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Babies and Books

Friday, August 15, 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 "Adults" group

Diamond Painters

Friday, August 15, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

T-shirt/Tote Bag Printing Press

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

For Teens and Adults. 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!  Cotton fabric and light colors will work best.

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

For Teens and Adults. 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!  Cotton fabric and light colors will work best.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Veteran Resource Event

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Veteran Resource Event
Third Friday of Each Month
2PM - 4PM
March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 15 (TUESDAY), August 15

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Veteran Resource Event
Third Friday of Each Month
2PM - 4PM
March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 15 (TUESDAY), August 15

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

Summer Tween and Teen Art Club

Friday, August 15, 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 "Teens" group

Diamond Painting for Teens & Tweens

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for dazzling diamond painting! Create a colorful seasonal project with the art of diamond painting. Beginners welcome. All supplies will be provided. 

Registration Required

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

Join us for dazzling diamond painting! Create a colorful seasonal project with the art of diamond painting. Beginners welcome. All supplies will be provided. 

Registration Required

This event is in the "Teens" group

Animania Meet-Up

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Library Space at New Oxford Area Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Drop by the library to join other manga and anime enthusiasts once a month!

Activities will include watching anime, eating Japanese and Korean snacks, and discussing the cultural relevance of this art form.

Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Drop by the library to join other manga and anime enthusiasts once a month!

Activities will include watching anime, eating Japanese and Korean snacks, and discussing the cultural relevance of this art form.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Animated Film Festival

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everyone

This summer, we're screening films known for their unique, interesting, or ground-breaking animation! Call or stop by the Littlestown Library for a complete list of films and their schedule.

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

This summer, we're screening films known for their unique, interesting, or ground-breaking animation! Call or stop by the Littlestown Library for a complete list of films and their schedule.

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

Saturday Matinee

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Space at New Oxford Area Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join us at the New Oxford Library for a monthly Saturday afternoon screening of a classic film.

Stop in or call for a list of titles!

Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Description:

Join us at the New Oxford Library for a monthly Saturday afternoon screening of a classic film.

Stop in or call for a list of titles!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Animonday

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Teens

Do you like Anime and Manga? Come discuss what you're reading now and recommend some of your favorites.  We will be watching an anime and having a snack.

 

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

Do you like Anime and Manga? Come discuss what you're reading now and recommend some of your favorites.  We will be watching an anime and having a snack.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Barks & Books

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Littlestown Library
Program Type:
Other
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, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Littlestown Library
Program Type:
Other
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-7:45pm 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-7:45pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

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

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

Monday, August 18, 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

Shrinky Dink Keychains

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carroll Valley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Design and color a Shrinky Dink keychain, phone charm, bracelet, or magnet. 

Then put it in our oven and watch the magic happen! 

Ages 5-10. Registration required.

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

Design and color a Shrinky Dink keychain, phone charm, bracelet, or magnet. 

Then put it in our oven and watch the magic happen! 

Ages 5-10. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Water Gardening

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Carroll Valley Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the wonderful world of water gardening starting with the basics of building an ecosystem pond along with the joy of choosing different types of plants and fish to complete your outdoor relaxation oasis.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Discover the wonderful world of water gardening starting with the basics of building an ecosystem pond along with the joy of choosing different types of plants and fish to complete your outdoor relaxation oasis.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Pals

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Carroll Valley Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Story time for preschool children ages 3 - 5. 

Join us for stories, songs, playtime, and a craft. 

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

Story time for preschool children ages 3 - 5. 

Join us for stories, songs, playtime, and a craft. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Tuesday Tales Storytime

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at New Oxford Area Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

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

Littlestown Adult Book Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Come discuss books with fellow Littlestown bibliophiles! Check with the library for copies of the current selection.

JUN 17: The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann

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

Come discuss books with fellow Littlestown bibliophiles! Check with the library for copies of the current selection.

JUN 17: The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann

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

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Library Space at New Oxford Area 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 Area 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

Nonfiction Book Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Nonfiction Book Club
TUESDAY, JUNE 17 - This month we will explore the book, Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard.
TUESDAY, AUG 19  - This month we will explore the book, American Sherlock by Kate Winkler Dawson.
1PM

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

Nonfiction Book Club
TUESDAY, JUNE 17 - This month we will explore the book, Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard.
TUESDAY, AUG 19  - This month we will explore the book, American Sherlock by Kate Winkler Dawson.
1PM

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting Group

Tuesday, August 19, 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 "Teens" group

Gaming Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Space is limited and registration is 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. Space is limited and registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Talk: Bob O’Connor Southern Oasis at Gettysburg

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Author Talk: Bob O’Connor
Southern Oasis at Gettysburg
TUESDAY, AUG 19
6PM

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

Author Talk: Bob O’Connor
Southern Oasis at Gettysburg
TUESDAY, AUG 19
6PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and More!

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story Time Area at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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