Central Pennsylvania Regional Programs & Events – May 2026
CHILDREN
Stories & More
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Ages: 2yrs-5yrs & up
Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville
Description: Enjoy books, songs & crafts
Read to the Dogs
Date: Tuesday, May 12th
Times: 4:30pm, 4:50pm & 5:10pm
Ages: Up to 12yrs
Location: Amelia Given Memorial Library, Mt Holly Springs
Stories & More
Dates: Wednesdays
Time: 10:30am-11:30 am
Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville
Description: Join Miss Karin for books, songs & crafts
Fruit Stand Friday
Date: May 1st
Time: 11:00am-11:45am
Location: Gettysburg Library
Description: Learn about raspberries, make a craft and sample raspberries.
Barks & Books
Date: May 4th
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield
Details: Drop by to read to Danny, the therapy dog
Tuesday Tunes Storytimes
Date: May 5th
Time: 6:00pm-6:30pm
Location: Gettysburg Library
Description: Enjoy interactive story time with songs
Stories & Something to Make
Date: May 6th
Time: 10:30am-11:15am
Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin
Description: Enjoy story time followed by a simple craft
Masterpiece Makes – Yaacov Agon
Date: May 6th
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Littlestown Library
Details: Learn about sculptor Yaacov Agon known for experimental & abstract kinetic art pieces. Make your own art piece based on his work.
Registration: online registration required
Legopalooza
Date: May 5th
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Ages: 4yrs-12yrs
Location: Harbaugh Thomas Library, Biglerville
Details: Free play with optional challenges
Registration: Online registration
Barks & Books
Date: May 7th
Time: 6:15pm-7:15pm
Location: New Oxford Library
Details: Sign up for 15min slot to read to a therapy dog
Registration: Visit the library or call 717-624-2182
Marble Run Mazes
Date: May 7th
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Ages: 5yrs-12yrs
Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin
Details: Make a customized marble run
Registration: Online registration
Second Saturdays: Miss Sherry’s Garden
Date: May 9th
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin
Details: Join Miss Dana for stories, fun & games. Children will also be planting a small garden in honor of Miss Sherry
Registration: Online registration
Afternoon Storytime
Date: May 11th
Time: 4:30pm-5:00pm
Location: Gettysburg Library
Details: Enjoy stories, songs and crafts
Finger Knitting Butterfly
Date: May 12th
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: New Oxford Library
Description: Learn to knit with your fingers to make a long rope
Registration: Online registration
Take Flight
Date: May 12th
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Ages: 6yrs-12yrs
Location: Littlestown Library
Details: Design & test paper airplanes while learning aerodynamics
Registration: Online registration required
Barks & Books
Date: May 12th
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Gettysburg Library
Description: Drop in to read to a therapy dog
Kids Discover: Insects
Date: May 17th
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Ages: 5yrs-10yrs
Location: Wildwood Park, Harrisburg
Details: Explore with Naturalist & become an insect detective. Dress to explore.
Fee: $5.00
Registration: Online registration at www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Kids Paint Night
Date: May 18th
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Ages: 7yrs-12yrs
Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield
Details: Spring painting adventures. Bee there or Bee square
Registration: Online registration required
Barks & Books
Date: May 18th
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Littlestown Library
Details: Drop in to read to Danny, the therapy dog
Pajama Storytime
Date: May 18th
Time: 6:30pm-7:00pm
Location: New Oxford Library
Details: Join New Oxford Mayor, April Majka, for songs, books & fingerplay
Craft Tuesday
Date: May 18th
Time: 6:00pm-6:45pm
Ages: 5yrs-12yrs
Location: Gettysburg Library
Details: Make a seasonal craft
Crafting for Kids – Colonial Finger Puppets
Date: May 20th
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Ages: 6yrs-18yrs
Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville
Details: Celebrate 250 years by sewing or gluing together Colonial finger puppets
Registration: Online registration
Legopalooza
Date: May 21st
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Ages: 4yrs-12yrs
Location: New Oxford Library
Details: Free play with optional challenges
Registration: Online registration
Bike Safety
Date: May 21st
Time: 6:00pm-6:30pm
Location: New Oxford Library
Details: Join in book reading, bike safety education & interactive egg drop demonstration
Registration: Online registration
It’s Turtle Time: Box, Bog, Snapping & Slider!
