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Gingerbread Decorating Contest

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Description:

Get into the holiday spirits by dusting off your creative skills and taking part in our gingerbread decorating contest! All ages are invited to enter a gingerbread creation of thei...

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Description:

Get into the holiday spirits by dusting off your creative skills and taking part in our gingerbread decorating contest! All ages are invited to enter a gingerbread creation of their own design into our contest throughout the month of December.

Ornament Decorating

Monthly Crafts: Ornament Decorating

All Day 12/3 - 12/31
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Create a fun decoration by making a holiday ornament perfect for your tree! Use scrapbook paper to add color and charm.Held in the Teen Center throughout December.7th-12th GradeTue...

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Create a fun decoration by making a holiday ornament perfect for your tree! Use scrapbook paper to add color and charm.

Held in the Teen Center throughout December.

7th-12th Grade

Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00

film reels

Saturday Matinee

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Space at New Oxford Area Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Description:

Join us at the New Oxford Library for a monthly Saturday afternoon screening of a classic film. Stop in or call for a list of titles!

Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Description:

Join us at the New Oxford Library for a monthly Saturday afternoon screening of a classic film.

Stop in or call for a list of titles!

Fun with chess! Mondays 6:00pm to 7:45 pm. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Fun with Chess!

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Littlestown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Description:

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:45pm to watch and play with a loca...

Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:45pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

needle craft clip art

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Event
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Description:

This group meets on Mondays at 6:30 pm via Zoom. All needle crafters are welcome to join. Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? Come learn. Registration is requir...

Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

This group meets on Mondays at 6:30 pm via Zoom.

All needle crafters are welcome to join. Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? Come learn.

Registration is required.

Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Gettysburg Library, Trone Memorial Library, Carroll Valley Library, Harbaugh-Thomas Library, Littlestown Library, New Oxford Area Library
Closing
Branches:
Gettysburg Library, Trone Memorial Library, Carroll Valley Library, Harbaugh-Thomas Library, Littlestown Library, New Oxford Area Library

Book Club: Teens

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Gettysburg Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

 Join us once a month to discuss a good book and share a snack.

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

 Join us once a month to discuss a good book and share a snack.

A poster with games on it that says, "Homeschool Club Tabletop Games. Homeschool children ages 3-18 are invited to meet up in our large program room and enjoy playing games with each other. The library will provide the games and the space. *Registration Required. December 27th, January 24th, and February 28th."

Homeschool Table Top Games

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Description:

Homeschool children ages 3-18 are invited to meet up in our large program room and enjoy playing games with each other.  The library will provide the games and the space. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Homeschool children ages 3-18 are invited to meet up in our large program room and enjoy playing games with each other.  The library will provide the games and the space.  

Registration Required. 

Storytime - Favorites

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Stories for all ages featuring some of Miss Dana's favorite books and characters.  

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Stories for all ages featuring some of Miss Dana's favorite books and characters.  

Fun with chess! Mondays 6:00pm to 7:45 pm. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Fun with Chess!

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Littlestown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Description:

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:45pm to watch and play with a loca...

Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:45pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

cartoon Bob Ross

Kids Paint Night

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Carroll Valley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Join Rob Ross for a chilly winter themed paint night for kids! Ages 7-11.  Registration required.

Registration
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join Rob Ross for a chilly winter themed paint night for kids! 

Ages 7-11.  Registration required.

Knitting Group

Knitting Group

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Reading Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us for a drop-in knitting time for knitters of all levels. Don’t know how to knit? Stop by and learn! Conversation and creativity abound.

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for a drop-in knitting time for knitters of all levels. Don’t know how to knit? Stop by and learn! Conversation and creativity abound.

Gaming Club

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Registration Required

Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Registration Required

A poster with fireworks that says, "New Year's Eve Party! Children of all ages are invited to the library to ring in the new year. We will “countdown” to the new year with fun activities and stories. *Registration Required. Tuesday, December 31st from 4:40-5:30pm."

New Year's Eve Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Children of all ages are invited to the library to ring in the new year.  We will "countdown" to the new year with fun activities and stories.  Registration Required

Registration
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Children of all ages are invited to the library to ring in the new year.  We will "countdown" to the new year with fun activities and stories.  Registration Required

Holiday

All Day
Gettysburg Library, Trone Memorial Library, Carroll Valley Library, Harbaugh-Thomas Library, Littlestown Library, New Oxford Area Library
Closing
Branches:
Gettysburg Library, Trone Memorial Library, Carroll Valley Library, Harbaugh-Thomas Library, Littlestown Library, New Oxford Area Library
A Loud Winter's Nap book cover

StoryWalk® in the Park

All Day
Carroll Valley Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Read a story on yard signs as you take a walk in the beautiful Carroll Valley Park!January & February - A Loud Winter’s Nap by Katy Hudson

Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Read a story on yard signs as you take a walk in the beautiful Carroll Valley Park!

January & February - A Loud Winter’s Nap by Katy Hudson

Teen Subscription Boxes

Teen Subscription Boxes

All Day 1/1 - 1/8
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Sign up to receive a monthly subscription box, complete with a library book selected for you by staff as well as surprise gifts inside! Boxes are to be picked up at the Harbaugh-Th...

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Sign up to receive a monthly subscription box, complete with a library book selected for you by staff as well as surprise gifts inside! Boxes are to be picked up at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library during the first week of each month.

Pen, notebook, and keyboard accompanying text

Adult Writing Contest

01/01/2025 @ 12:00am to 01/20/2025 @ 11:45pm
Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Adults 19+ of all writing levels are invited to participate in this contest! Submissions will be due by January 20th and the winners will be announced on the 31st. Submissions will...

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Adults 19+ of all writing levels are invited to participate in this contest! Submissions will be due by January 20th and the winners will be announced on the 31st. Submissions will ONLY be accepted if they follow the prompt listed.

Foam Snow People Crafting

Monthly Crafts: Foam Snow People Crafting

All Day 1/1 - 1/31
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Did you know that you can make a winter friend out of foam cups? Try out this easy craft to customize your own snow person! Held in the Teen Center throughout January. 7th-12...

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Did you know that you can make a winter friend out of foam cups? Try out this easy craft to customize your own snow person!

Held in the Teen Center throughout January.

7th-12th Grade

Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00PM

Baby Storytime picture

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Carroll Valley Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Story time for children ages 0 - 3. Babies, toddlers, and their parent or caregiver will sing songs, do fingerplays, read books, and have playtime. 

Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Story time for children ages 0 - 3. 

Babies, toddlers, and their parent or caregiver will sing songs, do fingerplays, read books, and have playtime.

 

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Gettysburg Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Description:

 Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.  *Please note there is no storytime on 12/26 & 12/27  

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

 Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft. 

*Please note there is no storytime on 12/26 & 12/27

 

Sit and Sew

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

On the first and third Thursdays of each month, bring your machine and current project. This group gets together to work on charity quilts as well as personal projects. Beginners w...

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

On the first and third Thursdays of each month, bring your machine and current project. This group gets together to work on charity quilts as well as personal projects. Beginners welcome.

Diamon Painting for Teens and Adults

Diamond Painting

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Description:

Adults and Teens Join us for some sparkly fun. Bring your own project, or once a month select a small kit from our collection!

Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

Adults and Teens

Join us for some sparkly fun. Bring your own project, or once a month select a small kit from our collection!

Diamond Painting - owl

Diamond Painting Group

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Carroll Valley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Bring your diamond painting project and join other diamond painting enthusiasts for a fun crafty afternoon! 

Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Bring your diamond painting project and join other diamond painting enthusiasts for a fun crafty afternoon!