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VIL Thursday knitters

Village Knitters

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Village - Jacobus
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Feel free to join in as our eclectic group of knitters and crocheters craft, share projects and expertise, and chat about daily life and current events.  This is a friendly an...

Library Branch: Village - Jacobus
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Event Details:

Feel free to join in as our eclectic group of knitters and crocheters craft, share projects and expertise, and chat about daily life and current events.  This is a friendly and welcoming group that meets twice a week - Tuesday afternoons and

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.

We want you to read us a story - image of dogs

Library Tales for Tails

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
VIL Children's Room at Village - Jacobus
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Come visit Bridgie (a Corgi) and Birdie (a Golden Doodle) as they eagerly await your stories. Library Tales for Tails is a program which encourages confidence  by inviting rea...

Library Branch: Village - Jacobus
Room or Offsite Location: VIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Come visit Bridgie (a Corgi) and Birdie (a Golden Doodle) as they eagerly await your stories.

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.

Photo Consent

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

happy smiling kids sitting down for story time and clapping along with story time leader

Family Story Time: Let's Go Fly A Kite!

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
VIL Friendship Room at Village - Jacobus
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Science/STEAM, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

April is National Kite Month and we are ready to soar with our next family story time: Let's Go Fly A Kite!Fun stories, songs and activities about the wind and, of course, kites! F...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Village - Jacobus
Room or Offsite Location: VIL Friendship Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Science/STEAM, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

April is National Kite Month and we are ready to soar with our next family story time: Let's Go Fly A Kite!

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.

Photo Consent

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

Seeds growing taller in soil

Planting Day - Gardening for Kids!

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Home & Garden, Outdoor
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Care for the Earth!Get ready for Earth Day with your own baby plant. Paint a flower pot and plant seeds in it to take home. While you’re here, help us start a new windowsill garden...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Home & Garden, Outdoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Care for the Earth!

Get ready for Earth Day with your own baby plant. Paint a flower pot and plant seeds in it to take home. While you’re here, help us start a new windowsill garden for our library.

Ages 6 and up

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.

Dillsburg Library Book Discussion Group - April 10 at 6:30 PM - Book Social

Dillsburg Library Book Discussion Group - Book Social

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DIL Adult Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our Book Social! This is a wonderful opportunity to share your favorite literary discoveries, receive personalized recommendations, and dive into lively discussion...

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Adult Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our Book Social! 

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.

Garden Talk with Melanie Markowski: Hostas - Showy, Sun-Tolerant, and Edible

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
KRE Community Room at Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We think of hostas as shade plants but some varieties fare quite well in sunnier areas. Hostas offer gorgeous leaf colors, flowers, and fragrances, &, believe it or not, are ED...

Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Room or Offsite Location: KRE Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

We think of hostas as shade plants but some varieties fare quite well in sunnier areas. Hostas offer gorgeous leaf colors, flowers, and fragrances, &, believe it or not, are EDIBLE!

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.

Photo Consent

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

Here for You logo superimposed over atrium view

Here for You: Oak St. Health

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MAR Atrium at Martin - York
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Martin Library is pleased to host a variety of local agencies at a table in our atrium for free, walk-up help. Today’s agency is:Oak St. Healthhttps://www.oakstreethealth.com/locat...

Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Atrium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Martin Library is pleased to host a variety of local agencies at a table in our atrium for free, walk-up help. Today’s agency is:

York County Libraries' sensory story time logo

Spring Sensory Story Time

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45pm
DOV Program Room at Dover
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for a story time developed with support from early intervention therapists from Connections Early Interventions and Supports for those with sensory needs. In this inclusive...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Dover
Room or Offsite Location: DOV Program Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for a story time developed with support from early intervention therapists from Connections Early Interventions and Supports for those with sensory needs.

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.

happy smiling kids sitting down for story time and clapping along with story time leader

Preschool Story Time

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Program Type:
Early Learning, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun.  Preschool Story Time is geared towards children ages 3-6 with a caregiver. *Special Presentation by DreamWrights Center for Community Art...

Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun.  Preschool Story Time is geared towards children ages 3-6 with a caregiver. *Special Presentation by DreamWrights Center for Community Arts!

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.

1-2-3 Play with me! -Guthrie

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
GUT Children's Program Room at Guthrie - Hanover
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Your child will just see a room full of toys, but our free 1,2,3 play with me! program, is so much more! The program provides an opportunity for families to spe...

Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Your child will just see a room full of toys, but our free 1,2,3 play with me! program, is so much more!

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.

Friday Preschool Story Time

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
MAR Family Place at Martin - York
Program Type:
Early Learning, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Cate for stories, songs and more! Children's ages 3-6 are welcome.All our story times are built on the PA Early Learning Standards.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Family Place
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Miss Cate for stories, songs and more! Children's ages 3-6 are welcome.

All our story times are built on the PA Early Learning Standards.

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.

Photo Consent

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

happy smiling kids sitting down for story time and clapping along with story time leader

Preschool Storytime

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
RED Bamberger Children's Room at Red Land - Etters
Program Type:
Early Learning, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for story time for children 3-5 years old.

Library Branch: Red Land - Etters
Room or Offsite Location: RED Bamberger Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for story time for children 3-5 years old.

