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Teen Monthly Craft: Watercolor Art

Teen Monthly Craft: Watercolor Art

All Day 5/1 - 5/23
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Try out watercolor painting and bring your artistic vision to life!

Throughout May during Teen Center Hours

Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00PM

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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Try out watercolor painting and bring your artistic vision to life!

Throughout May during Teen Center Hours

Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00PM

The Book Hog by Greg Pizzoli

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy an interactive story experience with a StoryWalk® outside in our courtyard!

MAY: The Book Hog by Greg Pizzoli

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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children
Description:

Enjoy an interactive story experience with a StoryWalk® outside in our courtyard!

MAY: The Book Hog by Greg Pizzoli

Graphic Novel Writing Contest

Graphic Novel Contest

05/01/2025 @ 7:00am to 05/31/2025 @ 4:00pm
Virtual Event
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Create your own graphic novel! The contest runs from May 1st until May 31st. Pick up an entry form and pages from your local ACLS branch, and your entry must be submitted to a branch by May 31st!

ENTRY AGE RANGES:

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Create your own graphic novel! The contest runs from May 1st until May 31st. Pick up an entry form and pages from your local ACLS branch, and your entry must be submitted to a branch by May 31st!

ENTRY AGE RANGES:

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

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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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

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Gettysburg Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and crafts.

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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

Toddler Time

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

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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

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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Registration Required
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

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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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

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
First Floor Study Room at Gettysburg Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Living Library: An International Incident

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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

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Littlestown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Living Library: Becoming a Better Ancestor

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Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
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Description:

Living Library: Becoming a Better Ancestor

Diamon Painting for Teens and Adults

Diamond Painting

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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!

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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

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:45pm - 2:15pm
First Floor Study Room at Gettysburg Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Living Library: An International Incident

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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: First Floor Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
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Description:

Living Library: An International Incident

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

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

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

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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

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
New Oxford Area Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

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

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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

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Living Library: Remembering Washington When Things Worked

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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

DIY Calming Bottles

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

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

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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 May 1st

Brainstorm: Improving New Oxford Library

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Event
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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Virtual Event
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.

A green and purple poster that says, "Afterschool snacks & Stories. Children in grades K-5 are invited to the library for an afterschool snack along with some stories. *There will be no afterschool snacks and stories on March 6th. Thursdays March 6th-May 9th at 4:45pm."

Afterschool Snacks and Stories

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the library for an afterschool snack along with some stories. 

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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

The Writing Nook

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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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.

pups blooming in flowers

Barks & Books: Read to a Therapy Dog

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area at New Oxford Area Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

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.

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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.

A composition book poster that says, "Kindergarten Here I Come. Meet The Teacher Nights. Come out to the library for a special story time for children entering kindergarten at Bermudian Springs Elementary School in the fall of 2025. Children will have a chance to meet a kindergarten teacher from Bermudian and participate in school readiness stories and activities. First Thursdays April 3rd & May 1st."

Kindergarten Here I Come - Meet the Teacher Nights

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

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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 sign

Teen Book Club

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Carroll Valley Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

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

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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

A blue poster with a mother holding her baby that says, "Bounces & Rhymes Baby Story time. Fridays at 9:30am. 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 & Rhymes Storytime on April 25th."

Bounces and Rhymes ~ Baby Storytime

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Children from 0-18 months old may join us with their parent/caregiver for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving. 

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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. 

Living Library: An International Incident

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Living Library: An International Incident

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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Living Library: An International Incident