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

Children ages 0-18 months may join us with their parents/caregivers for a a few short stories and lots of singing and bouncing.

Stories for all ages followed by play to engage the senses.

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!

Stories for all ages followed by an arts and crafts project.

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

Children ages 2-3 and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for a storytime with lots of movement and music!

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!

What is cybersecurity? How can you mitigate those pesky robo-calls and spam emails?

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.

On the first and third Thursdays of each month, bring your machine and current project. This group gets together to work on charity quilts as well as personal projects. Beginners welcome.

Have fun and explore with activities about space and eclipses! A total solar eclipse will be occurring soon, so this is the perfect time to learn and have fun with space! We’ll have refreshments and lots of fun activities.

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.

Children ages 3-5 are invited to a storytime that will prepare them for kindergarten by learning pre-academic skills (letters, numbers, calendar, and fine motor) through books and activities.  

1st and 3rd THURSDAYS

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!

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

Homeschool children ages 5-12 are invited to join us on these afternoons for interactive fun and learning.  *Registration required

March 1 - Weather

April 5 - The Eclipse

Film Fridays: 
Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie
Friday, April 5 
1PM

Monday, April 8 is a total solar eclipse!

Ages 10 and up.  Ages 10-12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Gettysburg Library Genealogy Club
Wednesday, April 3
2PM

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

Watch Party: Researching Family History at Your Library with MyHeritage Library Edition
Thursday, April 4
2PM

Join us for a webinar on MyHeritage Library Edition.

Bring your diamond painting project and join other diamond painting enthusiasts for a fun crafty afternoon! 

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

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

April is National Poetry Month! 

Come to the library to discuss and choose things that you would like to see at the library including programs. The programs that are created by the teens will be on the last Friday of the month at 3:30 PM.

Children in grades K-2 are invited to the library to hear stories and participate in activities sure to make you laugh out loud.  A snack will be provided.

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

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!

Planning on watching the solar eclipse on April 8^th? 

Come to the library to make a stellar holder for your solar-viewing glasses that we will provide for you! 

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.

No Meeting on Monday MAY 27

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

Mar- Horror

Apr- Sci-Fi

May- Adventure

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

Children in grades 3-5 are invited to the library to hear some cake stories and have the opportunity to try out some cake decorating techniques with icing.  There will be a raffle to win a cake decorating starter kit.  *Registration

Author Talk: Bryan Crawmer
History of the Blacksmith in Photographs
Tuesday, April 2 
6:30PM

Interested in space? Teens can come on this day to learn about the upcoming eclipse and make their own star finders and solar eclipse viewers! 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.

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.

Join us for a short storytime and fun early literacy activities! This is for children who will be entering kindergarten at Biglerville Elementary School in the fall of 2024 and their families.

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.