Guthrie Memorial Library - Hanover's Public Library

Get ready to clap and dance along with Phredd the One-Man Band!

Phredd will be here on Monday, June 8th at 6:00 pm in the John & John Bare Center. His amazing performance is sure to inspire imagination, creativity, and giggles. It’s fun for the whole family!

This is a FREE program. Registration is not required.

What do you do with a puzzle after you've finished it? Now you can trade them in at Guthrie Memorial Library!

The next time you visit us, check out our Take a Puzzle, Leave a Puzzle stand in the main lobby. Puzzles are free and do not require a library card to take out. You may take a puzzle to keep or to bring it back when you've finished and to swap it out for another!

NEW! What do traffic cones, a toolbox, crochet hooks, and a luggage scale all have in common? You can now check them out with your library card!

Guthrie Memorial Library - Hanover's Public Library has introduced a new "Library of Things" to its collection. The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library items curated to support the library's mission to promote education, recreation, and progress for Hanover area residents to live their best lives. The first items available in this new collection are:
- A Student Driver Kit, including a PA driver's manual, 4 collapsible cones, and a car magnet.
- A Craftsman Tool Kit, including 57 tools: hammer, wrench, screwdrivers, etc.
- A Beginner's Crochet Kit, including crochet hooks, stitch markers, measuring tape, etc.
- An OBDII Reader to assist with car maintenance.
- A Luggage Scale with a 110 lb weight limit.

How do you check out an item from the Library of Things? All you need is a library card in good standing and to sign our Library of Things Policy & Waiver, available at the Main Desk. Items may be checked out for one week. Items cannot be placed on hold at this time. For more information, call us at 717-632-5183 or send us an email at [email protected] with the subject "Library of Things".

Welcome back!

Guthrie Memorial Library - Hanover's Public Library reopened its doors on Monday, June 1st to a crowd eager to return to the library, sign up for the SummerQuest reading challenge, and to take home piles of books! We missed you all and are glad to see your smiling faces. ❤️

To see everything happening at Guthrie Memorial Library this summer, go to: https://events.yorklibraries.org/events/month?branches%5B77%5D=77

York County Libraries

NEW DATE: The Hollywood and the Holocaust two-part lecture series with Deb Smith has a new date!

A repeat of Part One will take place on Monday, June 15th and the long-awaited Part Two will take place on Monday, June 29th at 6:00 pm in the John & Joan Bare Center. Join us as Deb sheds light on Hollywood's history and relationship with the Holocaust.

To register online go to: https://events.yorklibraries.org/event/hollywood-holocaust or call us at 717632-5183.

Guthrie Memorial Library will be closed Saturday, May 23rd through Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Lobby pick-up will open at our regular time on Tuesday, May 26th! For any book-related emergencies, check out the Libby App for e-books and e-audiobooks: https://www.yorklibraries.org/books-and-more/ebooks-audiobooks/

SummerQuest is almost here! Pre-registration begins today, Sunday, May 17th. You can begin logging your minutes and activities on the Beanstack App, beginning on Monday, June 1st. For more information, go to: https://www.yorklibraries.org/library-services-programs/programs/summerquest

🎓 Take the first step toward your future!

We invite students and families to join YWCA Hanover for “Step Towards Your Future: Planning Your Path After High School”—an engaging and informative evening designed to help you start mapping out what comes next.

📅 Tuesday, May 26, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover

This event is perfect for freshmen, sophomores, or anyone who needs help getting started. You’ll learn how to:

✔️ Define your goals after high school
✔️ Explore career paths that fit your interests
✔️ Understand education and training options
✔️ Create a clear plan to reach your goals

Featuring Marcia Knorr, retired teacher and school counselor, who will guide you through the process and answer your questions during a live Q&A session.

✨ Whether you have a plan or don’t know where to start, this is your chance to gain clarity and confidence about your future.

Questions? Contact Nanci Mart at [email protected]

What was it like to be a soldier during the American Civil War? Join us as we welcome Chris Roth of the 114th PA Volunteer Infantry Collis’ Zouaves for this peek into our past!

“Life of a Civil War Solider” will take place on Monday, June 1st at 6:00 pm in the John & Joan Bare Center. To register online go to: https://events.yorklibraries.org/event/life-civil-war-soldier or call us at 717-632-5183.

114th PA Vols - Collis' Zouaves

🍿 SATURDAY, MAY 16: The York-Adams Film Club will host a film screening right here at Guthrie Memorial Library, starting at 2:00pm in the Bare Center! No registration required.

🎓 May’s film is a Hollywood classic from 1967! He’s a recent college graduate trying to figure out what to do next. A tryst with an older woman and falling for her daughter complicates things. For more information about the film you can inquire at the main desk, give us a call at 717-632-5183, or send us a message over social media!

This is a FREE movie screening! Everyone is welcome. You need not be a film club member to attend.