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Library Trick-or-Treating

All Day
Everyone
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Description:

Happy Halloween!  

Trick or treat around the library and get some goodies when you stop by the circulation desks and stations. Costumes are encouraged and all are welcome.

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:

Ages 0-18 months

Parents/caregivers along with their babies may join Miss Dana for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving.  Please note there will be no Bounces & Rhymes Storytime on November 28. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Movers and Shakers

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:

Ages 18-36 months

Children and their caregivers may join us for a Storytime with lots of movement, music, and interactive books.  Please note there will be no Movers and Shakers Storytime on November 28. 

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 crafts.

Please note there is no storytime on November 27th

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 "Adults" group

Coloring Classics

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Description:

Coloring Classics
Friday, Oct 31
1:00-3:00 PM

This event is in the "Everyone" group

StoryWalk® in the Park

All Day
Everyone
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Enjoy a story and the outdoors at the same time!

Read a story on display posts as you are walking in the beautiful Carroll Valley Park!

November's StoryWalk® - The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming

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:

All Ages welcome

Storytime followed by play to engage the senses.  Please note there will be no Stories and Sensory Play on October 13. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Movie Matinee

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Description:

This 1986 comedy is about three successive family Thanksgiving dinners for Hannah, her younger sisters, and the men in their lives. Directed by Woody Allen. Rated PG-13. Popcorn and beverages provided.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Fun with Chess!

6:00pm–7:45pm
Everyone
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:45pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

This event is in the "Children" group

Barks and Books

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Reading to a therapy dog helps to build confidence in new or reluctant readers. 

Bring your child to the library to read to Danny, our favorite KPets pup!

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

Copy of 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 "Teens" group

Teen Monthly Craft: Cotton Pad Flowers

All Day 11/4–11/21
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Make a colorful custom flower out of soft cotton pads. This craft is both easy and fun!

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Pals

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 preschool children ages 3 - 5. 

Join us for stories, songs, playtime, and a craft. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Tuesday Tales Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
New Oxford Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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 "Children" group

Invitation to Play...dough

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Description:

This is your invitation to play…dough! Each month we’ll have themed stations where your little one can explore and create with play dough. For ages 2-5.

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

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 "Teens" group

Try Not to Laugh Challenge

3:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Description:

Watch funny videos in the Teen Center while you snack on popcorn. Will you be able to make it through the video without laughing? Take on the challenge!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Barn Quilt Trail of Carroll County

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

Go on a “tour” of the Barn Quilts of Carroll County without leaving the library. Learn about the history of the trail and take a look at some of the 50 total barn quilt squares along the trail.

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. Registration required.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bingo Night

6:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Get ready to shout “BINGO” tonight! Join us and play a few rounds of bingo with the chance to win books of your choice! 

Registration required. All ages welcome.

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 "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.