Date: May 21st
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Ages: 7yrs-12yrs
Location: Carroll Valley Library
Details: Join educators, Bruce & Pam Rowland, to learn about native turtles
Registration: Online registration required
Barks & Books
Date: May 26th
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin
Details: Register for 15 min slot to read to therapy dog
Registration: Online registration
Pajama Story Time
Date: May 26th
Time: 6:00pm-6:30pm
Location: Gettysburg Library
Description: Come by the Library in your PJs and with your stuffed animal to enjoy songs and stories.
TEENS
Teen Monthly Craft :Foam Keychain
Date: May 1st – May 29th
Time: Drop in between 2:45pm-6:00pm on Tuesday - Friday
Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville
Details: Supplies provided at Teen Center for teens to make customized keychains
Teen Books & Snack Boxes
Date: May 1st – May 8th
Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville
Details: Pick up a box with a monthly book & a snack
Gaming Club
Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville
Details: Hone your skills & learn new games
Registration: Online registration required
Scavenger Hunt
Date: May 4th
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Ages: 11yrs-18yrs
Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield
Description: Use your detective skills to find items between the trees, trails & playground
Registration: Online registration
Teen Tuesday
Date: May 5th
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin
Details: Stop by after school to read a book, hang with friends & do homework. Simple crafts & lo-fi music available
Flower Arranging Class
Date: May 5th
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Ages: Teens & Children
Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin
Details: Join Miss Jen for a 3-part flower arranging class. Materials provided. Do not to attend all session.
Registration: Online registration required
Resume Building
Date: May 5th
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Ages: 14yrs-17yrs
Location: Gettysburg Library
Details: Learn how to make your resume stand out
Teen Book Club
Date: May 7th
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Ages: 13yrs-18yrs
Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield
Details: Discuss the book, Tithe by Holly Black
Weave It Your Way
Date: May 7th
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Ages: 10yrs-17yrs
Location: Littlestown Library
Details: Learn simple basket weaving techniques using yarn
Registration: Online registration
Pipe Cleaner Jellyfish
Date: May 7th
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin
Details: Make jellyfish out of pipe cleaners. Supplies provided
Registration: Online registration required
Teen Bingo
Date: May 8th
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville
Details: Play bingo & win small prizes. 5th & 6th graders welcome to join in & stay for activities after bingo
Registration: Online registration required
Mario Kart Night
Date: May 12th
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin
Details: Enjoy a few rounds of Mario Kart
Registration: Online registration required
Bits & Pieces Crafting
Date: May 13th
Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm
Ages: 11yrs-18yrs
Location: New Oxford Library
Description: Drop-in and create crafts with random supplies
Writers Workshop
Dates: May 12th & May 26th
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Ages: Teens & Adults
Location: Gettysburg Library
Details: Explore writing and discuss elements of writing through prompts & independent writing.
Registration: Online registration suggested
Intro to Wildlife Photography for Youth
Date: May 16th
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Ages: 10yrs-15yrs
Location: Wildwood Park, Harrisburg
Details: Led by TB Wildlife Photography. Learn how to use your camera or phone for better wildlife pictures. Hands-on class.
Fee: $20.00
Registration: Online registration at www.wildwoodpark.org
Baking Club
Dates: May 13th & May 27th
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville
Details: Twice a month baking club
Registration: Online registration required
Table Tennis Tournament
Date: May 19th
Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville
Details: Compete to become the new table tennis champion.
Registration: Online registration required
Writer Group
Date: May 19th
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Ages: Teens & Adults
Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin
Details: Writers of all levels & genres are welcome to discuss latest writing projects
Registration: Online registration required
Sew Much Fun!
Date: May 21st
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Ages: 10yrs-17yrs
Location: Littlestown Library
Details: Monthly sewing program focused on hand stitching. Beginners welcomed.
Registration: Online registration required
Pipe Cleaner Flowers
Date: May 26th
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: New Oxford Library
Details: Make pipe cleaner flowers in a mini clay
Registration: Online registration required
Mario Kart Competition
Dates: May 27th 6:00pm-6:30pm
May 28th 6:45pm-7:15pm
Ages: 11yrs-18yrs
Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield
Details: Compete against friends to see who is fastest.
