Beautiful little community very close to Hershey, PA. There is a great little downtown area with…read moresome mom and pop shoppes and also walking trails and parks and some nice country spaces. I really enjoyed my time in Hummelstown.

I have a copy of Hummelstown native Jack Veasey's collection of poems "Handful of Hair." On the…read moreinside front cover is an original poem in his own handwriting, signed by him. What would be a good thing for me to do with this very special item?

New renovation in this library is absolutely fantastic. The building itself is very modern and well…read morekept. Clean, well organized, and easy to find materials. There are a couple meetings rooms, and a nice lounge to sit back and read a book. Public-use computers are also a plus. I go here a couple times a week on my lunch break just to enjoy a little bit of quiet and get some work done. Staff is always courteous and friendly. Definitely a positive part of this community.

Great library to take the kids to. Originally founded in 1913, the Hershey Public Library has been…read moreoperating for over 100 years! Despite not being part of the Dauphin County Library System, they will allow you to check out items for 10 days if you show your library card & drivers license. The children's area is not very large, but is well stocked with books and some games, such as floor puzzles, etc. Ample Internet computers available, as well as a small coffee area. They have countless events and currently are having a "French Film Festival" in the month of February. Be sure to check it out.....

I thought this library was a river, but it's not a river. That was just a riverfront…read more This library is really awesome and have now been here twice and both times I thought it was in a great location but really friendly people working here and a pretty decent selection of books as well. Owned by Kenny McCormick of South Park fame, who was tragically killed - repeatedly. Luckily the library is far from dead.

This is a nice library in the most beautiful part of the city. If you're into libraries this is one…read moreto visit.

The Fredericksen Library has been one of the libraries I've taken my kids to for almost 12 years,…read moreand it continues to be one of our favorites. One of the things I love most is that the children's library has its own downstairs entrance, which makes it really easy when you're visiting with little kids. As soon as you walk in, the information desk is right at the front, and the self-checkout stations are conveniently located on the right, making grabbing and returning books quick and simple. The children's area itself is bright and welcoming, with tons of windows and natural light, which makes it feel open and calm instead of crowded. My kids especially love the play area, and there's plenty to keep them busy. Some of the highlights include: * Interactive wall activities where kids can flip pieces, match items, and move little balls through tracks * Puppet theater play * Interactive computers * A fish tank they enjoy checking on * A coloring area * A wide variety of books for different ages There's also lots of seating, which makes it easy for parents to sit and read while the kids explore. They host storytimes in the children's library, and there's also a separate room used for programs and events. Even when we're not attending a scheduled program, the play space alone easily keeps my kids entertained for an hour or more. Another thing I appreciate is how family-friendly the layout is. Inside the children's library there are two bathrooms with changing tables, which is incredibly convenient when you're visiting with little ones. There's also an additional larger restroom outside of the children's area with stalls and another changing table. Parking is easy, with street parking near the lower-level entrance and a parking lot available as well. Outside the children's library there's extra seating, and depending on when you visit, the library café is open with really reasonable prices for coffee and snacks, which is a nice bonus during longer visits. This is definitely one of those places where we can easily stay for a few hours between playing, reading books, and just enjoying the space. After visiting for so many years, it's still one of our go-to libraries, and I know we'll keep coming back.

This library is such a wonderful resource & staple for the Camp Hill community!…read more The selection of books for adults is truly amazing! They also have a wonderful children's library as well! The staff is always so helpful, kind, and friendly! From having to pay fines or even just asking a general question everyone who I have interacted with has been very helpful! The story times are also very wonderful! Amy who reads to the kids is always so positive, fun, and outgoing allowing the kids to really get into the story and songs to have a great time! They have story time two days every week & they are always so great! I definitely would recommend if you have a little one to check out the story times! What's also great about this library is that it is apart of the Cumberland County Libraries! So if you want a specific book, but it's at a different location you can still request it because of being apart of the county libraries! Definitely check this library out if you haven't!

I'm lucky that I live so close to the library. It might be small but it gives a punch of…read moreinformation for the community. They offer tons of events, activities and classes for all ages. But my favorite thing about this branch is that they have tons of non-book items for children that can be loaned out such as puzzles, games, theme backpacks, lacing cards, etc. I use them for the children I work with and these items have been a huge help to me. The only downside of this branch is that they have a small collection of books due to space. However, you can request books from other locations throughout Lancaster County.

