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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Gingerbread Decorating Contest
All Day 12/1 - 12/31
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.
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Branches:
Gettysburg Library,
Trone Memorial Library,
Carroll Valley Library,
Harbaugh-Thomas Library,
Littlestown Library,
New Oxford Area Library
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan
4
2025
Sat
Craft Your Cocoa
All Day
Littlestown Library
Library Branch:
Littlestown Library
Room:
Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Other
Description:
Winter is the perfect time to craft your own designer drink! Drop in anytime and create your mix of hot chocolate from a selection of ingredients.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Monthly Crafts: Ornament Decorating
All Day 12/3 - 12/31
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
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
1
2025
Wed
StoryWalk® in the Park
All Day
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
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teen Subscription Boxes
All Day 1/1 - 1/8
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
01/01/2025 @ 12:00am - 01/20/2025 @ 11:45pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adult Writing Contest
01/01/2025 @ 12:00am - 01/20/2025 @ 11:45pm
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Monthly Crafts: Foam Snow People Crafting
All Day 1/1 - 1/31
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
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Bounces and Rhymes - Baby Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Trone Memorial Library
Room:
Children’s Wing Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
Children from 0-18 months old may join us with their parent/caregiver for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving.
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Storytime - Favorites
10:30am - 11:00am
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
1
2025
Wed
Baby Bookworms
10:00am - 10:30am
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Preschool Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
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
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Baby and Toddler Play and Learn Storytime
10:15am - 11:00am
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch:
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room:
Story Time Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
Stories, songs and movement for babies and toddlers led by Miss Barbara! Free play afterwards.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Movers and Shakers - Toddler Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Trone Memorial Library
Room:
Children’s Wing Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
Children ages 18-36 months, join us for a storytime with lots of movement, music, and interactive books.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Preschool Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
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
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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Sit and Sew
12:30pm - 3:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Knitting Group
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Diamond Painting
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Homeschool Afternoon
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Trone Memorial Library
Room:
Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
17
Description:
Homeschool teens in 7th to 12th grade are able to join us on these afternoons for interactive fun and learning! Registration Required DEC: DASH Robot/Coding JAN: Chemical Changes
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Homeschool Club STEAM
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Trone Memorial Library
Room:
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
21
Description:
Homeschool children ages 5-12 are invited to join us on these afternoons for interactive stories, STEAM activities, and fun. December 6 - Hot Cocoa Science January 3 - Snowball Catapaults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Film Fridays: Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch:
Gettysburg Library
Room:
Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
27
Description:
Film Fridays:
Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie
Friday, January 3
1PM
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Diamond Painting Group
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Gaming Club
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
New Year's Eve Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Trone Memorial Library
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
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Afterschool Snacks and Stories
4:45pm - 5:15pm
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.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Fun with Chess!
6:00pm - 7:45pm
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Kids Paint Night
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Carroll Valley Library
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Barks & Books: Read to a Therapy Dog
6:30pm - 7:30pm
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch:
New Oxford Area Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Other
Description:
Sign up for a 15-minute session with a sweet, furry friend! Practice reading to KPets Therapy dog, Danny.
Register by visiting or calling the library at 717-624-2182.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Cake Decorating Basics
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Trone Memorial Library
Room:
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Children/youth ages 8-14 are invited to the library to learn some basic cake decorating skills. Each month we will learn how to use a new tip and make a new pattern or design. Supplies will be provided. Registration Requi
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Teen Book Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch:
Carroll Valley Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Book Club
Description:
Join our teen book club and discover new books and graphic novels! Bring a snack to share. Ages 13-18. January's selection - The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
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