Registration: Online registration required
FAMILIES
Fun with Chess
Dates: Mondays
Time: 6:00pm-7:45pm
Ages: All ages and skill levels
Details: Drop-in chess games for all skill levels
Where: Littlestown Library
Knot Another Stitch
Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 12:30pm-2:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: New Oxford Library
Details: Drop in to do needle crafts with friends. No registration needed. All skill levels welcome
First Friday Tunes
Dates: May 1st
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Ages: Everyone
Location: Gettysburg Library
Details: Enjoy a night of music
Book Sale
Dates: May 1st 10:00am-3:00pm May 2nd 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Guthrie Library, Hanover
Mother’s Day Color-a-Frame
Date: May 7th
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Location: New Oxford Library
Details: Color a fabric frame together as a family. One frame per family
Registration: Online registration required
5th Annual Wild About Dogs Festival
Date: May 9th
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: Wildwood Park, Harrisburg
Details: Free dog-centered event for family. Pet-centered vendors & exhibits. Scavenger hunt with your dog
Monthly Movie Magic
Date: May 8th
Time: 4:00pm-5:45pm
Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville
Details: Watch family Disney movie, crafts & snacks
Registration: Online registration required
Family Movie Night
Date: May 11th
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: New Oxford Library
Details: Monthly movie. See library for titles
Registration: Online registration
Video Game Palooza
Date: May 7th & May 21st
Time: 6:15pm-7:15pm
Ages: Ages 10yrs & up
Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville
Details: Enjoy an evening learning new games & honing your skills
Introduction to Diamond Painting
Date: May 14th
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Ages: 7yrs & up
Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield
Details: Learn how to diamond paint & make a small project
Registration: Online registration required
Family Puzzle Competition
Date: May 14th
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Ages: Everyone
Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin
Details: Teams of 2-4 race each other to finish a 500 pieces jigsaw puzzle. Winning team members win a book.
Registration: Online registration required
We Three Strings
Date: May 14th
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: New Oxford Library
Details: Local string trio provide a relaxing night of beautiful music
Registration: Online registration required
The American Revolution: American Military Screener
Date: May 15th
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Gettysburg Library
Details: Watch part of the upcoming Ken Burns film on the American Revolution
Registration: Online registration required
Writers Group
Date: May 19th
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Ages: Teens & Adults
Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin
Details: Hone your writing skills with prompts and discussion. Writers of all levels and genres.
Registration: Online registration required
Saturday Matinee
Date: May 16th
Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Location: New Oxford Library
Details: Monthly screening of a classic film. Contact library for titles
Karaoke Party Time
Date: May 21st
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Ages: Everyone
Location: Gettysburg Library
Details: Tryout the new karaoke machine by singing your favorite songs
Registration: Online registration required
Book Sale
Dates: May 27th – May 28th 10:00am-8:00pm
May 29th 10:00am-6:00pm
May 30th 9:00am-4:00pm (Fill-a-Bag $12.00)
Location: Amelia Givens Memorial Library, Mt Holly Springs
Gettysburg Foundation Programs: Winter programs for all ages will be provided at the Gettysburg Visitors Center. See www.Gettysburgfoundation.org for more details.
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) provides many free programs and events for the entire family. These events include bird walks, wildflower walks, orienteering programs, and forestry/natural resource programs. Many parks also offer Pa history programs and have summer youth camps/programs. More information can be found at the DCNR Calendar of Events at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS:
Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts (ZOOM)
Dates: Mondays
Ages: Everyone
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Details: Learn how to knit and do needle crafts via Zoom. Sponsored by Adams County Library
Registration: Online registration or call New Oxford Library
Online Summer Spanish Camps
Date: 2 weeks sessions throughout June, July and August
Details: Various themed camps including Songs & Games and Cooking
Fee: $99 per session
Registration: www.ACADEMIABILINGUALBRIDGES.com
Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve Homeschool Days:
Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve naturalists will be offer homeschool days integrating art, science & literature. Programs are aligned with STEEL standards. Summer camps are also offered on various nature topics throughout the summer. Register at www.strawberryhillnaturepreserve.com
Oakes Museum- Homeschool Science Classes & Labs
Details: Numerous Homeschool science classes and labs for all ages of students. Curator Club offers Saturday morning science classes for 3rd-5th graders. CC2 provides labs on Thursday nights and Saturday afternoons for 6th-8th graders. Oakes Museum also offers summer camps for all ages on various science topics throughout the summer. Check Oakes Museum website at www.messiah.edu.