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Trone Memorial Library

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(717) 259-9000

Trone Memorial Library
105 Locust Street
P.O. Box 1014
East Berlin, PA 17316
United States

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(717) 642-6009

Carroll Valley Library
5685 Fairfield Road
Carroll Valley, PA 17320
United States

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12:00pm-8:00pm
(717) 677-6257

Harbaugh-Thomas Library
59 W. York Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
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Littlestown, PA 17340
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(717) 624-2182

New Oxford Area Library
122 North Peters Street
New Oxford, PA 17350
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All Day
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Monthly Crafts

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 1
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23
2023

Monthly Crafts

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

7th-12th Grade

The craft will be available as long as supplies last, so hurry in!

DECEMBER Hot Chocolate Ornaments

JANUARY Winter Rock Painting

FEBRUARY Card Making

 

9 am
This event is in the "Children" group.

The LMNOP club: Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 20 2023 Wed

The LMNOP club: Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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

10 am
This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and Sensory Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 18 2023 Mon

Stories and Sensory Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tuesday Tales Story Time: Babies & Toddlers

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 19 2023 Tue

Tuesday Tales Story Time: Babies & Toddlers

10:00am - 10:30am
New Oxford Area Library
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Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Pals

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 19 2023 Tue

Preschool Pals

10:00am - 11:00am
Carroll Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Wee Readers Wednesdays

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 20 2023 Wed

Wee Readers Wednesdays

10:00am - 10:30am
New Oxford Area Library
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Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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

This storytime is best suited for ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver, all are welcome!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Bookworms

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 20 2023 Wed

Baby Bookworms

10:00am - 11:00am
Carroll Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose: Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 20 2023 Wed

Mother Goose on the Loose: Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and More!

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 20 2023 Wed

Stories and More!

10:30am - 11:30am
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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

No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 21 2023 Thu

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 22 2023 Fri

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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

 

11 am
12 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Littlestown Adult Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 19 2023 Tue

Littlestown Adult Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Littlestown Library
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Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Come discuss books with fellow Littlestown bibliophiles! Check with the library for copies of the current selection.

 

DEC 19: The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles

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
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec 19 2023 Tue

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

12:30pm - 2:00pm
New Oxford Area Library
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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!

Drop-ins welcome. No registration required.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sit and Sew

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 21 2023 Thu

Sit and Sew

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

Join us on the first and third Thursday of the month from 12:30 to 2:30! Bring your machine and current personal project, or work on charity quilts. Beginners welcome!

1 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 19 2023 Tue

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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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.

Harbaugh-Thomas Library Shelf Indulgence Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 21 2023 Thu

Harbaugh-Thomas Library Shelf Indulgence Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

We focus on a different book every third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m.

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

Diamond Painting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 21 2023 Thu

Diamond Painting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Adults and teens

Drop in and try a sparkly diamond painting project. Bring your own, or a kit will be provided. Easy to learn and hard to stop. Join the addictive trend!

2 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Winter Chill

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 19 2023 Tue

Winter Chill

2:30pm - 4:00pm
New Oxford Area Library
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Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Come to the library after school to unwind and chill with your friends. There may be games/crafts, snacks and music.
Ages 12-18.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Table Tennis

2:45pm - 5:45pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 20 2023 Wed

Table Tennis

2:45pm - 5:45pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Stop into the Teen Center for casual or competitive table tennis every Wednesday and Friday throughout the winter.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Diamond Painting Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 21 2023 Thu

Diamond Painting Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carroll Valley Library
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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!

New to diamond painting?  Come to the intro class that will be held once a month.

Intro class dates will be June 1, July 6, and August 3.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Table Tennis

2:45pm - 5:45pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 22 2023 Fri

Table Tennis

2:45pm - 5:45pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Stop into the Teen Center for casual or competitive table tennis every Wednesday and Friday throughout the winter.

3 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Holiday Movie Afternoon

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 21 2023 Thu

Holiday Movie Afternoon

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Description:

Chill out and relax during our holiday movie afternoon! Popcorn will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Winter Slime

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 21 2023 Thu

Winter Slime

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

It’s the most wonderful slime of the year!

4 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Club 1399: Movie Afternoon

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 18 2023 Mon

Club 1399: Movie Afternoon

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Description:

This program is for teens and adults with diverse abilities and other needs.  We will be watching a holiday movie snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Book Club 5th-6th grade

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 20 2023 Wed

Book Club 5th-6th grade

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

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

5 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Gaming Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 19 2023 Tue

Gaming Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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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.

6 pm
This event is in the "Children" group.

Barks & Books

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 18 2023 Mon

Barks & Books

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Littlestown Library
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Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:

Did you know that dogs can help struggling readers build confidence?! Stop by and read to our lovable, huggable, therapy dog, Danny!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Fun with Chess!

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec 18 2023 Mon

Fun with Chess!

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Littlestown Library
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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 "Teens" group.

Cat Lamps

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 18 2023 Mon

Cat Lamps

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carroll Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Paint a purr-fect cat lamp to decorate your room or to give as a gift! 

Ages 11-18.  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
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec 18 2023 Mon

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Event
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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.

Stories and More!

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 19 2023 Tue

Stories and More!

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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

No registration required.

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

Writer's Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 19 2023 Tue

Writer's Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Writers of any level and any genre (fiction, poetry, nonfiction, etc.) are invited to this group! We'll be honing our craft together with some prompts and also have space for critique and discussion of projects at any stage.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Murder Mystery Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 21 2023 Thu

Murder Mystery Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Description:

Confident in your detective skills? Bring your detective hats and put your theories to the test for this 10,000ft high murder! Whoever manages to catch the killer wins a prize! Snacks and supplies provided. For teens aged 13-18.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Christmas Bingo & Craft night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec 21 2023 Thu

Christmas Bingo & Craft night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carroll Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come to the library to make a Christmas craft and play a few rounds of Christmas bingo! 

Ages 5-10.  Registration required.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

In Stitches

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec 21 2023 Thu

In Stitches

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

In Stitches
Thursday, December 21 
6:30PM

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