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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Teen Book and Snack Boxes
All Day
12/1–12/8
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch:
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Description:
Receive a monthly Book and Snack Box, complete with a library book selected for you by staff as well as one snack to eat! Boxes will be ready to pick up at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library during the first day of each month.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Gingerbread House Contest
All Day
12/1–12/20
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Trone Memorial Library
Description:
All ages are invited to get into the holiday spirit by entering our gingerbread house contests! Entries will be accepted Dec. 1-20 and voting will take place Dec. 22-31.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Self-Serve Gift Wrap Station
All Day
12/1–12/20
New Oxford Library
Library Branch:
New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Other
Description:
Monday, Dec 1–Saturday, Dec 20 Reduce your holiday stress and the need to wrap gifts in secret. Wrap your gifts for free at the library! Bring your own supplies or use our wrapping paper, ribbons, tape, scissors, and table space.
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Teen Monthly Craft: Candy Cane Reindeer
All Day
12/2–12/23
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch:
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Description:
Create a whimsical reindeer using craft supplies and a candy cane! Take your reindeer home to hang on the tree or eat the candy cane for a sweet treat.
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Dec
5
2025
Fri
Closing
Gettysburg Library closed for All Staff Meeting
Branches:
Gettysburg Library
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
1
2025
Mon
Stories and Sensory Play
10:30am–11:15am
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
2
2025
Tue
Preschool Pals
10:00am–10:30am
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
2
2025
Tue
Crafting: German Star
10:00am–11:30am
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch:
Gettysburg Library
Room:
Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Description:
Crafting: German Star Tuesday, Dec 2 10:00-11:30 AM
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
2
2025
Tue
Tuesday Tales Storytime
10:15am–11:00am
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
3
2025
Wed
Baby Bookworms
10:00am–10:30am
Carroll Valley Library
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, read books, do a craft and have playtime.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
3
2025
Wed
Stories and More!
10:30am–11:15am
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch:
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room:
Story Time Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
Join Miss Karin for books, songs, and a craft. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
3
2025
Wed
Stories and Something to Make
10:30am–11:15am
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Trone Memorial Library
Room:
Children’s Wing Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
Description:
All ages welcome. Stories followed by a simple arts and crafts project.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
4
2025
Thu
Diamond Painting: Grinch Ornaments
10:00am–11:30am
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch:
Gettysburg Library
Room:
Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Description:
Diamond Painting: Grinch Ornaments Thursday, Dec 4 10:00-11:30 AM Join us for a morning of diamond painting. This month we will make Grinch ornaments. Seating is limited. Registration opens Nov 12 at 9:00 AM.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
5
2025
Fri
Diamond Painters
11:00am–1:00pm
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Dec
2
2025
Tue
Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts
12:30pm–2:00pm
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
1
2025
Mon
Holiday Card Making
1:00pm–2:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Trone Memorial Library
Room:
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Description:
School's Out, Library's In! Children ages 5-12 are invited to make a holiday card for that special someone in your life. Miss Dana will teach a few techniques for card making and supplies will be provided.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
2
2025
Tue
Knitting Group
1:00pm–3:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
3
2025
Wed
Preschool Pals
1:00pm–2:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Trone Memorial Library
Room:
Children’s Wing Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
3
2025
Wed
Holiday Maker Afternoon At The Library
1:00pm–4:30pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch:
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room:
Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Description:
Ages: Everyone 10 years & up
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
4
2025
Thu
Diamond Painting
1:00pm–3:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch:
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room:
Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Description:
Join us for some sparkly fun. Bring your own project, or once a month select a small kit from our collection!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
5
2025
Fri
Homeschool Club
1:00pm–2:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Trone Memorial Library
Room:
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Other
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
5
2025
Fri
Teen Homeschool Afternoon
1:00pm–2:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Trone Memorial Library
Room:
Adult Wing Meeting Room
Description:
Homeschool teens and tweens are invited to join us on these afternoons for interactive learning. Please note: the October meeting will be at 12:00pm. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
5
2025
Fri
Film Fridays: Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie
1:00pm–4:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch:
Gettysburg Library
Room:
Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movie
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
5
2025
Fri
Make a Holiday Wreath or Swag
1:30pm–3:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch:
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room:
Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Description:
We will be making wreaths and swags using a variety of greens, ribbons, and other holiday items. All supplies provided. Registration required.
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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
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
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
Dec
6
2025
Sat
Crafting: Drop In Holiday Crafts
1:00pm–2:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch:
Gettysburg Library
Room:
Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
1
2025
Mon
LEGOpalooza!
4:30pm–5:30pm
New Oxford Library
Library Branch:
New Oxford Library
Room:
Library Space
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Description:
Ages: 4–12 Lots and lots of LEGO bricks. Free play with optional fun challenges! Registration required.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
3
2025
Wed
LEGOpalooza!
4:30pm–5:30pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch:
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room:
Story Time Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Other
Description:
Ages: 4–12 Lots and lots of LEGO bricks. Free play with optional fun challenges! Registration required.
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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
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
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
Dec
5
2025
Fri
First Friday Tunes
5:00pm–6:00pm
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
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Dec
1
2025
Mon
Fun with Chess!
6:00pm–7:45pm
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
1
2025
Mon
Barks and Books
6:30pm–7:30pm
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch:
Carroll Valley Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
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 KPets pup!
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Adults,
Everyone
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Dec
1
2025
Mon
Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts
6:30pm–8:00pm
Virtual Event
Library Branch:
Virtual Event
Age Group:
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
2
2025
Tue
Stories and More!
6:30pm–7:15pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch:
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room:
Story Time Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
Join Miss Barbara for books, songs, and a craft. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
4
2025
Thu
Barks & Books: Read to a Therapy Dog
6:15pm–7:15pm
New Oxford Library
Library Branch:
New Oxford Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Other
Description:
Sign up for a 15-minute session with a sweet, furry friend! Practice reading to a KPETS therapy dog. Register by visiting the library or calling 717-624-2182.
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
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
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
Dec
4
2025
Thu
Video Game Palooza
6:15pm–7:15pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch:
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room:
Teen Center
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Other
Description:
Are you a gamer looking for a relaxing afternoon? Join us at the library to explore new games, race your friends, practice your aim, and much more. Held in the Teen Center. Adults Welcome. Registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
4
2025
Thu
DIY Gift Wrapping
6:30pm–7:30pm
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Trone Memorial Library
Room:
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Description:
Children ages 3-12 are invited to the library to make your own wrapping paper and gift bags to wrap your holiday gifts for your loved ones. All materials provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
4
2025
Thu
Teen Book Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch:
Carroll Valley Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Book Club
Description:
Join our teen book club and discover new books and graphic novels! Bring a snack to share. Ages 13-18.
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