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

Children from birth to 2 years are invited to join Miss Sherry with their caregiver for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving. 

Miss dana will share stories with children including sensory play each week. Please note there will be no event on Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st.

Join Miss Natasha for books, songs and fingerplays with other babies, toddlers and their grownups. Each week will have a theme that encourages early literacy.

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

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

Join Miss Natasha for this preschool story time featuring stories, songs and activities with a new theme each week that encourages early literacy!

This story time is best suited for ages 3-5 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.

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

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.

Each month this group reads a different genre and the discussions focus on literary critique, gaining new perspectives, and being able to chat with other readers!

Thursdays & Fridays 9/1- 11/30

10:30 AM

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

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

Thursdays & Fridays 9/1- 11/30

10:30 AM

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

This is a storytime that will prepare children for kindergarten by learning about the calendar, weather, letters of the alphabet, numbers, along with practicing fine motor skills. 

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

Learn how to interact safely with animals in this fun pet-centered storytime led by Betty Brownley, member of the Adams County SPCA Board of Directors.

Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to join Miss Sherry for a storytime with lots of movement, games, and music. 

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.

Drop by the library for PA CareerLink® assistance and services!  Includes career counseling, in-depth resume preparation, mock interviews, occupational training, GED programs and more!

Historical Fiction Book Club
Wednesday, November 8
1PM

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”.  Well maybe not for everyone, right?  The holiday season can present a number of demands and with that comes anxiety, sadness, depression, and even guilt.  This presentation will give rec

Homeschool teens 7th to 12th grade are able to join us on these afternoons for interactive fun and learning! On this day we will be using microscopes. Registration required.

Homeschool children from Kindergarten to 6th grade are invited to join us for this afternoon of interactive fun and learning. This month, York Solid Waste Authority will be here to teach us about recycling paper.

MINDFUL MONTH will be presented, in cooperation with the Adams County Library System (Carroll Valley Branch), at the Carroll Valley borough building at 5685 Fairfield Road, Fairfield.

Tech Time!
Friday, November 10 
1PM

Puzzle Challenge
Sunday, November 5
2PM
Join us for a puzzle challenge. Come as a team or come and create a team with other participants.  Each team will receive a puzzle to complete. First team to finish the puzzle wins!

Stop into the Teen Center from 2:45-6:00 PM for casual or competitive table tennis every Wednesday throughout the fall.

Is your cell phone driving you crazy?  In this class, you will learn the basic operation of some of the most common capabilities of both Apple and Android smartphones.  There will be a question and answer session following the class.&nbs

For Pre-K and Kindergarteners. Join us for a story and some experimentation.

The Teen advisory board will choose this program and all teens are welcome to attend. 

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

SEP 13 - Weather & Climate

OCT 6 - Space Science & Eclipses

3^rd-4^th grade

Join us once a month to discuss a good book and share a snack.

Ages 4-12.

Lots and lots of LEGO bricks. Free play with optional fun challenges!

Kindergarten- 5^th grade

SEPTEMBER 14- Fall craft

OCTOBER 12 - Pumpkin craft

NOVEMBER 9- Thanksgiving 

Join us in the afternoon and make a seasonal craft. 

Let's talk books! We’ll meet for monthly discussions, snacks, and an activity.  Please register and pick up a copy of each book beginning one month before the discussion.

Celebrate World Kindness Day by creating your own kindness keychain from shrink art paper. Drop in anytime between 4 and 6pm. For all ages.

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.

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!

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 pup!  He's a great listener!

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.

Enjoy a discussion and performance on the Celtic Lever Harp by local musician Carolyn Taylor. Registration required.

An Evening with the Paranormal 
Tuesday, November 7
6:30PM

It's DINOVEMBER! Come celebrate at this special evening story time with Miss Jess. All ages welcome and no registration required.

Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to practice reading to a KPets Therapy dog.  This program is for children who are just learning to read or children who love dogs and just need a little practice reading.  Pre-register by calling the lib

Join us for this virtual book club where we'll be reading and discussing books around the themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Experience engaging and insightful conversation at this monthly virtual program.

Science Fiction Book Club
Thursday, November 9 
6:30PM

Spooky season is here!  Come to the library to paint a Halloween scene with our resident artist, Rob Ross! 

Ages 11-18.  Registration required.

A time for teens to hang out at the library and create different crafts. Snacks will be provided. Registration required.