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Outdoor Dino Story Time!

10:30am–11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Outdoor, Story Time
Event Details:

Come Unearth a Story by joining Miss Sara for a Dino themed story time at the outdoor pavilion! 

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 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.

Unearth a Story Time

10:30am–11:15am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Village - Jacobus
Library Branch: Village - Jacobus
Room or Offsite Location: VIL Friendship Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Story Time
Event Details:

Come join our fun summer version of Preschool/Family Story Time. Each Wednesday, we will be featuring a dinosaur of the week, with fingerplays, songs and stories.

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.

Children's Movement Circus (Series 2)

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Martin - York
Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Music & Dance, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Come join Positive Energy Arts for a beginning movement summer camp. This program is open to 3 through 6-year-olds two days a week. A snack and story time are included. We ask a parent or guardian to stay in the library during our program.

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.

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.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Dillsburg
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning, Outdoor, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Sue for stories, songs, finger plays, action rhymes, and a craft.

Recommended for ages 3-5, but all are welcome.

No registration required.

Scratching the Surface

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Library Branch: Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Room or Offsite Location: MAS Fireplace Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy sharing some funny dinosaur books and creating your own colorful dinosaurs 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.

Learn and Create with the Garden Club of York

11:30am–12:30pm
School Age
Martin - York
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Children's Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Home & Garden, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Members of the Garden Club of York Youth Division present this program.  Come explore, learn and and participate in hands-on activities.

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.

Photo Consent

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

Unearth a Craft Wednesdays

11:30am–12:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Village - Jacobus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Village - Jacobus
Room or Offsite Location: VIL Sidewalk
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us each Wednesday morning at 11:30 as we dabble into the magical world of art and science with STEAM! STEAM is a combination of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.

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.

Fiber Art Friends

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Library Branch: Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Room or Offsite Location: MAS Fireplace Area
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Party/Social Gathering
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, cross stitch, and weaving projects to the library each Wednesday. Join us for fun and conversation on cozy furniture and in front of a fireplace. Please bring a friend, too.

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.

Tween Writing Lab: Dino Edition!

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Guthrie - Hanover
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Arts/Crafts, Special Guest/Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tweens will design a brochure for their own dinosaur-themed park, featuring original dinosaurs they create and imagine roaming throughout the park.

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.

Urban Voices: Poetry & Hip Hop Creative Writing Workshop

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Martin - York
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Martin - York
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music & Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Urban Voices is an eight-session creative writing and spoken word series designed to empower York teens to develop literacy skills, critical thinking, and confidence through poetry and hip-hop expression.

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.

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.

Escape Room Planning Session #4

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Dillsburg
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Adult Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Create a mystery!

Teens have creative control as we brainstorm and build an escape room for kids.  Help plan this year's theme, costumes, scenery, puzzles, and props at one or more of our planning sessions.

Dance Camp with Jordan Montez

2:30pm–3:30pm
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Martin - York
Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Music & Dance, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Come join Positive Energy Arts Foundation as Jordan returns for another great year of dancing. Dance Camp is open to 7- 15-year-olds. The program will run 6 weeks with a showcase for families and the community the last day of camp.

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.

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.

Jewelry Making at Martin Library Teens, 2nd Floor

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Martin - York
Library Branch: Martin - York
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Job & Career Prep
Event Details:

If you enjoy jewelry making, bring a friend to Martin Library Teens, 2nd floor, Wednesdays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Check out our book collection before you leave. Martin Library Teens has an incredible young adult book collection. 

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.

Photo Consent

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

Video Game Play at Martin Library Teens, 2nd floor

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Martin - York
Library Branch: Martin - York
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

If you like playing age-appropriate video games with friends, come to Martin Library Teens, on the 2nd floor, Monday through Thursday, from 4:00-5:30 pm. Bring a friend and remember to check out a book before you leave. Reading is fundamental.

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.

Photo Consent

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

Youth Pokémon Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
School Age, Grades 6-8, Teens
Guthrie - Hanover
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Offsite Location
Age Group: School Age, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

This club is designed for all players from beginner to expert. 

We are happy to teach anyone that is willing to learn the game.

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.

Needlework Group

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Dover
Library Branch: Dover
Room or Offsite Location: DOV Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Party/Social Gathering
Event Details:

Stop by the Dover Area Community Library to knit, crochet, chat, learn, and more! 

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.

Family-Friendly Chess Practice

6:00pm–7:45pm
Teens, Adults
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

In addition to our bi-monthly chess club, you can now bring the family to practice their chess skills with Sean! Every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday night from 6:00 - 7:45pm.

Baby Play & Grow!

10:00am–10:30am
Babies/Toddlers
Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Library Branch: Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Room or Offsite Location: KAL Children's Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a sweet and engaging story time just for babies and their caregivers! Each week we’ll sing songs, try fun fingerplays, and move with shakey eggs and colorful scarves.

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.

Summer Breakfast

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Martin - York
Library Branch: Martin - York
Room or Offsite Location: MAR Children's Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Food & Culinary
Event Details:

Youth 18 and under are invited to come and have breakfast 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.

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.

Board Game Day

10:00am–2:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Meet up with friends at the library for board game fun! Play one of our games or bring your own. Drop-in any time between 10:00am and 2:00pm. 

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.

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.

Composting with Worms

10:30am–11:30am
School Age
Dillsburg
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get Wiggling with Worms! 

Join the York County Solid Waste Authority to learn about composting with worms.  Make a mini worm bin to take home.