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VR Friday!

VR Fridays!

Friday, August 1, 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, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
GUT Children's Library at Guthrie - Hanover
Program Type:
Animals & Nature
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
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, Grades 6-8
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.

Builder's Club

Builder's Club!

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
KAL Board Room at Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Program Type:
Games, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Builder's Unite!Stop in and let your imagination run wild! Build your own designs and see how creative you can get! We have Magna-tiles, Legos, Marble Maze, Keva Planks, Linco...

Library Branch: Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Room or Offsite Location: KAL Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Games, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Builder's Unite!

Stop in and let your imagination run wild! Build your own designs and see how creative you can get! 

We have Magna-tiles, Legos, Marble Maze, Keva Planks, Lincoln Logs, and 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.

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.

Typewriter Club

York Epic Typewriter Initiative (Y.E.T.I.)

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Calling all typewriter enthusiasts! Come join the York Epic Typewriter Initiative (Y.E.T.I.) for typewriter fun. Bring your own typewriter or use one of ours. Come type a letter, s...

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

Calling all typewriter enthusiasts! Come join the York Epic Typewriter Initiative (Y.E.T.I.) for typewriter fun. Bring your own typewriter or use one of ours. Come type a letter, short story or more! All ages welcome, kids and adults.

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.

Online Lego Challenge

Online LEGO® Challenge

All Day
KRE Virtual/Online Event at Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Have some legos at home and can't make it to the library? Then the Online LEGO® Challenge is for you!! Each Monday a new challenge will be posted to Kreutz Creek's Facebook and Ins...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Room or Offsite Location: KRE Virtual/Online Event
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Have some legos at home and can't make it to the library? Then the Online LEGO® Challenge is for you!! Each Monday a new challenge will be posted to Kreutz Creek's Facebook and Instagram pages. 

children eating a bowl of cereal

Summer Breakfast

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MAR Children's Library at Martin - York
Program Type:
Food & Culinary
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Event Details:

Youth 18 and under are invited to come and have breakfast at the library.

Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Children's Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Food & Culinary
Event Details:

Youth 18 and under are invited to come and have breakfast at the 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.

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, August 4, 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:

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

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.

Close up of hands cutting out a craft paper rocketship

Grab and Go

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Dover
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Pick up a themed kit every Monday while supplies last!

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!

children of various ethnicities eating sandwiches and fruit at a table

Summer Lunch

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MAR Family Place at Martin - York
Program Type:
Food & Culinary
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Event Details:

Youth ages 18 and under are invited to join us at the library for lunch.

Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Family Place
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Food & Culinary
Event Details:

Youth ages 18 and under are invited to join us at the library for lunch.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Open Hours for Teen Gaming

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
DIL Public Meeting Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
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....

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.

Bedtime Story Time

Monday, August 4, 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
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.

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 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
DOV Lehr Park at Dover
Program Type:
Early Learning, Outdoor, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
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 si...

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.

children eating a bowl of cereal

Summer Breakfast

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MAR Children's Library at Martin - York
Program Type:
Food & Culinary
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Event Details:

Youth 18 and under are invited to come and have breakfast at the library.

Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Children's Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Food & Culinary
Event Details:

Youth 18 and under are invited to come and have breakfast at the 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.

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.

Penn Township Community Park Story Time

Tuesday, August 5, 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
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 famil...

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

08/05/2025 @ 10:15am to 10/14/2025 @ 10:45am
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
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). W...

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). 

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Program Type:
Animals & Nature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal to spend the night at the library for a cozy slumber party!  Pick up your stuffed animal the following day and see pictures of their overnig...

Required
Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Animals & Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal to spend the night at the library for a cozy slumber party!  Pick up your stuffed animal the following day and see pictures of their overnight adventures!  Registration is 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.

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.

Tie-Dye logo with text "Color Our World"

Digger Dog and Columbia Gas

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Everyone
Event Details:

Stay Safe!Join Columbia Gas and Digger Dog as they teach about their underground facilities and what to do if you would ever smell natural gas? Do you know what that smells like? D...

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: Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Stay Safe!

Join Columbia Gas and Digger Dog as they teach about their underground facilities and what to do if you would ever smell natural gas? Do you know what that smells like? Do you know who to call?

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.

Story Time at Pinchot Park

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
RED Offsite Location at Red Land - Etters
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Early Learning, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join Miss Beth from Pinchot Park and Miss Carol from the library and listen to stories about nature and do some nature activities. We meet at the Sunshine Pavilion at the Conewago ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Red Land - Etters
Room or Offsite Location: RED Offsite Location
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Early Learning, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Beth from Pinchot Park and Miss Carol from the library and listen to stories about nature and do some nature activities. We meet at the Sunshine Pavilion at the Conewago Day Use Area. 

For families.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Migration Mayhem Flyer

Migration Mayhem!

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
KAL Children's Area at Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Story Time
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Migration Mayhem!Did you know, it’s not just birds who migrate!Join Penn State Master Watershed Stewards as we take an up close look at fish that travel thousands of miles from the...

Library Branch: Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Room or Offsite Location: KAL Children's Area
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Story Time
Event Details:

Migration Mayhem!

Did you know, it’s not just birds who migrate!

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.

Summer Story Times

Preschool and Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
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). W...

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 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
VIL Reading Room at 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
Room or Offsite Location: VIL Reading 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.

Stitch and Chat

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 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.

Crafty Tuesday

Tuesday, August 5, 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
Event Details:

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

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.

Tie-Dye logo with text "Color Our World"

Colorful STEM - Design a Mini Golf Hole

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

It's a Hole-in-Fun!Use the materials we provide to design and build a backyard mini golf hole for our library picnic.  Come back for our picnic on August 12th to reconstruct y...

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

It's a Hole-in-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.