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Drop in Art

07/05/2025 @ 10:00am to 08/30/2025 @ 4:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Throughout the summer, the library will have a weekly drop-in art activity for children. Follow us on Facebook to see what each week’s activity will be.

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Throughout the summer, the library will have a weekly drop-in art activity for children. Follow us on Facebook to see what each week’s activity will be.

This event is in the "Children" group

Under the Horizon Pottery Storytime

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

August’s event: The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

August’s event: The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

This event is in the "Children" group

Bubble Painting

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Space at New Oxford Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Just by using food coloring and bubble solution, we’ll create artwork that POPS! Colorful bubbles will be flying all around as we watch them land on our papers and make the most beautiful designs.

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Just by using food coloring and bubble solution, we’ll create artwork that POPS! Colorful bubbles will be flying all around as we watch them land on our papers and make the most beautiful designs.

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

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Event
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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 is required.

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.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Peanuts Bingo

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carroll Valley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come to the library for all things Snoopy! 

Play some Peanuts bingo and make a Peanuts craft! 

You don’t think we like Snoopy a little bit, do you?

Ages 5-10. Registration required. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come to the library for all things Snoopy! 

Play some Peanuts bingo and make a Peanuts craft! 

You don’t think we like Snoopy a little bit, do you?

Ages 5-10. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Invitation to Play...dough

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children

This is your invitation to play…dough! Each month we’ll have themed stations where your little one can explore and create with play dough. For ages 2-5.

Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Description:

This is your invitation to play…dough! Each month we’ll have themed stations where your little one can explore and create with play dough. For ages 2-5.

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

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Library Space at New Oxford Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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

Knitting Group

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Reading Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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

Cookie Decorating Class

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Cookie Decorating Class
TUESDAY, AUG 5
2PM

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

Cookie Decorating Class
TUESDAY, AUG 5
2PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Bubble Painting

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children's Room at Gettysburg Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us as we explore the fascinating and fun world of bubbles. Bubbles occur naturally in nature and can be seen everywhere from rocks, to trees, and fruit.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us as we explore the fascinating and fun world of bubbles. Bubbles occur naturally in nature and can be seen everywhere from rocks, to trees, and fruit.

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

Crochet Basics with Chicks with Sticks

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Children ages 8-14 are invited to the library to learn the basics of crochet. Registration Required

Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Children ages 8-14 are invited to the library to learn the basics of crochet. Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and Something to Make

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Description:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Printmaking Paintings

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Learn some printmaking techniques using everyday objects, and create some one-of-a-kind prints. For ages 6-12. 

Registration Required

Registration Required
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Learn some printmaking techniques using everyday objects, and create some one-of-a-kind prints. For ages 6-12. 

Registration Required

This event is in the "Teens" group

Melted Crayon Jewelry

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Space at New Oxford Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the library to see how easy it is to turn melted crayons into beautiful jewelry! Your one-of-a-kind crafted piece will surely become the most unique jewelry piece in your collection. 

Ages 13-18

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come to the library to see how easy it is to turn melted crayons into beautiful jewelry! Your one-of-a-kind crafted piece will surely become the most unique jewelry piece in your collection. 

Ages 13-18

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit and Sew

Thursday, August 7, 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.

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.

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

Diamond Painting

Thursday, August 7, 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. Drop in and try a sparkly diamond painting project. Bring your own, or a kit will be provided for your first session. Easy to learn and hard to stop. Join the addictive trend!

Registration Required
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. Drop in and try a sparkly diamond painting project. Bring your own, or a kit will be provided for your first session. Easy to learn and hard to stop. Join the addictive trend!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hand Crafted Terrariums

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Space at New Oxford Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come play in the dirt and moss! Join us for an educational and creative experience where you will learn about and create a living terrarium that you’ve customized.

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

Come play in the dirt and moss! Join us for an educational and creative experience where you will learn about and create a living terrarium that you’ve customized.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Time

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

A time for teens to hang out at the library and create different crafts! Supplies will be provided. Registration Required

THURSDAY, JUN: Watercolor painting 

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

A time for teens to hang out at the library and create different crafts! Supplies will be provided. Registration Required

THURSDAY, JUN: Watercolor painting 

This event is in the "Children" group

Tot Art Series

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Library Space at New Oxford Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Our littlest artists get to explore the world of colors through different styles of art. This program can get messy so be sure to wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Our littlest artists get to explore the world of colors through different styles of art. This program can get messy so be sure to wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. 

This event is in the "Children" group

STEM into Art

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children

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.

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.

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

Summer Tween and Teen Art Club

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft-Tea Afternoons

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an afternoon of tea, relaxation, and crafting.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tea, relaxation, and crafting.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Introduction to Diamond Painting

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Carroll Valley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Interested in learning how to diamond paint?

Come to one of our intro classes and make a small colorful project!

Ages 7 and up.  Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Interested in learning how to diamond paint?

Come to one of our intro classes and make a small colorful project!

Ages 7 and up.  Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Little Music Makers

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us once a month for our music and movement storytime, and move and groove along with Miss Jess! Best suited for ages 2-5.

Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Description:

Join us once a month for our music and movement storytime, and move and groove along with Miss Jess! Best suited for ages 2-5.