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Chicks with Sticks

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

This is a knitting and crocheting group that meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Please bring your current project or join us in making items to donate!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Historical Fiction 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:

Historical Fiction Book Club
JUNE 10 and 11-  This month we will explore the book, The Overstory by Richard Powers.
JULY 8 and 9 - This month we will explore the book, Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig.

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

Writer Workshop

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Writer Workshop
TUESDAY, JUNE 10/JULY 8 and 22/AUG 12 and 26
5PM

This event is in the "Adults" group

Historical Fiction 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:

Historical Fiction Book Club
JUNE 10 and 11-  This month we will explore the book, The Overstory by Richard Powers.
JULY 8 and 9 - This month we will explore the book, Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cozy Reads

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

If you love cozy mysteries or light-hearted mysteries featuring amateur sleuths, this virtual discussion is for you! Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Reader’s Forum

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Each month this group reads a different genre and the discussions focus on literary critique, gaining new perspectives, and being able to chat with other readers! Below are the selections for the next three meetings.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Book Report: A Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Community Book Report: A Book Club
THURSDAY, JUNE 12
THURSDAY, JULY 10
THURSDAY, AUG 14
2PM

This event is in the "Adults" group

Science Fiction Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Science Fiction Book Club
THURSDAY, JUNE 12 - We will explore the book, Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury.
THURSDAY, JULY 10 - We will explore the book, The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson.

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

T-shirt/Tote Bag Printing Press

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

For Teens and Adults. Bring your own cotton t-shirt or tote bag, decorate it here at the library, and take home your very own wearable work of art!  Cotton fabric and light colors will work best.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Veteran Resource Event

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Veteran Resource Event
Third Friday of Each Month
2PM - 4PM
March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 15 (TUESDAY), August 15

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 "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

Water Gardening

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

Discover the wonderful world of water gardening starting with the basics of building an ecosystem pond along with the joy of choosing different types of plants and fish to complete your outdoor relaxation oasis.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Littlestown Adult Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Come discuss books with fellow Littlestown bibliophiles! Check with the library for copies of the current selection.

JUN 17: The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann

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

Nonfiction Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Nonfiction Book Club
TUESDAY, JUNE 17 - This month we will explore the book, Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard.
TUESDAY, AUG 19  - This month we will explore the book, American Sherlock by Kate Winkler Dawson.
1PM

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 "Adults" group

Author Talk: Bob O’Connor Southern Oasis at Gettysburg

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Author Talk: Bob O’Connor
Southern Oasis at Gettysburg
TUESDAY, AUG 19
6PM

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

Writer's Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Writers of any level and any genre (fiction, poetry, nonfiction, etc.) are invited to this group! We'll be honing our craft together with some prompts and also have space for critique and discussion of projects at any stage.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Join us for some good company and conversation!

August's discussion book - The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barratt

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafting: Painting Suncatchers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Crafting: Painting Suncatchers
WEDNESDAY, AUG 20
2PM
End the summer painting and making beautiful suncatchers. All levels of experience are welcomed.  Seating is limited.  Registration opens on August 1, 2025 at 9AM.