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 us 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.

Rockin' & Readin' is a music program designed for children of all abilities, including those with autism and related disabilities. 

 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!

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 crafts.

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

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!

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!

This 2014 comedy adventure recounts the adventures of Monsieur Gustave H., a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. Rated R

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. 

Tech Table!
FRIDAY, MAR 14/APR11/MAY 9
1:00 - 4:00 PM

Join us to make a Mother’s Day present for your fabulous mom. We’ll create votive candle holders decorated with dried flowers and leaves. Next we’ll add electric tea lights so you can give Mom the gift of relaxing ambiance. 2:00pm-3:00pm.

Gettysburg Library Genealogy Club
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
2:00 PM

Community Book Report: A NEW Book Club
THURSDAY, MAR 13
THURSDAY, APR 10
THURSDAY, MAY 8
2:00 PM

Learn how to arrange dried, pressed flowers in a small glass hanging frame. These art pieces add a subtle floral touch to your home!

Registration Required

Ross Hetrick, president and founder of the Thaddeus Stevens Society,  portrays Stevens who has been called the "greatest unknown person in American history." Stevens was the most powerful congressman during and after the Civil War a

Did you know that there is actually a lot of science behind the spinning of a top?  We’ll craft our own spinners and learn about how a spinner or top rotates by discussing physics and motion. 

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 Required.

Compete in a fun Table Tennis Tournament! The winner receives a certificate and prize. If competing isn’t your thing but you know the rules, enter a raffle for the referee position and call points during the game.

Join us for an afternoon in a galaxy far far away.  We will be watching a Star Wars lego movie with a craft and a snack. Registration recommended 

Come to the New Oxford Library and be a budding biologist for the afternoon! Using simple ingredients and tools, we will have fun exploring just one of the many ways you can extract genetic material from a strawberry.

For Ages 4-12

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

Registration required.

Join us for a variety of fun art/tactile activities. Registration required.

MARCH 13 - Green Paper and Paint

APRIL 10 - Shrink Art - eggs and bunnies

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!

Make your windows pop with window art! Make a colorful suncatcher to catch the spring sunshine!

Ages 5-10. Registration required.

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 KPets pup!

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.

The Park Before the Park: 
The Amusement Park and Girl Scout Camp at Pine Grove Furnace
TUESDAY, MAY 6
6:00 PM

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

Book Bingo
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
6:00 PM
Feeling a little competitive lately? ACLS has you covered. Join us for an evening of bingo and compete for the best prizes: books! 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.

Teens ages 14-18 interested in getting volunteer hours are invited to come to the library to learn about a summer-long volunteer opportunity! Registration required

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

Interested in learning how to diamond paint?

Come to one of our intro classes and make a small colorful project!

Ages 7 and up.  Registration required.

Join Biglerville Elementary kindergarten teachers Juanita Buccheister and Missy Carey, Miss Barbara and Miss Karin for a short storytime, discipline strategies and fun early literacy activities! Meet new friends!

Science Fiction Book Club
THURSDAY, MAR 13 - We will explore the book, Lagoon by Nnedi Okorafor.
THURSDAY, APR 10 - We will explore the book, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.

Welcome to the True Crime Book Club! Each month, read a true crime nonfiction book of your choice and share the scares with fellow readers at our monthly meeting. Please note, August’s meeting will be held on the 1st Thursday.