York Haven Elementary partnered with Target, Springettsbury Township, to celebrate Read Across America. Target employees read Dr. Seuss books to students and donated books to the school library. Pictured are first-graders with their teacher, Jeffrey Ketterman, far right, and Target employees, from left, Dave Reifsneider, Phil Beam, Cindy Martin and Jess Scott.
Principal Lehman as The Hulk with, from left, superhero kindergarten students Jailynne Wright and Alesia Markle, with her younger brother, Carter.
At Wellsville Elementary, students poured green slime on Principal Steve Lehman at the end of a school day so he could transform into The Hulk at that evening’s Family Fun Night festivities.
Wellsville’s book fair grossed more than $5,000 in sales with $3,100 in scholastic funds for library purchases.
Principal Jeff Clifton as a Cheerleader
South Mountain’s book sales totaled $9,300 with students contributing $160 in spare change for additional books for the library.
Red Lion American Legion Post 543 provided a $500 sponsorship to Vinny Doellinger, an Ore Valley Elementary student, for York County Literacy Council’s Buck A Book 2013 Reading Program. Vinny, encouraged by his grandmother, Jo Doellinger, read books to earn the award for Ore Valley, the top school in last year’s program. Pictured are, from left, Tony Dunlap, post manager; Rita Hewitt, council community relations manager; Vinny; and Heidi Snider, Vinny’s teacher.
Arthur Hufnagel Public Library, 32 Main St., Glen Rock
Call for information: 235-1127.
Collinsville Community Library, 2632 Delta Road, Brogue; 927-9014
– Story Time
10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30
For children ages 3-6 and their siblings, join Miss Ellen for interactive stories, finger plays, shaky eggs, crafts and more. Parent/caregiver stays with the child. Registration not required.
– Read To Freckles
7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15
Freckles is a certified therapy dog and is owned and handled by his favorite person, Toni. He loves to have children read to him. He is a German short-haired pointer mix. Freckles is very laid back and gentle. He likes belly rubs and ear scratches. Please call or stop in to sign up now. Freckles has been certified with KPETS (Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services) since March 2009.
– Super Saturday
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 19 and April 20
Mark your calendar for our next Lego Maniac Super Saturdays. We have a tub of Legos – what we need are creators. Make something and we’ll display it for all to see.
– Home School Learning Through Literature
1-3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21
This group provides homeschoolers with an opportunity to develop new friendships, a sense of community within the library, and an opportunity to share the joy of literature and learning. New members are welcome. Contact Leslie Martin at 927-9014 for more information or to register. Sessions will meet the third Monday of most months. Registration is required.
Dillsburg Area Public Library, 17 S. Baltimore St., Dillsburg; 432-5613
– Tech Day at Dillsburg Library
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5
Did you receive a Christmas gift that came with little or no instructions? Does that technology gift have you puzzled? This drop-in session features students from Trinity High School available to assist with setting up or using new smartphones, tablets, webcams, watches or other electronic devices.
Dover Area Community Library, 3700-3 Davidsburg Road, Dover
Call for information: 292-6814.
Glatfelter Memorial Library, 101 Glenview Road, Spring Grove
Call for information: 225-3220.
Guthrie Memorial Library, 2 Library Place, Hanover
Call for information: 632-5183.
Kaltreider-Benfer Library, 147 S. Charles St., Red Lion
Call for information: 244-2032.
Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center, 66 Walnut Springs Road, Hellam; 252-4080
– Tween Program
6:30-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8
Book Talk: “Dead End in Norvelt” by Jack Gantos. Twelve -year old Jack Gantos is grounded for the summer in Norvelt, Pa., until he is asked to help an unconventional elderly neighbor with a task involving the newly dead, molten wax, underage driving, history lessons and numerous bloody noses. We will explore aspects of the autobiographical process and make paper airplanes. Please sign up to bring a snack or a drink.
– Preschool Story Times
10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21 and 28
Come and enjoy a story presented by Ms. Susan or Ms. Doris and do a fun craft. This is for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Please register by calling 252-4080.
– Tween Program
6:30-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22,
Six Word Memoirs — Here’s a challenge for you: can you write your own life story in just six words? Come to the library and try this activity for yourself and also see if you can guess the celebrity six-word memoirs we have created. Please sign up to bring a snack or a drink.
Martin Library, 159 E. Market St., York
Call for information: 846-5300.
Mason-Dixon Public Library, 250 Bailey Drive, Stewartstown
Call for information: 993-2404.
Paul Smith Library of Southern York County, 80 Constitution Ave, Shrewsbury
Call for information: 235-5806.
Red Land Community Library, 48 Robin Hood Drive, Etters
Call for information: 938-5599.
Village Library, 35-C N. Main St., Jacobus
Call for information: 428-1034.
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Martin Library, 159 E. Market St., York is having a Big Book Sale, Nov. 30 to Dec. 9 in the atrium.
There will be tables filled with books, which will be refilled throughout the week. The sale is hosted by teens and the proceeds will be used for programs put on by teens for teens.
For more information, email Grace Thackston at gthackston@yorklibraries.org or call the library at 846-5300.
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