Kreutz Creek Library (KCL), 66 Walnut Springs Road, Hellam, has announced its schedule of upcoming programs for May. 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.
The 24-hour Give Local York event will take place for 24 hours on Friday, May 3. All event-related donations may be made through https://givelocalyork.org during that 24-hour period. The library will team up with other local east York organizations including Greater York Dance, Historic Wrightsville Inc., Eastern York Dollars for Scholars, and Susquehanna Valley EMS to organize a day of events/activities where donations will also be accepted. More information about scheduled events will be forthcoming.
"Summer QUEST - A Universe of Stories" will feature free summer fun for children, teenagers, and families. A full schedule of events will be announced at a later date. An 800-minute reading challenge, GO YORK! "Explore the Universe" Parks Program, SummerQuest Scout Badges, and more will be featured. Early online registration will begin on Sunday, May 19. Kickoff events will place on Saturday, June 1.
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 at the library during regular operating hours.
Babies and Toddlers Story Times with Miss Lisa, for children from birth through 3 years old, will be offered on Mondays through May 6, with sessions at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Registration is required by calling the library at 717-252-4080.
Preschool Story Times with Miss Felicia, for children ages 3 to 5, will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. on Mondays and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Fridays through May 10. Registration is required by calling 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. May sessions are set for May 8 and 22.
Two programs will be geared to tweens ages 9 to 12. On Tuesday, May 14, 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, May 28, 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.
The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library Branch Support Group will meet on May 22 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 May 7 and 21.
The Tech Guru will not visit York County Library System locations during the month of May. A new schedule will be announced later.
The Green Thumb Garden Club will host a program on Thursday, May 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Master Gardener Jossel Fears will present the "How-To's of Container Gardening." Container gardening is ideal for those with limited or no garden space. 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 Thursday, May 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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