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. 

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

Story time for preschool children ages 3 - 5. 

Join us for stories, songs, playtime, and a craft. 

Join Miss Natasha for books, songs, fingerplays and activities with other babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Each week will have a new theme that encourages early literacy!

This is your invitation to play…dough! Each month we’ll have themed 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, read books, do a craft and have playtime.

Nutrition Links With Penn State Extension
WEDNESDAY, MAR 5, 12, 19, 26, APR 2, 9
10AM

 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 a simple 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 crafts.

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

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

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

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and crafts.

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!

Fruit Stand Fridays 

Come learn about new fruits, make a craft, and sample fruit. Each month we will celebrate a different fruit. 

MARCH- lemon

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

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. 

For 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

MAR: Owl Pellets

APR: Watershed

Children ages 5-12 who are homeschooled are invited to join us on these afternoons for interactive stories, STEAM activities, and fun.  In April, the library will be partnering with the Adams County Watershed.

Film Fridays: 
Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie
FRIDAY, APR 4 - This month we will explore the book, Emma by Jane Austen.
1:00 PM

Enjoy a paint night from the comfort of your home! In the lore of the Star Trek universe, April 5, 2063 is the day Vulcans first made contact with humanity.

Gettysburg Library Genealogy Club
WEDNESDAY, APR 2
2:00 PM

Bring your favorite member from your Squishmallow squad to the library for a tea party.  Light refreshments will be served. Registration required 

Relax with some popcorn and watch a fun movie about a mischievous bunny. Popcorn will be provided.

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

For Ages 4-12

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

Registration required.

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the library for an afterschool snack along with some stories. 

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Please note there is no Gaming Club on May 27th. Registration 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!

Word bead bracelets are fun and easy to make! 

We’ll provide the supplies and you provide the creativity!

Ages 11-18. Registration required.

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 in to see artwork and meet the artists behind them from Bermudian Springs High school!

Refreshments provided.

NATO, the War in Ukraine, and the Nuclear Threat
TUESDAY, APR 1
6:00 PM

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

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.

A time for teens to hang out at the library and create different crafts! Supplies will be provided. Registration required

MAR: Felt Succulents

APR: Dragon Eggs

MAY: DIY Coasters

Multi award-winning writer and creative writing teacher 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.

If a butterfly flaps its wings, does it cause a tsunami? 

Join Rob Ross for a spring paint adventure and find out! The same painting is offered on two separate nights, (4/3 & 4/21) so please only sign up for one night.

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.

Update about this event - We do not have a kindergarten teacher that is able to come THIS evening, Thursday, April 3 for our program.  However, we will still have a program of school readiness stories and activities.

Join our teen book club and discover new books and graphic novels! 

Bring a snack to share.  Ages 13-18. 

April's selection - Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

Join us for this virtual murder mystery event!