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Teen Book and Snack Boxes

All Day 12/1 - 12/8
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens

Receive a monthly Book and Snack Box, complete with a library book selected for you by staff as well as one snack to eat! Boxes will be ready to pick up at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library during the first day of each month.

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Receive a monthly Book and Snack Box, complete with a library book selected for you by staff as well as one snack to eat! Boxes will be ready to pick up at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library during the first day of each month.

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

Self-Serve Gift Wrap Station

All Day 12/1 - 12/20
New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Monday, Dec 1–Saturday, Dec 20

Reduce your holiday stress and the need to wrap gifts in secret. Wrap your gifts for free at the library! Bring your own supplies or use our wrapping paper, ribbons, tape, scissors, and table space. 

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

Monday, Dec 1–Saturday, Dec 20

Reduce your holiday stress and the need to wrap gifts in secret. Wrap your gifts for free at the library! Bring your own supplies or use our wrapping paper, ribbons, tape, scissors, and table space. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Fun with Chess!

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:30pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

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

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:30pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gaming Club

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Holiday Puzzle Competition

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a puzzle wiz? Let’s put those skills to the test! Join us to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle the fastest. The winner will receive a book bundle and holiday puzzle to take home as a prize!

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

Are you a puzzle wiz? Let’s put those skills to the test! Join us to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle the fastest. The winner will receive a book bundle and holiday puzzle to take home as a prize!

This event is in the "Children" group

Multicultural Music

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Children

Learn about different types of multicultural instruments and have the opportunity for hands-on music making.

For ages 5-12. Registration required.

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

Learn about different types of multicultural instruments and have the opportunity for hands-on music making.

For ages 5-12. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGOpalooza!

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Area at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages: 4–12

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

Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Ages: 4–12

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

Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Barks & Books: Read to a Therapy Dog

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Children's Area at New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Children

Sign up for a 15-minute session with a sweet, furry friend! Practice reading to a KPETS therapy dog. 

Register by visiting the library or calling 717-624-2182.

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Sign up for a 15-minute session with a sweet, furry friend! Practice reading to a KPETS therapy dog. 

Register by visiting the library or calling 717-624-2182.

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

Video Game Palooza

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Are you a gamer looking for a relaxing afternoon? Join us at the library to explore new games, race your friends, practice your aim, and much more. Held in the Teen Center. Adults Welcome.
Registration required.

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

Are you a gamer looking for a relaxing afternoon? Join us at the library to explore new games, race your friends, practice your aim, and much more. Held in the Teen Center. Adults Welcome.
Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Littlestown Library Meeting

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Adults

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE! The Friends of the Littlestown Library will now meet on the first Thursday of the month.

Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE! The Friends of the Littlestown Library will now meet on the first Thursday of the month.

This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Club

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages 5-12

Children who are homeschooled are invited to join us on these afternoons for stories, STEAM activities, and fun.  

Our December program will be making "gingerbread" houses

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

Ages 5-12

Children who are homeschooled are invited to join us on these afternoons for stories, STEAM activities, and fun.  

Our December program will be making "gingerbread" houses

This event is in the "Teens" group

Karaoke Time

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for Karaoke at the library! Sing your heart out with friends or try out a song solo.

Registration required.

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

Join us for Karaoke at the library! Sing your heart out with friends or try out a song solo.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Fun with Chess!

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:30pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

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

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:30pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gaming Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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 "Children" group

Barks and Books

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Veteran Resource Event

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Quiet Reading Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Adults

Please stop by to talk with a PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Veteran Service Specialist from the PA VetConnect Team to learn more about your earned benefits and local veteran resources!

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Please stop by to talk with a PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Veteran Service Specialist from the PA VetConnect Team to learn more about your earned benefits and local veteran resources!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mario Party Jamboree Competition Game #1

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens

There are two time slots available for this event. This is the registration for Game #1, which takes place from 3:30-5:00PM.

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

There are two time slots available for this event. This is the registration for Game #1, which takes place from 3:30-5:00PM.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mario Party Jamboree Competition Game #2

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens

There are two time slots available for this event. This is the registration for Game #2, which takes place from 5:30-7:00PM.

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

There are two time slots available for this event. This is the registration for Game #2, which takes place from 5:30-7:00PM.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Craft Your Cocoa

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Winter is the perfect time to craft your own designer drink! Drop in anytime and create your mix of hot chocolate from a selection of ingredients.

Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Winter is the perfect time to craft your own designer drink! Drop in anytime and create your mix of hot chocolate from a selection of ingredients.

This event is in the "Children" group

Second Saturdays: Candy Cane Chaos

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Children of all ages are invited to the library for a morning of CANDY CANE CHAOS!  There will be stories, stations, snacks and more.  Registration required. 

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 of all ages are invited to the library for a morning of CANDY CANE CHAOS!  There will be stories, stations, snacks and more.  Registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Holidays Around the World

All Day 12/15 - 12/19
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the library anytime this week to visit one of our holidays around the world stations.  Read about the country, holiday, and do any activity.  Recommended for ages 3 and up, but all ages welcome.

 

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Storytime
Description:

Stop by the library anytime this week to visit one of our holidays around the world stations.  Read about the country, holiday, and do any activity.  Recommended for ages 3 and up, but all ages welcome.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Plant Your Own: Yule Moonflower

12/15/2025 @ 10:00am to 12/20/2025 @ 4:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

Yule is right around the corner! Celebrate the winter season by stopping by the library this week to plant your own moonflower to take home. Limit one plant per person, while supplies last.

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Description:

Yule is right around the corner! Celebrate the winter season by stopping by the library this week to plant your own moonflower to take home. Limit one plant per person, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group

Barks & Books

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Children

Dogs can help struggling readers build confidence by being patient and non-judgemental while kids are reading aloud. Stop by and read to our lovable and patient therapy dog, Danny!

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

Dogs can help struggling readers build confidence by being patient and non-judgemental while kids are reading aloud. Stop by and read to our lovable and patient therapy dog, Danny!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Fun with Chess!

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:30pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

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

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:30pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!