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Second Saturdays: 1000 Things

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to the library this Second Saturday to a brief storytime with Miss Dana, followed by stations of activities designed to align with the 1000 Things Before Kindergarten Challenge.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to the library this Second Saturday to a brief storytime with Miss Dana, followed by stations of activities designed to align with the 1000 Things Before Kindergarten Challenge.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books and Brews

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults

Books and Brews
Sundays, Dec 14/Jan 11/Feb 8
1:00-2:30 PM

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Books and Brews
Sundays, Dec 14/Jan 11/Feb 8
1:00-2:30 PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Born to Make History

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages: 0-5

This program will look at various topics to celebrate America and American history. We will read a book and do a craft or activity.

Jan 12- What is America?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Description:

Ages: 0-5

This program will look at various topics to celebrate America and American history. We will read a book and do a craft or activity.

Jan 12- What is America?

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and Sensory Play

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Children of all ages are invited to a storytime followed by play to engage the senses.

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children of all ages are invited to a storytime followed by play to engage the senses.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoon for Seniors Living with Dementia

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

Seniors living with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited for an afternoon of making seasonal crafts with Miss Cat. 

Dec 8: Tissue Paper Holiday Tree

Jan 12: Oil Pastel Hot Cocoa Mug

Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Seniors living with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited for an afternoon of making seasonal crafts with Miss Cat. 

Dec 8: Tissue Paper Holiday Tree

Jan 12: Oil Pastel Hot Cocoa Mug

This event is in the "Adults" group

New Year, New Computer Skills

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

This class will be an introduction to the SkillUp PA free online computer training courses on our new laptops, provided by the Center for Youth & Development.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Description:

This class will be an introduction to the SkillUp PA free online computer training courses on our new laptops, provided by the Center for Youth & Development.

This event is in the "Children" group

Afternoon Storytime

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

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.

Adult Winter Paint Night

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Carroll Valley Library

Ages: 16 & up

Join Rob Ross for a chilly winter themed paint night. The same painting is offered on two separate nights (Dec 8 & Jan 12), so please only sign up for one night.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Registration Required
Description:

Ages: 16 & up

Join Rob Ross for a chilly winter themed paint night. The same painting is offered on two separate nights (Dec 8 & Jan 12), so please only sign up for one night.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Event
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

This group meets on Mondays at 6:30 pm via Zoom.

All needle crafters are welcome to join. Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? Come learn.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

This group meets on Mondays at 6:30 pm via Zoom.

All needle crafters are welcome to join. Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? Come learn.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Pals

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Carroll Valley Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages: 3-5

Bring your preschooler to the library and join us for a morning of stories, songs, playtime, and a craft. 

Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages: 3-5

Bring your preschooler to the library and join us for a morning of stories, songs, playtime, and a craft. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Tuesday Tales Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Area at New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages: Birth–5

Join us for books, songs, fingerplays and activities with other babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Each week will have a new theme that encourages early literacy!

Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages: Birth–5

Join us for books, songs, fingerplays and activities with other babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Each week will have a new theme that encourages early literacy!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Library Space at New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

All needle crafters are welcome to join.

Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? That’s okay! Bring your own materials and be ready to learn!

Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

All needle crafters are welcome to join.

Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? That’s okay! Bring your own materials and be ready to learn!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chicks with Sticks

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

This is a knitting and crocheting group that meets monthly. Please bring your current project or join us in making items to donate!

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

This is a knitting and crocheting group that meets monthly. Please bring your current project or join us in making items to donate!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Historical Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Historical Fiction Book Club
Tuesdays, Dec 9/Jan 13/Feb 10
1:00-2:00 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected historical fiction book. 
Dec 9: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

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

Historical Fiction Book Club
Tuesdays, Dec 9/Jan 13/Feb 10
1:00-2:00 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected historical fiction book. 
Dec 9: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting Group

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Reading Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a drop-in knitting time for knitters of all levels. Don’t know how to knit? Stop by and learn! Conversation and creativity abound.

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for a drop-in knitting time for knitters of all levels. Don’t know how to knit? Stop by and learn! Conversation and creativity abound.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craftin' with Cat

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join Cat for an afternoon full of craftin’ and creativity! New, fun projects will be tackled each month.

Dec 9: Wooden Penguin Ornament

Jan 13: Recycled Tin Can Lantern

Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Join Cat for an afternoon full of craftin’ and creativity! New, fun projects will be tackled each month.

Dec 9: Wooden Penguin Ornament

Jan 13: Recycled Tin Can Lantern

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafty Cards

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Adults

Get creative with Kathy Freeman as she guides you to make one-of-a-kind greeting cards with matching envelopes using cardstock, stamps and ink. All materials provided. 

Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Get creative with Kathy Freeman as she guides you to make one-of-a-kind greeting cards with matching envelopes using cardstock, stamps and ink. All materials provided. 

Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gaming Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Please note that there will not be Gaming Club on Dec 23.
Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Please note that there will not be Gaming Club on Dec 23.
Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Writer Workshop

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Writer Workshop
Tuesdays, Dec 9/Jan 13/Jan 27/Feb 10/Feb 24
5:00-6:00 PM

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

Writer Workshop
Tuesdays, Dec 9/Jan 13/Jan 27/Feb 10/Feb 24
5:00-6:00 PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Barks and Books

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Children

All ages

Come to the library to practice your reading skills and read to a therapy dog.  A therapy dog with KPETS (Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services) will be here at the library for you to read with.

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Description:

All ages

Come to the library to practice your reading skills and read to a therapy dog.  A therapy dog with KPETS (Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services) will be here at the library for you to read with.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Create a Colony!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens

Teens can come in on this evening to participate in a simulation exploring how the settlers of the Colonies lost touch with the British government. The choices may be harder than you think!

Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Description:

Teens can come in on this evening to participate in a simulation exploring how the settlers of the Colonies lost touch with the British government. The choices may be harder than you think!

Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Healthy "Girl" Dinner

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

Yes, that “girl dinner” from Instagram and Tik Tok!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Yes, that “girl dinner” from Instagram and Tik Tok!

This event is in the "Children" group

Barks and Books

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to practice reading to a Therapy dog. This program is for children who love dogs and want to practice their reading.

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:

Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to practice reading to a Therapy dog. This program is for children who love dogs and want to practice their reading.

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and More!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages: 2-5 & up

Join us for books, songs, and crafts. Everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages: 2-5 & up

Join us for books, songs, and crafts. Everyone is welcome.