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Stories and More!

Wednesday, November 26, 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, November 26, 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. 

Holiday

11/26/2025 @ 5:00pm to 11/27/2025 @ 12:00am
Gettysburg Library, Trone Memorial Library, Carroll Valley Library, Harbaugh-Thomas Library, Littlestown Library, New Oxford Library
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Gettysburg Library, Trone Memorial Library, Carroll Valley Library, Harbaugh-Thomas Library, Littlestown Library, New Oxford Library
This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and crafts.

Please note there is no storytime on November 27th

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

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and crafts.

Please note there is no storytime on November 27th

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

Holiday Movie Marathon

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Drop in any time during the post-Thanksgiving weekend to relax and enjoy a family-friendly holiday film while you warm up with some hot chocolate. Stop by the library for a full schedule of movies.

Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Description:

Drop in any time during the post-Thanksgiving weekend to relax and enjoy a family-friendly holiday film while you warm up with some hot chocolate. Stop by the library for a full schedule of movies.

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

Holiday Movie Marathon

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Drop in any time during the post-Thanksgiving weekend to relax and enjoy a family-friendly holiday film while you warm up with some hot chocolate. Stop by the library for a full schedule of movies.

Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Description:

Drop in any time during the post-Thanksgiving weekend to relax and enjoy a family-friendly holiday film while you warm up with some hot chocolate. Stop by the library for a full schedule of movies.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book and Snack Boxes

All Day 12/1 - 12/8
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens

Receive a monthly Book and Snack Box, complete with a library book selected for you by staff as well as one snack to eat! Boxes will be ready to pick up at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library during the first day of each month.

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

Receive a monthly Book and Snack Box, complete with a library book selected for you by staff as well as one snack to eat! Boxes will be ready to pick up at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library during the first day of each month.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Gingerbread House Contest

All Day 12/1 - 12/20
Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Everyone

All ages are invited to get into the holiday spirit by entering our gingerbread house contests!  Entries will be accepted Dec. 1-20 and voting will take place Dec. 22-31.

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Description:

All ages are invited to get into the holiday spirit by entering our gingerbread house contests!  Entries will be accepted Dec. 1-20 and voting will take place Dec. 22-31.

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

Self-Serve Gift Wrap Station

All Day 12/1 - 12/20
New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Monday, Dec 1–Saturday, Dec 20

Reduce your holiday stress and the need to wrap gifts in secret. Wrap your gifts for free at the library! Bring your own supplies or use our wrapping paper, ribbons, tape, scissors, and table space. 

Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Description:

Monday, Dec 1–Saturday, Dec 20

Reduce your holiday stress and the need to wrap gifts in secret. Wrap your gifts for free at the library! Bring your own supplies or use our wrapping paper, ribbons, tape, scissors, and table space. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and Sensory Play

Monday, December 1, 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

Holiday Card Making

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

School's Out, Library's In!  Children ages 5-12 are invited to make a holiday card for that special someone in your life.  Miss Dana will teach a few techniques for card making and supplies will be provided.

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

School's Out, Library's In!  Children ages 5-12 are invited to make a holiday card for that special someone in your life.  Miss Dana will teach a few techniques for card making and supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group

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 "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 "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.