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Teen Book and Snack Boxes

All Day 12/1–12/8
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Receive a monthly Book and Snack Box, complete with a library book selected for you by staff as well as one snack to eat! Boxes will be ready to pick up at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library during the first day of each month.

Gingerbread House Contest

All Day 12/1–12/20
Everyone
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Description:

All ages are invited to get into the holiday spirit by entering our gingerbread house contests!  Entries will be accepted Dec. 1-20 and voting will take place Dec. 22-31.

Self-Serve Gift Wrap Station

All Day 12/1–12/20
Adults, Everyone
New Oxford Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Description:

Monday, Dec 1–Saturday, Dec 20

Reduce your holiday stress and the need to wrap gifts in secret. Wrap your gifts for free at the library! Bring your own supplies or use our wrapping paper, ribbons, tape, scissors, and table space. 

Blackout Poetry Challenge

12/01/2025 @ 10:00am–12/23/2025 @ 8:00pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Description:

Stop by the library and try constructing a winter poem via the blackout poetry method while adhering to a monthly theme/prompt.

Teen Monthly Craft: Candy Cane Reindeer

All Day 12/2–12/23
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Create a whimsical reindeer using craft supplies and a candy cane! Take your reindeer home to hang on the tree or eat the candy cane for a sweet treat.

Throughout December during Teen Center hours
Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00PM

Preschool Pals

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Story time for preschool children ages 3 - 5. 

Join us for stories, songs, playtime, and a craft. 

Crafting: German Star

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Crafting: German Star
Tuesday, Dec 2
10:00-11:30 AM

Tuesday Tales Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Children
New Oxford Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages: Birth–5

Join us for books, songs, fingerplays and activities with other babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Each week will have a new theme that encourages early literacy!

Preschool Story Time

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

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE!

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
New Oxford Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

All needle crafters are welcome to join.

Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? That’s okay! Bring your own materials and be ready to learn!

Knitting Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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.

Make Your Own: Button Christmas Tree Board

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an afternoon of seasonal creativity as we use vintage buttons to make festive Christmas trees on wooden boards! Supplies provided.

Registration required.

Gaming Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Please note that there will not be Gaming Club on Dec 23.
Registration required.

Holiday Puzzle Competition

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Description:

Are you a puzzle wiz? Let’s put those skills to the test! Join us to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle the fastest. The winner will receive a book bundle and holiday puzzle to take home as a prize!

Stories and More!

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
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 a craft. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Children
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. Please note there is no storytime on Dec 24.

Baby Bookworms

10:00am–10:30am
Children
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, read books, do a craft and have playtime.

 

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Gettysburg Library
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 Dec 24.

Stories and More!

10:30am–11:15am
Children
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 a craft. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

Stories and Something to Make

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Description:

All ages welcome. 

Stories followed by a simple arts and crafts project. 

Toddler Story Time

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

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE!

Preschool Pals

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages 3-5

Holiday Maker Afternoon At The Library

1:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Ages: Everyone 10 years & up

Multicultural Music

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Littlestown Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Performance
Registration Required
Description:

Learn about different types of multicultural instruments and have the opportunity for hands-on music making.

For ages 5-12. Registration required.