Join us at the library every week for some stories and songs.

This is a very active and interactive storytime for children age 0-2 years with an adult.

We will hear stories and learn new songs and rhymes.

We’ll meet at the High Street entrance of the Gettysburg Library.  As we walk, we’ll talk about the books that we’re currently reading and our favorite authors.  The walk will generally last  45 minutes to an hour and a half.

Miss Dana will share themed stories each week with children age 3-5.  Sensory play will be included each week for children.

Stories, songs, and a craft for toddlers and preschoolers 3-5 years old.

Each story time is filled with stories, songs, age appropriate activities and toys, and more! Every week has a new theme of stories that encourage early literacy.

Each story time is filled with stories, songs, age appropriate activities and toys, and more! Every week has a new theme of stories that encourage early literacy.

Songs, fingerplays, and stories for children ages 0-2.

 Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

Children age 3-5:  Join Miss Sherry for stories, songs and rhymes

Join Miss Jess for our year-round Preschool Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

Join Miss Karin for books, songs, and activities geared for children ages 2-5.

No registration required.

 Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

Join Miss Jess for our year-round Toddler Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

Commissario Guido Brunetti takes center stage in this virtual book discussion group dedicated to Donna Leon's very popular mystery series set in Venice.

Miss Cindie leads a hands-on interactive music and rhythm experience for children up through age 6 and their grown-ups. Plenty of movement and music for all.  Registration required. 

Join Miss Jess for our year-round Baby Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

This program is for children age 3-5.  This storytime will help to prepare children who are getting ready to head off to kindergarten.  Children will learn about calendar and weather each week.  We will focus on a different letter o

Children age 3-5 years.  Join Miss Sherry for stories we can sing to, lots of movement, games and music.  This is a great way to get your little ones moving.

If you knit or crochet, join us with a project you are currently working on.

We enjoy sitting and crafting together.  Most of the items we create are given away to charity organizations.

Bring your machine and current project. This group gets together to work on charity quilts as well as personal projects. Beginners welcome!

This is a drop-in knitting time for knitters of all levels. Don’t know how to knit? Stop by and learn. Conversation and creativity abound.

We focus on a different book every third Thursday of the month at our NEW meeting time of 1 p.m.

On September 15 we will discuss The Rose Code by Kate Quinn.

For Kindergarten through 6th Grade

Create and decorate a model cardboard building with 3Dux design materials.

Sunday, Sept. 11th is National Grandparents Day! Bring your fabulous grandparents to a storytime that’s all about celebrating them! Geared toward children ages 3-7, but all are welcome. Please register online.

Continue the competitive league play from the summer and earn points to propel yourself to the top spot!

Ring in the new school year in the Teen Center with a Switch Sports tournament. Start out with solo events like bowling, badminton, and chambara! Registration is preferred.

Stop by the Teen Center for a feature film on select fall Fridays!

Come to the library to practice your reading skills and read to a therapy dog.  A therapy dog with KPETS (Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services) will be here at the library for you to read with.

Take on a challenge or let your imagination soar with Strawbees, a kit full of straws and connectors where the sky’s the limit on what you can create.

Registration encouraged but not required. For ages 6-12.

Hang out at the library and talk about your new school year - the good, the bad, and the promising. Games will be provided to play while you hang out!

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your smash skills, and much more. Space is limited and registration is required.

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!

Michael McCabe, from Hilltop Video Services, will present a free 4-part video production workshop for individuals and small businesses.  Attendees will receive a free digital copy of his eBook: The Beginner’s Guide to Video Production Resourc

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!

Janeites unite in this new book discussion featuring fictional adaptations and nonfiction studies of Jane Austen and her works. Registration required; upon registration, indicate which library is the best location to pick up a copy of the book.

Previously named Knit & Crochet Group, this group meets virtually for all needle crafters. Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? Drop in and learn!

Join us for books, songs, and activities geared for children ages 2-5j, but all ages are welcome!

No registration required.

Join us for Fun & Games at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library.  Everyone welcome!

September 13:

Word Games Galore: Scrabble and Codenames

Would you like to feel more empowered as a parent?  Learn how to increase connection, self-regulation, and positive behavior management in your home, resulting in a happier and healthier home environment.  This series uses the Conscious

Learn how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google tools. Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda or organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your productivity.

If you love cozy mysteries or light-hearted mysteries featuring amateur sleuths, this virtual discussion may be for you! Cozy Reads meets the 2^nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm via Zoom. Registration is required.

On this evening elementary age children may join us to talk about everything American Girls.

On this evening we will focus on the American Girl Kit.

Those who attend are encouraged to bring your favorite doll with you.

Join us for a night of different challenges to complete using random art supplies all in a timely fashion - experience is heavily frowned upon. Registration is strongly encouraged.

For ages 8-18.

TCC Choreography instructor Sophia Gray guides attendees through stretching and cardio moves. Hip-hop, jazz and ballet styles are incorporated into these weekly dance sessions. Please register. Space is limited.

Ladies, bring your mother and teen daughters to hang out and make crafts together!

The crafts will be displayed in the library two weeks before the event night.

Alafair Burke is a New York Times, Edgar Award nominated author of twenty crime novels.