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author sandra brown in front of a textured background. The cover of her book "Bloodlust" is placed to her right.

Beyond the Books: An Evening with Sandra Brown

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Offsite

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

York County Libraries (PA) is pleased to present thriller icon Sandra Brown to the Appell Center for our 2nd annual “Beyond the Books” event. On April 23, 2026, Sandra will take th...

Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit, Fundraiser, Party/Social Gathering, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

York County Libraries (PA) is pleased to present thriller icon Sandra Brown to the Appell Center for our 2nd annual “Beyond the Books” event.

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Coover Park Sign with dinosaurs.

Dino Hunt at Coover Park

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Offsite Location at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Games, Outdoor, Story Time
Age Group:
School Age

Roar into adventure!

Read a dino story with Miss Sue and then go on a scavenger hunt for dinosaurs along the Disc Golf course in Coover park.  Collect all 9 dinosaurs!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Offsite Location
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Games, Outdoor, Story Time
Event Details:

Roar into adventure!

Read a dino story with Miss Sue and then go on a scavenger hunt for dinosaurs along the Disc Golf course in Coover park.  Collect all 9 dinosaurs!

Minecraft Ship

Minecraft Night

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Get ready to build!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to build!

West Shore Wildlife onsite with Raptor

Biodiversity with West Shore Wildlife

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Outdoor, Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Meet some live animal ambassadors and discover the amazing variety of life all around us.

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Outdoor, Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Meet some live animal ambassadors and discover the amazing variety of life all around us.

close up of a children's clay craft. The clay is shaped to look like a close-up of a dinosaur eye

Make a Clay Dinosaur Eye

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
(SQ 2026) Make a Clay Dinosaur Eye (Bre's Program):

Has your child seen a close-up of a dinosaur's eye? Here’s a chance for them to make their own! This program uses air-dry modeling clay, marbles, and markers to create a dinosaur e...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Guest/Performer
Registration Required

Has your child seen a close-up of a dinosaur's eye? Here’s a chance for them to make their own! This program uses air-dry modeling clay, marbles, and markers to create a dinosaur eye. This will be a unique keepsake for your child to add to their collection! 

Registration

This program is geared for kids ages 6-11. Registration is required for this event.

Lego Bricks

LEGO® Club

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Build a masterpiece! We supply the LEGO® bricks. You bring your imagination. Be inspired by our monthly challenge or use your own design. Show off your masterpiece in our LEGO® display.

Ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Build a masterpiece! We supply the LEGO® bricks. You bring your imagination. Be inspired by our monthly challenge or use your own design. Show off your masterpiece in our LEGO® display.

Ages 6 and up.

photograph of musician Phredd the One Man Band

PHREDD the One Man Band

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Everyone
(SQ 2026) Phredd the One-Man Band:

Get ready to clap and dance along with Phredd the One-Man Band! Phredd's performances are designed to inspire imagination and creativity, incorporating elements such as hand m...

All Ages.

No Registration Required.

This program meets outside if the weather is nice. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Get ready to clap and dance along with Phredd the One-Man Band! 

Phredd's performances are designed to inspire imagination and creativity, incorporating elements such as hand motions, humor, and audience interaction. This approach not only entertains but also encourages participation, making his concerts enjoyable for both children and adults.

His background as a parent of eight children likely contributes to his insight into what captivates young audiences, and his experience as a radio show host further enhances his ability to connect with and entertain children.

All Ages.

No Registration Required.

This program meets outside if the weather is nice. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket.

graphic that says "dino writing lab" and includes illustrations of dinosaurs and their tracks.

Tween Writing Lab: Dino Edition!

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
DIL Adult Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
(SQ 2026) Tween Writing Lab: Dino Edition! (Monee's Program):

Dig deep into your imagination during this summer's dinosaur-themed writing lab!Tweens (ages 8-11) will design a brochure for their own dinosaur-themed park. Using guided prompts, ...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Adult Area
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Guest/Performer
Registration Required

Dig deep into your imagination during this summer's dinosaur-themed writing lab!

Tweens (ages 8-11) will design a brochure for their own dinosaur-themed park. Using guided prompts, attendees will invent and name an original dinosaur, describe habitats or attractions, and decide what makes their park unique.

This quiet and structured activity introduces basic storytelling and descriptive writing skills, while encouraging creativity and independent work! 

This program is geared for ages 8-11.

Registration 

Registration is required for this event. A minimum of 5 attendees is needed for this program. 

Penn Cumberland Garden Club Logo with Cartoon Bugs

Bugs in the Garden with Penn-Cumberland Garden Club

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Home & Garden, Outdoor, Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

What is a bug? Beetles, Bugs, Insects, Spiders, Butterflies and more!

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Home & Garden, Outdoor, Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

What is a bug? Beetles, Bugs, Insects, Spiders, Butterflies and more!

Magnifying glass and lock

Escape Room Planning Session #3

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DIL Adult Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Create a mystery!

Teens have creative control as we brainstorm and build an escape room for kids.  Help plan this year's theme, costumes, scenery, puzzles, and props at one or more of our planning sessions.

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Adult Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Create a mystery!

Teens have creative control as we brainstorm and build an escape room for kids.  Help plan this year's theme, costumes, scenery, puzzles, and props at one or more of our planning sessions.

Baby looking at blocks and a book

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Early Learning, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Babies, toddlers and their caregivers join us for free play, lap bounces, stories, songs, and action rhymes.

Recommended for ages 0-3, but all are welcome.

No registration required.

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers and their caregivers join us for free play, lap bounces, stories, songs, and action rhymes.

Recommended for ages 0-3, but all are welcome.

No registration required.

Volcano and Inflatable Dinosaur

Dino Rescue - STEM Adventure

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

No Touching!

