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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

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

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 "Children" group

Stories and More!

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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 "Adults" group

Community Book Discussion

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

This book discussion meets in-person on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30PM. Email jbtbookclub@adamslibrary.org or call the library to reserve a copy. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us at the library every week for some stories and songs.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Bookworms

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 children ages 0 - 3. 

Babies, toddlers, and their parent or caregiver will sing songs, read books, do a craft and have playtime.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Gettysburg Library
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and More!

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Jess for Preschool Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and Something to Make

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Description:

Stories for all ages followed by a simple arts and crafts project. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Creative Writing

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Children ages 7-14 are invited to the library to explore the world of creative writing.  We will write silly short stories and powerful poetry.  Registration Required 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafty Cards

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:

Crafty Cards
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
2PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Ornament Design Contest

2:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting 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. All materials will be provided. For ages 8-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Color a Frame

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
New Oxford Area Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Fabric frames reminiscent of detailed coloring pages become your canvas in this program. Choose the colors you think are best to brighten up this piece of art, then bring it home to display your favorite photo. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Jenna Ortega Fan Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Teens can come in on these days to meet up and gush over the incredible actress, Jenna Ortega in this TAB organized event! Snacks will be provided. Registration Required. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

 Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Jess for Toddler Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Description:

Come on out and join The Amazing Magi as we learn about art, the power of imagination, the magic of reading and the colors of our world, all while having a fantastic time engrossed in a highly entertaining and interactive magic show.

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
THURSDAY, JUNE 26- We will explore the book, The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris.
THURSDAY, JULY 24 - We will explore the book, The Lost Man by Jane Harper.

This event is in the "Children" group

Magician Peter Wood: Collector of the Impossible

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Description:

For Ages 3 and up.  Blending amazing artifacts with humor and storytelling, Peter Wood has crafted a one-of-a-kind magic show experience that is guaranteed to surprise and delight!  Registration Required.