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Winter Concert with Expressions

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Program Type:
Music, Special Guest
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for an fun evening of holiday music as the Spring Grove Area School District's select choir, Expressions, performs a mix of carols and group sing-a-longs as well as preview...

Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music, Special Guest
Event Details:

Join us for an fun evening of holiday music as the Spring Grove Area School District's select choir, Expressions, performs a mix of carols and group sing-a-longs as well as previewing some of their winter concert songs like "You're a Mean One, Mr.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

The Polar Express presented by Fun-in-it Storytelling

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
GUT John & Joan Bare Center at Guthrie - Hanover
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Guest, Story Time
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heart-warming holiday tale is sure to enchant children of all ages! Wear your pjs and enjoy cookies and hot choc...

Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT John & Joan Bare Center
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday, Special Guest, Story Time
Event Details:

Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heart-warming holiday tale is sure to enchant 
children of all ages! Wear your pjs and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate as this magical story unfolds.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

close up of hand placing a chess piece on the game board

York Chess Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
KRE Community Room at Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Kreutz Creek Library is delighted to host York Chess Club! You will play, learn tips on how to improve your game and meet like-minded people. All ages and experience welcome!

Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Room or Offsite Location: KRE Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Kreutz Creek Library is delighted to host York Chess Club! You will play, learn tips on how to improve your game and meet like-minded people. All ages and experience welcome!

Agape Ringers Handbell Choir

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GUT Adult Library at Guthrie - Hanover
Program Type:
Holiday, Music
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join the Agape Ringers Handbell Choir from the First Church of Hanoveras they celebrate the season with a selection of holiday music.Tues., Dec. 10 at 6:30 pm     Ma...

Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Adult Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday, Music
Event Details:

Join the Agape Ringers Handbell Choir from the First Church of Hanover

as they celebrate the season with a selection of holiday music.


Tues., Dec. 10 at 6:30 pm     

The Polar Express presented by Fun-in-it Storytelling

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
GUT John & Joan Bare Center at Guthrie - Hanover
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Guest, Story Time
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heart-warming holiday tale is sure to enchant children of all ages! Wear your pjs and enjoy cookies and hot choc...

Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT John & Joan Bare Center
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday, Special Guest, Story Time
Event Details:

Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heart-warming holiday tale is sure to enchant 
children of all ages! Wear your pjs and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate as this magical story unfolds.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Rudolph Jingle Bell Sticks and Chalk Light Art!

Drop In Art Time! Rudolph Jingle Bell Sticks

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
KAL Board Room at Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Drop in between 3:30-4:30 to create your own Rudolph Jingle Bell Stick or Chalk Light Art!  This is a drop in program, no registration required! All children 12 and under...

Library Branch: Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Room or Offsite Location: KAL Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in between 3:30-4:30 to create your own Rudolph Jingle Bell Stick or Chalk Light Art!  

This is a drop in program, no registration required! 

All children 12 and under must be acompanied by an adult. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Food

Food will be served at this event. If you have any questions or concerns about dietary or allergy restrictions, please contact the library before arriving.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.

Family-Friendly Chess Practice

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Games, Party/Social Gathering
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

In addition to our bi-monthly chess club, you can now bring the family to practice their chess skills with Sean! Every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday night from 6-8pm.

Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games, Party/Social Gathering
Event Details:

In addition to our bi-monthly chess club, you can now bring the family to practice their chess skills with Sean! Every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday night from 6-8pm.

Stitch and Chat

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm
KRE Conference Room at Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Two groups, one daytime and one evening! Both meet twice a month to chat while working on projects already begun or starting brand new ones.  Join one of the groups or both.&n...

Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Room or Offsite Location: KRE Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Two groups, one daytime and one evening! Both meet twice a month to chat while working on projects already begun or starting brand new ones.  Join one of the groups or both.  The more the merrier.

close up of hand placing a chess piece on the game board

York Chess Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
KRE Conference Room at Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Kreutz Creek Library is delighted to host York Chess Club! You will play, learn tips on how to improve your game and meet like-minded people. All ages and experience welcome!

Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Room or Offsite Location: KRE Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Kreutz Creek Library is delighted to host York Chess Club! You will play, learn tips on how to improve your game and meet like-minded people. All ages and experience welcome!

Chess Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Games, Party/Social Gathering
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Wish you knew how? Join us for instruction and fun.First & Third Wednesday of every month. 6:00-8:00 pm.(Looking fo...

Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games, Party/Social Gathering
Event Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Wish you knew how? Join us for instruction and fun.
First & Third Wednesday of every month. 6:00-8:00 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Stitch and Chat

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
KRE Conference Room at Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Two groups, one daytime and one evening! Both meet twice a month to chat while working on projects already begun or starting brand new ones.  Join one of the groups or both.&n...

Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Room or Offsite Location: KRE Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Two groups, one daytime and one evening! Both meet twice a month to chat while working on projects already begun or starting brand new ones.  Join one of the groups or both.  The more the merrier.

wrap and yap

Wrap & Yap!

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
KAL Board Room at Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Still have presents that need to be wrapped?  Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm to finish up your holiday wrapping and enjoy good conversation and festive music!  Brin...

Library Branch: Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Room or Offsite Location: KAL Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:

Still have presents that need to be wrapped?  Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm to finish up your holiday wrapping and enjoy good conversation and festive music!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Food

Food will be served at this event. If you have any questions or concerns about dietary or allergy restrictions, please contact the library before arriving.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.

