Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Ongoing Events
Event Type

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Children" group

Second Saturdays: 1000 Things

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: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to the library this Second Saturday to a brief storytime with Miss Dana, followed by stations of activities designed to align with the 1000 Things Before Kindergarten Challenge.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books and Brews

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Off Site
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Books and Brews
Sundays, Dec 14/Jan 11/Feb 8
1:00-2:30 PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and Sensory Play

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children of all ages are invited to a storytime followed by play to engage the senses.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoon for Seniors Living with Dementia

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Seniors living with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited for an afternoon of making seasonal crafts with Miss Cat. 

Dec 8: Tissue Paper Holiday Tree

Jan 12: Oil Pastel Hot Cocoa Mug

This event is in the "Adults" group

New Year, New Computer Skills

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Description:

This class will be an introduction to the SkillUp PA free online computer training courses on our new laptops, provided by the Center for Youth & Development.

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

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!

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

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
Tuesdays, Dec 9/Jan 13/Feb 10
1:00-2:00 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected historical fiction book. 
Dec 9: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

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

Craftin' with Cat

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Join Cat for an afternoon full of craftin’ and creativity! New, fun projects will be tackled each month.

Dec 9: Wooden Penguin Ornament

Jan 13: Recycled Tin Can Lantern

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafty Cards

3:00pm–5:00pm
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:

Get creative with Kathy Freeman as she guides you to make one-of-a-kind greeting cards with matching envelopes using cardstock, stamps and ink. All materials provided. 

Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gaming Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
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. Please note that there will not be Gaming Club on Dec 23.
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: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Writer Workshop
Tuesdays, Dec 9/Jan 13/Jan 27/Feb 10/Feb 24
5:00-6:00 PM

This event is in the "Teens" group

Create a Colony!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Description:

Teens can come in on this evening to participate in a simulation exploring how the settlers of the Colonies lost touch with the British government. The choices may be harder than you think!

Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Healthy "Girl" Dinner

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Yes, that “girl dinner” from Instagram and Tik Tok!

This event is in the "Children" group

Barks and Books

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:

Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to practice reading to a Therapy dog. This program is for children who love dogs and want to practice their reading.

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and More!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages: 2-5 & up

Join us for books, songs, and crafts. Everyone is welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and Something to Make

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Description:

Children of all ages are invited to a storytime followed by a simple arts and crafts project. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and More!

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages 2-5 & up

Join Miss Karin for books, songs, and crafts. Everyone is welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Veteran Resource Event

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Please stop by to talk with a PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Veteran Service Specialist from the PA VetConnect Team to learn more about your earned benefits and local veteran resources!

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Pals

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children ages 3-5 are invited to a storytime that will prepare them for kindergarten by practicing pre-academic skills (letters, numbers, calendar, and fine motor skills) through books and activities. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paint Day

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

Join Bitsy Ross (Cathy Woodson), Bob Ross's long lost sister, for a winter themed paint day. No experience is needed! All supplies are provided. Just bring your creativity, enthusiasm and sense of fun.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Baking Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Meet twice a month for Baking Club! During the first meeting, teens will look at recipes according to a theme, and then vote on which one they want to make together.