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Drop in Art

07/05/2025 @ 10:00am–08/30/2025 @ 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Summer Family Film

1:30pm–3:45pm
Children, Everyone
New Oxford Area Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Description:

Classical music meets animation in this critically-acclaimed masterpiece film! All ages are welcome! Ask library staff for the title. 

Registration Recommended

This event is in the "Children" group

Under the Horizon Pottery Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

July’s event:  Mrs. Wishy-Washy’s Farm by Joy Steuerwald

This event is in the "Children" group

Art and About Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Storytime around the community for all ages. Meet Miss Dana each Monday at a different location around East Berlin and the surrounding area for stories and an on location art experience. Please bring a blanket or chairs to sit on.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Matinee Monday

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 2002 biographical film takes viewers through the intricate life and enduring legacy of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Rated R. Registration Required

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Card Making

2:00pm–3:30pm
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:

Create beautiful, unique handmade cards. All supplies provided. Session led by Cheryl Kauffman. 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

Color Our World Movie Series

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Description:

JUNE 2- The Big Red Dog in the Big City rated PG

JUNE 9- Odie and the Orange Cat- rated PG

JUNE 16 Follow the Yellow Brick Road - rated G

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

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 "Children" group

Ornament Design Contest

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

The ornament design contest is back! 

Show your creativity and have the chance for your design to be featured on the ACLS 2025 ornament.  

Stop in and work on your entry for the Ornament Design Contest. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Pipe Cleaner Animals

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

Learn how to make some cute pipe cleaner animals to decorate your room or to use as a gift for friends or family! 

Registration required

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 Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area 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. Please note, July’s meeting will be held on the 2nd Tuesday. 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 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

Chicks with Sticks

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

This is a knitting and crocheting group that meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Please bring your current project or join us in making items to donate!

 

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
JUNE 10 and 11-  This month we will explore the book, The Overstory by Richard Powers.
JULY 8 and 9 - This month we will explore the book, Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig.

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 "Children" group

Ornament Design Contest

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

For ages 8-12. The ornament design contest is back! Show your creativity and have the chance for your design to be featured on the ACLS 2025 ornament. Stop in and work on your entry for the Ornament Design Contest.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Vegan Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Teens interested in learning, and trying new foods related to veganism are invited into the library on these days in this TAB organized event! Snacks will be provided. Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group

What's the Buzz About Bees?

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

Kay Deardorff, aka Polly-Nator, will educate us on the activities and characteristics of one of our greatest pollinators. Kay will share amazing facts about the incredible creation that we see buzzing from flower to flower.

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

Mystery Bag Art Challenge

3:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Teens
New Oxford Area Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Art is all around us; it can even be found in our recycle bins. Come challenge yourself and create art using recycled materials and items from a mystery bag. What will you make?

Ages 8-17

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gaming Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
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. Space is limited and registration is required.