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

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

Stories, songs, activities and playtime each week with a new theme of stories that encourages 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 encourages 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.

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 Peters Orchard & Farm Market at 10540 Carlisle Pike, Gardners PA 17324.

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.

Magician Mike Rose presents a magic show that is not like other magic
shows. Mike’s new show, “Friendly Magic” is created specifically for
libraries and is designed to perfectly complement the 2023 Summer

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.

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.

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

Explore the great outdoors! Join Miss Jess on one of the GO Adams hikes!

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

JUNE 20: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

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.

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.

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

July 20: Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Teens will help to guide children through activities.

On this day we will work together in small groups to complete several STEAM challenges.

Have you ever wondered what kind of community helpers are in our community? Hop on over to the library for a story time with a special guest reader from one of our local emergency teams!

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! 

Phil Peters, Master Gardener for Adams County Cooperative Extension, will speak on the insects that visit our gardens and how to attract more of the beneficial ones.

Enjoy a paint night from the comfort of your home! Our theme for July is "Relax With a Glass!" Registration opens on Sunday, July 16th.

In commemoration of Jane Austen's passing on this day in 1817, join in the conversation with others as we learn about jane Austen, her life and her works, and share our favorite anecdotes from her books. Registration required.

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

Join us for some good company and conversation!

June's selection - The Maid by Nita Prose

Don’t be late for this very important date.  All ages are welcome for an afternoon of tea and Alice and Wonderland fun! Snacks will be provided.  Registration is required for all in attendance.  Please register online. 

Join us for card making classes on the 3rd Wednesdays of the month with Kathy Freeman. Limited seats available - please register online or by calling the library!

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

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.

Come meet some of the Animal Ambassadors from Strawberry Hill! We’ll also be learning about the friendships between animals, humans, and the environment. For ages 4-12. Registration highly encouraged.

Vacation Destination: Travel Talk
Friday, July 21
2PM

Stop into the teen room to catch a few select flicks during the summer! Popcorn will be provided!

Are you the best cupcake decorator in the county? Come on down to your local branch to show off your skills. During this competition, you will be decorating cupcakes for your chance at a prize. The winners will be selected by a local judge.

Ages 6-10

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

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Space is limited and registration is required.

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

Computers assign a string of 0s and 1s to different letters, symbols, and instructions, and this is called binary code. Create a bracelet with a STEM twist by using binary code to spell out initials or a name. Share a bracelet with your bestie!

Join us for an evening with reptiles. Reptile Invasion is a 501c3 Reptile Rescue bringing you up close and personal with over 20 different types of scaly friends.  Feel free to interact with our educational ambassadors or just sit b

A chance for teens and tweens to come relax, chat, and create their own pinwheels. Snacks provided.

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!

Are you the best cupcake decorator in the county? Come on down to the Carroll Valley Library to show off your skills. 

During this competition, you will be decorating cupcakes for a chance at a prize. 

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.

JUNE 20/JULY 18/ AUGUST 15

6:30 PM

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

No registration required.

Ages 2-10

Listen to a story, meet friendly firefighters, and see the Biglerville Fire Truck up close and personal! Learn about fire safety in a fun, relaxed environment.

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.

Want to Play A Game?
Tuesday, July 18
6:30PM

This is a special program for those entering Kindergarten at Alloway Creek Elementary in the fall of 2023.  Join us each month for stories about going to school and activities that focus on school-readiness.

The Russian People: Are They Really that Different from Us?
Wednesday, July 19
6:30PM 

A young man living in a totalitarian society learns the true history of his community from a mysterious yet seemingly benevolent figure known as the Giver. In time, the youth finds the burden of the truth too great to bear and plots to escape.

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.

This evening is for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2023.  On this evening Mrs Stambaugh will be our special guest Kindergarten teacher.  Children will enjoy a storytime, meet the teachers and participate in school readines

In Stitches
Thursday, July 20
6:30PM