Library Sets Upcoming Schedule

Kreutz Creek Library (KCL), 66 Walnut Springs Road, Hellam, has announced its schedule of upcoming programs for March. For the complete listing of Kreutz Creek Library's activities and events, readers may visit http://www.yorklibraries.org/hellam-kreutz-creek/ and view the KCL calendar.

Registration is open for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten early learning initiative, which encourages families to build daily reading habits with their young children. Community members may sign up for the program during regular operating hours.

Slated to launch in April 2019, York County Libraries' capital campaign will fund the improvement of three libraries in the county-wide network to better provide programs that are core to the mission of serving children, teenagers, and adults. For the Kreutz Creek Library, there is a proposed $2 million investment to include a more-than-4,700-square-foot newly added facility, expanded open services areas, additional computers with added technology and services, dedicated program spaces for children and teenagers, and additional seating and meeting space. For more information, readers may visit http://campaign.yorklibraries.org.

The final programs in the winter session of Babies and Toddlers Story Times with Miss Lisa, a program for children from birth through 3 years old, will be offered on Monday, March 4, with the spring session set for Mondays, March 18 to May 6. Sessions will be at 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Registration is required, and interested families may contact the library at 717-252-4080.

Preschool Story Times with Miss Felicia, for children ages 3 to 5, will meet on Fridays through March 8 for the winter session, with the spring session to take place on Monday, March 18, through Friday, May 10. Sessions will take place on Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. and Fridays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and will include story time and a craft. Registration is required, and interested families may call the library.

Wee Build Wednesdays are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for children ages 3 to 5. Wee Build STEM materials will be available. March sessions are set for March 13 and 27.

Two programs will be geared to tweens ages 9 to 12. On Tuesday, March 12, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., The Danger Club will be held. Tweens may join Miss Jennifer for a new adventure every month. The Tween Library Squad will meet on Tuesday, March 26, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., and attendees will shape library programming for their age group.

Programs for teenagers ages 13 to 18 will be offered. Every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m., Teen Time will allow teenagers to gather for hangout time and conversation at the library. All teenagers are welcome to participate in the program, which will be held on March 7, 14, 21 and 28.

The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library Branch Support Group will meet on Wednesday, March 27, at 5:30 p.m. The group welcomes fresh ideas and suggestions for activities to be held throughout the year.

The Knitters and Crocheters group meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. People of all skill levels are welcome, and group members will help others learn to knit or crochet. Attendees should bring needles and yarn. Knitters and crocheters may bring their current projects to work on and projects for show-and-tell. The group will meet from 6 to 7:45 p.m. on March 5 and 19.

The tech guru will not be visiting the library in February through April. The tech support program is undergoing changes, and more information and scheduling will be posted in the spring.

The Green Thumb Garden Club will host a program on April 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Master Gardener Carol McDonald will present "Best Herbs to Attract Pollinators," focusing on growing herbs that attract honey bees, butterflies, and humminbirds. The Garden Club offers a program on the second Thursday of each month.

The Lego Builders Club for children age 6 and up will be held on April 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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