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      Central Pennsylvania Regional Programs & Events – May 2025

 

CHILDREN

Read to the Dogs

Dates: Tuesdays (May 6th & May 13th) 

Time: 4:50pm-5:10pm

Location: Amelia Given Memorial Library, Mt Holly Springs

Details: Register for 15 min slot to read to therapy dogs

Registration: Online registration required

 

Legapalooza

Date: May 7th

Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm

Ages: 4yrs-12yrs

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Free play with optional challenges.

Registration: Online registration required

 

Afterschool Snacks & Stories

Dates: Thursdays

Time: 4:45pm-5:15pm

Ages: K-5th grades

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Listen to stories and share an afterschool snack

Afterschool Adventures: Building Masters

Date: May 1st

Time: 4:15pm-5:15pm

Location: Ameilia Given Memorial Library, Mt Holly Springs

Details: Test building skills using various building materials such as Legos, Knex and Keva

Registration: Online registration required

 

Barks & Books

Date: May 1st

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Sign up for 15 minutes reading session with Danny, the therapy dog.

Registration: Register at library or call (717)624-2182

Fruit Stand Friday

Date: May 2nd

Time: 11:00am-11:30am

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Learn about a new fruit each month with stories, crafts and samplings. The fruit for May is the lemon.

Button Bouquets

Date: May 2nd

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Ages: 6yrs-12yrs

Location: Littlestown Library

Details: Create a bouquet out of buttons to keep or to give as a gift

Registration: Online registration required

 

The Falconry Girl

Date: May 3rd

Time: 10:00 am

Ages: Elementary 

Location: Amelia Given Memorial Library, Mt Holly Springs

Details: Learn about falconry from Margaret, the falconry girl and her raptors

 

Revenge of the 5th

Date: May 5th

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Watch a Star Wars movie, make a craft & share a snack

Registration: Online registration required

Barks & Books

Date: May 5th

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield

Details: Drop in to read to Danny, the therapy dog

 

Window Art

Date: May 5th

Time: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Ages: 5yrs-10yrs

Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield

Details: Make a colorful suncatcher

Registration: Online registration required

 

Customizable Penny Spinner

Date: May 8th

Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Create your own spinners & learn the science behind spinners

 

Crafternoon

Date: May 8th

Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Join friends in making crafts

 

Afterschool Craft Time

Date: May 8th

Time: 4:30pm-5:45pm

Ages: 6yrs-12yrs

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Hands-on crafts

Registration: Online registration required

 

Afterschool Adventures: Arts & Crafts

Date: May 8th

Time: 4:15pm-5:15pm

Location: Amelia Given Memorial Library, Mt Holly Springs

Details: Create fun bubble art pictures

Registration: Online registration required

 

Donut Date: Mother’s Day Crafting Event

Date: May 10th

Time: 10:00am

Ages: Up to 12yrs

Location: Amelia Givens Memorial Library, Mt Holly Springs

Details: Make special gifts for Mom. Make several crafts & cards

Registration: Online registration required

 

Barks & Books

Date: May 13th

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Stop by and read to a therapy dog

 

Barks & Books

Date: May 13th

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Sign up for a 15mins slot to read to a therapy dog

Registration: Online registration required

 

Pajama Storytime

Date: May 20th

Time: 6:30pm-7:00pm

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Wear PJs to enjoy stories & songs

 

Make Your Own Lip Balm

Date: May 15th

Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Use 3 ingredients to make your own lip balm

Registration: Online registration required

 

Afterschool Adventures: STEM

Date: May 15th

Time: 4:15pm-5:15pm

Location: Amelia Given Memorial Library, Mt Holly Springs

Details: Design & build your own gravity defying structures using toothpicks & marshmallows

Registration: Online registration required

 

Barks & Books

Date: May 19th

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Littlestown Library

Details: Stop by to read to Danny, the therapy dog

 

1-4-3 Day of Kindness Storytime

Date: May 21st

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Location: Littlestown Library

Details: Celebrate the kindness & generosity of Mister Rogers

Registration: Online registration required



 

TEENS /TWEENS


 

Monthly Crafts: Watercolor Art

Dates: May 1st-May 31t

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Stop by the library (Tues-Friday) to destress by watercolor painting

 

Teen Book Club

Date: May 1st

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Ages: 13yrs-15yrs

Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield

Details: Join club to discuss The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvafer. Bring a snack to share

 

DIY Calming Bottles

Date: May 1st

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Littlestown Library

Details: Create calming, glitter filled bottle

Registration: Online registration required

Graphic Novel Writing

Date: May 3rd

Time: 10:00am-Noon

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Create & work on your graphic novel for the graphic novel contest. 

