Dauphin County. In partnership …

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Reading the Rainbow Book Club: A welcoming space for …

WEBIt’s not always easy for those in the LGBTQ community to talk about their experiences, which is why Harrisburg resident Tom Zurkan welcomed The Library’s creating the Reading the Rainbow Book Club. “People who aren’t LGBTQ need a primer first, or they have a lot of questions,’’ Zurkan said, adding the club is a safe space for conversations. […]

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Limelight on local artists Dauphin County Library System

WEBLimelight on local artists Steve Barber. Steve Barber, Harrisburg artist, remembers that as children, he and his sister loved to draw and paint. Through his school years, Steve says that he has ran into some pretty important people and instructors who took a liking to his work, especially his teacher Charles Acri.

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What is FamilySearch & What is an Affiliate Library

WEBFamilySearch International is the largest genealogical organization in the world. Many people use the FamilySearch website to locate resources and services to learn more about their family history. Using the FamilySearch website is free and creating an online account allows access to much of its vast collection of information. Affiliate Libraries.

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Why I Support the Library: Native American Storyteller Dovie …

WEBDovie Thomason loves telling her stories at libraries because they are all-age spaces where children, young parents, and retirees feel comfortable together. “I love intergenerational storytelling because you see people smiling and laughing and nodding at different places,” she said. Thomason is The Library’s guest for special programs celebrating Native …

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Updated Library Hours Dauphin County Library System

WEBPlease be aware of a change in hours for both Elizabethville Area Library and Northern Dauphin Library that will take effect on January 8th, 2024. See below for these changes. Elizabethville Area Library hours: Sunday: CLOSED Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Northern […]

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