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Baby Bookworms

10:00am - 11:00am
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, do fingerplays, read books, and have playtime.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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 12/25 and 1/1

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories & 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: Storytime
Description:

Stories for all ages followed by a simple arts and crafts project.

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 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
Children
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 "Adults" group.

Historical Fiction Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Historical Fiction Book Club
December 11
1PM
Come join us on the second Wednesday of each month for a discussion on a selected historical fiction book. This month we will explore the book, The Winter Guest by Pam Jenoff.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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:

Children ages 3-5 are invited to a storytime that will help prepare them for kindergarten by practicing pre-academic skills (letters, numbers, calendar, and fine motor skills) through books and activities.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Gingerbread Cookie Decorating

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Get into the holiday spirit by decorating gingerbread people with icing, candy, and other sweet treats. Eat them or take them home to give as a gift!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Book Club 3rd-4th grade

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

 

Join us once a month to discuss a good book and share a snack.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafting Series: Holiday Bow Wreath

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Crafting Series: Holiday Bow Wreath
Wednesday, December 11
6PM
Come to this session and create your own holiday wreath of bows. Materials are provided.
Seating is Limited. Registration Opens November 25, 2024 at 9AM.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cozy Reads

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

If you love cozy mysteries or light-hearted mysteries featuring amateur sleuths, this virtual discussion is for you! Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reader’s Forum

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Each month this group reads a different genre and the discussions focus on literary critique, gaining new perspectives, and being able to chat with other readers!

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. 

*Please note there is no storytime on 12/26 & 12/27

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

DIY Fidget Toy

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Littlestown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

~ A Wellness Kit Program ~

Create your very own fidget toy, a hexaflexagon, better known as a paper infinity loop. For ages 10-17. Registration Recommended.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafternoon

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Kindergarten- 5th grade

DECEMBER 12 - Owls

JANUARY 9-  Snow

FEBRUARY 13- Valentine’s Day

Join us in the afternoon and make a seasonal craft.

This event is in the "Children" group.

After School Craft Time

4:30pm - 5:45pm
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Ages 6-12

Join us for a variety of fun art/tactile activities. Registration Required

DEC 12   Holiday Paper Wreaths and Cards

JAN 9    Winter Snowflakes

This event is in the "Children" group.

Afterschool Snacks and Stories

4:45pm - 5:15pm
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the library for an afterschool snack along with some stories.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Origami Star Ornaments

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Following a few simple steps you’ll get to fold your choice of paper into an origami star, attach a ribbon and create the most beautiful and unique ornament!

For Ages 12-18.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-One Tech Help

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Carroll Valley Library
Registration
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Is technology driving you crazy?  

Have some questions about your phone or your computer? 

Sign up for a timeslot and get some one-on-one help with your device.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Writing Nook

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Multi award-winning writer and creative writing teacher 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Introduction to Diamond Painting

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

Interested in learning how to diamond paint? 

Come to one of our intro classes and make a colorful flower project!

Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

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

LIVE PERFORMANCE: Celtic Dulcimer and Harpist Duo

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Description:

Join sisters Mary-Kate Spring and Mary-Grace Autumn Lee for an evening of music from the Emerald Isle, along with some holiday classics!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Science Fiction Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Science Fiction Book Club
Thursday, December 12
6:30PM
Come join us on the second Thursday of each month for a discussion on a selected science fiction book. This month we will explore the book, Hogfather by Terry Pratchett.