Name: Beyond the Books: An Evening with David Baldacci
Start: 2025-05-22T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-22T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Appell Center for the Performing Arts: Strand Theatre

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Time	Mon (5/26)	Wed (5/28)	Thu (5/29)	Sat (5/31)
10 am		This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Dirt Day Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5 Collinsville - Brogue Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Library Branch: Collinsville - Brogue Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5 Program Type: Early Learning, Home & Garden, Outdoor, Science/STEAM, Story Time Required Seats Remaining: 15 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.		This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group. Library Tales for Tails 10:00am - 11:00am School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8 Guthrie - Hanover This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group. Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Library Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8 Program Type: Animals & Nature 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 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Period Party 11:00am - 1:00pm Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults Guthrie - Hanover This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover Room or Offsite Location: GUT John & Joan Bare Center Age Group: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: We’re throwing a Period Party! That’s right—it’s a menstruation celebration! 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.
12 pm	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Grab and Go 12:00pm - 7:00pm Preschool, Grades K-5 Dover This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. 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!
1 pm			This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Diamond Art with Able-Services 1:00pm - 2:30pm School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults Paul Smith - Shrewsbury This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
2 pm
3 pm			This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Picnic with a Book! 3:00pm - 5:00pm Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone Glatfelter - Spring Grove This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove Room or Offsite Location: GLA Outdoor Pavilion Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Outdoor Event Details: Pack your favorite picnic snack and read on the lawn with Miss Sara! Bring a good book or choose one of ours! 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Youth Pokémon Club 4:00pm - 6:00pm School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens Guthrie - Hanover This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, 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.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Special Learning Club: Butterflies! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5 Collinsville - Brogue Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. 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 Required Seats Remaining: 25 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Family-Friendly Chess Practice 6:00pm - 8:00pm Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone Paul Smith - Shrewsbury This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. 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 bring the family to practice their chess skills with Sean! Every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday night from 6-8pm.

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