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Village Knitters

Thursday, August 7, 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.

Tie-Dye logo with text "Color Our World"

LEGO® Club

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
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® dis...

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.

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 of an open book with flowers blooming; text includes Silent Book Club and Good Books, Good Company

Silent Book Club | Ages 13+

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

A GROUP FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO READ!  Do you want to hang out with people, but not sacrifice your reading time?  Do you take a book with you to social gatherings? If you ...

Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

A GROUP FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO READ!  Do you want to hang out with people, but not sacrifice your reading time?  Do you take a book with you to social gatherings?

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

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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.

children eating a bowl of cereal

Summer Breakfast

Friday, August 8, 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.

Preschool Story Time with Miss Felicia

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KRE Community Room at Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Come enjoy stories presented by Miss Felicia and make a fun craft. This year's SummerQuest theme is Color Our World! This is for children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. Regis...

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

Come enjoy stories presented by Miss Felicia and make a fun craft. This year's SummerQuest theme is Color Our World! This is for children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. 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.

Library Tales for Tails

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Red Land - Etters
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Story Time
Age Group:
Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join our favorite furry friends from Caring Hearts Pet Rescue and practice your reading at the same time. For kids ages 6-12.

Library Branch: Red Land - Etters
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Story Time
Event Details:

Join our favorite furry friends from Caring Hearts Pet Rescue and practice your reading at the same time. 

For kids ages 6-12.

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.

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.

Leap Into Science Flyer

Leap Into Science with Kyle!

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KAL Board Room at Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5
(SQ 2025) Leap into Science: Magnet Magic:

Have you ever wondered how magnets actually work? Magnets have invisible forces that allow objects to pull together (attract) or push apart (repel). This workshop invites children ...

Event Details:

Join Kyle Ashby as he presents Leap Into Science! Ages 6-11 years old. 

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

Have you ever wondered how magnets actually work? Magnets have invisible forces that allow objects to pull together (attract) or push apart (repel). This workshop invites children to have fun exploring the magic of magnetic forces! 

This program is geared for ages 6-11 (K-5th grade).

Join Kyle Ashby as he presents Leap Into Science! 

Ages 6-11 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.

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.

VR Friday!

VR Fridays!

Friday, August 8, 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!

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

Library Tales for Tails

Saturday, August 9, 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.

Library Tales for Tails

Saturday, August 9, 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.

Tie-Dye logo with text "Color Our World"

Story Time at the Dillsburg Farmers' Market

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
DIL Offsite Location at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Early Learning, Outdoor, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Join Miss Sue once a month at the Dillsburg Farmers' Market for stories, rhymes and songs.The market is open on Saturday mornings from May to November at Dill's Tavern, 227 N Balti...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Offsite Location
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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.

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

Library Tales for Tails

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dover
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Special Guest/Performer
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, Special Guest/Performer
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.

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.

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
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,...

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.

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
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 11, 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!

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
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.

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
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!

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
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 12, 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.

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
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

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 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). 

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
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 ...

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.

Tie-Dye logo with text "Color Our World"

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
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.Join us after t...

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.