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Gingerbread Decorating Contest

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Everyone
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Description:

Get into the holiday spirits by dusting off your creative skills and taking part in our gingerbread decorating contest! All ages are invited to enter a gingerbread creation of their own design into our contest throughout the month of December.

Monthly Crafts: Ornament Decorating

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

Saturday Matinee

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Description:

Join us at the New Oxford Library for a monthly Saturday afternoon screening of a classic film.

Stop in or call for a list of titles!

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!

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.

Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Gettysburg Library, Trone Memorial Library, Carroll Valley Library, Harbaugh-Thomas Library, Littlestown Library, New Oxford Area Library

Book Club: Teens

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

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

Homeschool Table Top Games

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Teens
Trone Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Homeschool children ages 3-18 are invited to meet up in our large program room and enjoy playing games with each other.  The library will provide the games and the space.  

Registration Required. 

Storytime - Favorites

10:30am - 11:00am
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 featuring some of Miss Dana's favorite books and characters.  

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!

Kids Paint Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children
Carroll Valley Library
Registration
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join Rob Ross for a chilly winter themed paint night for kids! 

Ages 7-11.  Registration required.

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.

Gaming Club

4:00pm - 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: 2
Description:

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Registration Required

New Year's Eve Party

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Children of all ages are invited to the library to ring in the new year.  We will "countdown" to the new year with fun activities and stories.  Registration Required

Holiday

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Gettysburg Library, Trone Memorial Library, Carroll Valley Library, Harbaugh-Thomas Library, Littlestown Library, New Oxford Area Library

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!

January & February - A Loud Winter’s Nap by Katy Hudson

Teen Subscription Boxes

All Day 1/1 - 1/8
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.

Adult Writing Contest

01/01/2025 @ 12:00am - 01/20/2025 @ 11:45pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Adults 19+ of all writing levels are invited to participate in this contest! Submissions will be due by January 20th and the winners will be announced on the 31st. Submissions will ONLY be accepted if they follow the prompt listed.

Monthly Crafts: Foam Snow People Crafting

All Day 1/1 - 1/31
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Did you know that you can make a winter friend out of foam cups? Try out this easy craft to customize your own snow person!

Held in the Teen Center throughout January.

7th-12th Grade

Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00PM

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, do fingerplays, read books, and have playtime.

 

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

 

Sit and Sew

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

On the first and third Thursdays of each month, bring your machine and current project. This group gets together to work on charity quilts as well as personal projects. Beginners welcome.

Diamond Painting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

Adults and Teens

Join us for some sparkly fun. Bring your own project, or once a month select a small kit from our collection!

Diamond Painting Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Bring your diamond painting project and join other diamond painting enthusiasts for a fun crafty afternoon!