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4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Martin - York
Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Children's Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Life Skills, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

You never know what exciting things we'll have planned! Will it be a book discussion? Science experiments? Art? Games? Youth ages 9-11 should to join in the fun on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5pm.

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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.

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

Builder's Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age, Grades K-5
Guthrie - Hanover
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Construct the buildings of your dreams using our LEGO® Bricks, Keva Planks, K'nex, and more! For ages 8-12. No registration required.

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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.

National Park Club (Glatfelter Library)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Games, Job & Career Prep, Life Skills, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us as we experience our National Park sites like never before! Each program session will feature a different park (or multiple parks) and are designed for children in 3-8th grade.

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.

LEGO Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age
Dillsburg
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.

October First Friday: Histories, not Mysteries

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Martin - York
Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Brownstone Parlor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Martin Library's October First Friday's theme is Histories, not Mysteries!

Events include:

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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.

Library Tales for Tails

10:00am - 11:00am
School Age
Guthrie - Hanover
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

Bookmark Club

10:00am - 5:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Party/Social Gathering
Event Details:

Stop by the library and let your creativity flow! Choose from an assortment of patterns to decorate some bookmarks to take home and/or to add to the library’s collection. Materials will be provided, and all ages are welcome!

Grab n Go Activities

10:00am - 5:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Martin - York
Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Children's Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the children's libary to pick up a craft/activity bag to take home.

*While supplies last

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.

LEGO® Bricks Building Event

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by Glatfelter Memorial Library between 1pm and 5pm to build with our collection of LEGO® bricks.

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

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Preschool, School Age
Red Land - Etters
Library Branch: Red Land - Etters
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Early Learning
Event Details:

Read to our favorite furry friends!

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 Along Lake Marburg

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

Join Miss Kelly and Miss Renae from Codorus State Park to learn about a different native animal each week. Stories, games, and craft at the Classroom Building at the end of Marina Drive. No registration. 

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.

Spy School

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age
Martin - York
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Family Place
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Come Join Miss Trish and learn all about how to become a spy!

This program is part of our afterschool programming for children ages 5-11.

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.

Box Monsters

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age
Dillsburg
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Get Spooky!

Design and build a monster using the library’s boxes and mystery materials.

Ages 6 and up. 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.

Chess Practice

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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: Games, Party/Social Gathering
Event Details:

In addition to our bi-monthly chess club, you can now practice your chess skills with Sean! Every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday night from 6-8pm.

Puzzle Exchange

All Day 10/10 - 10/12
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Room or Offsite Location: GLA Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Glatfelter Memorial Library’s Puzzle Exchange returns on Thursday, October 10 and continues through Saturday, October 12 during open hours.  Bring some of your puzzles and exchange them for some new-to-you puzzles.

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.

Diamond Art with Able-Services

1:00pm - 2:30pm
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Party/Social Gathering
Event Details:

Bring your diamond art project every Thursday at 1pm! This new group is open to all ages and skill levels. Enjoy a space with fellow creatives and diamond art enthusiasts!

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.

Tween Time

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age
Martin - York
Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Children's Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Life Skills, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

You never know what exciting things we'll have planned! Will it be a book discussion? Science experiments? Art? Games? Youth ages 9-11 should to join in the fun on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5pm.

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.

Bug Scouts

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age
Guthrie - Hanover
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Catch and study local insects and learn about the science of bugs with Miss Jennifer! This nine-session program will be held monthly from September 2024 - May 2025. This program is for ages 8-12. 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.

Library Tales for Tails

10:00am - 11:00am
School Age
Guthrie - Hanover
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

Library Tales for Tails

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Glatfelter - Spring Grove
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.

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.

LEGO Challenge

10:00am - 2:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Room or Offsite Location: PAU Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Complete the monthly building challenge or build your own creation with our epic Supply of LEGO Bricks. All creations will be put on display at the library for the month.


 

Science Saturday

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

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All Day 10/14 - 10/18
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:

Stop by the Glatfelter Memorial Library between October 14-18 to pick up a pumpkin. Decorate the outside of your pumpkin at home and  bring it back to the library by October 25th.

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.

Grab n Go Activities

10:00am - 5:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Martin - York
Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Children's Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the children's libary to pick up a craft/activity bag to take home.

*While supplies last

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.