Read to your favorite Paws dogs over Zoom. Register for a 15-minute time slot by filling out the form at dcls.org/paws. After you submit the form, you’ll be contacted by a Youth Services staff member with a time slot, more information, and the Zoom link you’ll need to join.

To join this program, you’ll need a computer or mobile device with a microphone to join.

1.5 hours. For ages 6-11. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions.

It’s harder than ever lately to hang with friends outside of school, so come join our Discord server! Join The Library and other teens from the community on Discord, a safe communication app, on Tuesdays after school as we game together, and Thursdays after school to chat and hangout. Who knows, maybe you’ll join one of our other Discord-based programs along the way!

Due to Discord’s terms of service, participants must be at least 13.

2 hours. For ages 13-18. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Discord link and further instructions.

Join us at our newest branch in Animal Crossing: New Horizons as we gather virtually to play games, exchange items, and hang out on our library island. Drop in any time between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. every Tuesday!

You’ll need your own Nintendo Switch and Animal Crossing: New Horizons game to participate.

1.5 hours. For ages 11-18. Registrants will be emailed the weekly Dodo Code to access our island the day of the program.

Join all your friends on Zoom for an early learning bonanza. We’ll have stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more that will help your child to build their skills and be ready to succeed at whatever is next.

To join this program, you’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 30 minutes. For families with children of all ages. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the morning of each week's program.  Note: This program is weekly from January 5th- May 4th and has rolling registration.  We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent.

Want to go from casual chocolate lover to expert chocolate taster? The Library is excited to learn from Frederic Loraschi, world-renowned chocolatier and owner of Frederic Loraschi Chocolate, located right here in Dauphin County. Mr. Loraschi will walk participants through tasting 3 of his single origin chocolates. We will learn about the chocolate-making process, as well as the different factors that determine the flavor and taste of chocolate.

60 minutes. Ages 18+. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions to pick up a Library Chocolate Sampler.

Give your toddler a foundation for early learning and reading skills. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories will be presented via Zoom. Adults learn tips and tricks to continue the learning at home.

To join this program, you’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 30 minutes. Ages 19-35 months. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the day before each week's program. Note: This program is weekly from January 6th- May 5th with rolling registration. We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent.

While we can't be together to discover and explore, plenty of STEM can happen right where you are! Bring your own science, tech, engineering, art, or math activities and share with others via Zoom! LEGOs and other blocks, experiments, tech gadgets/gaming, and art of all kinds can be worked on individually (or simultaneously) in a social, virtual atmosphere.

To join this program, you'll need a computer or mobile device with a camera and microphone to participate.

About 45 minutes. For ages 6-12. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions.

Join us once a week as we talk about our favorite books! We will be changing the theme of the books we read each month to coincide with The Library’s promotional theme. January’s theme is the ALA Book Awards. February’s theme is Black History Month, and March’s theme is Women’s History month. Registration is rolling, so sign up any time!

1.5 hours. For ages 14-17. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Discord link and further instructions. Due to Discord's terms of service, participants must be at least 13. A device with a microphone and a camera is recommended.

Whether you can whip up a sweater in a day or you don’t know a knitting needle from a crochet hook, this class is for you. Gather your supplies and join us for an evening of learning and conversation.  

1 hour. For ages 15+. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions. 

It’s harder than ever lately to hang with friends outside of school, so come join our Discord server! Join The Library and other teens from the community on Discord, a safe communication app, on Tuesdays after school as we game together, and Thursdays after school to chat and hangout. Who knows, maybe you’ll join one of our other Discord-based programs along the way!

Due to Discord’s terms of service, participants must be at least 13.

2 hours. For ages 13-18. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Discord link and further instructions.

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

To join this program, you’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 30 minutes. Ages 3-5 years. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the day before each week's program.  Note: This program is weekly from January 8th- May 7th and has rolling registration.   We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent.

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

2 hours. Ages 13-18. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Discord link and further instructions. Due to Discord’s terms of service, participants must be at least 13. A device with a microphone and a camera is recommended. 

