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Preschool Pals

10:00am - 11:00am
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Crystal for stories, songs, playtime, and a craft.

For preschool children ages 3-5.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

“Adventure On” With Our Local Scouts From Troop 125

3:00pm - 4:00pm
New Oxford Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Get ready to have fun practicing and learning basic first aid and outdoor survival skills!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Escape Room

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:

Children ages 6-12 are invited to the library for a library based escape room adventure!  The scene will be set, then participants will have to solve puzzles and riddles to “escape” to the next adventure.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and More!

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Barbara for books, songs, and activities. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

LMNOP Club: Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us at the library every week for some stories and songs.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Bookworms

10:00am - 11:00am
Carroll Valley Library
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories & Hands on Adventure!

10:30am - 11:15am
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Description:

Stories for all ages followed by a hands-on activity! (arts and crafts, sensory play, crafts you can eat, etc.)

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and More!

10:30am - 11:15am
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Karin for books, songs, and activities. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Jess for Preschool Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Book Club: 4th-6th grade

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Read the book and then watch the movie.  Discuss both and decide which was better.  For those entering 4th, 5th, or 6th grade.  Registration required.  Please register at the children’s desk. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Crafting: Happy Birthday Harry Potter!

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Crafting: Happy Birthday Harry Potter!
Wednesday, July 31
4PM
Come celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with a fun Harry Potter themed Craft!  All ages welcome. Space is Limited.
Registration Required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Fort Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
New Oxford Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Other, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Description:

Families! Bring along your flashlight, blanket and pillow for this library camp-out! Get ready for a night filled with so much fun! This evening program will begin with a special story time before the fort-making begins.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Drop in Thursdays!

All Day
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Storytime
Description:

Families with children of all ages are invited to stop in anytime on Thursdays and enjoy activities such as library scavenger/treasure hunts, take & make craft kits, mini library adventures, or board game days.

This event is in the "Children" group.

StoryWalk® in the Park August 1 - August 30

All Day
Carroll Valley Library
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!

August 1 - August 30  Chippy Chipmunk: Babies in the Garden by Kathy M. Miller

This event is in the "Children" group.

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 8/1 - 8/31
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children
Description:

Enjoy an interactive story experience with a StoryWalk® outside in our courtyard!

AUGUST The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Jess for Toddler Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Harold and the Purple Crayon Party

11:00am - 12:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Description:

Everyone’s favorite artist is getting a new movie.  To celebrate the premier of the movie we will be doing fun purple and crayon-themed crafts and activities.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Masterpiece Makers

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Littlestown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Learn about Raven Halfmoon, a contemporary Native American female artist from the Caddo Tribe who produces sculptures. Create your own unique masterpiece based on her works. For ages 6-12. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Barks & Books: Read to a Therapy Dog

6:30pm - 7:30pm
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:

Sign up or drop by for a 15-minute session with a sweet, furry friend! Practice reading to KPets Therapy dog, Danny.

Register by visiting or calling the library at 717-624-2182.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bounces & Rhymes ~ Babies Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children from 0-18 months old may join us with their parent/caregiver for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Play and Learn Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Stories, songs and movement for babies and toddlers! Free play afterwards.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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