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Family Story Time: Let's Go For A Sleigh Ride!

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
VIL Friendship Room at Village - Jacobus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Let's go for a sleigh ride! Join us for this holiday story time designed for family members of all ages. Stories, songs and other activities designed to engage attenders. Following...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Village - Jacobus
Room or Offsite Location: VIL Friendship Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Let's go for a sleigh ride! Join us for this holiday story time designed for family members of all ages. Stories, songs and other activities designed to engage attenders.

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.

Wood block letters spelling out "Book Club"

November/December Book Discussion

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The November/December title is Comfort and Joy by Kristen Hannah. Place a hold request or download a copy. No need to register. Drop in!

Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The November/December title is Comfort and Joy by Kristen Hannah. Place a hold request or download a copy. No need to register. 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.

Paragons of People's Music Kris Kristofferson: December 12 at 6:30 PM

Paragons of People's Music Kris Kristofferson

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DIL Adult Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Music, Special Guest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we mark the recent passing of Kris Kristofferson. He had been a composer, singer, guitarist, poet, short-story writer, film actor, helicopter pilot, janitor in Nashville...

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Adult Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Special Guest
Event Details:

Join us as we mark the recent passing of Kris Kristofferson.

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.

Berenstain Bears Visit

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Learning, Special Guest, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Come meet Mama and Papa Bear and hear some of the Berenstain Bear stories. This is a special guest story time that you won't want to miss!

Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Learning, Special Guest, Story Time
Event Details:

Come meet Mama and Papa Bear and hear some of the Berenstain Bear stories. This is a special guest story time that you won't want to miss!

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.

Anything-But-A Story Time with Sam

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
GLA Children's Room at Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Program Type:
Early Learning, Science/STEAM, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for music, science, art, special guests, and whatever other surprises we come up with! These programs will feature books and literacy with games, activities, and lots of ot...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Room or Offsite Location: GLA Children's Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning, Science/STEAM, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for music, science, art, special guests, and whatever other surprises we come up with! These programs will feature books and literacy with games, activities, and lots of other 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.

Healthy Happy Holidays

Healthy Happy Holidays

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
PAU Heritage Room at Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Food & Culinary, Health & Wellness, Holiday, Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Byrnes Health Education will teach how to put a wrap on holiday stress and deal with the holiday “four f-words”: food, family, finances, and friction.Learn how to avoid holiday wei...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Room or Offsite Location: PAU Heritage Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Culinary, Health & Wellness, Holiday, Life Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Byrnes Health Education will teach how to put a wrap on holiday stress and deal with the holiday “four f-words”: food, family, finances, and friction.

VR Fridays!

VR Fridays!

Friday, December 13, 2024 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, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
GUT Children's Library at Guthrie - Hanover
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Special Guest
Age Group:
School Age
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
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Special Guest
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

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

Library Tales for Tails

Saturday, December 14, 2024 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.

Science Saturday

Saturday, December 14, 2024 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, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
GUT Offsite Location at Guthrie - Hanover
Program Type:
Early Learning, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
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
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.

Festive Story Time

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Red Land - Etters
Program Type:
Early Learning, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

A special festive story time with stories, songs, a craft, and a snack. For ages 3-6.

Library Branch: Red Land - Etters
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

A special festive story time with stories, songs, a craft, and a snack. For ages 3-6.

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.

Scissors and Glue: A Collage Collective - December 14 at 1:00 PM

Scissors and Glue: A Collage Collective

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
DIL Public Meeting Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

SCISSORS and GLUE COLLAGE COLLECTIVEDo you have an artistic vision you wish to explore?Do you have paper, scissors and glue always at the ready for your next adventure?Do you find ...

Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

SCISSORS and GLUE COLLAGE COLLECTIVE

Do you have an artistic vision you wish to explore?

Do you have paper, scissors and glue always at the ready for your next 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.

Paul Smith Knitwits

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Party/Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by to work on a knitting project! You can use our materials, or feel free to bring your own. Experienced knitters AND beginners are welcome. We can teach you!

Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Party/Social Gathering
Event Details:

Stop by to work on a knitting project! You can use our materials, or feel free to bring your own. Experienced knitters AND beginners are welcome. We can teach you!

Anything-But-A Story Time with Sam

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Children's Room at Collinsville - Brogue
Program Type:
Early Learning, Science/STEAM, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for music, science, art, special guests, and whatever other surprises we come up with! These programs will feature books and literacy with games, activities, and lots of ot...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Collinsville - Brogue
Room or Offsite Location: COL Children's Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning, Science/STEAM, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for music, science, art, special guests, and whatever other surprises we come up with! These programs will feature books and literacy with games, activities, and lots of other 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.

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

Preschool Story Time

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MAS Children's Room at Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Learning, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Preschool Story Time. Join us for stories and a fun craft with Miss Carol.

Library Branch: Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Room or Offsite Location: MAS Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Preschool Story Time. Join us for stories and a fun craft with Miss Carol.

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.

Here for You logo superimposed over atrium view

Here for You: The Bair Foundation

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
MAR Atrium at Martin - York
Program Type:
Life Skills
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:The Bair Foundationhttps://www.bair.org/The Bair Fo...

Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Atrium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Life Skills
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:

Close up of hands cutting out a craft paper rocketship

Grab and Go

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Dover
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Pick up a themed kit every Monday while supplies last!

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

Pick up a themed kit every Monday while supplies last!

Teens playing table games

Play Ping Pong, Pool, Foos Ball

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Martin - York
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you enjoy playing ping pong, pool, or foosball? Come to Martin Library Teens, 2nd floor, Table Games area, Monday-Thursday from 4:00-5:30 pm. Bring a friend. Need lessons: come ...

Library Branch: Martin - York
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you enjoy playing ping pong, pool, or foosball? Come to Martin Library Teens, 2nd floor, Table Games area, Monday-Thursday from 4:00-5:30 pm. 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.

Train tracks with a train with the words The Polar Express

The Polar Express

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DOV Dover Township Community Center at Dover
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Guest, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heart-warming holiday tale is sure to enchant children of all ages! Come dressed in your PJs as this magical story unfolds...

Library Branch: Dover
Room or Offsite Location: DOV Dover Township Community Center
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Holiday, Special Guest, Story Time
Event Details:

Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heart-warming holiday tale is sure to enchant children of all ages! Come dressed in your PJs as this magical story unfolds!

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.

Weave a Potholder

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
GLA Board Room at Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Sign up to learn how to weave a potholder with a loom and take home the potholder to use in your kitchen or to give as a gift.  This program is designed for teens and adults. ...

Required
Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Room or Offsite Location: GLA Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Sign up to learn how to weave a potholder with a loom and take home the potholder to use in your kitchen or to give as a gift.  This program is designed for teens and adults.  Registration will open on December 1.

Baby with books

Baby Story Time

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
DOV Program Room at Dover
Program Type:
Early Learning, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Sing, read, and play at Baby Story Time Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30AM! Ages 0-2. No registration required!Please note, the library will be open at 9:30AM for our Baby Story Tim...

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

Sing, read, and play at Baby Story Time Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30AM! Ages 0-2. No registration required!
Please note, the library will be open at 9:30AM for our Baby Story Time families only.

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.

Here for You logo superimposed over atrium view

Here for You: Grane Hospice

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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:Grane Hospicehttps://granehomehealthandhospice.com/...

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:

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
PAU Children's Area at Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Early Learning, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Following story time, there will be a related craft or activity. Suggested ages 3-6.

Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Room or Offsite Location: PAU Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Following story time, there will be a related craft or activity. Suggested ages 3-6.

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.