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Afternoon Storytime

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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 "Adults" group

Adult Winter Paint Night

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Carroll Valley Library
Age Group:
Adults

Ages: 16 & up

Join Rob Ross for a chilly winter themed paint night. The same painting is offered on two separate nights (Dec 8 & Jan 12), so please only sign up for one night.

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

Ages: 16 & up

Join Rob Ross for a chilly winter themed paint night. The same painting is offered on two separate nights (Dec 8 & Jan 12), so please only sign up for one night.

This event is in the "Children" group

Alice in Wonderland

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Children

All ages

Come down the rabbit hole for a storytime with special guests. The Gettysburg Community Theater      will be sharing songs from their upcoming production of Alice in Wonderland. 

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

All ages

Come down the rabbit hole for a storytime with special guests. The Gettysburg Community Theater      will be sharing songs from their upcoming production of Alice in Wonderland. 

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

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Event
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 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Pals

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Carroll Valley Library
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, December 9, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Area at New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages: Birth–5

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

Ages: Birth–5

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 "Children" group

Little Music Makers

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Children

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATES!

Join us on Tuesday and Wednesday during the second full week of each month for our music and movement program 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:

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATES!

Join us on Tuesday and Wednesday during the second full week of each month for our music and movement program and move and groove along with Miss Jess! Best suited 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, December 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Library Space at New Oxford Library
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

Chicks with Sticks

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

This is a knitting and crocheting group that meets monthly. Please bring your current project or join us in making items to donate!

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

This is a knitting and crocheting group that meets monthly. Please bring your current project or join us in making items to donate!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Historical Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Historical Fiction Book Club
Tuesdays, Dec 9/Jan 13/Feb 10
1:00-2:00 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected historical fiction book. 
Dec 9: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

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
Tuesdays, Dec 9/Jan 13/Feb 10
1:00-2:00 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected historical fiction book. 
Dec 9: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting Group

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Reading Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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

Craftin' with Cat

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join Cat for an afternoon full of craftin’ and creativity! New, fun projects will be tackled each month.

Dec 9: Wooden Penguin Ornament

Jan 13: Recycled Tin Can Lantern

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

Join Cat for an afternoon full of craftin’ and creativity! New, fun projects will be tackled each month.

Dec 9: Wooden Penguin Ornament

Jan 13: Recycled Tin Can Lantern

This event is in the "Children" group

Paper Plate Snow Globes

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Space at New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Children

Most snow globes include jars, messy glycerin or other liquid, and a lot of glitter. This simple version uses paper and plastic plates, coloring page cutouts, and artificial snow!

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

Most snow globes include jars, messy glycerin or other liquid, and a lot of glitter. This simple version uses paper and plastic plates, coloring page cutouts, and artificial snow!

This event is in the "Adults" group

German Star Ornament

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join Cathy Woodson and learn to fold 4 strips of paper into a 16 point star ornament known as the Froebel star, Pennsylvania star, or Christmas star.

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

Join Cathy Woodson and learn to fold 4 strips of paper into a 16 point star ornament known as the Froebel star, Pennsylvania star, or Christmas star.

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

Writer Workshop

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Writer Workshop
Tuesdays, Dec 9/Jan 13/Jan 27/Feb 10/Feb 24
5:00-6:00 PM

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

Writer Workshop
Tuesdays, Dec 9/Jan 13/Jan 27/Feb 10/Feb 24
5:00-6:00 PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Barks and Books

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Children

All ages

Come to the library to practice your reading skills and read to a therapy dog.  A therapy dog with KPETS (Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services) will be here at the library for you to read with.

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Description:

All ages

Come to the library to practice your reading skills and read to a therapy dog.  A therapy dog with KPETS (Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services) will be here at the library for you to read with.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Diamond Painting

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens

Teens can come in for a relaxing evening of making their own diamond paintings! Supplies will be provided.

Registration required.

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

Teens can come in for a relaxing evening of making their own diamond paintings! Supplies will be provided.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and More!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story Time Area at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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!

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 "Children" group

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 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. Please note there is no storytime on Dec 24.

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. Please note there is no storytime on Dec 24.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, December 10, 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, December 10, 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. Please note there is no storytime on Dec 24.

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. Please note there is no storytime on Dec 24.