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Storywalk at East Berlin Community Park

07/03/2025 @ 10:00am–08/07/2025 @ 10:00am
Children
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:

There will be a new Storywalk® at the park each month. Enjoy each interactive story experience!

This event is in the "Children" group

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 7/5–7/31
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children
Description:

Enjoy an interactive story experience with a StoryWalk® outside in our courtyard!

JULY Counting to Bananas by Carrie Tillotson

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writing Contest

All Day 7/5–7/31
Teens
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens
Description:

Teens 13-18 of all writing levels are invited to participate in this contest for a chance to win a book bundle prize! Submissions will ONLY be accepted if they follow the prompt.

This event is in the "Children" group

Drop in Art

07/05/2025 @ 10:00am–08/30/2025 @ 4:00pm
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Throughout the summer, the library will have a weekly drop-in art activity for children. Follow us on Facebook to see what each week’s activity will be.

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

Teen Center Escape Room

All Day 7/15–7/22
Children, Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Put your wits to the test by participating in a Teen Center Escape Room challenge! Search the room for clues and solve the riddles in order to escape through the “portal”. Will you be able to make it before time runs out? 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Performance
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for this virtual murder mystery event!

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

Saturday Matinee

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Art and About Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Storytime around the community for all ages. Meet Miss Dana each Monday at a different location around East Berlin and the surrounding area for stories and an on location art experience. Please bring a blanket or chairs to sit on.

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

Ornament Design Contest

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Teens
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

The ornament design contest is back! Show your creativity and have the chance for your design to be featured on the ACLS 2025 ornament. Stop in during this week and work on your entry for the Ornament Design Contest.

This event is in the "Children" group

Ornament Design Contest

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

The ornament design contest is back! Show your creativity and have the chance for your design to be featured on the ACLS 2025 ornament.  Stop in and work on your entry for the Ornament Design Contest. All materials will be 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

Color Our World Movie Series

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Description:

JUNE 2- The Big Red Dog in the Big City rated PG

JUNE 9- Odie and the Orange Cat- rated PG

JUNE 16 Follow the Yellow Brick Road - rated G

This event is in the "Children" group

Barks & Books

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:

Dogs can help struggling readers build confidence by being patient and non-judgemental while kids are reading aloud. Stop by and read to our lovable and patient therapy dog, Danny!

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–7:30pm
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.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Potluck Dinner – Camping / State Fair foods

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

What better way to celebrate summer than with food! 

Bring your favorite camping or state fair food and your appetite to the library for an evening of food sampling! 

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

10:00am–10:30am
Children
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area 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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Ornament Design Contest

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

The Ornament Design Contest is back! Show your creativity and have the chance for your design to be featured on the ACLS 2025 ornament.  Stop in and work on your entry for the Ornament Design Contest.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Colorful Collage and Blackout Poetry

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Littlestown Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Use your creativity to write poetry while constructing art by using collage and blackout techniques. For ages 10-17. 

Registration Recommended

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gaming Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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. Space is limited and registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Virtual Community Book Discussion

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

This book discussion meets virtually the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:00PM via Zoom. Email jbtbookclub@adamslibrary.org or call the library to reserve a copy. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Just "Gogh" With It!

5:00pm–6:00pm
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:

Teens can come in on this night to get artsy and make their own rendition of the famous Vincent van Gogh art piece, Starry Night! Supplies will be provided. Registration Required