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LEGOpalooza!

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 "Everyone" group

Fun with Chess!

Monday, December 1, 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, December 1, 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

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

Monday, December 1, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Monthly Craft: Candy Cane Reindeer

All Day 12/2 - 12/23
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens

Create a whimsical reindeer using craft supplies and a candy cane! Take your reindeer home to hang on the tree or eat the candy cane for a sweet treat.

Throughout December during Teen Center hours
Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00PM

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

Create a whimsical reindeer using craft supplies and a candy cane! Take your reindeer home to hang on the tree or eat the candy cane for a sweet treat.

Throughout December during Teen Center hours
Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Pals

Tuesday, December 2, 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 "Adults" group

Crafting: German Star

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Crafting: German Star
Tuesday, Dec 2
10:00-11:30 AM

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

Crafting: German Star
Tuesday, Dec 2
10:00-11:30 AM

This event is in the "Children" group

Tuesday Tales Storytime

Tuesday, December 2, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

Tuesday, December 2, 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

Knitting Group

Tuesday, December 2, 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

Make Your Own: Christmas Tree Board

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an afternoon of seasonal creativity as we use vintage buttons to make festive Christmas trees on wooden boards! Supplies provided.

Registration required.

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

Join us for an afternoon of seasonal creativity as we use vintage buttons to make festive Christmas trees on wooden boards! Supplies provided.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gaming Club

Tuesday, December 2, 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 "Adults" group

Holiday Puzzle Competition

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a puzzle wiz? Let’s put those skills to the test! Join us to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle the fastest. The winner will receive a book bundle and holiday puzzle to take home as a prize!

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

Are you a puzzle wiz? Let’s put those skills to the test! Join us to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle the fastest. The winner will receive a book bundle and holiday puzzle to take home as a prize!

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and More!

Tuesday, December 2, 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

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, December 3, 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

Stories and More!

Wednesday, December 3, 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

Stories and Something to Make

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

All ages welcome. 

Stories followed by a simple arts and crafts project. 

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

All ages welcome. 

Stories followed by a simple arts and crafts project. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Pals

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-5

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

Ages 3-5

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

Holiday Maker Afternoon At The Library

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Ages: Everyone 10 years & up

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

Ages: Everyone 10 years & up

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGOpalooza!

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Area at Harbaugh-Thomas 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: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
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 "Adults" group

Diamond Painting: Grinch Ornaments

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Diamond Painting: Grinch Ornaments
Thursday, Dec 4
10:00-11:30 AM
Join us for a morning of diamond painting.  This month we will make Grinch ornaments. Seating is limited. Registration opens Nov 12 at 9:00 AM.

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

Diamond Painting: Grinch Ornaments
Thursday, Dec 4
10:00-11:30 AM
Join us for a morning of diamond painting.  This month we will make Grinch ornaments. Seating is limited. Registration opens Nov 12 at 9:00 AM.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Diamond Painting

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for some sparkly fun. Bring your own project, or once a month select a small kit from our collection!

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

Join us for some sparkly fun. Bring your own project, or once a month select a small kit from our collection!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen STEAM Night

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens

Come in for an evening of various STEAM activities. Each month will be a different activity! Supplies will be provided.

Registration required.

Dec 4: Homemade Snow

Jan 15: Snap Circuits

Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Description:

Come in for an evening of various STEAM activities. Each month will be a different activity! Supplies will be provided.

Registration required.

Dec 4: Homemade Snow

Jan 15: Snap Circuits

This event is in the "Children" group

Barks & Books: Read to a Therapy Dog

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
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.