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

Children from birth to 2 years old may join us with their parent/caregiver for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving.

I want to learn about THAT! A non-fiction story time for all ages.

January: Penguins

February: Hearts

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, playtime, and a craft.

For preschool children ages 3-5.

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!

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!

No registration required.

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

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

Each month this group reads a different genre and the discussions focus on literary critique, gaining new perspectives, and being able to chat with other readers!

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!

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!

This is a story time that will 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 also learn about numbers and practice fine motor skills.

Children ages 2-3 are invited to join us for a story time with lots of music and movement!

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 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.

Craft with us on Thursday afternoons this winter at Harbaugh-Thomas Library. December 14th and 28th, January 11th and 25th, February 8th and 22nd at 1:30pm.

Homeschool children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are able to join us on these afternoons for interactive fun and learning.

Homeschool teens 7th through 12th grade are able to join us on these afternoons for interactive fun and learning. Registration required.

Tech Time!
Friday, February 9 
1PM

Join us the second Saturday afternoon of each month for some stories followed by party games!

Enjoy a paint night from the comfort of your home! Our theme for February is "I ♥ Humpbacks" for Humpback Whale Awareness Month. Registration opens on Sunday, February 4th.

Gettysburg Library Genealogy Club
Wednesday, February 7
2PM

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

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

Snowed in at the Library 
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10
2:00 PM 

Burrr it’s cold outside, come warm up at the library. We will be having a variety of snow-themed activities for all.

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

Do you know the science behind how snowflakes are formed? Come learn with us at the library! You will use math and engineering skills to create your own snowflakes out of toothpicks and marshmallows.

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.

Children Grade K-12 are invited to join us for a snack and story.

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

Let's talk books! We’ll meet for monthly discussions, snacks, and an activity.  Please register and pick up a copy of each book beginning one month before the discussion.

Kindergarten- 5^th grade

DECEMBER 14- Holiday craft 

JANUARY 11- Winter craft

FEBRUARY 8 - Valentine’s Day craft 

Join us in the afternoon and make a seasonal craft.

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.

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.

Teens are invited to come in with their favorite book based on the month's genre for a lively discussion! Snacks provided. Registration required.

Feb: Dystopian

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

No registration required.

Children grades 3-5 join this book group to discuss movies that started as books!

January: Winn Dixie

February: How to Train Your Dragon

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.

Interested in learning how to diamond paint? 

Come to one of our intro classes and make a sparkly snowflake project.

Ages 7 and up.  Registration required.

Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to practice reading to a KPets Therapy dog.  This program is for children who are just learning to read or children who love dogs and just need a little practice reading.  Pre-register by calling the lib

Join us for this virtual book club where we'll be reading and discussing books around the themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Experience engaging and insightful conversation at this monthly virtual program.

Science Fiction Book Club
Thursday, February 8 
6:30PM

Come to the library to make a Valentine’s Day craft and play a few rounds of Valentine’s Day bingo! 

Ages 5-10.  Registration required.

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.

Everything is going wrong on the "Valentine in Venice" harbor cruise aboard the Love Bucket. First, the water is unusually choppy so people are feeling queasy.