Join us at the library every week for some stories and songs.

Children from birth to 3 years old may join Miss Sherry with their parent/caregiver for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving.

Please note there will be no storytime on June 30

Join us each Monday morning for a storytime for children of all ages.

Stories, songs, activities and playtime each week with a new theme of stories that encourages early literacy. This story time is best suited for ages 0-2 with a parent or caregiver, all are welcome!

Join Miss Crystal for stories, songs, and playtime.  For toddlers and preschoolers 3-5 years old.

Stories, songs, activities and playtime each week with a new theme of stories that encourages early literacy. This story time is best suited for ages 3 and up with a parent or caregiver, all are welcome!

Join Miss Crystal for songs, fingerplays, and stories!  For children ages 0-2.

 Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

Some of the storytimes  will feature a guest community helper to read a story and talk about their job in the community.

On this date storytime will be held at Apple Valley Creamery (In the calf barn across the road from the store) at 541 Germany Rd East Berlin PA 17316.

Join Miss Jess for our year-round Preschool Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

Join Miss Karin for books, songs, and activities geared for children ages 2-5.

No registration required.

JULY 6/ JULY 27/ AUGUST 10 

10:30 AM

Join Miss Jess for our year-round Toddler Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

Ages 5-12

This music program for all abilities is interactive, engaging, and FUN! Mixing story with movement and music, board certified music therapist Amy Buser will keep things rocking!

Children ages 3-5 may join Miss Sherry for lively stories and songs.

Fridays 6/2- 8/25

10:30 AM

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

Join Miss Jess for our year-round Baby Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

Mama Fratelli’s Pizza and Movie
SUNDAY, JULY 23
1:00PM

Stop by the library to watch this 1934 film: Frank Capra's classic about a spoiled heiress on the lam from her father, and the gruff reporter who hooks up with her as they travel northwest. Starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert.

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.

Stop by the Carroll Valley Library and read with the Fairfield Elementary School Principal, Ms. Rebert!

She will have summer reading challenge and Kindergarten registration packets available.

All students are welcome!

Visit the library to build with Legos!  We will work to complete different challenges each week and also have time to just create.  Each week we will have a different lego kit to raffle off to those who attend.

Take on a challenge or create something new during this fun science program for kids. For ages 6-12. Registration highly encouraged.

JUL 27 - Fun with Coding
 

Mystery Book Club
Thursday, July 27
1PM

Teens will help to guide children through activities:

On this day local artist from York, Andi Simpson, will be here to share with us some of the murals she has created around the town of York.

Have you ever wondered what kind of community helpers are in our community? Hop on over to the library for a story time with a special guest reader from one of our local emergency teams!

Mindful Meditation: Movement
Wednesday, July 26
2PM

Compete in weekly table tennis to earn the top spot and win a prize at the end of the summer.

Make friends and build together with KEVA Planks! Join us for a fun afternoon of basic building and simple design. Complete challenges or design your own. Ages 4-12.

Registration required.

Wind down your week by watching a classic film and coloring. We’ll be watching a 1939 buddy comedy film starring Laurel and Hardy, in which the duo join the French Foreign Legion.   The runtime is 65 minutes, rating is TV-G.

Ages 8-17 

Hang out in the library with other teens and focus on creating interesting art projects with positive messages. We'll use art to lift ourselves up, lift others up and just express ourselves! Be unique! Be yourself! Be exciting! Be normal!

Come represent your favorite Avenger.

We will be watching one of the movies and participating in Avengers-themed activities.  Snacks will be provided

Join other Harbaugh-Thomas teens in reading a selection of books from many different genres. Explore new books, revisit old favorites, or just come in to enjoy the discussion.

Join us every Friday for films celebrating friendship, family, and community. Stop by the library for a complete list of films.

JUNE 30/ JULY 28/ AUGUST 25

3:30 PM

Come to the library to discuss and choose things that you would like to see at the library including programs.

Email eblib@adamslibrary.org or call the Trone Memorial Library at 717-259-9000 to reserve a copy! 

A link to the Zoom Meeting information will be sent to your provided email address. 

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.

Teen writers are invited to come in and work through different writing prompts and experiment with different genres of writing. Snacks will be provided.

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 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.

Join us for books, songs, and activities geared for children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

No registration required.

Email eblib@adamslibrary.org or call the Trone Memorial Library at 717-259-9000 to reserve a copy!

July's title: The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd

Do you think you're the best cupcake decorator in the county? Test out your decorating skills at the Trone Memorial Library, where winning cupcakes will be selected by local judges.

Our Lake - Our Heritage - Our History: Lake Heritage
Tuesday, July 25
6:30PM

This is a special program for those entering Kindergarten at New Oxford Elementary in the fall of 2023. Join us for stories about going to school and activities that focus on school-readiness.

Join us for this in-person murder mystery event!

The movie for this evening is a 2022 Disney Pixar animated movie rated PG and will last about 102 minutes.  This movie introduces Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13 year old torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of adol

Come to the library for a bunny storytime!  Listen to a rabbit story and learn facts about the care, handling, and feeding of a pet rabbit.  

You can even read a story to a bunny following the program!

Sitting down to color a picture can be as effective as meditation in reducing stress. Drop by the New Oxford Library during our adult coloring sessions to see for yourself. All supplies provided. Sessions may include music and refreshments.

All ages.

Ryan Bridge, the BugMan, will educate and entertain attendees on the world of entomology, breaking stereotypes and common fears about bugs and insects! Everyone will have a chance to pet and hold live bugs.