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

Children from 0-18 months old may join us with their parent/caregiver for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving.

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.

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 Miss Karin for books, songs, and activities. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

Stories for all ages followed by a simple arts and crafts project.

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

Stories, songs and movement for babies and toddlers led by Miss Barbara! Free play afterwards.

Children ages 18 months - 36 months, join us for a storytime with lots of movement, music, and interactive books.

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

All needle crafters are welcome to join.

Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? That’s okay! Bring your own materials and be ready to learn!

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.

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 practicing pre-academic skills (letters, numbers, calendar, and fine motor skills) through books and activities. 

Adults and Teens

Join us for some sparkly fun. Bring your own project, or once a month select a small kit from our collection!

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

September: Rube Goldberg Inventions

Homeschool children from ages 5-12 are invited to join us on these afternoons for interactive stories, STEAM activities, and fun.

September: Rube Goldberg Inventions

Film Fridays: 
Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie
Friday, September 6 
1PM

Gettysburg Library Genealogy Club
Wednesday, September 4 
2PM

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

There are two time slots available for this event. This is the registration for Game #1, which takes place from 3:00-4:30PM.

Ages 4-12

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

There are two time slots available for this event. This is the registration for Game #2, which takes place from 4:30-6:00PM.

Children ages 5-12 (grades K-5) are invited to the library for an afterschool snack along with some stories.

Has your child wanted to carry around their very own library card but you were afraid of it being easily misplaced? We have the solution for you!

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

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 for a 15-minute session with a sweet, furry friend! Practice reading to KPets Therapy dog, Danny.

Register by visiting or calling the library at 717-624-2182.

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

September’s selection – The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

Ages 13-18. 

Do you like red stone wiring? Are you a master of survival mode? Do you prefer to simply create beautiful landscapes in creative mode? Whatever your fancy, if you’re a fan of Minecraft then this is your night.

An interpretation of geological building blocks that address questions about dating rocks, plate tectonics, the Moon, and climate studies.

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.