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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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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 Off Site
Rooms Children's Room Third Floor Meeting Room No room assigned Adult Wing Meeting Room Meeting Room No room assigned Quiet Reading Room Story Time Area Littlestown Community Meeting Room No room assigned Children's Area Library Space No room assigned
All Day
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Gingerbread Decorating Contest

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec 1
-
31
2024

Gingerbread Decorating Contest

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Trone Memorial Library
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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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Holidays Around the World

All Day 12/16 - 12/21
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 16
-
21
2024

Holidays Around the World

All Day 12/16 - 12/21
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: Other
Description:

Children of all ages are invited to drop in and learn about winter holidays around the world.  Stations will be set up with informational reading, videos, and fun activities!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Monthly Crafts: Ornament Decorating

All Day 12/3 - 12/31
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 3
-
31
2024

Monthly Crafts: Ornament Decorating

All Day 12/3 - 12/31
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Self-Serve Gift Wrap Station

All Day 12/2 - 12/21
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 2
-
21
2024

Self-Serve Gift Wrap Station

All Day 12/2 - 12/21
New Oxford Area Library
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Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Reduce your holiday stress and need to wrap gifts in secret: Wrap your gifts for free at the New Oxford Library!

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

Preschool Pals

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 17 2024 Tue

Preschool Pals

10:00am - 11:00am
Carroll Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Crystal for stories, songs, playtime, and a craft.

For preschool children ages 3-5.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tuesday Tales Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 17 2024 Tue

Tuesday Tales Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
New Oxford Area Library
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Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Natasha for books, songs, fingerplays and activities with other babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Each week will have a new theme that encourages early literacy!

10:15am
10:30am
10:45am
11:00am
11:15am
11:30am
11:45am
12:00pm
12:15pm
12:30pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec 17 2024 Tue

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

12:30pm - 2:00pm
New Oxford Area Library
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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! Bring your own materials and be ready to learn!

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

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 17 2024 Tue

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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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.

Nonfiction Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 17 2024 Tue

Nonfiction Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Nonfiction Book Club
Tuesday, December 17-
1PM

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

Adult Diamond Painting

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 17 2024 Tue

Adult Diamond Painting

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come relax and enjoy an afternoon of diamond painting. Participants will have several options of fall-themed paintings to choose from. All are welcome to bring their own projects from home, too! Registration Required

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

Littlestown Adult Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 17 2024 Tue

Littlestown Adult Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Littlestown Library
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Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Come discuss books with fellow Littlestown bibliophiles! Check with the library for copies of the current selection.

 

DEC 17:  Animal Farm by George Orwell

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tie-Dye Tile Ornaments

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 17 2024 Tue

Tie-Dye Tile Ornaments

3:00pm - 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: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Permanent markers and rubbing alcohol are used to create a beautiful ornament meanwhile you’ll be learning a little about the science behind this unique art technique.

For Ages 12-18.

3:15pm
3:30pm
3:45pm
4:00pm
4:15pm
4:30pm
4:45pm
5:00pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Gaming Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 17 2024 Tue

Gaming Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Description:

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

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

Crafting Series: Snowperson Flower Pots

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 17 2024 Tue

Crafting Series: Snowperson Flower Pots

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Crafting Series: Snowperson Flower Pots
Tuesday, December 17
6PM
With fabric, decoupage, and other materials, create your own snowperson! Materials will be provided.
Seating is Limited. Registration Opens December 1, 2024 at 9AM.

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

Pajama Storytime: The Polar Express

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children, Everyone
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec 17 2024 Tue

Pajama Storytime: The Polar Express

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

All Aboard! This Pajama Storytime will feature the classic tale: The Polar Express. Cookies and milk will be provided.  All ages are welcome to attend.

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

Writer's Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 17 2024 Tue

Writer's Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Writers of any level and any genre (fiction, poetry, nonfiction, etc.) are invited to this group! We'll be honing our craft together with some prompts and also have space for critique and discussion of projects at any stage.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and More!

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 17 2024 Tue

Stories and More!

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Barbara for books, songs, and activities. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

6:45pm
7:00pm
7:15pm
7:30pm
7:45pm

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