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Gettysburg Library

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Gettysburg Library
140 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
United States

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Trone Memorial Library

10:00am-6:00pm
(717) 259-9000

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

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Tue: 12:00pm-8:00pm
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Fri-Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm

Carroll Valley Library

2:00pm-8:00pm
(717) 642-6009

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

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Harbaugh-Thomas Library

12:00pm-6:00pm
(717) 677-6257

Harbaugh-Thomas Library
59 W. York Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
United States

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Littlestown Library

2:00pm-8:00pm
(717) 359-0446

Littlestown Library
232 North Queen Street
Littlestown, PA 17340
United States

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New Oxford Area Library

2:00pm-8:00pm
(717) 624-2182

New Oxford Area Library
122 North Peters Street
New Oxford, PA 17350
United States

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Three Sentence Horror Story Contest

All Day 10/1–10/25
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
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Oct 1
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25
2024

Three Sentence Horror Story Contest

All Day 10/1–10/25
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Can you write the spookiest story in just three sentences? Create an original three sentence scary story and send it to harbaughthomas@adamslibrary.org.

Participants may submit up to three stories.

This event is in the "Children" group

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 10/1–10/31
Children
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Oct 1
-
31
2024

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 10/1–10/31
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children
Description:

Enjoy an interactive story experience with a StoryWalk® outside in our courtyard!

OCTOBER: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams

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Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All Day 10/1–10/31
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
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Oct 1
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31
2024

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All Day 10/1–10/31
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Enter the Trone Memorial Library’s Pumpkin Decorating Contest! This competition is for all ages.

9 am
This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Children
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Oct 23 2024 Wed

Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Bounces and Rhymes - Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Children
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Oct 25 2024 Fri

Bounces and Rhymes - Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children from 0-18 months old may join us with their parent/caregiver for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving.

10 am
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Stories and Sensory Play

10:30am–11:15am
Children
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Oct 21 2024 Mon

Stories and Sensory Play

10:30am–11:15am
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Stories for all ages followed by play to engage the senses.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Pals

10:00am–11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 22 2024 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, playtime, and a craft.

For preschool children ages 3-5.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Bookworms

10:00am–11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 23 2024 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:

Story time for children ages 0-3. 

Babies, toddlers, and their parent or caregiver will sing songs, do fingerplays, read books, and have playtime.

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
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Oct 23 2024 Wed

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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Stories and More!

10:30am–11:15am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 23 2024 Wed

Stories and More!

10:30am–11:15am
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 towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 23 2024 Wed

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Littlestown Library
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Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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

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Stories and Something to Make

10:30am–11:30am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 23 2024 Wed

Stories and Something to Make

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: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Description:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 24 2024 Thu

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
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

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:30am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 24 2024 Thu

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:30am
Littlestown Library
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Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Movers and Shakers - Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 25 2024 Fri

Movers and Shakers - Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children ages 18 months - 36 months, join us for a storytime with lots of movement, music, and interactive books.

 

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Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 25 2024 Fri

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
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

Babies and Books

10:30am–11:30am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 25 2024 Fri

Babies and Books

10:30am–11:30am
Littlestown Library
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Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Jess for Baby Story Time, filled with engaging activities to encourage early literacy! We'll have fun sharing stories, songs, bounces, rhymes, and more!

11 am
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Explore Music and Rhythm

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 25 2024 Fri

Explore Music and Rhythm

11:00am–12:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Description:

Up to age 6

Miss Cindie leads a hands-on interactive music and rhythm experience for babies and children up through age 6 and their grown-ups. Plenty of movement and music for all! Registration required.

12 pm
1 pm
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Preschool Pals

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 23 2024 Wed

Preschool Pals

1:00pm–2:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children ages 3-5 are invited to a storytime that will prepare them for kindergarten by practicing pre-academic skills (letters, numbers, calendar, and fine motor skills) through books and activities. 

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Children" group

Masterpiece Makers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 24 2024 Thu

Masterpiece Makers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Littlestown Library
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Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Learn about Andy Goldworthy, a contemporary British artist who creates using natural materials, such as leaves and pine cones. You’ll then have a chance to create your own unique masterpiece based on his works. For ages 6-12.

This event is in the "Children" group

Halloween Math Fun

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 24 2024 Thu

Halloween Math Fun

4:30pm–5:30pm
New Oxford Area Library
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Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Math doesn’t have to be so scary! It’s the spookiest time of the year and the New Oxford Library is helping you practice your math while having fun! Join us as we try different activities involving numbers. Can we count on you to be here?

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Afterschool Snacks and Stories

4:45pm–5:30pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 24 2024 Thu

Afterschool Snacks and Stories

4:45pm–5:30pm
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children ages 5-12 (grades K-5) are invited to the library for an afterschool snack along with some stories.

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

Barks & Books

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 21 2024 Mon

Barks & Books

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

Dogs can help struggling readers build confidence by being patient and non-judgemental while kids are reading aloud. Stop by and read to our lovable and patient therapy dog, Danny!

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

Smokey the Bear

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Everyone
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct 21 2024 Mon

Smokey the Bear

6:00pm–7:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Description:

Come meet Smokey the Bear.  This year is Smokey’s 80th birthday.  What better way to celebrate than to learn how to prevent wildfires.   Smokey and his handler will be here to teach fire safety and wildfire prevention.

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and More!

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 22 2024 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 Miss Barbara for books, songs, and activities. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

7 pm
This event is in the "Children" group

Spooky StoryWalk®

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 21 2024 Mon

Spooky StoryWalk®

7:00pm–8:00pm
Carroll Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Bring your flashlight and join us for a spooky walk around the Carroll Valley Park.

October’s StoryWalk®, Creepy Crayon!, will be read to you by a special mystery guest!

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