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

August’s event: The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

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!

 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.

 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!

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!

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.

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!

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. 

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!

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.

Ages 4-12

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

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

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

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 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. 

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

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.