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

No Touching!

a photograph of magician River Barry blowing bubbles

A Magical Bubble Adventure

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Offsite Location at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Everyone
(SQ 2026) A Magical Bubble Adventure:

Get ready for an adventure that combines science, storytelling, and bubbles!Join bubble magician River Barry on a time traveling expedition through the history of bubbles, uncoveri...

No Registration Required.

This program meets across the street from the library at Calvary Methodist Church. We will meet in the church’s Family Center building at 203 Mumper Ln, Dillsburg, PA 17019.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Offsite Location
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Get ready for an adventure that combines science, storytelling, and bubbles!

Join bubble magician River Barry on a time traveling expedition through the history of bubbles, uncovering "ancient artifacts," and a magical wand! Explore a world where dinosaurs roam and fun springs from soap and bubbles! Watch as colorful bubbles rise from the “excavation site!” Kids will learn the science and magic behind bubbles and even have the chance to step inside a giant one.

This program is geared for families of all ages. 

No Registration Required.

This program meets across the street from the library at Calvary Methodist Church. We will meet in the church’s Family Center building at 203 Mumper Ln, Dillsburg, PA 17019.

Scratch Cat with Coding Wand

Coding Club

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Code for fun!

Remix our monthly challenge or code your own project using Scratch. Beginners and experts are welcome.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Code for fun!

Remix our monthly challenge or code your own project using Scratch. Beginners and experts are welcome.  

Miss Sue Reading outside with kids

Story Time at the Dillsburg Farmers' Market

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
DIL Offsite Location at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Early Learning, Outdoor, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Everyone

Join Miss Sue once a month at the Dillsburg Farmers' Market for stories, rhymes and songs.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Offsite Location
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Everyone
Program Type: Early Learning, Outdoor, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Sue once a month at the Dillsburg Farmers' Market for stories, rhymes and songs.

Ryan Bridge Headshot with Butterfly Collection

The BugMan - Ryan Bridge

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Offsite Location at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Everyone

Pet a LIVE bug!  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Offsite Location
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Pet a LIVE bug!  

teddy bear with slippers

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool

Did you ever wonder what adventures take place at the library overnight?  

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Did you ever wonder what adventures take place at the library overnight?  

Preschooler reading a book

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Early Learning, Outdoor, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool

Join Miss Sue for stories, songs, finger plays, action rhymes, and a craft.

Recommended for ages 3-5, but all are welcome.

No registration required.

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning, Outdoor, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Sue for stories, songs, finger plays, action rhymes, and a craft.

Recommended for ages 3-5, but all are welcome.

No registration required.

Magnifying glass and lock

Escape Room Planning Session #4

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DIL Adult Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Create a mystery!

Teens have creative control as we brainstorm and build an escape room for kids.  Help plan this year's theme, costumes, scenery, puzzles, and props at one or more of our planning sessions.

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Adult Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Create a mystery!

Teens have creative control as we brainstorm and build an escape room for kids.  Help plan this year's theme, costumes, scenery, puzzles, and props at one or more of our planning sessions.

Worm Compost Project

Composting with Worms

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
School Age

Get Wiggling with Worms! 

Join the York County Solid Waste Authority to learn about composting with worms.  Make a mini worm bin to take home.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get Wiggling with Worms! 

Join the York County Solid Waste Authority to learn about composting with worms.  Make a mini worm bin to take home.  

Mr. Music Playing Mandolin with Kids

Mr. Music

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Everyone

Come sing along with Mr. Music!

Guitar in one hand and his audience in the other, Lenny Tepsich greets children and they light up with anticipation. When he leaves, they never forget having met Mr. Music®.

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Everyone
Program Type: Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Event Details:

Come sing along with Mr. Music!

Guitar in one hand and his audience in the other, Lenny Tepsich greets children and they light up with anticipation. When he leaves, they never forget having met Mr. Music®.

Kids using ultraviolet flashlight

Escape Room Challenge for Kids

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:00pm
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age

Can you escape?

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Can you escape?

Paintbrush with Heart

Kids Craft Night

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
School Age

Get Crafty!

We provide the materials.  You bring your creativity.  Make something special to take home.

Ages 6 and up.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get Crafty!

We provide the materials.  You bring your creativity.  Make something special to take home.

Ages 6 and up.

design your own t-shirt. graphic of a white t shirt with artistic doodles on the front of it.

T-shirt Design

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Everyone
(SQ 2026) T-Shirt Machine:

Bring a plain t-shirt, leave with a one-of-a-kind creation! Draw a design on your shirt with our crayons, then a staff member will use our heat press machine to make it perman...

Drop in any time between 2:00 and 4:00pm.

All Ages

No Registration Required.

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a plain t-shirt, leave with a one-of-a-kind creation! 

Draw a design on your shirt with our crayons, then a staff member will use our heat press machine to make it permanent! 

What to Bring

Bring your own white or light-colored shirt. Make sure the t-shirt you bring is 100% cotton. We’ve also had success with pillowcases and canvas bags. 

Drop in any time between 2:00 and 4:00pm.

All Ages

No Registration Required.

three children holding up models of planets

LEAP Into Science

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
Leap into Science (Generic):

Get ready for a hands-on science experiment! Learn more about a STEAM-focused topic during our interactive Leap into Science program. This program is geared for school age kids fro...

No Registration Required.

This program meets outside if the weather is nice. 

The rain location for this event is inside the library, in the children's room.

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready for a hands-on science experiment! Learn more about a STEAM-focused topic during our interactive Leap into Science program. This program is geared for school age kids from K-5th grade.

No Registration Required.

This program meets outside if the weather is nice. 

The rain location for this event is inside the library, in the children's room.