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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

Hand Crafted Terrariums

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:

Come play in the dirt and moss! Join us for an educational and creative experience where you will learn about and create a living terrarium that you’ve customized.

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

Puzzle Challenge

2:00pm–4:00pm
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: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Puzzle Challenge
THURSDAY, AUG 7
2PM
Join us for a puzzle challenge. Come as a team or come and create a team with other participants.  Each team will receive a puzzle to complete. First team to finish the puzzle wins!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Guided Meditation and Vision Boards

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Littlestown Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Let's focus on the positive as you prepare for the new school year. We’ll start with a guided meditation, followed by making vision boards to manifest a positive new beginning. For ages 12-17. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

SummerQuest Ice Cream Sundaes

3:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Description:

For All Ages.  Drop in for our end of SummerQuest sundae party!  Registration Required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Center Advisory Board

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Do you have an idea for a fun event that you would like to see at the library? Join the Teen Center Advisory board and share your thoughts. Make a difference at your library! Snacks will be provided. Registration Required.

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

Video Game Palooza

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Are you a gamer looking for a relaxing afternoon? Join us at the library to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Held in the Teen Center. Space is limited and registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Talk: Dr. Chris Kulp Lost Origins and Selection

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: Dr. Chris Kulp
Lost Origins and Selection
THURSDAY, AUG 7
6PM

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Time

6:00pm–7:00pm
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:

A time for teens to hang out at the library and create different crafts! Supplies will be provided. Registration Required

THURSDAY, JUN: Watercolor painting 

This event is in the "Children" group

Barks & Books: Read to a Therapy Dog

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:

Sign up or drop by for a 15-minute session with a sweet, furry friend! Practice reading to a KPETS therapy dog. 

Register by visiting or calling the library at 717-624-2182.

This event is in the "Children" group

Kindergarten Here I Come - Meet the Teacher Nights

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

Come out to the library for a special storytime for children entering kindergarten at Bermudian Springs Elementary School in the Fall of 2025.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Join our teen book club and discover new books and graphic novels! 

Bring a snack to share.  Ages 13-18. 

August's discussion book - That Weekend by Kara Thomas

This event is in the "Adults" group

True Crime Book Club

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:

Welcome to the True Crime Book Club! Each month, read a true crime nonfiction book of your choice and share the scares with fellow readers at our monthly meeting. Please note, August’s meeting will be held on the 1st Thursday. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Bounces and Rhymes - Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children from 0-18 months old may join us with their parent/caregiver for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving. Please note there will be no bounces and rhymes storytime on June 13, June 27, or July 4. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby and Toddler Play and Learn Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Stories, songs and movement for babies and toddlers with Miss Barbara! Stay and play after. Please note there is no storytime on June 13th or July 4th.

This event is in the "Children" group

Movers and Shakers - Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children ages 18 months - 36 months, join us for a storytime with lots of movement, music, and interactive books. Please note there will be no bounces and rhymes storytime on June 13, June 27, or July 4.

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

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 "Children" group

Babies and Books

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 Baby Story Time, filled with engaging activities to encourage early literacy! We'll have fun sharing stories, songs, bounces, rhymes, and more!

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 "Adults" group

Tech Table!

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Description:

Tech Table!
FRIDAY, JUNE 13/JULY 11/AUG 8
1PM - 4PM

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Tech Time

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Description:

Are you up to date on the latest tech? Earn community service and help our patrons with their devices.  Come to the 2nd-floor of the library and stop by the tech table and use your expertise to help others. 

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 "Children" group

Rainbow Party!

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children
New Oxford Area Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Wrap up Summer Quest and celebrate all the colors of the rainbow with a rainbow party at the New Oxford Library! There will be colorful activities, snacks and craft opportunities. 

Registration Required.