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Beyond the Books: An Evening with Sandra Brown

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Offsite

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

York County Libraries (PA) is pleased to present thriller icon Sandra Brown to the Appell Center for our 2nd annual “Beyond the Books” event. On April 23, 2026, Sandra will take th...

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 present thriller icon Sandra Brown to the Appell Center for our 2nd annual “Beyond the Books” event.

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Bedtime Story Time

6:30pm–7:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Guthrie - Hanover
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Put on your jammies and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes!

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.

Penn Township Community Park Story Time

10:00am–10:45am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Guthrie - Hanover
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Kelly at Penn Township Community Park, home of Kids Kingdom, for an outdoor story time. We meet in the front pavilion rain or shine for stories, songs and 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.

Interactive Storyteller Don Dougherty: Can You Dig It?!

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Everyone
Dillsburg
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Everyone
Program Type: Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Event Details:

It's Interactive!

Master Storyteller, Don Dougherty, will take us on an awesome adventure that is a combination "Indiana Jones" & "Jurassic Park".

Story Time at Pinchot Park

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Red Land - Etters
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Red Land - Etters
Room or Offsite Location: RED Offsite Location
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Early Learning, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Beth from Pinchot Park and Miss Carol from the library and listen to stories about nature and do some nature activities. We meet at the Sunshine Pavilion at the Conewago Day Use Area each Tuesday until August 4th. 

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.

Story Time at Britton Coffee

9:00am–9:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Guthrie - Hanover
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Offsite Location
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Kelly for a story time at Britton Coffee at the 2633 Baltimore Pike, Hanover, location.

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 and Toddler Story Time with Songbird Studios (a Kindermusik provider)

10:30am–11:15am
Babies/Toddlers
Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Room or Offsite Location: KRE Community Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come sing, dance and play at this special program for Babies and Toddlers and their caregivers presented by Songbird Studios (a Kindermusik provider). Ages 0-3. 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.

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.

Baby Story Time

10:15am–11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Guthrie - Hanover
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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.

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 and Toddler Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers
Dillsburg
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers and their caregivers join us for free play, lap bounces, stories, songs, and action rhymes.

Recommended for ages 0-3, but all are welcome.

No registration required.

Baby Time Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers
Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Library Branch: Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Early Learning, Music & Dance, Science/STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Baby Time Story Time is held every Thursday at 10:30AM. Join Miss Carol for stories, music, fingerplays, and Fun! Siblings are always welcome! Any cancellations will be posted on the YCL Event Calendar, our website, and on our Facebook page.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Library Tales for Tails at Kreutz Creek Library

5:30pm–6:30pm
Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Room or Offsite Location: KRE Community Room
Age Group: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Event Details:

Our friendly library dogs, Jager & Dillon, love a good story, especially when that story is read by you!

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.

Preschool Story Time with Miss Felicia

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy stories presented by Miss Felicia and make a fun craft. This year's SummerQuest theme is Unearth a Story! 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.

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.

Story Time at the Dillsburg Farmers' Market

10:00am–11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Dillsburg
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.

Family Story Time: Mud Day!

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Collinsville - Brogue
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Collinsville - Brogue
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Early Learning, Outdoor, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Messy Story Time is back as we celebrate National Mud Day! We will read about mud, sing songs about mud, and then...PLAY in the mud! (Please bring a change of clothes for your kiddo.) Ages 1-12, registration is appreciated.

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.

Bedtime Story Time

6:30pm–7:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Guthrie - Hanover
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Put on your jammies and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes!

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.

Penn Township Community Park Story Time

10:00am–10:45am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Guthrie - Hanover
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Kelly at Penn Township Community Park, home of Kids Kingdom, for an outdoor story time. We meet in the front pavilion rain or shine for stories, songs and 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.

Story Time at Pinchot Park

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Red Land - Etters
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Red Land - Etters
Room or Offsite Location: RED Offsite Location
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Early Learning, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Beth from Pinchot Park and Miss Carol from the library and listen to stories about nature and do some nature activities. We meet at the Sunshine Pavilion at the Conewago Day Use Area each Tuesday until August 4th. 

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.

Baby and Toddler Story Time with Miss Felicia

10:30am–11:15am
Babies/Toddlers
Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Room or Offsite Location: KRE Community Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Felicia as she presents a special story time for babies and toddlers and their caregivers. The theme of SummerQuest this year is Unearth a Story!

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.

Happy Birthday, America...and ME!

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Dillsburg
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a festive story time birthday party celebrating America’s 250th birthday! Children ages 0–8 will enjoy interactive stories, songs, movement, games, and a hands-on craft as we help America blow out 250 candles.

This program is geared for ages 0-8.

We have craft supplies for 25 projects.  Please register using the section below to reserve your supplies.

This program meets outside if the weather is nice. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Baby Story Time

10:15am–11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Guthrie - Hanover
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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.

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 Time Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers
Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Library Branch: Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Early Learning, Music & Dance, Science/STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Baby Time Story Time is held every Thursday at 10:30AM. Join Miss Carol for stories, music, fingerplays, and Fun! Siblings are always welcome! Any cancellations will be posted on the YCL Event Calendar, our website, and on our Facebook page.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Dino Hunt at Coover Park

10:30am–11:30am
School Age
Dillsburg
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Offsite Location
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Games, Outdoor, Story Time
Event Details:

Roar into adventure!

Read a dino story with Miss Sue and then go on a scavenger hunt for dinosaurs along the Disc Golf course in Coover park.  Collect all 9 dinosaurs!

Library Tales for Tails

11:00am–12:00pm
Grades K-5
Red Land - Etters
Library Branch: Red Land - Etters
Room or Offsite Location: RED Bamberger Children's Room
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us at the Red Land Library and read to our group of therapy dogs! These furry friends are eager to hear your favorite story. This event occurs on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, from 11AM-12PM. 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.

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.

Story Time at Pinchot Park

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Red Land - Etters
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Red Land - Etters
Room or Offsite Location: RED Offsite Location
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Early Learning, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Beth from Pinchot Park and Miss Carol from the library and listen to stories about nature and do some nature activities. We meet at the Sunshine Pavilion at the Conewago Day Use Area each Tuesday until August 4th. 

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.

Baby Story Time

10:15am–11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Guthrie - Hanover
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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.

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.