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

We’ll meet at the High Street entrance of the Gettysburg Library.  As we walk, we’ll discuss what we’re currently reading and/or suggest new titles to other participants.

Miss Dana will share stories with children including time for sensory play each week.

Stories, songs, activities and playtime each week with a new theme of stories that encourage early literacy. This story time is best suited for ages 0-2 with a parent or caregiver, all are welcome!

Join Miss Crystal for stories, songs, and playtime.  For toddlers and preschoolers 3-5 years old.

Stories, songs, activities and playtime each week with a new theme of stories that encourage early literacy. This story time is best suited for ages 3 and up with a parent or caregiver, all are welcome!

Join Miss Crystal for songs, fingerplays, and stories!  For children ages 0-2.

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

Children ages 3-5 may join Miss Sherry for lively stories and songs.

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

Join Miss Karin for books, songs, and activities geared for children ages 2-5.

No registration required.

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

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

Commissario Guido Brunetti takes center stage in this virtual book discussion group dedicated to Donna Leon's very popular mystery series set in Venice.

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

Join Miss Jess for our year-round Baby Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

This is a storytime that will help to prepare children for kindergarten by learning about the calendar and weather.  Each week we will focus on a different letter of the alphabet.  We will learn about numbers and practice fine motor skil

Miss Cindie leads a hands-on interactive music and rhythm experience for children up through age 6 and their grown-ups.

Plenty of movement and music for all. Registration required.

Children ages 3-5, join Miss Sherry for a storytime with lots of movement, games and music.

Happy Earth Day! Join us for stories and activities to celebrate caring for our home planet. 

Come discuss books with fellow Littlestown bibliophiles! Check with the library for copies of the current selection.

MAR 21: I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron

Join us on the first and third Thursday of the month from 12:30 to 2:30! Bring your machine and current personal project, or work on charity quilts. Beginners welcome!

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.

We focus on a different book every third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m.

For 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! 

APRIL 21: Spring STEAM

Teen homeschool students can join us for two interactive lessons covering different topics.

Film Fridays: 
Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie
Friday, April 21
1PM

Budgeting is not just making a spending plan and cutting expenses. It’s important to set goals for where you want your money to take you. Motivation is important for adjusting behavior to see real results.

Watch this program at the library! Budgeting is not just making a spending plan and cutting expenses. It's important to set goals for where you want your money to take you. Motivation is important for adjusting behavior to see real results.

This session will be conducted in Spanish with English captions.

The Carroll Valley Library Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2pm.

Join us for some good company and conversation!

March's selection - Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

Join us for card making class on the 3rd Wednesday of the month with Kathy Freeman.

Limited seats available  -  please register online or by calling the library.

Bring your diamond painting project and join other diamond painting enthusiasts!

New to diamond painting? Come to the intro class that will be held once a month.

Intro Class - March 2nd, April 6, and May 4.

Drop in for creative free-play with your child! We'll have a variety of age-appropriate building materials and toys to let you and your child create your own fun.

Best suited for ages 12 months to 5 years with a parent or caregiver.

Adams County Sexual Assault Services (PCAR) provides prevention education utilizing the The Healthy Relationships Project (HRP).

Canvas painting turned messy fun! Mix together layers of acrylic paint and coat a tiny canvas with your splattered masterpiece. Registration is preferred.

The library is overrun with Peeps! Luckily, you are here to help create dioramas to contain them all. Once completed, they will be on display for others to vote on their favorite one.

The library is overrun with Peeps! Luckily, you are here to help create dioramas to contain them all. Once completed, they will be on display for others to vote on their favorite one.

The library is overrun with Peeps! Luckily, you are here to help create dioramas to contain them all. Once completed, they will be on display for others to vote on their favorite one.

The library is overrun with Peeps! Luckily, you are here to help create dioramas to contain them all. Once completed, they will be on display for others to vote on their favorite one.

Join us for a night of modern board gaming! Come learn how to play each month's hand-picked game, or bring your own to share.

For teens and tweens.

Join us once a month to discuss a good book and share a snack.

The library is overrun with Peeps! Luckily, you are here to help create dioramas to contain them all. Once completed, they will be on display for others to vote on their favorite one.

For ages 12-18!

Celebrate National Poetry Month by taking part in "Exquisite Corpse" and "Renga", two types of collaborative poetry writing! Snacks provided.

Join other Harbaugh-Thomas teens in reading a selection of books from many different genres. Explore new books, revisit old favorites, or just come in to enjoy the discussion.

The library is overrun with Peeps! Luckily, you are here to help create dioramas to contain them all. Once completed, they will be on display for others to vote on their favorite one.

The library is overrun with Peeps! Luckily, you are here to help create dioramas to contain them all. Once completed, they will be on display for others to vote on their favorite one.

Did you know that dogs can help struggling readers build confidence?! Stop by and read to our lovable, huggable, therapy dog, Danny!

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!

All needle crafters are welcome to join. Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? Sign-up on our website or by calling the library. 

Note: No meeting on May 29th.

See how easy it is to turn melted crayons into beautiful jewelry!  Come to the library and make a colorful crayon pendant.

Ages 11-18.  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.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18: 100 Word Stories

Join us for books, songs, and activities geared for children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

No registration required.

Writers of any level and any genre (fiction, poetry, nonfiction, etc) are invited to this group! We'll be honing our craft together with some prompts and also have space for critique and discussion of projects at any stage.

There’s More to the Story: Biographies

Tuesday, April 18

6:30PM

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

Sitting down to color a picture can be as effective as meditation in reducing stress. Drop by the New Oxford Library during our adult coloring sessions to see for yourself. All supplies provided. Sessions may include music and refreshments.

TCC Choreography instructor Sophia Gray guides attendees through stretching and cardio moves. Hip-hop, jazz, and ballet styles are incorporated into these weekly dance sessions. Please register. Space is limited.

Ladies, bring your mother and teen daughters to hang out and make crafts together!

The craft for the month will be posted on our Facebook page the week before the event night.

This evening is for children going into Kindergarten in the fall of 2023.  Each month a different kindergarten teacher from Bermudian Springs elementary school will be our special guest.  Children will enjoy a storytime with Miss Sherry,

Over the past 5 years, Pennsylvania has ranked first for reported cases of Lyme disease in the USA.  Learn more about Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections, the symptoms, and ways to prevent transmission from local physician Dr.

Make a colorful door hanger with Miss Di to brighten your home décor!

Ages 16 and up.  Registration required.

In Stitches
Thursday, April 20
6:30PM

Staying Healthy in the Spring
Thursday, April 20
6:30PM
Spring is a time of beginnings and renewal, flourishing, and increasing light/brightness. It can