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Drawing in the Carroll Valley Park

11:00am - 12:00pm
Carroll Valley Library
Registration
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Enjoy drawing in pencil in the Carroll Valley Park. 

Experiment with contour lines, texture, and shading creating small drawings.

Ages 13 & up.  Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chicks with Sticks

12:00pm - 2:30pm
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

This is a knitting and crocheting group. Please bring your current project or join us in making items to donate!

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

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

12:30pm - 2:00pm
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!

Drop-ins welcome. No registration required.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Constellation Jars

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Littlestown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Travel to the stars as you create your very own Constellation Jar. For ages 10-18. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

En Plein Air at the Community Park

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Join us at the community park to enjoy the art of En Plein Air, a French phrase meaning "in the open air". This is a process of painting the open air scenery to create a masterpiece. Supplies and snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories & Hands on Adventure!

10:30am - 11:15am
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Description:

Stories for all ages followed by a hands-on activity! (arts and crafts, sensory play, crafts you can eat, etc.)

This event is in the "Children" group.

Masterpiece Makers

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Littlestown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Learn about Bisa Butler, a contemporary Black female artist who works with fiber and textiles, and create your own unique masterpiece based on her works. For ages 6-12. Registration required.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Community Kindness: Positive Vibe Letter Writing

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:

Community Kindness:
Positive Vibe Letter Writing
Wednesday, June 12
5PM

This event is in the "Children" group.

Drop in Thursdays!

All Day
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Storytime
Description:

Families with children of all ages are invited to stop in anytime on Thursdays and enjoy activities such as library scavenger/treasure hunts, take & make craft kits, mini library adventures, or board game days.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Fun with Glass Fusing

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Adults, Teens and Children 8 and Above

Have fun making a one of a kind glass creation! Items will be fired off-site and will be available for pick up 2 weeks after the workshop.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafternoon

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

Kindergarten- 5th grade

JUNE 13- the beach 

JULY 11- The Olympics 

AUGUST 8- ice cream 

Join us in the afternoon and make a seasonal craft.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Time

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

A time for teens to hang out at the library and create different crafts! Snacks and supplies will be provided. Registration required.

JUNE: Adventure Memory Boards

JULY: Bucket List Journal

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

INTRODUCTION TO DIAMOND PAINTING

6:30pm - 7:15pm
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 "Children" group.

Full STEAM Ahead!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Description:

Children ages 5 - 12 are invited for stories followed by a STEAM adventure! Follow us on Facebook to see posts of what the weekly STEAM activity will be.

Registration required.

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

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 "Adults" group.

Natural Hanging Window Decor

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

Using tree branches, sea glass, shells, stones, beads and other fun stuff, create a fun, natural hanging window decoration for your office or bedroom. 

Bring along your own mementos to hang to add a personal touch!

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

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

12:30pm - 2:00pm
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!

Drop-ins welcome. No registration required.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Diamond Painting

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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: 20
Description:

Come relax and enjoy an afternoon of diamond painting. Participants will have several options of summer-themed paintings to choose from, varying from keychains, plant stakes, and more.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Choose an Adventure: Activity Jar

3:00pm - 4:00pm
New Oxford Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Who doesn’t love a good adventure? Get ready to spark your imaginations this summer and go on adventures at home! After generating ideas together as a group, we’ll get crafty and create our own “choose an adventure” activity jar.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories & Hands on Adventure!

10:30am - 11:15am
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Description:

Stories for all ages followed by a hands-on activity! (arts and crafts, sensory play, crafts you can eat, etc.)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Decoupage Miniature Birdhouse Craft

3:00pm - 4:00pm
New Oxford Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Do your feathered friends need a fanciful summer villa? Or maybe you’d like an eye-catching piece of handmade artwork to display upon your mantle?

This event is in the "Children" group.

Drop in Thursdays!

All Day
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Storytime
Description:

Families with children of all ages are invited to stop in anytime on Thursdays and enjoy activities such as library scavenger/treasure hunts, take & make craft kits, mini library adventures, or board game days.