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Beyond the Books: An Evening with David Baldacci

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Offsite

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit, Fundraiser, Party/Social Gathering, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

York County Libraries (PA) is pleased to bring author David Baldacci to the Appell Center for our inaugural “Beyond the Books” event.

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LEGO Challenge

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Science Saturday

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, School Age
Martin - York
Cancelled
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.

Grab and Go

12:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, Grades K-5
Dover
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!

Special Learning Club: Butterflies!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Collinsville - Brogue
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Collinsville - Brogue
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Arts/Crafts, Early Learning, Home & Garden, Science/STEAM, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Together we will experience the amazing metamorphosis of larva to chrysalis to adult within our live butterfly garden 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.

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.

Grab and Go

12:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, Grades K-5
Dover
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!

Special Learning Club: Butterflies!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Collinsville - Brogue
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Collinsville - Brogue
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Arts/Crafts, Early Learning, Home & Garden, Science/STEAM, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Together we will experience the amazing metamorphosis of larva to chrysalis to adult within our live butterfly garden 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.

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.

Grab and Go

12:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, Grades K-5
Dover
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!

Dirt Day Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Collinsville - Brogue
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Collinsville - Brogue
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Early Learning, Home & Garden, Outdoor, Science/STEAM, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a special Story Time for preschool 3s and up! We will read about seeds and soil and learn about composting. After stories, you can make our very own Egg Carton Seed Starters or Milk Jug Compost to take home.

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.

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.

Special Learning Club: Butterflies!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Collinsville - Brogue
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Collinsville - Brogue
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Arts/Crafts, Early Learning, Home & Garden, Science/STEAM, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Together we will experience the amazing metamorphosis of larva to chrysalis to adult within our live butterfly garden 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.

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.

Grab and Go

12:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Dover
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!

Art that is Fishy!

11:00am - 11:45am
Preschool
Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Library Branch: Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Room or Offsite Location: KAL Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Arts/Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Art that is Fishy!

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.

Wacky Wednesday

10:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in front of the library for wacky crafts, STEAM projects and more! Each week will feature a different theme or activity. Possible themes/activities include over-sized art, water play, Christmas in July, slime, fluffy paint, and more.

Story Time with The York Revolution and Butterfly Release Party

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Collinsville - Brogue
Library Branch: Collinsville - Brogue
Room or Offsite Location: COL Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Event Details:

Bring your camera for a story time and photo opportunities with our favorite baseball mascot, DownTown, of the York Revolution team!

All ages are welcome!

Join us immediately after story time to release our newly hatched butterflies!  

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.

Play K

10:15am - 11:00am
Preschool
Guthrie - Hanover
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning, Science/STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Play K is for children attending Kindergarten in the fall of 2025. This 6 week program will provide your child with a wide range of early learning experiences and will help your child start school ready to read and learn in all subject areas.

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.

Weekly LEGO Challenge

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

Drop-in every Friday for our Weekly LEGO® Challenge. Use our bricks to make a creation that will be put on display for the week.All ages welcome.

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

11:00am - 1:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
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

All Day
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Kreutz Creek - Hellam
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. 

24th Annual Creepy, Crawly Worm Race

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Everyone
Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Library Branch: Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Room or Offsite Location: MAS Children's Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Everyone
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Games, Home & Garden, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your own garden worm or borrow one from the Bookworm Corral. Fun for all ages!

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.

Grab and Go

12:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Dover
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!

Library Along Lake Marburg

10:00am - 10:45am
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Guthrie - Hanover
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Offsite Location
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Arts/Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Kelly and Miss Renae from Codorus State Park to learn about a different native animal each week, plus stories, games and a craft. Meet at the Classroom Building on Marina Road.

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.

Wacky Wednesday

10:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in front of the library for wacky crafts, STEAM projects and more! Each week will feature a different theme or activity. Possible themes/activities include over-sized art, water play, Christmas in July, slime, fluffy paint, and more.

Play K

10:15am - 11:00am
Preschool
Guthrie - Hanover
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning, Science/STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Play K is for children attending Kindergarten in the fall of 2025. This 6 week program will provide your child with a wide range of early learning experiences and will help your child start school ready to read and learn in all subject areas.

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.

Family Story Time: Firefly Fun!

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Preschool, School Age
Village - Jacobus
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Village - Jacobus
Room or Offsite Location: VIL Friendship Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Early Learning, Science/STEAM, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us for our next family story time adventure:  Firefly Fun!  Our 30 minute story time will celerate these amazing glow in the dark insects with songs, stories and fun activities.

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.

Weekly LEGO Challenge

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

Drop-in every Friday for our Weekly LEGO® Challenge. Use our bricks to make a creation that will be put on display for the week.All ages welcome.