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Weekend LEGO Challenge

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens

Drop-in for a LEGO challenge! Use our bricks and your imagination. Creations will be put on display for the week. All ages welcome. 

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
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Drop-in for a LEGO challenge! Use our bricks and your imagination. Creations will be put on display for the week. All ages welcome. 

Story Time at Little Fox Coffee and Books

Saturday, August 9, 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

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!

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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.

Kreutz Creek SummerQuest Reader Celebration

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Program Type:
Games, Music & Dance, Outdoor, Party/Social Gathering
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for our End of Summer Celebration! There will be plenty of fun...a bounce house, balloon art, make a colorful snack, a selfie station, bubbles, teen trivia, raffle baskets, and so much more! No registration required.

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Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games, Music & Dance, Outdoor, Party/Social Gathering
Event Details:

Join us for our End of Summer Celebration! There will be plenty of fun...a bounce house, balloon art, make a colorful snack, a selfie station, bubbles, teen trivia, raffle baskets, and so much more! No registration required.

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.

Rainbow I Spy

Color Summer Spy

All Day
Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens

Get ready to become a Summer Sleuth by finding the weekly object hidden within the bands of our "I Spy Rainbow". Find the Object, win a Squishy. Every Monday the hidden object will change. Enjoy this colorful challenge and Good Luck!

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Library Branch: Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Get ready to become a Summer Sleuth by finding the weekly object hidden within the bands of our "I Spy Rainbow". Find the Object, win a Squishy. Every Monday the hidden object will change. Enjoy this colorful challenge and Good Luck!

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.

Baby Story Time

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
GUT Children's Program Room at Guthrie - Hanover
Program Type:
Early Learning, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Build baby's early learning skills! Play and socialize with other families, then enjoy reading and singing with Miss Kelly. Ages birth-2.

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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:

Build baby's early learning skills! Play and socialize with other families, then enjoy reading and singing with Miss Kelly. Ages birth-2.

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.

Messtival

Four Day Messtival

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MAS Patio at Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Games, Outdoor, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5

Prepare to enjoy getting messy. Every Monday and Wednesday for two weeks we will have unusual art projects like Bubble Wrap Painting, Making Sidewalk Paint, Straw, Fork, Flyswatter Painting, and more. Don't worry it will all be safe fun.

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Library Branch: Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Room or Offsite Location: MAS Patio
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Games, Outdoor, Story Time
Event Details:

Prepare to enjoy getting messy. Every Monday and Wednesday for two weeks we will have unusual art projects like Bubble Wrap Painting, Making Sidewalk Paint, Straw, Fork, Flyswatter Painting, and more. Don't worry it will all be safe 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.

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.

Close up of hands cutting out a craft paper rocketship

Grab and Go

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Dover
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5

Pick up a themed kit every Monday while supplies last!

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Library Branch: Dover
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Pick up a themed kit every Monday while supplies last!

Knit & Crochet Club

Knit & Crochet Club

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Red Land - Etters
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults

Join us at the Red Land Library for the Knit & Crochet Club. Bring any medium or style of craft project to work on with others! This club meets on the second Monday of each month.

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Library Branch: Red Land - Etters
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at the Red Land Library for the Knit & Crochet Club. Bring any medium or style of craft project to work on with others! This club meets on the second Monday of each month.

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.

Open Hours for Teen Gaming

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
DIL Public Meeting Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Thanks to the amazing folks at The Bodhana Group, we have a new collection of tabletop games here at the Dillsburg Library.  Anyone can come play whenever the library is open.

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

Thanks to the amazing folks at The Bodhana Group, we have a new collection of tabletop games here at the Dillsburg Library.  Anyone can come play whenever the library is open.

hands playing with LEGO® bricks

LEGO Club

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dover
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5

Create a themed LEGO build each month. Give your build a name and write a brief story to go along with it for display in our library!

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Library Branch: Dover
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Create a themed LEGO build each month. Give your build a name and write a brief story to go along with it for display in our library!

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.

Bedtime Story Time

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
GUT Children's Program Room at Guthrie - Hanover
Program Type:
Early Learning, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5

Put on your jammies and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with Miss Kelly! Everyone is welcome but best suited for ages 5 and under.

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Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Put on your jammies and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with Miss Kelly! Everyone is welcome but best suited for ages 5 and under.

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.

Outdoor Story Time

Outdoor Story Time

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
DOV Lehr Park at Dover
Program Type:
Early Learning, Outdoor, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool

Sing, read, and play at Outdoor Story Time Tuesdays at 9:30AM this summer! We'll meet outside at Lehr Park (right next to the library).  Please bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. 

