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The Writing Nook

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:
Award-winning poet and flash fictionist Alba Sarria holds an all-inclusive group for adults (beginners or pros) who want to create, discuss, edit, publish, and actively do more creative writing. THURSDAY, MARCH 7: The Power of Few: Short Stories, ...
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. Consider registering by calling or visiting the library at 717-624-2182. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

CARROLL VALLEY LIBRARY TEEN BOOK CLUB

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:
Join our teen book club and discover new books and graphic novels!  Bring a snack to share. May’s selection – Kill the Farm Boy by Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne Ages 13-18.  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Kindergarten, Here I Come!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:
Join us for a short storytime and fun early literacy activities! This is for children who will be entering kindergarten at Biglerville Elementary School in the fall of 2024 and their families. Activities will be guided by library staff and volunteers...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Managing Stormwater Runoff in an Age of Climate Change

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:
With so many impermeable structures like: rooftops, strip malls, parking lots and yes, even our grass lawns, what can we do to get rainwater off our flooded streets and back into the ground? I will share with you one possible solution that is not ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:
Riggle Wealth Group: Including Non-Profits within your Financial Plan Thursday, May 2 6:30PM Join the Riggle Wealth Group to learn about the strategies that can be used to include non-profits as beneficiaries within your financial plan. As one of...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Bounces and Rhymes - Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Description:
Children ages 0-18 months may join us with their parents/caregivers for a a few short stories and lots of singing and bouncing. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Movers and Shakers -Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Description:
Children ages 2-3 and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for a storytime with lots of movement and music! ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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.   ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Babies and Books

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 Baby Story Time, filled with engaging activities to encourage early literacy! We'll have fun sharing stories, songs, bounces, rhymes, and more! Each week's story time concludes with time for creative free play, a great time for soc...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Film Fridays:  Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Description:
Film Fridays:  Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie Friday, May 3 1PM Enjoy a good book and a movie?  Come to Film Fridays; Watch the film and have a spirited discussion about how they interpreted the book. Read the book ahead of time and...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Table Tennis

2:45pm - 5:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:
Stop into the Teen Center for casual or competitive table tennis every Wednesday and Friday throughout the spring season. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board TAB

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Teens
Description:
Come to the library to discuss and choose things that you would like to see at the library including programs. The programs that are created by the teens will be on the last Friday of the month at 3:30 PM. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:
Grab your biggest hat and your shiniest shoes, because it’s time for the most exciting two minutes in sports…and murder!  Celebrities, tourists, and locals alike are eagerly awaiting the start of the Kentucky Derby, but the shot that rings ou...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Mommy and Me Tea Party

10:00am - 11:00am
New Oxford Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Pinkies up! Join us for a morning celebrating Mom with a special themed storytime, games and crafts! Delicious light refreshments will be served. Party attire is encouraged! Registration is required as space is limited.  Ages 3-7. ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

May the 4th Movie...with a twist!

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Description:
Join us to celebrate Star Wars Day…with a movie that isn’t exactly part of the Star Wars universe. We’ll be showing a PG-rated Mel Brooks film that also happens to be an adventure that takes place in a galaxy far, far away, but there’s a few more lau...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tabletop Game Day

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:
Ages 10 and up.  Ages 10-12 must be accompanied by an adult. Singles, couples, families, and groups are welcome to our board and card game event.  Feel free to bring your favorite game to share or come and learn a new game to play.  Th...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and Sensory Play

10:30am - 11:15am
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Description:
Stories for all ages followed by play to engage the senses. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

STEM Storytime

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For Pre-K and Kindergarteners. Join us for a story and some experimentation. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

DCOM Monday

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Description:
Watch a Classic Disney Channel Original Movie with your friends.  Wildcats get ready for this Disney channel throwback to East High and meet Troy and Gabriella as they navigate high school and the upcoming school musical. Snacks will be provided...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Fun with Chess!

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Littlestown Library
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! ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Barks and Books

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Reading to a therapy dog helps to build confidence in new or reluctant readers.  Bring your child to the library to read to Danny, our favorite pup!  He's a great listener! ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Event
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. No Meeting on Monday MAY 27 ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Tuesday Tales Story Time: Babies & Toddlers

10:00am - 10:30am
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Join Miss Natasha for books, songs and fingerplays with other babies, toddlers and their grownups. Each week will have a theme that encourages early literacy. This storytime is best suited for ages 0-3 with a parent or caregiver, all are welcome! ...