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

Children from birth to 3 years old may join Miss Sherry with their parent/caregiver for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving.

Please note there will be no storytime on June 30

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.

JUNE 5/ JULY 3/ AUGUST 7

10:00 AM 

Join us each Monday morning for a storytime for children of all ages.

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

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

Some of the storytimes  will feature a guest community helper to read a story and talk about their job in the community.

On this date storytime will be held at Trone Memorial Library, outside in the children's garden at 105 Locust St East Berlin PA 17316.

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

No registration required.

JULY 6/ JULY 27/ AUGUST 10 

10:30 AM

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

Fridays 6/2- 8/25

10:30 AM

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

Are you a fairy fanatic? Join us at the library for a special fairy themed party. There will be a craft and a read aloud of The Friendship Fairy, a children’s book about a 4 year old fairy trying to earn her wings.

Do your kids love to cook? Do they want to learn? Did you ever think they’d be asked to cook and eat in a library? Well…come join the fun during a special day in the “kitchen” at your very own Littlestown Library!

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!

Visit the library to build with Legos!  We will work to complete different challenges each week and also have time to just create.  Each week we will have a different lego kit to raffle off to those who attend.

Teens will help to guide children through activities.

On this date York County Solid Waste Authority will present Vermicomposting:  Worms with an Appetite (for Waste)!

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! 

Film Fridays: 
Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie
Friday, July 7
1PM

Early Pennsylvania Germans who settled in our area had a distinct way of gardening. This presentation by Betty Jakum, Master Gardener for Adam’s County Cooperative Extension, will explain the structure and the purposes of this type of garden.

Compete in weekly table tennis to earn the top spot and win a prize at the end of the summer.

Stop in and create your own hand-dipped marbleized mugs. Space is limited; registration required.

Meet up at the Oakside Park pond in Biglerville to check out and sample our local water. Test for eight different test factors, learn about indicators of water quality, and talk about local animal, plant, and insect life.

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 dates will be June 1, July 6, and August 3.

Bring your kids to the library during summer break and learn how to diamond paint!

Every child will get to make a diamond painting animal sticker!  Ages 8 and up.

Stop into the library to create fireworks that will make you say “ooh” and “ahh” over and over again! This project is fun and engaging and uses simple materials such as paint and recycled toilet paper and paper towel rolls.

3:30 PM

For Pre-K and Kindergarteners. Join us for a story and some experimentation.

Lots and lots of LEGO bricks! Free play with optional fun challenges!

Teens 12-18 are invited to the library to plant their own marigolds outside! (Weather permitting. if the weather is not ideal for outside, we will be in the Mary Cash room) Pots and flowers will be provided. Registration required.

Join us every Friday for films celebrating friendship, family, and community. Stop by the library for a complete list of films.

Drop in the first Wednesday of the month from 4:00pm-5:30pm for some old-school video gaming. For tweens and teens.

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!

Reading to a therapy dog helps to build confidence in new or reluctant readers.  Bring your child to the library to read to Danny, our favorite pup!  He's a great listener!

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.

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

THURSDAY, JULY 6: The Power of Prompts and Timers

Tracey Black will be at the library as Mother Goose to do some storytelling.

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.

We invite you to join our new tween book club!  Bring a snack to share.

July's selection - The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson

Ages 13-18.  

Family hikes can be extraordinary learning experiences and create memories that last a lifetime.

Explore unique and fun activities you can do with kids of all ages to make the most of your time on the trails.

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.