Name: Gingerbread Decorating Contest
Start: 2024-12-01
End: 2024-12-31
Location: Trone Memorial Library

Gingerbread Decorating Contest

All Day 12/1 - 12/31

Trone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other

Age Group:

Everyone

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 thei...

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.

Teen Subscription Boxes

All Day 12/2 - 12/9

Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens

Description:

Sign up to receive a monthly subscription box, complete with a library book selected for you by staff as well as surprise gifts inside! Boxes are to be picked up at the Harbaugh-Th...

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Other

Description:

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

Self-Serve Gift Wrap Station

All Day 12/2 - 12/21

New Oxford Area Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Description:

Reduce your holiday stress and need to wrap gifts in secret: Wrap your gifts for free at the New Oxford Library! Bring your own supplies or use the mate...

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!

Monthly Crafts: Ornament Decorating

All Day 12/3 - 12/31

Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

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 GradeTue...

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

The LMNOP Club: Baby Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Children's Room at Gettysburg Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Description:

Join us at the library every week for some stories and songs. *Please note there is no storytime on 12/25 and 1/1

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library

Room: Children's Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Description:

Join us at the library every week for some stories and songs.

*Please note there is no storytime on 12/25 and 1/1

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Carroll Valley Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Description:

Story time for children ages 0-3. Babies, toddlers, and their parent or caregiver will sing songs, do fingerplays, read books, and have playtime.

Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Description:

Story time for children ages 0-3.

Babies, toddlers, and their parent or caregiver will sing songs, do fingerplays, read books, and have playtime.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Room at Gettysburg Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Description:

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft. *Please note there is no storytime on 12/25 and 1/1

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 12/25 and 1/1

Stories & Something to Make

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Description:

Stories for all ages followed by a simple arts and crafts project.

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library

Room: Children’s Wing Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Description:

Stories for all ages followed by a simple arts and crafts project.

Stories and More!

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Story Time Area at Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Description:

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

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Room: Story Time Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Description:

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

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Description:

Join Miss Jess for Preschool Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more! Each week's story time concludes with time for crea...

Library Branch: Littlestown Library

Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Description:

Join Miss Jess for Preschool Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

Preschool Pals

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Description:

Children ages 3-5 are invited to a storytime that will help prepare them for kindergarten by practicing pre-academic skills (letters, numbers, calendar, and fine motor skills) thro...

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library

Room: Children’s Wing Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Description:

Children ages 3-5 are invited to a storytime that will help prepare them for kindergarten by practicing pre-academic skills (letters, numbers, calendar, and fine motor skills) through books and activities.

Enneagram Personality Fun

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:45pm - 6:00pm

Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens

Description:

Try a casual, free online enneagram personality test to learn about your strengths and weaknesses or what you have in common with your friends. Enjoy taking this test for fun and d...

Registration

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Room: Teen Center

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description:

Try a casual, free online enneagram personality test to learn about your strengths and weaknesses or what you have in common with your friends. Enjoy taking this test for fun and discover which of the nine types you could be!

Book Club 1st-2nd grade

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Children's Room at Gettysburg Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Children

Description:

1st-2nd grade Join us once a month to discuss a good book and share a snack.

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library

Room: Children's Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Club

Description:

1^st-2^nd grade

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

LEGOpalooza!

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Story Time Area at Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Children

Description:

Ages 4-12 Lots and lots of LEGO bricks. Free play with optional fun challenges! Registration Required

Registration

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Room: Story Time Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Description:

Ages 4-12

Lots and lots of LEGO bricks. Free play with optional fun challenges!

Registration Required

Staying Healthy in the Winter

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Description:

Staying Healthy in the WinterWednesday, December 46PMWinter is nature's resting season. Some aspects of nature may look dead; however, it is not. Nature is storing its potential de...

Registration

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library

Room: Third Floor Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Description:

Staying Healthy in the Winter
Wednesday, December 4
6PM

Friends of Littlestown Library Meeting

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

Description:

Are you interested in becoming more involved in your community and supporting the library? Join the Friends of Littlestown Library. Stop by or contact the library for more informat...

Library Branch: Littlestown Library

Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Description:

Are you interested in becoming more involved in your community and supporting the library? Join the Friends of Littlestown Library. Stop by or contact the library for more information.

Diamond Painting: Ugly Sweater Ornament

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Description:

Diamond Painting: Ugly Sweater Ornament Thursday, December 5 10AM Wear your favorite ugly holiday sweater and diamond paint an ugly sweater ornament. Seating is Limited. Regis...

Registration

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library

Room: Third Floor Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Description:

Diamond Painting: Ugly Sweater Ornament
Thursday, December 5
10AM
Wear your favorite ugly holiday sweater and diamond paint an ugly sweater ornament.
Seating is Limited.
Registration Required

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Room at Gettysburg Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Description:

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft. *Please note there is no storytime on 12/26 & 12/27

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

Toddler Time

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Description:

Join Miss Jess for Toddler Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more! Each week's story time concludes with time for creati...

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!

Sit and Sew

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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 w...

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.

Diamond Painting

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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!

Registration

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

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!

True Crime Book Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Description:

Welcome to the True Crime Book Club! Each month, read a true crime nonfiction book of your choice and share the scares with fellow readers at our monthly meeting.

Library Branch: Littlestown Library

Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Description:

Welcome to the True Crime Book Club! Each month, read a true crime nonfiction book of your choice and share the scares with fellow readers at our monthly meeting.

Diamond Painting Group

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Conference Room at Carroll Valley Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Description:

Bring your diamond painting project and join other diamond painting enthusiasts for a fun crafty afternoon!

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!

Enneagram Personality Fun

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:45pm - 6:00pm

Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens

Description:

Try a casual, free online enneagram personality test to learn about your strengths and weaknesses or what you have in common with your friends. Enjoy taking this test for fun and d...

Registration

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Room: Teen Center

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description:

Try a casual, free online enneagram personality test to learn about your strengths and weaknesses or what you have in common with your friends. Enjoy taking this test for fun and discover which of the nine types you could be!

Friday, December 6th, Gettysburg, Biglerville and East Berlin Libraries will open at 10:30 am. All other branches will open at their regularly scheduled times.

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