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Harbaugh-Thomas Library Shelf Indulgence Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Quiet Reading Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Adults

We hope to engage our readers by offering books with a variety of story lines, genres, pacing, characters, and moods. Mostly we read fiction, but may include a nonfiction title over the course of the year.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

We hope to engage our readers by offering books with a variety of story lines, genres, pacing, characters, and moods. Mostly we read fiction, but may include a nonfiction title over the course of the year.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Mystery Book Club
Thursdays, Dec 18/Jan 23/Feb 27
1:00-2:00 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected mystery book. 
Dec 18: The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth

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

Mystery Book Club
Thursdays, Dec 18/Jan 23/Feb 27
1:00-2:00 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected mystery book. 
Dec 18: The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth

This event is in the "Adults" group

Diamond Painting

Thursday, December 18, 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 "Adults" group

Craftopia: An Adult Crafting Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Craftopia: An Adult Crafting Club
Thursdays, Dec 18/Jan 15/Feb 19
2:00-4:00 PM

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

Craftopia: An Adult Crafting Club
Thursdays, Dec 18/Jan 15/Feb 19
2:00-4:00 PM

This event is in the "Teens" group

Cardboard Gingerbread Houses

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Space at New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Teens

Making gingerbread houses can be sticky, messy, and it’s often difficult to get them to remain standing. Making a gingerbread house out of cardboard will solve these problems, and you can keep them out all season – or even longer!

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

Making gingerbread houses can be sticky, messy, and it’s often difficult to get them to remain standing. Making a gingerbread house out of cardboard will solve these problems, and you can keep them out all season – or even longer!

This event is in the "Children" group

Book to Movie - Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the library anytime after December 1 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:

Stop by the library anytime after December 1 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 "Teens" group

Art Nights with Roberta Ross!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens

Come in on these nights to get artsy in different ways with Roberta Ross! Supplies will be provided.

Registration required.

Dec 18: Stranger Things Craft Night

Jan 22: Tub Knitting

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

Come in on these nights to get artsy in different ways with Roberta Ross! Supplies will be provided.

Registration required.

Dec 18: Stranger Things Craft Night

Jan 22: Tub Knitting

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, December 18, 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. Adults Welcome.
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. Adults Welcome.
Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Twisted Sisters Spinning Group

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

The goal for Twisted Sisters is to share our love of fiber arts by hand spinning. We meet monthly, the third Friday from 10-12, and welcome anyone interested in learning about spinning and spinning wheels.

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

The goal for Twisted Sisters is to share our love of fiber arts by hand spinning. We meet monthly, the third Friday from 10-12, and welcome anyone interested in learning about spinning and spinning wheels.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby and Toddler Play and Learn Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Time Area at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages: birth–3

Stories, songs and movement led by Miss Barbara. Stay and play afterwards. 

Please note there is no storytime on Dec 5, Dec 26, and Feb 27.

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages: birth–3

Stories, songs and movement led by Miss Barbara. Stay and play afterwards. 

Please note there is no storytime on Dec 5, Dec 26, and Feb 27.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Diamond Painters

Friday, December 19, 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 - Full Steam Ahead

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages: K–6th Grade

Join us for fun, hands-on learning! We will focus on a different STEAM topic each month. 

Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Ages: K–6th Grade

Join us for fun, hands-on learning! We will focus on a different STEAM topic each month. 

Registration required.

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

Saturday Matinee

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Space at New Oxford Library
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!

Registration suggested to receive an email reminder.

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
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!

Registration suggested to receive an email reminder.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Fun with Chess!

Monday, December 22, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

Monday, December 22, 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 23, 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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

Tuesday, December 23, 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 23, 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.

Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Gettysburg Library, Trone Memorial Library, Carroll Valley Library, Harbaugh-Thomas Library, Littlestown Library, New Oxford Library
Closing
Branches:
Gettysburg Library, Trone Memorial Library, Carroll Valley Library, Harbaugh-Thomas Library, Littlestown Library, New Oxford Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Storywalk at East Berlin Community Park

All Day 12/26 - 12/31
Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Everyone

There is a Storywalk at the East Berlin Community Park for you to enjoy on a winter walk.  This winter, the story is The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats.

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

There is a Storywalk at the East Berlin Community Park for you to enjoy on a winter walk.  This winter, the story is The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats.

This event is in the "Children" group

Grinch Party

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Children of all ages are invited to the library to hear Miss Dana read the classic tale by Dr. Seuss.  Then participants will visit stations around the library with games, crafts, and activities related to The Grinch.

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

Children of all ages are invited to the library to hear Miss Dana read the classic tale by Dr. Seuss.  Then participants will visit stations around the library with games, crafts, and activities related to The Grinch.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Fun with Chess!

Monday, December 29, 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

Preschool Pals

Tuesday, December 30, 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 30, 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!