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

2 hours. Ages 13-18. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Discord link and further instructions. Due to Discord’s terms of service, participants must be at least 13. A device with a microphone and a camera is recommended. 

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

To join this program, you’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 20 minutes. Ages Birth-18 months. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the Friday before each week's program. Note: This program is weekly from January 4th- May 3rd and has rolling registration. We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent. 

Join us on Discord to discuss your favorite animes and manga with other people who like the same thing!

Due to Discord’s terms of service, participants must be at least 13. A device with a microphone and a camera is recommended.

About 1 hour. For ages 13-18. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Discord link and further instructions.

It’s harder than ever lately to hang with friends outside of school, so come join our Discord server! Join The Library and other teens from the community on Discord, a safe communication app, on Tuesdays after school as we game together, and Thursdays after school to chat and hangout. Who knows, maybe you’ll join one of our other Discord-based programs along the way!

Due to Discord’s terms of service, participants must be at least 13.

2 hours. For ages 13-18. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Discord link and further instructions.

Join us at our newest branch in Animal Crossing: New Horizons as we gather virtually to play games, exchange items, and hang out on our library island. Drop in any time between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. every Tuesday!

You’ll need your own Nintendo Switch and Animal Crossing: New Horizons game to participate.

1.5 hours. For ages 11-18. Registrants will be emailed the weekly Dodo Code to access our island the day of the program.

Join all your friends on Zoom for an early learning bonanza. We’ll have stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more that will help your child to build their skills and be ready to succeed at whatever is next.

To join this program, you’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 30 minutes. For families with children of all ages. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the morning of each week's program.  Note: This program is weekly from January 5th- May 4th and has rolling registration.  We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent.

Give your toddler a foundation for early learning and reading skills. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories will be presented via Zoom. Adults learn tips and tricks to continue the learning at home.

To join this program, you’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 30 minutes. Ages 19-35 months. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the day before each week's program. Note: This program is weekly from January 6th- May 5th with rolling registration. We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent.

While we can't be together to discover and explore, plenty of STEM can happen right where you are! Bring your own science, tech, engineering, art, or math activities and share with others via Zoom! LEGOs and other blocks, experiments, tech gadgets/gaming, and art of all kinds can be worked on individually (or simultaneously) in a social, virtual atmosphere.

To join this program, you'll need a computer or mobile device with a camera and microphone to participate.

About 45 minutes. For ages 6-12. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions.

Join us once a week as we talk about our favorite books! We will be changing the theme of the books we read each month to coincide with The Library’s promotional theme. January’s theme is the ALA Book Awards. February’s theme is Black History Month, and March’s theme is Women’s History month. Registration is rolling, so sign up any time!

1.5 hours. For ages 14-17. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Discord link and further instructions. Due to Discord's terms of service, participants must be at least 13. A device with a microphone and a camera is recommended.

It’s harder than ever lately to hang with friends outside of school, so come join our Discord server! Join The Library and other teens from the community on Discord, a safe communication app, on Tuesdays after school as we game together, and Thursdays after school to chat and hangout. Who knows, maybe you’ll join one of our other Discord-based programs along the way!

Due to Discord’s terms of service, participants must be at least 13.

2 hours. For ages 13-18. Registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Discord link and further instructions.

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

To join this program, you’ll need a computer or mobile device with camera and microphone to participate.

About 30 minutes. Ages 3-5 years. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions the day before each week's program.  Note: This program is weekly from January 8th- May 7th and has rolling registration.   We will do our best to follow-up with those registering after the weekly email reminder is sent.

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

2 hours. Ages 13-18. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Discord link and further instructions. Due to Discord’s terms of service, participants must be at least 13. A device with a microphone and a camera is recommended. 

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

2 hours. Ages 13-18. Registration is required and limited. Registrants will be emailed a Discord link and further instructions. Due to Discord’s terms of service, participants must be at least 13. A device with a microphone and a camera is recommended.