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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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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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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 Children's Room Staff Meeting Room Third Floor Meeting Room No room assigned Adult Wing Meeting Room No room assigned Conference Room No room assigned Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room Quiet Reading Room Littlestown Community Meeting Room No room assigned Library Space
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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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!

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 19 2024 Thu

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Gettysburg Library
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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

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 19 2024 Thu

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Littlestown Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
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.
Dec 19 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.

Mystery Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 19 2024 Thu

Mystery Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Staff Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Mystery Book Club
Thursday, December 19
1PM
Come join us on the fourth Thursday of each month for a discussion on a selected mystery book. This month we will explore the book, The Family Game by Catherine Steadman.

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.
Dec 19 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

Join us for some sparkly fun. Bring your own project, or once a month select a small kit from our collection!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Harbaugh-Thomas Library Shelf Indulgence Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 19 2024 Thu

Harbaugh-Thomas Library Shelf Indulgence Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

We hope to engage our readers by offering books with a variety of story lines, genres, pacing, characters, and moods. Mostly we read fiction, but may include a nonfiction title over the course of the year.

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

In Stitches

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 19 2024 Thu

In Stitches

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Staff Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

In Stitches
Thursday, December 19
2PM

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Diamond Painting Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 19 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
3:15pm
3:30pm
3:45pm
4:00pm
This event is in the "Children" group.

Diamond Painting for Kids

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 19 2024 Thu

Diamond Painting for Kids

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Littlestown Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for dazzling diamond painting! Create a colorful seasonal project with the art of diamond painting. Beginners welcome. All supplies will be provided. For ages 6-12. Registration Required.

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

Book Club 7th-8th grade

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 19 2024 Thu

Book Club 7th-8th grade

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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: Book Club
Description:

 Join us once a month to discuss a good book and share a snack.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime with Santa (ages 0-5 suggested)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 19 2024 Thu

Storytime with Santa (ages 0-5 suggested)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a special storytime with Santa!

He'll read books, we'll sing songs, and families will have the opportunity to have a keepsake photo taken of their children with Santa by a local photographer.

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

Teen Time

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 19 2024 Thu

Teen Time

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:

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

DEC: Hot Cocoa Night

JAN: DIY Bath Bombs

FEB: Anti-Valentine's Night

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime with Santa (ages 6+ suggested)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 19 2024 Thu

Storytime with Santa (ages 6+ suggested)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a special storytime with Santa!

He'll read books, we'll sing songs, and families will have the opportunity to have a keepsake photo taken of their children with Santa by a local photographer.

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

WWII - Battle of the Bulge

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 19 2024 Thu

WWII - Battle of the Bulge

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

WWII - Battle of the Bulge
Thursday, December 19
6:30PM
Join Leon Reed for a discussion on the anniversary of Eisenhower’s meeting and Patton’s bold promise “I can attack with 3 divisions in 72 hours."

This event is in the "Children" group.

Christmas Bingo & Craft Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 19 2024 Thu

Christmas Bingo & Craft Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carroll Valley Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come to the library to make a Christmas craft and play a few rounds of Christmas bingo! 

Ages 5-10.  Registration required.

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

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