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Diamond Painters

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Bring your diamond painting project and join other diamond painting enthusiasts for a fun crafty afternoon! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Club

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: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 5-12

Children who are homeschooled are invited to join us on these afternoons for stories, STEAM activities, and fun.  

Our December program will be making "gingerbread" houses

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Homeschool Afternoon

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Description:

Homeschool teens and tweens are invited to join us on these afternoons for interactive learning.

Dec 5: Gingerbread Houses

Jan 2: Frost in a Can

Feb 6: George vs. George: a Revolutionary Face Off!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Film Fridays: Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Description:

Film Fridays: 
Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie
Fridays, Dec 5/Jan 2/Feb 6
1:00-4:00 PM

This event is in the "Adults" group

Make a Holiday Wreath or Swag

1:30pm–3:00pm
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:

We will be making wreaths and swags using a variety of greens, ribbons, and other holiday items. All supplies provided. 

Registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Tot Art Series

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

Our littlest artists will get to experience snow and winter through different styles of art. This program can get messy so be sure to wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.

Ages 18 months - 5.

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

First Friday Tunes

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

First Friday Tunes
Fridays, Dec 5/Jan 2/Feb 5
5:00-6:00 PM

This event is in the "Teens" group

Karaoke Time

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 us for Karaoke at the library! Sing your heart out with friends or try out a song solo.

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

Crafting: Drop In Holiday Crafts

1:00pm–2:00pm
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: Drop In Holiday Crafts
Saturday, Dec 6
1:00-2:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of crafting. Bring your imagination. We will provide the materials.
Registration recommended.

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

Crafternoon for Seniors Living with Dementia

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Seniors living with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited for an afternoon of making seasonal crafts with Miss Cat. 

Dec 8: Tissue Paper Holiday Tree

Jan 12: Oil Pastel Hot Cocoa Mug

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

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 "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

10:15am–11:00am
Children
New Oxford Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages: Birth–5

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 "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

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
Tuesdays, Dec 9/Jan 13/Feb 10
1:00-2:00 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected historical fiction book. 
Dec 9: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

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 "Adults" group

Craftin' with Cat

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Join Cat for an afternoon full of craftin’ and creativity! New, fun projects will be tackled each month.

Dec 9: Wooden Penguin Ornament

Jan 13: Recycled Tin Can Lantern

This event is in the "Children" group

Paper Plate Snow Globes

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
New Oxford Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Most snow globes include jars, messy glycerin or other liquid, and a lot of glitter. This simple version uses paper and plastic plates, coloring page cutouts, and artificial snow!

This event is in the "Adults" group

German Star Ornament

4:00pm–5:30pm
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:

Join Cathy Woodson and learn to fold 4 strips of paper into a 16 point star ornament known as the Froebel star, Pennsylvania star, or Christmas star.

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. Please note that there will not be Gaming Club on Dec 23.
Registration required.

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

Writer Workshop

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Writer Workshop
Tuesdays, Dec 9/Jan 13/Jan 27/Feb 10/Feb 24
5:00-6:00 PM