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Ornament Design Contest

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
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. All materials will be provided. 

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 "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

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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
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

Just "Gogh" With It!

5:00pm–6:00pm
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:

Teens can come in on this night to get artsy and make their own rendition of the famous Vincent van Gogh art piece, Starry Night! Supplies will be provided. Registration Required

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Book Discussion

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

This book discussion meets in-person on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30PM. Email jbtbookclub@adamslibrary.org or call the library to reserve a copy. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and Something to Make

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Description:

Stories for all ages followed by a simple arts and crafts project. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafty Cards

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:

Crafty Cards
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
2PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Ornament Design Contest

2:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
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. All materials will be provided. For ages 8-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Color a Frame

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

Fabric frames reminiscent of detailed coloring pages become your canvas in this program. Choose the colors you think are best to brighten up this piece of art, then bring it home to display your favorite photo. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Diamond Painting

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:

Teens ages 12-18 can come in for a relaxing evening of making their own diamond paintings! Supplies will be provided. Registration Required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafting: Summer Umbrella Wreath

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Crafting: Summer Umbrella Wreath
THURSDAY, JULY 24
6PM
Create a summer wreath with miniature umbrellas and other doodads!  All experience levels are welcomed. Seating is limited. Registration opens on July 1, 2025 at 9AM

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 "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

Prism Party!

12:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Littlestown Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Description:

Color Your World at our Prism Party! We’ll have activities, games, and snacks celebrating all the colors of the world. Come dressed in your favorite colors and get ready for fun! 

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

Friendship Bracelet Weaving

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Teens
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us in celebrating friends! International Friendship Day is only a few days away--on July 30th. Get ready by weaving a bracelet for you and a friend. Registration Required 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Summer Paint Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Carroll Valley Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 11-18

Take a trip over the falls this summer! Join us for a waterfall themed paint night!

Registration required

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 "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

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

Faux Stained Glass

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

For Ages 10 through Adult. Create your own beautiful faux stained glass without needing a kiln! Supplies will be provided for you to create a framed piece of glass art. Registration Required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Paper Sculptures

3:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Kids will get the opportunity to design and construct their own original sculptures using poster board, construction paper, scissors, and glue sticks. Who knew that you could use these basic materials to build the coolest 3-D art! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Bridge Competition

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Group up with your friends and create the sturdiest bridge to win a prize! Groups will be limited to 4 members. Supplies will be provided. Registration Required