Holiday Story Time

Holiday Story Time!

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
KAL Children's Area at Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Program Type:
Holiday, Story Time
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come join us for a special holiday story time! Pjs and stuffed animals welcome!We will read holiday themed books, sing some songs, and get ourselves in a festive mood!Monday, Decem...

Library Branch: Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Room or Offsite Location: KAL Children's Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday, Story Time
Event Details:

Come join us for a special holiday story time! Pjs and stuffed animals welcome!

We will read holiday themed books, sing some songs, and get ourselves in a festive mood!

Monday, December 23, 6-6:30pm.

Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Arthur Hufnagel - Glen Rock, Collinsville - Brogue, Dillsburg, Dover, Glatfelter - Spring Grove, Guthrie - Hanover, Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion, Kreutz Creek - Hellam, Martin - York, Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown, Paul Smith - Shrewsbury, Red Land - Etters, Village - Jacobus, Online Event, Offsite

All library locations are closed in observance of the Christmas Eve holiday. Check your library's website to see their regular hours.YCL wishes you a safe and happy holiday season!

Closing
Branches:
Arthur Hufnagel - Glen Rock, Collinsville - Brogue, Dillsburg, Dover, Glatfelter - Spring Grove, Guthrie - Hanover, Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion, Kreutz Creek - Hellam, Martin - York, Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown, Paul Smith - Shrewsbury, Red Land - Etters, Village - Jacobus, Online Event, Offsite
Description:

All library locations are closed in observance of the Christmas Eve holiday. Check your library's website to see their regular hours.

Closed for Christmas Day

All Day
Arthur Hufnagel - Glen Rock, Collinsville - Brogue, Dillsburg, Dover, Glatfelter - Spring Grove, Guthrie - Hanover, Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion, Kreutz Creek - Hellam, Martin - York, Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown, Paul Smith - Shrewsbury, Red Land - Etters, Village - Jacobus, Online Event, Offsite

In observance of the holiday season, all YCL locations will be closed on 12/25. Check your library’s page for its regular operating hours.York County Libraries wishes you a very ha...

Closing
Branches:
Arthur Hufnagel - Glen Rock, Collinsville - Brogue, Dillsburg, Dover, Glatfelter - Spring Grove, Guthrie - Hanover, Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion, Kreutz Creek - Hellam, Martin - York, Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown, Paul Smith - Shrewsbury, Red Land - Etters, Village - Jacobus, Online Event, Offsite
Description:

In observance of the holiday season, all YCL locations will be closed on 12/25. Check your library’s page for its regular operating hours.

Puzzle Exchange

All Day 12/26 - 12/28
GLA Board Room at Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Glatfelter Memorial Library’s Puzzle Exchange returns on Thursday, December 26 and continues through Saturday, December 28 during open hours.  Bring some of your puzzles and e...

Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Room or Offsite Location: GLA Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Glatfelter Memorial Library’s Puzzle Exchange returns on Thursday, December 26 and continues through Saturday, December 28 during open hours.  Bring some of your puzzles and exchange them for some new-to-you puzzles.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

close up of hand placing a chess piece on the game board

York Chess Club Tournament

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Kreutz Creek Quads will be held the fourth Saturday of each month at the Kreutz Creek Library, 66 Walnut Springs Rd., Hellam Township, PA. Each tournament is limited to 40 play...

Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

The Kreutz Creek Quads will be held the fourth Saturday of each month at the Kreutz Creek Library, 66 Walnut Springs Rd., Hellam Township, PA.

Closed for New Year's Eve

All Day
Arthur Hufnagel - Glen Rock, Collinsville - Brogue, Dover, Glatfelter - Spring Grove, Guthrie - Hanover, Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion, Kreutz Creek - Hellam, Martin - York, Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown, Paul Smith - Shrewsbury, Red Land - Etters, Village - Jacobus, Online Event, Offsite

Most* library locations are closed in observance of the New Year's Eve holiday. Check your library's website to see their regular hours.*Dillsburg Area Public Library is open from ...

Closing
Branches:
Arthur Hufnagel - Glen Rock, Collinsville - Brogue, Dover, Glatfelter - Spring Grove, Guthrie - Hanover, Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion, Kreutz Creek - Hellam, Martin - York, Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown, Paul Smith - Shrewsbury, Red Land - Etters, Village - Jacobus, Online Event, Offsite
Description:

Most* library locations are closed in observance of the New Year's Eve holiday. Check your library's website to see their regular hours.

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Arthur Hufnagel - Glen Rock, Collinsville - Brogue, Dillsburg, Dover, Glatfelter - Spring Grove, Guthrie - Hanover, Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion, Kreutz Creek - Hellam, Martin - York, Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown, Paul Smith - Shrewsbury, Red Land - Etters, Village - Jacobus, Online Event, Offsite

In observance of New Year's Day, all YCL locations will be closed on 1/1. Check your library’s page for its regular operating hours. York County Libraries wishes you a Happy N...

Closing
Branches:
Arthur Hufnagel - Glen Rock, Collinsville - Brogue, Dillsburg, Dover, Glatfelter - Spring Grove, Guthrie - Hanover, Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion, Kreutz Creek - Hellam, Martin - York, Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown, Paul Smith - Shrewsbury, Red Land - Etters, Village - Jacobus, Online Event, Offsite
Description:

In observance of New Year's Day, all YCL locations will be closed on 1/1. Check your library’s page for its regular operating hours.