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. Please note there will be no bounces and rhymes storytime on June 13, June 27, or July 4. 

Storytime around the community for all ages. Meet Miss Dana each Monday at a different location around East Berlin and the surrounding area for stories and an on location art experience. Please bring a blanket or chairs to sit on.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

 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!

The goal for Twisted Sisters is to share our love of fiber arts by hand spinning. We meet monthly, the third Friday from 10-12, and welcome anyone interested in learning about spinning and spinning wheels.

Stories, songs and movement for babies and toddlers with Miss Barbara! Stay and play after. Please note there is no storytime on June 13th or July 4th.

Children ages 18 months - 36 months, join us for a storytime with lots of movement, music, and interactive books. Please note there will be no bounces and rhymes storytime on June 13, June 27, or July 4.

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

Our littlest artists get to explore the world of colors through different styles of art. This program can get messy so be sure to wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. 

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!

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

Come discuss books with fellow Littlestown bibliophiles! Check with the library for copies of the current selection.

JUN 17: The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann

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.

Children ages 5-12 are invited to the library to try their hand at sculpting insects. Registration Required

Nonfiction Book Club
TUESDAY, JUNE 17 - This month we will explore the book, Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard.
TUESDAY, AUG 19  - This month we will explore the book, American Sherlock by Kate Winkler Dawson.
1PM

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.

Michael Reist the Amazing Magi will be coming to the library to perform!

We hope to engage our readers by offering books with a variety of story lines, genres, pacing, characters, and moods. Mostly we read fiction, but may include a nonfiction title over the course of the year.

Join us for an interactive imaginary tour through several Polynesian islands as Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group presents dances to live music and drumming from islands such as Tahiti, Hawaii and New Zealand.

For Adults and Teens. Drop in and try a sparkly diamond painting project. Bring your own, or a kit will be provided for your first session. Easy to learn and hard to stop. Join the addictive trend!

Children ages 5-12 are invited for stories followed by an art activity using science, technology, or engineering. Follow us on Facebook or visit the website for the week’s topic.

Enjoy a paint night from the comfort of your home!

This summer, we're screening films known for their unique, interesting, or ground-breaking animation! Call or stop by the Littlestown Library for a complete list of films and their schedule.

Join us at the New Oxford Library for a monthly Saturday afternoon screening of a classic film.

Stop in or call for a list of titles!

Music lovers unite! Join us for an afternoon of crafting as we make flower bouquets out of vintage sheet music and listen to music. All materials provided. Registration Required

Join us for some good company and conversation!

June's discussion book - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

Art Book Bingo
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
2PM
Everyone's favorite book BINGO with an artistic twist.  We will be playing book BINGO with some rounds focusing on the arts! Come join the BINGO fun.
Registration Required

Adults, Teens and Children 8 and Above

No drawing experience is required for this fun and creative way of transforming a simple white scarf into a work of art! This program can get messy so be sure to wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. 

Craftopia: An Adult Crafting Club
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
THURSDAY, JULY 17
THURSDAY, AUG 21
2PM

Veteran Resource Event
Third Friday of Each Month
2PM - 4PM
March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 15 (TUESDAY), August 15

Drop into the Teen Center to get creative by drawing or painting your own unique picture. We will also have coloring books available. Meet other art lovers and share your work! There will be an optional prompt every week for inspiration.

Event for 5th-12th Grade

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

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

Ages 4-12

Registration Required

Event for 5th-12th Grade

There are two time slots available for this event. This is the registration for Game #2, which takes place from 3:30-4:00PM.

Combining photography and fiber art, design unique pieces of art by using embroidery to bring color to black and white photographs. All supplies will be on hand, including the photographs.

Join us for an afternoon of tea, relaxation, and crafting.

Drop by the library to join other manga and anime enthusiasts once a month!

Activities will include watching anime, eating Japanese and Korean snacks, and discussing the cultural relevance of this art form.

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.

JUNE 2- The Big Red Dog in the Big City rated PG

JUNE 9- Odie and the Orange Cat- rated PG

JUNE 16 Follow the Yellow Brick Road - rated G

Calling all adventurers! Join us for a thrilling Dungeons and Dragons adventure and help save the day. Registration Required 

This program is a judgment-free space for creative writers to share their works and writing experiences. Come to this group to grow your writing skills, inspire others and encourage each other! 

Teens and adults.

Dogs can help struggling readers build confidence by being patient and non-judgemental while kids are reading aloud. Stop by and read to our lovable and patient therapy dog, Danny!

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!

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 Manhattan Project
TUESDAY, JUNE 17 
6PM

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

Writers of any level and any genre (fiction, poetry, nonfiction, etc.) are invited to this group! We'll be honing our craft together with some prompts and also have space for critique and discussion of projects at any stage.

Join us on these summer evenings in the backyard of the library to snack on s’mores while hearing and sharing some spooky stories around a campfire! S’mores will be provided. Registration Required.

Teens ages 12-18 can come in for an evening of different STEAM activities. Each month will be a different activity! Supplies will be provided. Registration Required.

THURSDAY, JUN 19: Ice Cream

Ages 16 & up

Celebrate Independence Day by making a beautiful patriotic themed handkerchief wreath with our crafty Mrs. Dianne!

Registration required

Children ages 8-14 are invited to try their hand at puppetry. At each session, participants will practice acting out a short script with puppets.

The SMRR connected Carlisle to Pine Grove Furnace in Cumberland County. Constructed 1868-1869, this line was associated with the Cumberland Valley RR as well as the business interests of Jay Cooke, owner of Pine Grove Ironworks.