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Bug Scouts

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age
Guthrie - Hanover
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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.

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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.

Garden Talk with Melanie Markowski: Heavenly Sights, Sounds, and Scents in the Moonlight Garden 

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Room or Offsite Location: KRE Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden, Party/Social Gathering
Event Details:

Experience the tranquility of a moonlight garden. Imagine the scents of lavender and jasmine & the serenade of cicadas & pond frogs, while gazing at fireflies & evening blossoms.  Are you intrigued?

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.

Bridging the Gap: Simplifying Medicare and Maximizing Social Security for a Confident Retirement

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Life Skills
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join Professor Sean K. Clark for a special event at our library!

Sensory Story Time October

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Dover
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Dover
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for a story time developed with support from early intervention therapists for those with sensory needs.

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.

Friday Preschoool Story Time

10:15am - 11:00am
Preschool
Martin - York
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Family Place
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Miss Trish for stories, songs and more! Children's ages 3-6 are welcome.

All our story times are built on the PA Early Learning Standards.

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.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Red Land - Etters
Library Branch: Red Land - Etters
Room or Offsite Location: RED Bamberger Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for children 3-6 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.

Anything-But-A Story Time with Sam

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Preschool Story Time with Miss Felicia

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Room or Offsite Location: KRE Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come enjoy stories presented by Miss Felicia and make a fun craft. This is for children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. Registration Required! Please register online or by calling 717-252-4080.

VR Fridays!

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-8, Teens
Guthrie - Hanover
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

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.

Group Chess Instruction with Corey

10:00am - 2:00pm
Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Guthrie - Hanover
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Teen Program Room
Age Group: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Games, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

All skill levels are welcome! 

Drop in anytime on Saturday between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for group chess instruction with Corey. 

You can call 717-632-5183 ext. 6215 or stop by the Teen Library for details. 

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.


 

Used Book Drive

10:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Room or Offsite Location: PAU Heritage Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Donate your used books and DVD’s for our upcoming Sidewalk Sale! Books must be in LIKE NEW OR GOOD CONDITION. We cannot accept anything that is dusty, mildew, dirty, has been stored in basement/garage/attic.

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.

Story Time at Little Fox Coffee and Books

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Guthrie - Hanover
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.

Fall Art Reception and Exhibition

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Library Branch: Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Room or Offsite Location: MAS Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Culinary
Event Details:

The Fall 2024 art exhibition will open with a reception from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The exhibit will feature the work of local artist Richard Chandler Hoff.

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.

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.

Baby Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies/Toddlers
Martin - York
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Family Place
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Miss Trish for stories, songs and more! Children ages birth to 18 months are welcome. 

All our story times are built on the PA Early Learning Standards.

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.

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® Builders' Bundle Raffle

10:00am - 7:45pm
Everyone
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Our popular Builders Bundle Raffle is back! The bundle feature 13 items from the LEGO® Company and Snap Circuits. The total value is over $300. Chances are $2 each, 6 for $10 or 14 for $20.

Toddler Story Time

10:15am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers
Guthrie - Hanover
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Connect with other families with songs, stories, and fun! Toddler Story Time is geared for children age 2 with a caregiver.

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.

Toddler Story Time

10:15am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers
Martin - York
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Family Place
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Miss Trish for stories, songs and more! Children ages 19 months to 36 months are welcome. We will end our session with a little play time to practice social skills.

All our story times are built on the PA Early Learning Standards.

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.

Anything-But-A Story Time with Sam

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Collinsville - Brogue
Open
Registration
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
Registration 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.