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

Children from birth to 2 years are invited to join Miss Sherry with their caregiver for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving. 

Miss dana will share stories with children including sensory play each week. Please note there will be no event on Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st.

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, and playtime.  For toddlers and preschoolers 3-5 years old.

This is your invitation to play…dough! Each month we’ll have themed challenge stations where your little one can explore and create with play dough. For ages 2-5.

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!

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 to 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!

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

This is a storytime that will prepare children for kindergarten by learning about the calendar, weather, letters of the alphabet, numbers, along with practicing fine motor skills. 

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

Winter is the perfect time to craft your own designer drink! Drop in anytime and create your mix of hot chocolate from a selection of ingredients.

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

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.

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.

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!

Teens and Adults

Homeschool teens 7th to 12th grade are able to join us on these afternoons for interactive fun and learning. Today we will be learning about architecture and building with gingerbread houses. Registration required.

Homeschool children from Kindergarten to 6th grade are invited to join this afternoon of interactive fun and learning. This month's theme will be gingerbread men, with a storytime and cookie decorating. 

Tech Time!
Friday, December 8  
1PM

Holiday Movie & Hot Cocoa Bar
Sunday, December 3
2:00PM
Join us for a holiday movie and make your own hot cocoa bar!
Registration Requested
 

Sunday, December 3rd is National Make A Gift Day! People love opening homemade presents, so stop by between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to create a rustic wooden ornament or festive felt wreath for someone special. Ages 8-14.

Gettysburg Library Genealogy Club
Wednesday, December 6
2PM

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.

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

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

Learn how you can make your own bath bombs with other teens at the New Oxford Library.  You’ll have fun making these fizzy bath bombs with easy to follow directions!

Show off your gaming skills in the Teen Center by competing in the ultimate Mario Party tournament! Winners receive a candy prize! Space is limited and registration is required.

Adults: join us for an afternoon of tea, relaxation, and crafting. Each month we'll be making a fun, simple, seasonal craft in a no-stress environment. Registration is encouraged but not required.

The Teen advisory board will choose this program and all teens are welcome to attend.

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

Paint an Ornament
Thursday, December 7
4:30PM

Make a gingerbread house using cardboard and craft supplies and have a decoration that you can use all season long.

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.

ACLS - All Writer Workshop Gathering!
Tuesday, December 5
5PM

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.

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.

Come join us for a sit-down, script-in-hand readers theater adaptation of the classic Christmas story, A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens! Teens and adults are welcome to join in a red through of the script together in their chosen roles.

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

No registration required.

Crafts: Holiday Wreath
Wednesday, December 6
6PM

Create a wreath for the holiday season! Space is limited.
Registration Required.

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

'Twas the Night Before Christmas: American Christmas Traditions
Thursday, December 7
Virtual Event via Zoom - 6:30PM

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.

Come to the library for a bunny storytime!  Listen to a rabbit story and learn facts about the care, handling, and feeding of a pet rabbit.  

You can even read a story to a bunny following the program!

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

December's selection - Splintered by A.G. Howard

Ages 13-18.  

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.