Tell stories, cast spells, defeat the bad guy with Dungeons and Dragons! For beginners or experts. No dice, books, or characters required.     

2 hours. For ages 13-18 years. Registration is required and limited. Register once for this weekly program.

Drop in to explore your creative side at this informal and open-ended program. We’ll have materials for STEAM activities, arts and crafts, and more! Some activities will be provided, and participants will be encouraged to share their ideas for things to try.   

1 hour. For ages 6+ years. No registration required.  

Paws 2 Read encourages children of all reading levels to read to the easiest and most willing audience – a dog. Each attendee will read to a registered therapy dog for about 15 minutes. Registration for this program is by appointment. Reading sessions will be held outside as weather permits. 

SCHEDULE UPDATE!!! 

Our furry, reading friends will be joining us more frequently!! Participating library locations will host the Paws pups every other week April through May and then again September through November.  Each week will offer multiple chances to read to one of our volunteer dog teams!  

1 hour. 15-minute appointments. For ages 6-11 years. Registration is required and limited.  

Children and adults will enjoy books, music, and rhymes. Early learning activities will be modeled for adults so that learning can continue at home and help your child to build their skills to be ready to succeed at whatever is next.   

About 30 minutes. For families with children of all ages. Registration is required and limited.  

Songs, rhymes, and stories help your child develop a love of reading and build early learning skills that will help your child succeed. Adults learn tips and tricks to continue teaching at home.    

30 to 40 minutes. For ages 3-5 years. Registration is required and limited.  

MARCO will make five stops throughout the county during the week of April 23-29. If MARCO’s in your neighborhood, stop by to say "hi!" and leave with some library swag and a free book! 

Thursday, April 27: MARCO will be at Laurel Hill Townhouses, Maple Lane, Williamstown.  

2.25 hours. For all ages. Registration is not required. 

Join us at the East Shore Area Library to discuss your favorite anime and manga with other fans! This club will also explore Japanese culture through crafts, food, and group discussion.  

1 hour. For ages 13-18 years. Registration is required and limited.    

Gardens are places of growth, beauty and life (below the ground and above!).  Gardening with children encourages healthy eating, develops math and science skills, teaches patience and more.  It is also a great way to engage the five senses! 

Join in the exploration of sight, touch, sound, taste and smell through the experience of sensory gardening.  Children will learn what a sensory garden is, dig in the dirt, create with color, identify sounds, and taste and smell the bounty that gardens can bring. 

45 minutes. For families with children of all ages. Registration is required and limited. 

Songs, rhymes, and stories help your child develop a love of reading and build early learning skills that will help your child succeed. Adults learn tips and tricks to continue teaching at home.    

30 to 40 minutes. For ages 3-5 years. Registration is required and limited.  

Join us with special guest Heidi Haas from the Capital Area Intermediate Unit for this unique storytime experience. We will combine the storytimes you know and love with Miss Heidi's expertise in speech pathology to build phonetic awareness and prepare for kindergarten through play, songs, stories, and other engaging activities. Parents, you will be equipped with tools to further your child's literacy development at home too!  

1.5 hours. For ages 4-5 years. Registration is required and limited. Register monthly for limited spots. 

About 30 minutes. For ages 30 months-5 years. Registration is required and limited. 

MARCO will make five stops throughout the county during the week of April 23-29. If MARCO’s in your neighborhood, stop by to say "hi!" and leave with some library swag and a free book! 

Friday, April 28: MARCO will be at Hall Manor, 101 Hall Manor Place, Harrisburg. 

2 hours. For all ages. Registration is not required.

Children and adults will enjoy books, music, and rhymes. Early learning activities will be modeled for adults so that learning can continue at home and help your child build their skills to be ready to succeed at whatever is next.   

About 30 minutes. For families with children of all ages. Registration is required and limited.  

Engage your child in play that helps strengthen motor skills, social skills, and encourages early literacy. During each session a different community resource professional will be available to answer parenting questions. Children get to play together, and parents get to share experiences and concerns.

1.25 hours. For ages 1-3 years. Registration is required and limited. 

Our middle and high school Girls Who Code Club encourages you to impact your community in a positive way through code. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up! We have tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. 

1 hour. For grades 6-12. Registration is required and limited. This club is inclusive and open to trans and non-binary individuals. 

Learn how to sew on a sewing machine and turn your old clothes into new works of art! In this program, you’ll learn the basic components of a sewing machine, how to use it, and then we’ll use those skills to refashion old clothes! 

1.5 hours. For ages 13-18 years. Registration is required and limited.  

Paws 2 Read encourages children of all reading levels to read to the easiest and most willing audience – a dog. Each attendee will read to a registered therapy dog for about 15 minutes. Registration for this program is by appointment. Reading sessions will be held outside as weather permits. 

SCHEDULE UPDATE!!! 

Our furry, reading friends will be joining us more frequently!! Participating library locations will host the Paws pups every other week April through May and then again September through November.  Each week will offer multiple chances to read to one of our volunteer dog teams!  

1.5 hours. 15-minute appointments. For ages 6-11 years. Registration is required and limited.

Baby, you are Born to Read! Experience songs and stories together to help your baby learn sounds, language, and a love of books. This program is for parents, grandparents, caregivers to connect with their babies and each other.  

20 to 30 minutes. For Birth-18 months. Registration is required and limited.    

Children and adults will enjoy books, music, and rhymes. Early learning activities will be modeled for adults so that learning can continue at home and help your child to build their skills to be ready to succeed at whatever is next.   

About 30 minutes. For families with children of all ages. Registration is required and limited.  

Give your toddler a foundation for early learning and reading skills. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories will help toddlers develop a love of reading. Adults will learn tips and tricks to continue the learning at home.    

30 to 40 minutes. For ages 19-35 months. Registration is required and limited.    

You’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate. Registrants for virtual sessions will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions.   

Give your babies and toddlers a foundation of early learning and language skills. Experience songs, stories, and movement activities that help your children build a love of books. This program is for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and children. 

About 30 minutes. For ages Birth-30 months. Registration is required and limited.