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Preschool 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 crafts.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Babies and Books

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
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!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Random Acts of Kindness Cards

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Everyone
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Description:

Drop in anytime to make some random acts of kindness cards. Take cards with you to hand out to others, or leave them at the library and we’ll make sure to pass the kindness forward. Embrace kindness on 1-4-3 Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Craft a vision for 2025 that’s in tune with your deepest values and desires, guided by the wisdom of the Sacred Feminine.

Refine your ability to call in your dreams with grace, honoring self-nurturance. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Random Acts of Kindness Cards

10:00am - 4:00pm
Everyone
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Description:

Drop in anytime to make some random acts of kindness cards. Take cards with you to hand out to others, or leave them at the library and we’ll make sure to pass the kindness forward. Embrace kindness on 1-4-3 Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

What’s the Buzz About Bees?

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Description:

Kay Deardorff, aka Polly-Nator, will educate us on the activities and characteristics of one of our greatest pollinators. Kay will share amazing facts about the incredible creation that we see buzzing from flower to flower.

Holiday

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Gettysburg Library, Trone Memorial Library, Carroll Valley Library, Harbaugh-Thomas Library, Littlestown Library, New Oxford Area Library
This event is in the "Children" group.

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 5/27 - 5/31
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children
Description:

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

MAY: The Book Hog by Greg Pizzoli

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

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area 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!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Sitting down to color a picture can be as effective as meditation in reducing stress. Drop by the New Oxford Library during our adult coloring sessions to see for yourself. All supplies provided. Sessions may include music and refreshments.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Community Book Discussion

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

This book discussion meets virtually on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:00PM via Zoom. Email jbtbookclub@adamslibrary.org or call the library to reserve a copy. 

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

Writer Workshop

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Writer Workshop
TUESDAY, MAY 13 and 27
5:00 PM

This event is in the "Children" group.

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Book Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

This book discussion meets in-person on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30PM. Email jbtbookclub@adamslibrary.org or call the library to reserve a copy.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Craft a vision for 2025 that’s in tune with your deepest values and desires, guided by the wisdom of the Sacred Feminine.

Refine your ability to call in your dreams with grace, honoring self-nurturance. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Fun with Chess!

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Everyone
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
Children
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 KPets pup!

This event is in the "Children" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Invitation to Play...dough

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Description:

This is your invitation to play…dough! Each month we’ll have themed stations where your little one can explore and create with play dough. For ages 2-5.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.