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Gettysburg Library

9:00am-8:30pm
(717) 334-5716

Gettysburg Library
140 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
United States

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Trone Memorial Library

12:00pm-8:00pm
(717) 259-9000

Trone Memorial Library
105 Locust Street
P.O. Box 1014
East Berlin, PA 17316
United States

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Tue: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm
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Fri-Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm

Carroll Valley Library

2:00pm-8:00pm
(717) 642-6009

Carroll Valley Library
5685 Fairfield Road
Carroll Valley, PA 17320
United States

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Wed: 11:00am-5:00pm
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Harbaugh-Thomas Library

12:00pm-8:00pm
(717) 677-6257

Harbaugh-Thomas Library
59 W. York Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
United States

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Littlestown Library

12:00pm-6:00pm
(717) 359-0446

Littlestown Library
232 North Queen Street
Littlestown, PA 17340
United States

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New Oxford Area Library

2:00pm-8:00pm
(717) 624-2182

New Oxford Area Library
122 North Peters Street
New Oxford, PA 17350
United States

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Branches Gettysburg Library Trone Memorial Library Carroll Valley Library Harbaugh-Thomas Library Littlestown Library New Oxford Area Library
Rooms No room assigned Children's Room Third Floor Meeting Room No room assigned Adult Wing Meeting Room No room assigned Conference Room No room assigned Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room Littlestown Community Meeting Room No room assigned Children's Area Library Space
All Day
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Adventure Writing Contest

06/03/2024 @ 10:00am - 08/01/2024 @ 8:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun-Aug 2024

Teen Adventure Writing Contest

06/03/2024 @ 10:00am - 08/01/2024 @ 8:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Embark on an epic adventure this summer by creating your own story!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Drop in Thursdays!

All Day
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 1 2024 Thu

Drop in Thursdays!

All Day
Trone Memorial Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "Children" group.

StoryWalk® in the Park August 1 - August 30

All Day
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 1 2024 Thu

StoryWalk® in the Park August 1 - August 30

All Day
Carroll Valley Library
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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!

August 1 - August 30  Chippy Chipmunk: Babies in the Garden by Kathy M. Miller

Teen Subscription Boxes

All Day 8/1 - 8/8
Registration Required
Aug 1
-
8
2024

Teen Subscription Boxes

All Day 8/1 - 8/8
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Description:

Sign up to receive your own monthly subscription box, complete with a library book selected for you by staff as well as some surprise gifts inside! Boxes are to be picked up at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library during the first week of each month.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 8/1 - 8/31
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 1
-
31
2024

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 8/1 - 8/31
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children
Description:

Enjoy an interactive story experience with a StoryWalk® outside in our courtyard!

AUGUST The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

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

Adventures With Flat Fern

All Day 6/15 - 8/17
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun-Aug 2024

Adventures With Flat Fern

All Day 6/15 - 8/17
New Oxford Area Library
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Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Have you met our library mascot, Fern? Fern is the friendly fungi that has been perched upon the circulation desk in New Oxford since last Summer. This year, Fern is ready for adventures!

10:30am
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 1 2024 Thu

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 1 2024 Thu

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Littlestown Library
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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!

10:45am
11:00am
This event is in the "Children" group.

Harold and the Purple Crayon Party

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 1 2024 Thu

Harold and the Purple Crayon Party

11:00am - 12:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Description:

Everyone’s favorite artist is getting a new movie.  To celebrate the premier of the movie we will be doing fun purple and crayon-themed crafts and activities.

11:15am
11:30am
11:45am
12:00pm
12:15pm
12:30pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sit and Sew

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug 1 2024 Thu

Sit and Sew

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Trone Memorial Library
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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.

12:45pm
1:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

LIVE DEMONSTRATION: Handweavers Guild of Central PA

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug 1 2024 Thu

LIVE DEMONSTRATION: Handweavers Guild of Central PA

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance
Description:

Stop by the library and say hello to the Handweavers Guild of Central Pennsylvania! Patrons are invited to ask questions about the Guild and observe members working on their weaving projects. 

 

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

Diamond Painting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug 1 2024 Thu

Diamond Painting

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

Adults and Teens

Drop in and try a sparkly diamond painting project. Bring your own, or a kit will be provided for your first session. Easy to learn and hard to stop. Join the addictive trend!

1:15pm
1:30pm
1:45pm
2:00pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Glow in the Dark Painting

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug 1 2024 Thu

Glow in the Dark Painting

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us in the dark to create some masterpieces.  Registration is required, please register online.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Diamond Painting Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug 1 2024 Thu

Diamond Painting Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carroll Valley Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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! 

2:15pm
2:30pm
2:45pm
3:00pm
This event is in the "Children" group.

Masterpiece Makers

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 1 2024 Thu

Masterpiece Makers

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

Learn about Raven Halfmoon, a contemporary Native American female artist from the Caddo Tribe who produces sculptures. Create your own unique masterpiece based on her works. For ages 6-12. Registration required.

3:15pm
3:30pm
3:45pm
4:00pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Around the World: Food Tasting Adventure

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug 1 2024 Thu

Around the World: Food Tasting Adventure

4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Oxford Area Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

This will be a global adventure taken through your taste buds! We will taste test snacks from different regions around the world, a unique way of learning about what people like to eat in different countries.

4:15pm
4:30pm
4:45pm
5:00pm
5:15pm
5:30pm
5:45pm
6:00pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Diamond Painting Evening

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug 1 2024 Thu

Teen Diamond Painting Evening

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Teens 12-18 can come in for a relaxing evening of making their own diamond painting coasters! Snacks and supplies will be provided. 

Registration Required.

6:15pm
6:30pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

CARROLL VALLEY LIBRARY TEEN BOOK CLUB

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug 1 2024 Thu

CARROLL VALLEY LIBRARY TEEN BOOK CLUB

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carroll Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

We invite you to join our teen book club!  Bring a snack to share.

August’s selection – The Black Wolves of Boston by Wen Spencer

Ages 13-18. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Barks & Books: Read to a Therapy Dog

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 1 2024 Thu

Barks & Books: Read to a Therapy Dog

6:30pm - 7:30pm
New Oxford Area Library
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Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:

Sign up or drop by 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.

6:45pm
7:00pm
7:15pm

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