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Barks and Books

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Description:

All ages

Come to the library to practice your reading skills and read to a therapy dog.  A therapy dog with KPETS (Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services) will be here at the library for you to read with.

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

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. Please note there is no storytime on Dec 24.

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 a craft. Please note there is no storytime on Dec 24.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

3rd & 4th grade Book Club

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

 Join us once a month to discuss a good book and share a snack.

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

Crafting: Founding Folks with Perler Beads

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Crafting: Founding Folks with Perler Beads
Wednesday, Jan 14
6:00-7:00 PM

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 "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00pm
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. Please note there is no storytime on Dec 25th and 26th.

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:

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 "Adults" group

Harbaugh-Thomas Library Shelf Indulgence Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

We hope to engage our readers by offering books with a variety of story lines, genres, pacing, characters, and moods. Mostly we read fiction, but may include a nonfiction title over the course of the year.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Diamond Painting

1:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Join us for some sparkly fun. Bring your own project, or once a month select a small kit from our collection!

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
Thursdays, Dec 18/Jan 15/Feb 19
2:00-4:00 PM

This event is in the "Teens" group

Sew Much Fun!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Littlestown Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

This new monthly sewing program will focus on fun, creative hand-stitching, including embroidery and cross-stitch. Beginners are highly encouraged. All supplies will be provided. For ages 10-17. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen STEAM Night

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:

Come in for an evening of various STEAM activities. Each month will be a different activity! Supplies will be provided.

Registration required.

Dec 4: Homemade Snow

Jan 15: Snap Circuits

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

Yarn Snowflakes

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Teens
New Oxford Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Snowflakes come in all shapes and sizes. Join us for a cozy, creative session where you’ll make your own yarn snowflake with everyday supplies. Have fun crafting some cozy winter magic!