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Library Branch: Dover
Room or Offsite Location: DOV Lehr Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning, Outdoor, Story Time
Event Details:

Sing, read, and play at Outdoor Story Time Tuesdays at 9:30AM this summer! We'll meet outside at Lehr Park (right next to the library).  Please bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. 

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.

Penn Township Community Park Story Time

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
GUT Offsite Location at Guthrie - Hanover
Program Type:
Early Learning, Outdoor, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Join Miss Kelly at Penn Township Community Park for stories, songs and fun! Enjoy time outside under the big pavilion for story time and then play at Kids Kingdom for a great family time adventure!

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

Join Miss Kelly at Penn Township Community Park for stories, songs and fun! Enjoy time outside under the big pavilion for story time and then play at Kids Kingdom for a great family time adventure!

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.

Summer Story Times

Baby Story Time

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Suggested ages 0-2 years. 

Summer Story Times will take place on Tuesdays June 3-August 12 (No story times July 1). 

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Suggested ages 0-2 years. 

Summer Story Times will take place on Tuesdays June 3-August 12 (No story times July 1). 

Outdoor Story Time

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
GLA Outdoor Pavilion at Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Program Type:
Outdoor, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Experience the great outdoors with a Story Time in our pavilion.  Miss Sara will read some stories and then explore the library's nature areas.  This program is for ages 3 and up.

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Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Room or Offsite Location: GLA Outdoor Pavilion
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Outdoor, Story Time
Event Details:

Experience the great outdoors with a Story Time in our pavilion.  Miss Sara will read some stories and then explore the library's nature areas.  This program is for ages 3 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.

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.

Owl in flight

ZooAmerica and Picnic

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Outdoor, Party/Social Gathering, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Everyone

We're Wild About Summer!  

Come for the program, stick around for free food.   Meet some animals from ZooAmerica and discover cool wildlife facts.

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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: Animals & Nature, Outdoor, Party/Social Gathering, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

We're Wild About Summer!  

Come for the program, stick around for free food.   Meet some animals from ZooAmerica and discover cool wildlife facts.

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.

Summer Story Times

Preschool and Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Suggested ages 2-6 years. 

Summer Story Times will take place on Tuesdays June 3-August 12 (No story times July 1). 

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Suggested ages 2-6 years. 

Summer Story Times will take place on Tuesdays June 3-August 12 (No story times July 1). 

close up of hands knitting with pink yarn

Village Knitters

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
VIL Friendship Room at Village - Jacobus
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

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Library Branch: Village - Jacobus
Room or Offsite Location: VIL Friendship Room
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.

Crafty Tuesday

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
GUT Children's Program Room at Guthrie - Hanover
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5

Join us for Crafty Tuesday! There will be a different craft each week.

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

Join us for Crafty Tuesday! There will be a different craft each week.

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.

Teen drawing and painting

Painting & Drawing

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
MAR Teens at Martin - York
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

If you enjoy drawing or painting, come to Martin Library Teens, 2nd floor, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 pm to unleash the artist in you. Bring a friend. 

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Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Teens
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Event Details:

If you enjoy drawing or painting, come to Martin Library Teens, 2nd floor, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 pm to unleash the artist in you. Bring a friend. 

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.

Teens and button making

Button Making

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Martin - York
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Come to Martin Library Teens, 2nd floor, Solver Space, on Tuesdays, from 4:00-5:30 pm, if you are interested in creating, designing, or exploring Button Making. 

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Library Branch: Martin - York
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come to Martin Library Teens, 2nd floor, Solver Space, on Tuesdays, from 4:00-5:30 pm, if you are interested in creating, designing, or exploring Button Making. 

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.

Photo Consent

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

Teen Anime Watch Party

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
KRE Community Room at Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens

Hang out at the library and watch some anime this summer! 

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

Hang out at the library and watch some anime this summer! 

PS 5 for video game play

VIdeo Game Play at Martin Library Teens, 2nd floor

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Martin - York
Program Type:
Games, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

If you like playing age-appropriate video games with friends, come to Martin Library Teens, on the 2nd floor, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:30 pm.

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Library Branch: Martin - York
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

If you like playing age-appropriate video games with friends, come to Martin Library Teens, on the 2nd floor, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:30 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.

Photo Consent

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

Youth Chess Club

Youth Chess Club

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
GUT Teen Library at Guthrie - Hanover
Program Type:
Games, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Teens

All skill levels are welcome! 

Pre-registration is not required for this program. 

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

All skill levels are welcome! 

Pre-registration is not required for this program.