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Drop in Art

07/05/2025 @ 10:00am to 08/30/2025 @ 4:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
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

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 8/1 - 8/31
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children

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

AUGUST We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen

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

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

AUGUST We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen

This event is in the "Children" group

Storywalk at East Berlin Community Park

08/07/2025 @ 10:00am to 09/11/2025 @ 10:00am
Off Site
Age Group:
Children

There will be a new Storywalk® at the park each month. Enjoy each interactive story experience!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:

There will be a new Storywalk® at the park each month. Enjoy each interactive story experience!

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Children

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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Carroll Valley Library
Age Group:
Children

Story time for children ages 0 - 3. 

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

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Children

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

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and More!

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Story Time Area at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Children

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

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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Barks and Books

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:45pm
Story Time Area at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children

Practice reading to Danny, a lovable KPETS therapy dog! Call 717-677-6257 to sign up for a 15 minute time slot. 

Registration Required.

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Description:

Practice reading to Danny, a lovable KPETS therapy dog! Call 717-677-6257 to sign up for a 15 minute time slot. 

Registration Required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Historical Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Historical Fiction Book Club
JUNE 10 and 11-  This month we will explore the book, The Overstory by Richard Powers.
JULY 8 and 9 - This month we will explore the book, Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig.

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
JUNE 10 and 11-  This month we will explore the book, The Overstory by Richard Powers.
JULY 8 and 9 - This month we will explore the book, Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book Club

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Children's Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Teens

Read the book and then watch the movie.  Discuss both and decide which was better.  For those 13 and older.  Please register at the Children’s desk. Registration Required.

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Read the book and then watch the movie.  Discuss both and decide which was better.  For those 13 and older.  Please register at the Children’s desk. Registration Required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Jenna Ortega Fan Club

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens

Teens can come in on these days to meet up and gush over the incredible actress, Jenna Ortega in this TAB organized event! Snacks will be provided. Registration Required. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Teens can come in on these days to meet up and gush over the incredible actress, Jenna Ortega in this TAB organized event! Snacks will be provided. Registration Required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons and Dragons

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all adventurers! Join us for a thrilling Dungeons and Dragons adventure and help save the day. Registration Required 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Description:

Calling all adventurers! Join us for a thrilling Dungeons and Dragons adventure and help save the day. Registration Required 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cozy Reads

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Event
Age Group:
Adults

If you love cozy mysteries or light-hearted mysteries featuring amateur sleuths, this virtual discussion is for you! Registration required.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

If you love cozy mysteries or light-hearted mysteries featuring amateur sleuths, this virtual discussion is for you! Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Reader’s Forum

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Space at New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Adults

Each month this group reads a different genre and the discussions focus on literary critique, gaining new perspectives, and being able to chat with other readers! Below are the selections for the next three meetings.

Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Each month this group reads a different genre and the discussions focus on literary critique, gaining new perspectives, and being able to chat with other readers! Below are the selections for the next three meetings.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Children

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

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!

This event is in the "Children" group

T-shirt/Tote Bag Printing Press

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children

For Ages 5-12.  Bring your own cotton t-shirt or tote bag, decorate it here at the library, and take home your very own wearable work of art!

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

For Ages 5-12.  Bring your own cotton t-shirt or tote bag, decorate it here at the library, and take home your very own wearable work of art!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Book Report: A Book Club

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Community Book Report: A Book Club
THURSDAY, JUNE 12
THURSDAY, JULY 10
THURSDAY, AUG 14
2PM

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

Community Book Report: A Book Club
THURSDAY, JUNE 12
THURSDAY, JULY 10
THURSDAY, AUG 14
2PM

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

Keyboard Art

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Stop into the Teen Center to decorate keys on an upcycled computer keyboard. Once the keyboard is full of color, it will be displayed in the Teen Center as an art piece!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Stop into the Teen Center to decorate keys on an upcycled computer keyboard. Once the keyboard is full of color, it will be displayed in the Teen Center as an art piece!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Volcano Night

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens

Teens are welcomed into the library this evening to create their own volcanic eruptions to send off summer! Supplies will be provided. Registration Required

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

Teens are welcomed into the library this evening to create their own volcanic eruptions to send off summer! Supplies will be provided. Registration Required

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Introduction to Diamond Painting

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Carroll Valley Library
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 "Teens" group

Sand Zen Gardens

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carroll Valley Library
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 11-18

Find your inner peace at the library. Make a mini Zen sand garden that will help you avoid distractions and stimulate meditation.

Registration required 

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

Ages 11-18

Find your inner peace at the library. Make a mini Zen sand garden that will help you avoid distractions and stimulate meditation.

Registration required 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Science Fiction Book Club

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Science Fiction Book Club
THURSDAY, JUNE 12 - We will explore the book, Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury.
THURSDAY, JULY 10 - We will explore the book, The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson.

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

Science Fiction Book Club
THURSDAY, JUNE 12 - We will explore the book, Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury.
THURSDAY, JULY 10 - We will explore the book, The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson.