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Stories and Something to Make

Wednesday, July 30, 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

Read to the Principal Open House

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Carroll Valley Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Carroll Valley Library and read to the Fairfield Elementary School Principal, Ms. Rebert! 

All students are welcome.

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

Stop by the Carroll Valley Library and read to the Fairfield Elementary School Principal, Ms. Rebert! 

All students are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY Mosaic Window Clings

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Space at New Oxford Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Unwind while you create a beautiful mosaic mandala to hang in your home! Coloring has many mental and psychological benefits, not just the joy you feel when your art is complete. 

Registration Required

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

Unwind while you create a beautiful mosaic mandala to hang in your home! Coloring has many mental and psychological benefits, not just the joy you feel when your art is complete. 

Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group

Book Club 4th-6th grade

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Children's Room at Gettysburg Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children

Read the book and then watch the movie.  Discuss both and decide which was better.  For those entering 4th, 5th, or 6th grade.  Please register at the children’s desk.  Registration Required

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

Read the book and then watch the movie.  Discuss both and decide which was better.  For those entering 4th, 5th, or 6th grade.  Please register at the children’s desk.  Registration Required

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

Teen Center Cake-Off

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Work together in teams by measuring and mixing ingredients to bake a cake. Participants will be given a theme and they must decorate their cake to match it. Teams will be judged in several categories and the winning team will receive a prize.

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

Work together in teams by measuring and mixing ingredients to bake a cake. Participants will be given a theme and they must decorate their cake to match it. Teams will be judged in several categories and the winning team will receive a prize.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Finger-Knitting Fun

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Learn the art of finger knitting and make some cute yarn-based creatures. For ages 10-17. 

Registration Required

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

Learn the art of finger knitting and make some cute yarn-based creatures. For ages 10-17. 

Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, July 31, 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 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, July 31, 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!

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 "Adults" group

Art After Dark

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an evening of art history as we watch a 2009 documentary about the controversy surrounding the art collection of Dr. Albert C.

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

Join us for an evening of art history as we watch a 2009 documentary about the controversy surrounding the art collection of Dr. Albert C.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Reptile Invasion

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone

For All Ages.  Reptile Invasion is a 501c3 Reptile Rescue bringing you up close and personal with over 20 different types of scaly friends. Feel free to interact with the educational ambassadors or just sit back and watch.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Description:

For All Ages.  Reptile Invasion is a 501c3 Reptile Rescue bringing you up close and personal with over 20 different types of scaly friends. Feel free to interact with the educational ambassadors or just sit back and watch.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Reptile Invasion

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone

For All Ages.  Reptile Invasion is a 501c3 Reptile Rescue bringing you up close and personal with over 20 different types of scaly friends. Feel free to interact with the educational ambassadors or just sit back and watch.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Description:

For All Ages.  Reptile Invasion is a 501c3 Reptile Rescue bringing you up close and personal with over 20 different types of scaly friends. Feel free to interact with the educational ambassadors or just sit back and watch.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

StoryWalk® in the Park

All Day
Carroll Valley Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone

Read the pages of a story that are displayed on storyboards as you walk through the beautiful Carroll Valley Park!

August 1-31   Pete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes by James Dean

Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Read the pages of a story that are displayed on storyboards as you walk through the beautiful Carroll Valley Park!

August 1-31   Pete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes by James Dean

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Subscription Boxes

All Day 8/1 - 8/8
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Sign up to receive a monthly subscription box, complete with a library book selected for you by staff as well as surprise gifts inside! Boxes are to be picked up at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library during the first week of each month.

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

Sign up to receive a monthly subscription box, complete with a library book selected for you by staff as well as surprise gifts inside! Boxes are to be picked up at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library during the first week of each month.

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

Bounces and Rhymes - Baby Storytime

Friday, August 1, 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. Please note there will be no bounces and rhymes storytime on June 13, June 27, or July 4. 

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. Please note there will be no bounces and rhymes storytime on June 13, June 27, or July 4. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby and Toddler Play and Learn Storytime

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Story Time Area at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Stories, songs and movement for babies and toddlers with Miss Barbara! Stay and play after. Please note there is no storytime on June 13th or July 4th.

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

Stories, songs and movement for babies and toddlers with Miss Barbara! Stay and play after. Please note there is no storytime on June 13th or July 4th.

This event is in the "Children" group

Movers and Shakers - Toddler Storytime

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Children ages 18 months - 36 months, join us for a storytime with lots of movement, music, and interactive books. Please note there will be no bounces and rhymes storytime on June 13, June 27, or July 4.

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

Children ages 18 months - 36 months, join us for a storytime with lots of movement, music, and interactive books. Please note there will be no bounces and rhymes storytime on June 13, June 27, or July 4.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Friday, August 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 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

Babies and Books

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

Join Miss Jess for Baby Story Time, filled with engaging activities to encourage early literacy! We'll have fun sharing stories, songs, bounces, rhymes, and more!

Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Jess for Baby Story Time, filled with engaging activities to encourage early literacy! We'll have fun sharing stories, songs, bounces, rhymes, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

Fruit Stand Friday

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

Come learn about new fruits, make a craft, and sample fruit. Each month we will celebrate a different fruit. 

JUNE 6- Kiwi

AUGUST 1-Strawberry 

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:

Come learn about new fruits, make a craft, and sample fruit. Each month we will celebrate a different fruit. 

JUNE 6- Kiwi

AUGUST 1-Strawberry 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Diamond Painters

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room at Carroll Valley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your diamond painting project and join other diamond painting enthusiasts for a fun crafty afternoon! 

Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Bring your diamond painting project and join other diamond painting enthusiasts for a fun crafty afternoon! 

This event is in the "Children" group

STEM into Art

Friday, August 1, 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 "Adults" group

Film Fridays: Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Film Fridays: 
Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie
FRIDAY, JUNE 6- This month we will explore the book, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
THURSDAY, JULY 3 - This month we will explore the book, The Life of Pi by Yann Martel.

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

Film Fridays: 
Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie
FRIDAY, JUNE 6- This month we will explore the book, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
THURSDAY, JULY 3 - This month we will explore the book, The Life of Pi by Yann Martel.

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

Summer Tween and Teen Art Club

Friday, August 1, 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.