Join us at the library every week for some stories and songs.

Children ages 0-18 months may join us with their parents/caregivers for a a few short stories and lots of singing and bouncing.

Stories for all ages followed by play to engage the senses.

Join Miss Natasha for books, songs and fingerplays with other babies, toddlers and their grownups. Each week will have a theme that encourages early literacy.

Join Miss Crystal for stories, songs, playtime, and a craft.

For preschool children ages 3-5.

Join Miss Natasha for this preschool storytime featuring stories, songs and activities with a new theme each week that encourages early literacy!

This storytime is best suited for ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver, all are welcome!

Story time for children ages 0-3. 

Babies, toddlers, and their parent or caregiver will sing songs, do fingerplays, read books, and have playtime.

 Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

Join Miss Karin for books, songs, and a craft. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

Stories for all ages followed by an arts and crafts project.

Join Miss Jess for Preschool Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

Join Miss Jess for Toddler Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

Children ages 2-3 and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for a storytime with lots of movement and music!

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

Join Miss Jess for Baby Story Time, filled with engaging activities to encourage early literacy! We'll have fun sharing stories, songs, bounces, rhymes, and more!

Pinkies up!

Join us for a morning celebrating Mom with a special themed storytime, games and crafts! Delicious light refreshments will be served. Party attire is encouraged!

All needle crafters are welcome to join. Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? That’s okay!

Drop-ins welcome. No registration required.

On the first and third Thursdays of each month, bring your machine and current project. This group gets together to work on charity quilts as well as personal projects. Beginners welcome.

Join us to celebrate Star Wars Day…with a movie that isn’t exactly part of the Star Wars universe.

Join us for a drop-in knitting time for knitters of all levels. Don’t know how to knit? Stop by and learn! Conversation and creativity abound.

Children ages 3-5 are invited to a storytime that will prepare them for kindergarten by learning pre-academic skills (letters, numbers, calendar, and fine motor) through books and activities.  

1st and 3rd THURSDAYS

Adults and teens

Drop in and try a sparkly diamond painting project. Bring your own, or a kit will be provided.    Easy to learn and hard to stop. Join the addictive trend!

Film Fridays: 
Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie
Friday, May 3
1PM

Ages 10 and up.  Ages 10-12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Gettysburg Library Genealogy Club
Wednesday, May 1
2PM

Stop into the Teen Center for casual or competitive table tennis every Wednesday and Friday throughout the spring season.

Bring your diamond painting project and join other diamond painting enthusiasts for a fun crafty afternoon! 

Stop into the Teen Center for casual or competitive table tennis every Wednesday and Friday throughout the spring season.

Cubeecraft (pronounced “kyoob-ee”) are paper toys that you construct yourself and feature interlocking tabs- no need for tape or glue! Instructions will be provided for you to follow.

Dum dum dum dum duh dum dum duh dum…

Put your wits to the test by participating in a Teen Center escape room challenge! Search the room for clues and solve the riddles in order to escape through the “portal”. Will you be able to make it before time runs out?

Come to the library to discuss and choose things that you would like to see at the library including programs. The programs that are created by the teens will be on the last Friday of the month at 3:30 PM.

Supplies will be available to create your very own DIY treasure box; you add the treasure. Registration required.

To get ready for the latest Garfield movie we are celebrating everyone's favorite orange cat. There will be a Garfield-themed craft and activities. Eat dessert lasagna and other light refreshments. Please register online.

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the library for a pizza party and lively game of jeopardy featuring favorite book characters, quotes, series, and more!  Winners will receive a book prize package.  *Registration is required

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:45pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

This group meets on Mondays at 6:30 pm via Zoom.

All needle crafters are welcome to join. Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? Come learn.

Registration is required.

No Meeting on Monday MAY 27

Join Miss Barbara for books, songs, and a craft. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

In Search of the Old Ones: An Odyssey among Ancient Trees
Author: Anthony D. Fredericks
Tuesday, April 30
6:30PM

Get adventurous with your taste buds this summer! Each month there will be different snacks from different areas of the world to try out! Registration required.

June: Feel the Heat in Latin America

Teens 12-18 can come in for an evening of making their own diamond painting coasters! Snacks and supplies will be provided. Registration required.

Award-winning poet and flash fictionist Alba Sarria holds an all-inclusive group for adults (beginners or pros) who want to create, discuss, edit, publish, and actively do more creative writing.

Sign up or drop by for a 15-minute session with a sweet, furry friend! Practice reading to KPets Therapy dog, Danny. Consider registering by calling or visiting the library at 717-624-2182.

Join our teen book club and discover new books and graphic novels!  Bring a snack to share.

May’s selection – Kill the Farm Boy by Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne

Ages 13-18. 

Join us for a short storytime and fun early literacy activities! This is for children who will be entering kindergarten at Biglerville Elementary School in the fall of 2024 and their families.

With so many impermeable structures like: rooftops, strip malls, parking lots and yes, even our grass lawns, what can we do to get rainwater off our flooded streets and back into the ground?

Are you interested in becoming more involved in your community and supporting the library? Join the Friends of Littlestown Library. Stop by or contact the library for more information.

Grab your biggest hat and your shiniest shoes, because it’s time for the most exciting two minutes in sports…and murder!