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Teen Summer Craft: Poster Coloring

All Day 6/2–7/3
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Unwind by coloring in a coloring book, or draw your own masterpiece on paper. Get creative as you de-stress!

June-August During Teen Center Hours

Tuesday-Friday 3:00-5:00PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Drop in Art

06/02/2025 @ 10:00am–07/03/2025 @ 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 "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 "Adults" group

Make Your Own: Sheet Music Flower Bouquets

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Music lovers unite! Join us for an afternoon of crafting as we make flower bouquets out of vintage sheet music and listen to music. All materials provided. Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGOpalooza

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
New Oxford Area Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Lots and lots of LEGO bricks! Free play with optional fun challenges. 

Ages 4-12

Registration Required

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

Fun with Glass Fusing

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Adults, Teens and Children 8 and Above

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sharpie “Painted” Scarves

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
New Oxford Area Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

No drawing experience is required for this fun and creative way of transforming a simple white scarf into a work of art! This program can get messy so be sure to wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Embellished Embroidery Photo Portraits

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:

Combining photography and fiber art, design unique pieces of art by using embroidery to bring color to black and white photographs. All supplies will be on hand, including the photographs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit and Sew

12:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

On the first and third Thursdays of each month, bring your machine and current project. This group gets together to work on charity quilts as well as personal projects. Beginners welcome.

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

Diamond Painting

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

For Adults and Teens. Drop in and try a sparkly diamond painting project. Bring your own, or a kit will be provided for your first session. Easy to learn and hard to stop. Join the addictive trend!

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
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
THURSDAY, JULY 17
THURSDAY, AUG 21
2PM

This event is in the "Adults" group

Patriotic Handkerchief Wreath

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Carroll Valley Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 16 & up

Celebrate Independence Day by making a beautiful patriotic themed handkerchief wreath with our crafty Mrs. Dianne!

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

Tot Art Series

10:30am–11:15am
Children
New Oxford Area Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Our littlest artists get to explore the world of colors through different styles of art. This program can get messy so be sure to wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. 

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

STEM into Art

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: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Description:

Children ages 5-12 are invited for stories followed by an art activity using science, technology, or engineering. Follow us on Facebook or visit the website for the week’s topic.

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

Summer Tween and Teen Art Club

2:15pm–3:00pm
Children, Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Drop into the Teen Center to get creative by drawing or painting your own unique picture. We will also have coloring books available. Meet other art lovers and share your work! There will be an optional prompt every week for inspiration.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft-Tea Afternoons

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

Join us for an afternoon of tea, relaxation, and crafting.

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

Tiny Art - Summer Solstice

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Virtual Event
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Enjoy a paint night from the comfort of your home!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Firefly Glow Jars

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Carroll Valley Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 11-18

Join us for a cool STEM project. Make a pretty firefly glow jar to light up your summer! 

Registration required

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
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!