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Novel November

All Day
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Description:

Novel Reading November

This event is in the "Children" group.

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 a craft.

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!

Novel November

All Day
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Description:

Novel Reading November

Novel November

All Day
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Description:

Novel Reading November

This event is in the "Children" group.

StoryWalk® in the Park

All Day
Children
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!

December 1-31  The Great Indoors by Julie Falatko

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Subscription Boxes

All Day 12/2 - 12/9
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Self-Serve Gift Wrap Station

All Day 12/2 - 12/21
Adults
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Reduce your holiday stress and need to wrap gifts in secret: Wrap your gifts for free at the New Oxford Library!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and Sensory Play

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Stories for all ages followed by play to engage the senses.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

Gingerbread Jubilee

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Gettysburg Library
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Join us for a morning of gingerbread fun.  We will be making gingerbread crafts and eating the iconic treat. 

Registration Recommended

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Schools Out - Library's in - Edible Christmas Trees

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

When schools are closed, the library is still open!  December 2 both Bermudian Springs School District and Spring Grove Area School District is closed for students.  Come to the library for a story and a change to make edible Christmas t

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

Cinnamon Ornaments

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children, Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Ages 8-Teens

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Jack and Sally's Crafternoon

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Gettysburg Library
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Description:

What’s this? We will be making crafts and watching the Tim Burton holiday film about The Pumpkin King Jack Skellington as he discovers Christmas for the first time. Snacks will be provided. 

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 "Teens" group.

Cork Reindeer

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Teens
Carroll Valley Library
Registration
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Make an adorable cork reindeer to use as a gift or to decorate your Christmas tree! 

Ages 11-18. Registration required.

 

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 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
Adults, Everyone
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Monthly Crafts: Ornament Deocrating

All Day 12/3 - 12/31
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tuesday Tales Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
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, fingerplays and activities with other babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Each week will have a new theme that encourages early literacy!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Pals

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
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.

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 challenge stations where your little one can explore and create with play dough. For ages 2-5.

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.

Make Your Own: Holiday Teacup Gnomes

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Holiday teacup gnomes make the perfect decoration for your home around the holidays. They make wonderful gifts, too! Join us for an afternoon of crafting to get in the winter spirit. All materials provided.