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.

Green worm sitting on a book with the text "bookworm". In the upper right hand corner is a coloring book with crayons.

Spring Preschool Story Time with Miss Felicia

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KRE Community Room at Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Come enjoy stories presented by Miss Felicia and make a fun craft. This is for children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. Registration Required! Please register online or by cal...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Room or Offsite Location: KRE Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come enjoy stories presented by Miss Felicia and make a fun craft. This is for children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. Registration Required! Please register online or by calling 717-252-4080.

VR Friday!

VR Fridays!

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
GUT Teen Library at Guthrie - Hanover
Program Type:
Games, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Teens
Event Details:

Come and play on our Meta Quest VR set in the Teen Library! No pre-registration is required. Just drop in anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 pm on Fridays!

Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Teen Library
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Games, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come and play on our Meta Quest VR set in the Teen Library! 

No pre-registration is required. 

Just drop in anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 pm on Fridays!

Library Tales for Tails

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
GUT Children's Library at Guthrie - Hanover
Program Type:
Animals & Nature
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Schedule an appointment to read to one of our amazing reading therapy dogs! Call and ask for the Children’s Library to schedule a 15-minute session. Therapy dogs visit the library ...

Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Library
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature
Event Details:

Schedule an appointment to read to one of our amazing reading therapy dogs! Call and ask for the Children’s Library to schedule a 15-minute session. Therapy dogs visit the library every Saturday 10am-11am. 717-632-5183 ext. 6220

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.

Young boy and girl reading a book to a golden retriever dog who watches them read

Library Tales for Tails

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
GLA Children's Room at Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Event Details:

Read to a certified therapy dog! Pick your reading buddy when you arrive.  All ages welcome! Drop in!

Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Room or Offsite Location: GLA Children's Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Read to a certified therapy dog! Pick your reading buddy when you arrive.  All ages welcome! Drop in!

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.

Young boy and girl reading a book to a golden retriever dog who watches them read

Library Tales for Tails

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dover
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Early Learning
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join us and our furry friends for Library Tales for Tails! This program is for elementary school age children who are reading alone and wish to practice reading aloud. Dogs provide...

Library Branch: Dover
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us and our furry friends for Library Tales for Tails! This program is for elementary school age children who are reading alone and wish to practice reading aloud.

LEGO Challenge

LEGO Challenge

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Event Details:

Drop-In for our monthly LEGO challenge. Each month we will challenge you to build something new! We provide the bricks, you bring the creativity. Creations will be put on display a...

Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-In for our monthly LEGO challenge. Each month we will challenge you to build something new! We provide the bricks, you bring the creativity. Creations will be put on display at the library for the month. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Science Saturday

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MAR Family Place at Martin - York
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Join us each month, September through May, to explore different science concepts through hands-on experiences.This program is a drop-in program.  No registration required. &nb...

Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Family Place
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us each month, September through May, to explore different science concepts through hands-on experiences.

This program is a drop-in program.  No registration required.  It is designed for children ages 5-12.

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.

Photo Consent

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

Story Time at Little Fox Coffee and Books

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
GUT Offsite Location at Guthrie - Hanover
Program Type:
Early Learning, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Meet up with Miss Kelly at Little Fox Coffee and Books for story time. Join us on the second Saturday of each month for stories, songs and fun!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Offsite Location
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Meet up with Miss Kelly at Little Fox Coffee and Books for story time. Join us on the second Saturday of each month for stories, songs and fun!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Eggstravaganza

Eggstravaganza!

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
VIL Friendship Room at Village - Jacobus
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Holiday, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Come join us for our Village Library version of an eggstra special event!10:30 a.m. - Eggstra Special Story time for all ages.  Stories, fingerplays, and fun!11:00 a.m. - Craf...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Village - Jacobus
Room or Offsite Location: VIL Friendship Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Holiday, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come join us for our Village Library version of an eggstra special event!

10:30 a.m. - Eggstra Special Story time for all ages.  Stories, fingerplays, and fun!

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.

Baby Story Time

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
MAR Family Place at Martin - York
Program Type:
Early Learning, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Join Miss Trish for stories, songs and more! Children ages birth to 18 months are welcome. All our story times are built on the PA Early Learning Standards.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Family Place
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Miss Trish for stories, songs and more! Children ages birth to 18 months are welcome. 

All our story times are built on the PA Early Learning Standards.

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.

colorful craft supplies on a yellow background, overlaid with a circle that says grab n go crafts

Grab n Go Activities

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
MAR Children's Library at Martin - York
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Stop by the children's libary to pick up a craft/activity bag to take home. New bags will be available every Monday and may last more than one day.  When we run out, that is a...

Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Children's Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the children's libary to pick up a craft/activity bag to take home. New bags will be available every Monday and may last more than one day.  When we run out, that is all until next week.

*While supplies last

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.

Photo Consent

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

Toddler Story Time-Guthrie

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
GUT Children's Program Room at Guthrie - Hanover
Program Type:
Early Learning, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Connect with other families with songs, stories, and fun! Toddler Story Time is geared for children age 2 with a caregiver.

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

Connect with other families with songs, stories, and fun! Toddler Story Time is geared for children age 2 with a caregiver.

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.