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. 

August’s event: The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

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!

Blood Pressure Screening w/ Wellspan
TUESDAY, AUG 5
10AM - 11:30AM
What is a normal blood pressure reading?  

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.

 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!

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!

Children of all ages are invited to join Miss dana for stories, fun, and games.  This Second Saturday we will celebrate the end of summer reading with a puppet show, dance party, and art gallery walk through.  

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.

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.

Set during World War II, a group of art curators, historians and scholars form a ragtag team to recover looted works of art from the Nazis. Based on true events! Rated PG-13. Registration Required

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 5-12 are invited to join Miss Dana for a celebration of music and dance.  Musical stories followed by learning boomwhackers, rhythm sticks, and popular dances.  

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.

Tech Table!
FRIDAY, JUNE 13/JULY 11/AUG 8
1PM - 4PM

Are you up to date on the latest tech? Earn community service and help our patrons with their devices.  Come to the 2nd-floor of the library and stop by the tech table and use your expertise to help others. 

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.

Cookie Decorating Class
TUESDAY, AUG 5
2PM

Gettysburg Library Genealogy Club
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4/JULY 2/AUG 6
2PM

Read the book and then watch the movie.  Discuss both and decide which was better.  For those entering 7th or 8th grade.  Please register at the Children’s desk. Registration Required

Come play in the dirt and moss! Join us for an educational and creative experience where you will learn about and create a living terrarium that you’ve customized.

Puzzle Challenge
THURSDAY, AUG 7
2PM
Join us for a puzzle challenge. Come as a team or come and create a team with other participants.  Each team will receive a puzzle to complete. First team to finish the puzzle wins!

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.

Wrap up Summer Quest and celebrate all the colors of the rainbow with a rainbow party at the New Oxford Library! There will be colorful activities, snacks and craft opportunities. 

Registration Required.

Just by using food coloring and bubble solution, we’ll create artwork that POPS! Colorful bubbles will be flying all around as we watch them land on our papers and make the most beautiful designs.

Join us as we explore the fascinating and fun world of bubbles. Bubbles occur naturally in nature and can be seen everywhere from rocks, to trees, and fruit.

Ages 4-12

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

Registration required.

Learn some printmaking techniques using everyday objects, and create some one-of-a-kind prints. For ages 6-12. 

Registration Required

Battle it out by competing in the ultimate Uno card game competition! The winner of the game receives a prize! Registration Required.

Come to the library to see how easy it is to turn melted crayons into beautiful jewelry! Your one-of-a-kind crafted piece will surely become the most unique jewelry piece in your collection. 

Ages 13-18

Let's focus on the positive as you prepare for the new school year. We’ll start with a guided meditation, followed by making vision boards to manifest a positive new beginning. For ages 12-17. 

For All Ages.  Drop in for our end of SummerQuest sundae party!  Registration Required.

Do you have an idea for a fun event that you would like to see at the library? Join the Teen Center Advisory board and share your thoughts. Make a difference at your library! Snacks will be provided. Registration Required.

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

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

Reptile Invasion is a 501c3 Reptile Rescue bringing you up close and personal with over 20 different types of scaly friends.  Feel free to interact with our educational ambassadors or just sit back and watch.  All of our reptil

Are you a gamer looking for a relaxing afternoon? Join us at the library to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Held in the Teen Center. Space is limited and registration is 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!

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.

Come to the library for all things Snoopy! 

Play some Peanuts bingo and make a Peanuts craft! 

You don’t think we like Snoopy a little bit, do you?

Ages 5-10. Registration required. 

Children ages 8-14 are invited to the library to learn the basics of crochet. Registration Required

Medicare 101
TUESDAY, AUG 5
6PM

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

PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME. 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.

Author Talk: Dr. Chris Kulp
Lost Origins and Selection
THURSDAY, AUG 7
6PM

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

THURSDAY, JUN: Watercolor painting 

Sign up or drop by for a 15-minute session with a sweet, furry friend! Practice reading to a KPETS therapy dog. 

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

Come out to the library for a special storytime for children entering kindergarten at Bermudian Springs Elementary School in the Fall of 2025.

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

Bring a snack to share.  Ages 13-18. 

August's discussion book - That Weekend by Kara Thomas

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.