The Fendrick Library is proud of the part we play in the local community through the programs that we sponsor. Although the library serves all age groups in the community, we feel it is important to promote and encourage reading and appreciation of the library to children and youth.
We therefore offer a Weekly Story Hour on Wednesday mornings throughout the school year. It is an hour filled with stories, crafts, activities, and a snack for pre-schoolers (siblings welcome). Mothers and fathers are encouraged to attend with their children.
Each summer after school lets out, the library offers its "Summer Reading Program". This program is assigned a theme each year, with activities and crafts and books to read all referenced to the theme. This year the theme is "Be Creative @ Your Library". Click on this link to see all the activities planned for this years program. In 2008 the theme was "Catch the Reading Bug". There were books about bugs and entomology, activties surrounding catching bugs, and the program ended with a visit from the "Bug Guy" with his very large and interesting program about insects from around the world.
For adults and youth the library offers the Book Discussion Group. Held the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM, the group has a casual discussion about a selection of either fiction or non-fiction. The group is open to everyone. Please consult with the librarian for schedule changes.
Guest lecturers on topics of interest as well as book signings by local authors are scheduled as often as possible.
The annual "Used Book Sale" is held each fall as a fund raising event. It is scheduled in conjunction with the Mercersburg Townfest and always attracts quite a crowd.
The library serves as a starting point for the semi-annual Mercersburg House Tour which is organized by the Mercersburg Women's Club.
