Calling food lovers of all kinds! We invite you to join this potluck-style book discussion about cooking, recipes, and food writing. Bring a dish to share with 15 people and the book that inspired it for an hour of delicious discussion. Whether you’ve just started cooking or you’ve been doing it for years, there’s a place at the table for you. Bring containers to take any leftovers home.

60 minutes.  Registration required.  Ages: This is an adult program.  You must be 18 or older to attend.

Bring your lunch and spend some time unwinding at The Library.  We’ll provide coloring pages, puzzles, and other low stress activities for you to enjoy during lunch.

Program length: 2 hours.  Registration not required.  Ages: This is an adult program.  You must be 18 or older to attend.

Bring your lunch and spend some time unwinding at The Library.  We’ll provide coloring pages, card games, word puzzles, and other low stress activities for you to enjoy during lunch.

Program length: 2 hours.  Registration not required.  Ages: This is an adult program.  You must be 18 or older to attend.

FRIENDS MEMBERS ONLY! Join at the door! Friends members are welcome to shop the Fall Book Sale early at tonight's Preview Sale.

Books, CDs, movies and more are for sale at the East Shore Area Library's Fall Book Sale. All proceeds from the sale benefit the East Shore Area Library. 

The Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank will be visiting The Library to accept blood donations. Not only will your donation be saving lives, you'll also get a snack! 

4 hours.  Registration not required.  Ages: You must be at least 17 years old or 16 years old with parental consent.

Come share some Halloween tales that will thrill the spirit and intrigue the mind.  Learn about the history of All Hallows Eve and why we bob for apples when we celebrate this holiday.  An entertaining evening of storytelling for adults by Judy England-McCarthy, a natural born performer with a strong theatrical background. 

60 minutes.  Registration not required.  Ages: This is an adult program.  You must be 18 or older to attend.

Books, CDs, movies and more are for sale at the East Shore Area Library's Fall Book Sale. All proceeds from the sale benefit the East Shore Area Library. 

This casual book club will meet at local establishments to dive into new genres and forms while getting to know other readers in a social setting.  The local establishment for September, October, and November is The Sturges Speakeasy.

October's book selection is The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.

Duration: 60 minutes.  Registration not required.  Ages: This is an adult program.  You must be 18 or older to attend.  Location address: The Sturges Speakeasy, 400 Forster St., Harrisburg, PA.

With the increased incidents of mass casualties in our nation, there is a national initiative called Stop the Bleed that is saving lives in the unfortunate event that this happens in our own neighborhoods, churches, schools, malls and theaters. This initiative was put into place after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 children bled to death from wounds that could have been treated.  Stop the Bleed continues to empower the general public to make a difference in a life-threatening emergency by teaching them the basic techniques of bleeding control.  At the conclusion of the class, participants will know what to do in the event of life-threatening bleeding. The only thing more tragic than a death, is a death that could have been prevented.

60 minutes.  Registration required.  Ages: This is an adult program.  You must be 18 or older to attend.

Books, CDs, movies and more are for sale at the East Shore Area Library's Fall Book Sale. All proceeds from the sale benefit the East Shore Area Library. 

Learn the basics or brush up on your skills.

Fun class designed for adult learners, with an experienced instructor.

Learn computer literacy skills, explore the internet, email, Microsoft Office & more!

Meet in the Community Room, downstairs at the Elizabethville Library.

Laptops provided.

Books, CDs, movies and more are for sale at the East Shore Area Library's Fall Book Sale. All proceeds from the sale benefit the East Shore Area Library. 

Come hear CBS 21 personalities read from the original Nancy Drew series of books and find out about the new television series that will begin airing in October. Bring the whole family and enjoy this program upstairs in The Library.

Baby, you are Born to Read! Experience songs and stories together to help your baby learn sounds, language, and a love of books. Stay to socialize and play afterwards with other babies and families. For parents, grandparents, caregivers and their babies.

Program length: 45 minutes.  Ages: Birth-18 months.  Registration required.

Imagination blossoms while children learn about storytelling through art and develop fine and gross motor skills through painting, sculpting, and drawing.  Your refrigerator will never be the same!

45 minutes.  Ages: 3-6 years.  Registration required.

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

Program length: 45 minutes. Ages: 19-35 months.  Registration required.

Designed as a companion program to 123 Play with Me, children and grown-ups continue to Learn and Play together. Simple art activities, toys, books, and sharing with others help children strengthen motor and social skills as well as build a love of reading.

Program length: 75 minutes.  Ages: 1-3 years.  Registration required.

Howls, hoots, and ribbits add to the chorus of sounds that can be heard in the forest.  Come trek into the woods with us as we explore forest animals through books, crafts, rhymes, and more.  You never know what you might discover about these noisy animals!

45 minutes. Ages: 3-6 years.  Registration required.

Songs, instruments, 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.

Program length: 45 minutes.  Ages: 3-5 years.  Registration required.

Hang out with friends and enjoy video games and snacks. Each week we vote on and play different multiplayer games on a PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4. The Library will provide the systems, games, controllers, and snacks. All you have to do is show up ready to play.

60 minutes.  Ages: 12-17.  Registration not required.

Build with LEGOs and explore sculpture, architecture, and concepts of geometry.  Kids will construct and then share a story about their creation at the end.

45 minutes.  Ages: 6-11 years.  Registration is limited.

This program is great for homeschoolers!

Join registered therapy dogs for fun sessions of reading. Paws 2 Read encourages children of all reading levels to read to the easiest and most willing audience—a dog. Each attendee has the opportunity to read to a dog for about 15 minutes.

Registration for this program is by appointment. Please visit The Library or contact Youth Services at 717-652-9380 x1045 or email youthprogram@dcls.org to schedule your time.

Ages: 6 to 11. Registration by appointment starting Tuesday, October 15th at 10:00 AM.

Coloring generates wellness, quietness and also stimulates the brain areas related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity.  Coloring is a great social activity, and it’s just plain fun!  Coloring sheets and colored pencils will be provided.  Feel free to bring your favorite coloring tools with you.

Program length: 2 hours. Registration not required.  Ages: This is an adult program.  You must be 18 or older to attend.