 

Mother’s Day Craft

Date: May 4th

Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Decorate a votive candle holder & add electric tea light for mom

Registration: Online registration required

 

Gaming Club

Dates: Tuesdays (No meeting on May 27th)

Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Hone your skills & learn new games

Registration: Online registration required

Extracting DNA from a Strawberry

Date: May 7th

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Using simple tools, explore one way to extract genetic material from a strawberry

Registration: Online registration required

 

Teen Summerquest Volunteer Info Night

Date: May 8th

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Learn about opportunities to help at library this summer

Registration: Online registration required

 

Teen Time

Date: May 8th

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: DIY coaster with supplies provided

 

Table Tennis Tournament

Date: May 9th

Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Compete in table tennis tournament & win prizes. If you don’t want to compete, you can help referee games and call points

Registration: Online registration required

 

Teen Spring Paint Night

Date: May 12th 

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Ages: 11yrs-18yrs

Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield

Details: Join Rob Ross for a spring painting adventure

Registration: Online registration required

 

Diamond Painting

Date: May 1st & May 15th

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Ages: Teens & Adults (13yrs & up)

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Drop in and try a sparkling diamond painting project

Registration: Online registration required

 

Writers Workshop

Dates: May 13th & May 27th

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

 

Aspiring Authors

Date: May 15th

Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Come share your writings to grow your skills & support other authors

 

Goofy Goober Movie Afternoon

Date: May 16th

Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Watch a movie about your favorite yellow friend who lives in a pineapple under the sea. Popcorn provided

Registration: Online registration required

 

Teen STEAM Night

Date: May 15th

Time: 6:00pm- 7:00pm

Ages: 12yrs-18yrs

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Interactive STEAM activities with root beer floats

Registration: Online registration required

 

Manga Mania Meet-up

Date: May 16th

Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Drop by to join friends in discussing anime

 

Writers’ Group

Date: May 20th 

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Ages: Teens & Adults

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Join writers of all levels & genre to hone your skills & discuss projects

Registration: Online registration required

 

Fortnite Tournament

Date: May 20th

Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Contestants play a game of Solo Battle Royale & the highest rank is the winner

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

 

Diamond Painting

Date: May 1st & May 15th

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Bring your own project or do a small monthly project provided by library

Registration: Online registration required

Book Bingo

Date: May 7th

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Ages: Everyone

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Play bingo & win books

Registration: Online registration required

 

Writer Workshop

Date: May 13th & May 27th

Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm

Ages: Teens & Adults

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Discuss writing projects 

Registration: Online registration required

Introduction to Diamond Painting

Date: May 8th

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Ages: 7yrs & up

Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield

Details: Introduction class on diamond painting with small painting

 

Writers’ Group

Date: May 20th

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Ages: Teens & Adults

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Hone your writing skills & discuss projects. All genres & writing levels

Registration: Online registration required

 

Saturday Matinee

Date: May 17th

Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Monthly screening of a classic film

Video Game Palooza

Date: May 22nd

Time: 6:15pm-7:15pm

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Enjoy a night of gaming & learn new games

 

Random Acts of Kindness Cards

Date: May 23rd (Noon-6:00pm)

           May 24th (10:00am-4:00pm)

Ages: Everyone

Location: Littlestown Library

Details: Drop in to make a random act of kindness card in celebration of 1-4-3 Day.


 

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

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


 

MISCELLANEOUS /FUTURE EVENTS

 

Library Book Sale

Dates: April 16th – May 3rd

Location: Dillsburg Library

Time: During regular library hours

Ag Explorers Day Camp

Date: June 16th-20th

Time: 8:00am-4:00pm

Location: Adams Co Agricultural Center, 670 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg

Details: Weekly day camp with hands-on agricultural activities & field trips. Sponsored by Penn State Extension & Adams Couty 4-H

Fee: $170 ($155 with early registration discount by April 15th)

Registration: (717) 334-6271 or adamsext@psu.edu

Ned Smith Center Youth Art Contest

Details: Theme of Gone for the Day – Spring. Depict a nature scene as it would be  during spring. Several age categories. Winning works will be displayed in juried event. See guidelines at www.nedsmithcenter.org.

Deadline: May 23, 2025

 

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. 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. Check Oakes Museum website at www.messiah.edu.

Website Last Edited on 3/9/2025

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