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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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Dillsburg Karate Academy

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Everyone

Right Here in Our Community!

Learn about karate from the experts of Dillsburg Karate Academy.  Listen, watch a demonstration, and try out some basic moves.

All Ages

No Registration Required.

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

Right Here in Our Community!

Learn about karate from the experts of Dillsburg Karate Academy.  Listen, watch a demonstration, and try out some basic moves.

All Ages

No Registration Required.

Preschooler reading a book

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, August 6, 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.

Lego Bricks

LEGO® Club

Thursday, August 6, 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.

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Magic and Picnic

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games, Outdoor, Party/Social Gathering, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Everyone

It's a magical adventure!

Come for the show, stick around for free food.

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Games, Outdoor, Party/Social Gathering, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

It's a magical adventure!

Come for the show, stick around for free food.

Baby looking at blocks and a book

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, August 19, 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.

Scratch Cat with Coding Wand

Coding Club

Thursday, August 20, 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, August 22, 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.

Silly Joe Sings Concert - August 22 at 5:30 PM

Silly Joe Sings! - Summer Lawn Concert Series

Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Everyone

Get ready for some silly fun on the library lawn! Join us for a special family concert with Silly Joe on August 22nd at 5:30 PM.

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Get ready for some silly fun on the library lawn! Join us for a special family concert with Silly Joe on August 22nd at 5:30 PM.

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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.

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Paintbrush with Heart

Kids Craft Night

Wednesday, August 26, 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.

Miss Sue Reading outside with kids

Story Time at the Dillsburg Farmers' Market

Saturday, September 19, 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.