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Teen Monthly Craft: LEGO Town Building

All Day 9/4 - 9/30
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens

Add your own edition to LEGO buildings in order to build a unique LEGO town in the Teen Center! At the end of the month, the creation will be complete.

Throughout September during Teen Center hours:

Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00PM

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Add your own edition to LEGO buildings in order to build a unique LEGO town in the Teen Center! At the end of the month, the creation will be complete.

Throughout September during Teen Center hours:

Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00PM

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grow Early Literacy

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Grow Early Literacy
Thursday, Sept 4
Saturday, Sept 6
10:00-11:00 AM

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

Grow Early Literacy
Thursday, Sept 4
Saturday, Sept 6
10:00-11:00 AM

This event is in the "Children" group

Book to Movie - City of Ember

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages 5-12

Stop by the library anytime after July 24 to pick up a copy of the book to read, or listen to it on the CloudLibrary app.  Then join us for a showing of the movie on our big screen. Popcorn provided. 

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

Ages 5-12

Stop by the library anytime after July 24 to pick up a copy of the book to read, or listen to it on the CloudLibrary app.  Then join us for a showing of the movie on our big screen. Popcorn provided. 

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, September 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. For ages 10 and up. 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. For ages 10 and up. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Barks & Books: Read to a Therapy Dog

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 "Teens" group

Teen Book Club

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Carroll Valley Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join our teen book club and discover new books and graphic novels! 

Bring a snack to share.  Ages 13-18. 

Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Join our teen book club and discover new books and graphic novels! 

Bring a snack to share.  Ages 13-18. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Bounces and Rhymes - Baby Storytime

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages 0-18 months

Parents/caregivers along with their babies may join Miss Dana for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving.  Please note there will be no Bounces & Rhymes Storytime on November 28. 

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

Ages 0-18 months

Parents/caregivers along with their babies may join Miss Dana for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving.  Please note there will be no Bounces & Rhymes Storytime on November 28. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Movers and Shakers

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages 18-36 months

Children and their caregivers may join us for a Storytime with lots of movement, music, and interactive books.  Please note there will be no Movers and Shakers Storytime on November 28. 

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

Ages 18-36 months

Children and their caregivers may join us for a Storytime with lots of movement, music, and interactive books.  Please note there will be no Movers and Shakers Storytime on November 28. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Diamond Painters

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room at Carroll Valley Library
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

Homeschool Club

Friday, September 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 September program will be an animal ambassador presentation from Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve.

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 September program will be an animal ambassador presentation from Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Film Fridays: Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Film Fridays: 
Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie
Fridays, Sept 5/Oct 3/Nov 7
1:00-4:00 PM

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
Fridays, Sept 5/Oct 3/Nov 7
1:00-4:00 PM

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGOpalooza!

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Space at New Oxford 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: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

First Friday Jam Sessions

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

First Friday Jam Sessions
Fridays, Sept 5/Oct 3/Nov 7
5:00-6:00 PM

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Description:

First Friday Jam Sessions
Fridays, Sept 5/Oct 3/Nov 7
5:00-6:00 PM

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grow Early Literacy

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Grow Early Literacy
Thursday, Sept 4
Saturday, Sept 6
10:00-11:00 AM

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

Grow Early Literacy
Thursday, Sept 4
Saturday, Sept 6
10:00-11:00 AM

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and Sensory Play

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

All Ages welcome

Storytime followed by play to engage the senses.  Please note there will be no Stories and Sensory Play on October 13. 

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

All Ages welcome

Storytime followed by play to engage the senses.  Please note there will be no Stories and Sensory Play on October 13. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Little Music Makers

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us once a month for our music and movement storytime, 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:

Join us once a month for our music and movement storytime, and move and groove along with Miss Jess! Best suited for ages 2-5.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Fun with Chess!

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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-7:45pm 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 "Children" group

Barks and Books

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carroll Valley Library
Age Group:
Children

Reading to a therapy dog helps to build confidence in new or reluctant readers. 

Bring your child to the library to read to Danny, our favorite KPets pup!

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

Reading to a therapy dog helps to build confidence in new or reluctant readers. 

Bring your child to the library to read to Danny, our favorite KPets pup!

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

Copy of Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

Monday, September 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, September 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, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at New Oxford Library
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 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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

Tuesday, September 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, September 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 on the second Tuesday of each month. 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 on the second Tuesday of each month. 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, September 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Historical Fiction Book Club
Tuesdays, Sept 9/Oct 14/Nov 11
Wednesdays, Sept 10/Oct 8/Nov 12
1:00-2:00 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected historical fiction book. 

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, Sept 9/Oct 14/Nov 11
Wednesdays, Sept 10/Oct 8/Nov 12
1:00-2:00 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected historical fiction book.