StoryWalk® in the Park

All Day
Everyone
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!

August 1-31   Pete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes by James Dean

Bounces and Rhymes - Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children from 0-18 months old may join us with their parent/caregiver for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving. Please note there will be no bounces and rhymes storytime on June 13, June 27, or July 4. 

Baby and Toddler Play and Learn Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Stories, songs and movement for babies and toddlers with Miss Barbara! Stay and play after. Please note there is no storytime on June 13th or July 4th.

Movers and Shakers - Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children ages 18 months - 36 months, join us for a storytime with lots of movement, music, and interactive books. Please note there will be no bounces and rhymes storytime on June 13, June 27, or July 4.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
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.

Babies and Books

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Jess for Baby Story Time, filled with engaging activities to encourage early literacy! We'll have fun sharing stories, songs, bounces, rhymes, and more!

Fruit Stand Friday

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:

Come learn about new fruits, make a craft, and sample fruit. Each month we will celebrate a different fruit. 

JUNE 6- Kiwi

AUGUST 1-Strawberry 

Diamond Painters

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
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! 

STEM into Art

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Description:

Children ages 5-12 are invited for stories followed by an art activity using science, technology, or engineering. Follow us on Facebook or visit the website for the week’s topic.

Film Fridays: Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Description:

Film Fridays: 
Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie
FRIDAY, JUNE 6- This month we will explore the book, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
THURSDAY, JULY 3 - This month we will explore the book, The Life of Pi by Yann Martel.

Summer Tween and Teen Art Club

2:15pm–3:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Drop into the Teen Center to get creative by drawing or painting your own unique picture. We will also have coloring books available. Meet other art lovers and share your work! There will be an optional prompt every week for inspiration.

Tween and Teen Felt Animal Crafting

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Have you ever wanted to make your own stuffed animal? Join us in the Teen Center to create a mini felt friend with an easy plushie crafting kit! Registration Required.

Animated Film Festival

3:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Description:

This summer, we're screening films known for their unique, interesting, or ground-breaking animation! Call or stop by the Littlestown Library for a complete list of films and their schedule.