StoryWalk® in the Park

All Day
Everyone
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Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Read the pages of a story that are displayed on storyboards as you walk through the beautiful Carroll Valley Park!

May 1-31   Barry the Fish With Fingers by Sue Hendra

Living Library: Blossoms on the Olive Tree, Kites Over the Mango Tree, and Circles on the Mountain

10:00am–10:45am
Adults
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Living Library: Blossoms on the Olive Tree, Kites Over the Mango Tree, and Circles on the Mountain

Blossoms is about Israeli and Palestinian women working for peace; Kites is About Hindu Attacks on Muslims in India.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
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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 crafts.

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:30am
Children
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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!

Living Library: Blossoms on the Olive Tree, Kites Over the Mango Tree, and Circles on the Mountain

11:00am–11:45am
Adults
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Living Library: Blossoms on the Olive Tree, Kites Over the Mango Tree, and Circles on the Mountain

Blossoms is about Israeli and Palestinian women working for peace; Kites is About Hindu Attacks on Muslims in India.

Sit and Sew

12:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
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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.

Living Library: An International Incident

1:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: First Floor Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Living Library: An International Incident

Living Library: Becoming a Better Ancestor

1:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
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Living Library: Becoming a Better Ancestor

Diamond Painting

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
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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:

For Adults and Teens

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

Living Library: An International Incident

1:45pm–2:15pm
Adults
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: First Floor Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Living Library: An International Incident

Living Library: Living and Thriving with Bipolar Disorder: A Personal Journey

2:00pm–2:45pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
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Description:

Living Library: Living and Thriving with Bipolar Disorder: A Personal Journey

Living Library: Living and Thriving with Bipolar Disorder: A Personal Journey

3:45pm–4:15pm
Adults
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Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Living Library: Living and Thriving with Bipolar Disorder: A Personal Journey

Living Library: Remembering Washington When Things Worked

4:00pm–4:45pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
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Description:

Living Library: Remembering Washington When Things Worked

DIY Calming Bottles

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Create a calming, glitter-filled bottle to gaze into when life is stressing you out. Registration Required

Brainstorm: Improving New Oxford Library

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Let your voice be heard! Join the discussion about improving the space at the New Oxford Library.

Afterschool Snacks and Stories

4:45pm–5:15pm
Children
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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. 

The Writing Nook

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Multi award-winning writer and creative writing teacher Alba Sarria holds an all-inclusive group for adults (beginners or pros) who want to create, discuss, edit, publish, and actively do more creative writing.

Barks & Books: Read to a Therapy Dog

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
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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.

Kindergarten Here I Come - Meet the Teacher Nights

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Come out to the library for a special storytime for children entering kindergarten at Bermudian Springs Elementary School in the Fall of 2025.

Teen Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
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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. 

May's selection - The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater