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Harbaugh-Thomas Library Shelf Indulgence Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
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

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
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

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens
New Oxford Library
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

5:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Trone Memorial Library
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!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Trone Memorial Library
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

6:15pm–7:15pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
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

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Carroll Valley Library
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

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
New Oxford Library
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!

6:00pm–7:45pm
Everyone
Littlestown Library
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

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Virtual Event
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

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Carroll Valley Library
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

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
New Oxford Library
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

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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
Some Branches
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
Everyone
Trone Memorial Library
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

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
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!

6:00pm–7:45pm
Everyone
Littlestown Library
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

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Carroll Valley Library
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

10:15am–11:00am
Children
New Oxford Library
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!