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

*Please note there is no storytime on 12/25 and 1/1

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!

Blood Pressure Screening w/ Wellspan
Tuesday, January 21
10AM - Noon
What is a normal blood pressure reading?  

Story time for children ages 0 - 3. 

Babies, toddlers, and their parent or caregiver will sing songs, do fingerplays, read books, and have playtime.

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

*Please note there is no storytime on 12/25 and 1/1

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

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. 

*Please note there is no storytime on 12/26 & 12/27

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 a craft. 

*Please note there is no storytime on 12/26 & 12/27

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!

Hi friends! We’ve planned a special Saturday morning storytime with Ms. Rachel’s first book Miss Rachel and the Special Surprise: Encouraging Speech and Learning Through Play and Music.

Ages 3-7

This music program for all abilities is interactive, engaging, and FUN! Mixing story with movement and music, board certified music therapist Amy Buser will keep things rocking! 

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

DEC 17:  Animal Farm by George Orwell

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!

When schools are closed, the library is still open!  On January 20 both Bermudian Springs School District and Spring Grove Area School District are closed for observance of Martin Luther King Day.  However, the library is open!

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 help prepare them for kindergarten by practicing pre-academic skills (letters, numbers, calendar, and fine motor skills) through books and activities.  

Mystery Book Club
Thursday, January 23
1PM
Come join us on the fourth Thursday of each month for a discussion on a selected mystery book. This month we will explore the book, What the Dead Leave Behind by Rosemary Simpson 

Homeschool children ages 3-18 are invited to meet up in our large program room and enjoy playing games with each other.  The library will provide the games and the space.  

Registration Required. 

Adults and Teens

Come relax and enjoy an afternoon of diamond painting. Participants will have several options of fall-themed paintings to choose from. All are welcome to bring their own projects from home, too! Registration Required

Crafty Cards
Wednesday, January 22
2PM

You know how the snow glows and sparkles in the light? Re-create the same winter ambiance inside your home with a customized snowy luminary that you design!

Get cozy with some popcorn and hot chocolate as you watch a wintery movie! This is a great way to beat the cold. 

Join the New Oxford Library as we will be reading selected chapters of New Oxford Elementary’s Colonial Reading Community book this winter! 

Create your own special seasonal bookmarks. For ages 5-12. Registration Recommended

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

The Winter Wellness Series will feature local wellness experts who will guide us through methods of keeping yourself and your family healthy this winter.

- A Wellness Kit Program - 

Create and decorate your very own squishy so you can squish your stress away. Registration Required.

Wellness Kit Programs

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

Create your own handwarmers to use on cold winter days. Just stick them in the microwave and you’re set! Registration Required.

Do you like Anime and Manga? Come discuss what you're reading now and recommend some of your favorites. Snacks will be provided.

The Friends of the Trone Memorial Library Board meets quarterly on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:00pm in the Mary Cash Room. All Trone Memorial Library supporters and Friends members are invited and encouraged to attend. 

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Registration Required

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!

Join Rob Ross for a chilly winter themed paint night. 

The same painting is offered on two separate nights, 12/9 & 1/20, so please only sign up for one night.

Ages 16 and over. 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.

Medicare 101
Tuesday, January 21
6PM

Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed animal to join us for stories and songs.

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.

Frozen Book Bingo
Wednesday, January 22
6PM
Everyone's favorite book BINGO with a frozen twist.  We will be playing book BINGO with some winter rounds for frozen BINGO fun.
Registration Required.

Growing Up in the Segregated South
Thursday, January 23
6PM
Join Dr. Bettye Baker for a discussion about growing up in the segregated south. 
Registration Required

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.

Make a heart string art plaque to give to a friend or a loved one.  

Or, just keep it for your own wonderful self! 

Ages 16 and over. Registration required.