I first visited this library over the summer with my granddaughter when we were looking for…read moresomething different to do. While it's smaller than the Manheim Township branch it has an excellent children's department complete with (at the time) a play store, bins of train sets, blocks, etc. and a few ride on toys. Noticeably less crowded and with a comfy chair for the caretaker, it's easily a place to linger while your child plays safely. In addition to the free play toys there's several computers for children (toddler aged up) with learning games and such. I tried to get her interested in some of the games but they didn't hold her interest and quite honestly they were pretty lame. At a recent visit we noticed the play store was gone and replaced with a play kitchen so I believe the larger toys are rotated. What I especially like about this children's area is the backpacks and clear bags full of themed activities that you can check out. Some contain books in addition to games and puzzles on that theme, while others are just games and toys. I haven't seen these elsewhere and while I believe they have a shorter check out period it's a nice change from the toys you might have at home. While I haven't explored the adult section of the library I have taken advantage of the magazines and newspapers you can read in house. Additionally they offer movies and new book releases for check out. In the lobby there are bargain paperbacks for sale and free magazines for the taking. Grab a calendar of events at the check-out counter as they also offer activities (reading related as well as crafts and fun events) for both children and adult alike. I'm excited to attend the Cat in the Hat green eggs and ham breakfast next month which required advance purchase as some of their events do. SIDENOTE: Closed Fridays. Very handicap accessible with a ramp at the entrance and everything on one floor.

The staff of the Madeline L. Olewine Library is so helpful and accommodating. Every time that I…read morehave needed assistance they have gone above and beyond to help me with my needs. Also, MOM is always so clean. BAW!

The staff is wonderful and so is the variety of books! They also have plenty of computers for you…read moreto use and a photocopier!

Love this library. So much to do and see. The bookstore, the coffee shop, the children's play area…read moreupstairs, and of course, lots of books. Pleasant staff.

This library is like a daycare! Good luck trying to do any research or studying in this place! Kids…read morerunning around and parents yelling after them, seems to be the norm in this place! Whatever happened to shhhhhhhhh you're in a library? Coffee Shop and the Australian fella that works in there are awesome, great coffee selection as well. Ladies at the front desk are doing a good job, always quick to answer any questions I had in regards to printing, copying and passport services.

Treasure trove of history! Lose all sense of time in a bibliophile's dream at the State Library…read more.. Awesome staff and fabulous collection of all books Pennsylvania.

From the owner: The State Library of Pennsylvania welcomes everyone who wishes to learn about the resources of…read morePennsylvania and encourages each and every one to explore the Library's services and collections.These reflect the Library's basic mission to provide preserve the stories of Pennsylvania while also providing assistance to the Commonwealth government. The collection is particularly strong in the fields of public administration, economics, political science, statistics, education, public services, as well as North American, United States and Pennsylvania history.

From the outside, the library looks very nice. Inside, it's a bit sloppy and loud. Very loud…read more Unsupervised children running throughout the main stacks while there is an empty dedicated children's area available. Seating/table space was hard to come by as many patrons, some clearly homeless, were using them as a place to sleep. By far the most difficult instance was a profoundly mentally ill young man. He was running back and forth through the library, running very near other patrons who were clearly startled and upset, yelling at his laptop. He did this next to the service desk and no one so much as raised an eye. I assumed he was a regular. The actual collection seemed pointed to a much younger demographic with board games, video game stations, videos, music, and large displays of graphic novels. If you are looking for older books or classics, you will be disappointed. As I was there to research a topic of historical Christianity, I was shocked at how little was available. If you fit the demographic, you will most likely be happy if the noise doesn't bother you. If you are middle aged and hoping to use the library for basic research, you will be better served somewhere else. I grew up using this library but am saddened to see what it has become.

Great library. The facility is nice; it's not brand new, but it feels welcoming. The librarians…read morewere so helpful and kind; they made getting a library card an easy, fun, and quick process. I'm looking forward to going to some of their activities and using the facilities.

Red Land community library is pretty sweet. Theres free wifi, plenty of books and lots of things to…read moredo. The childrens room / reading area is pretty nice, its partitioned off from the rest of the library. Our kids enjoyed the blocks and toys the most. Theres a lego table in the front which is a must see for kids. And a small section that acts like a book / card / calendar sale. Friendly staff, they have a Red Land Little League World Series uniform on display.

I've been using this library for over 20 years. Its a great library in a convenient location…read more They offer a lot of programs for kids and besides books they have DVDs and audio books. If you like book sales, they do a great one every 3 months and they also have a small sale going on in the lobby all the time. The staff and volunteers are THE BEST!