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!

Exploring Veterans' Programs
Tuesday, February 4
10AM
Join Elizabeth Cooper, a Veterans Service Specialist for the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, PA Vet Connect Team for Region 3 to discuss Veterans' Programs.

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, 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!

Stories, songs and movement for babies and toddlers led by Miss Barbara! Free play afterwards.

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!

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.

Stop by to make fun seasonal crafts while practicing math skills! A variety of crafting supplies will be available for children to “purchase” with a set amount of play money they’ll be given.

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.  

Adults and Teens

Join us for some sparkly fun. Bring your own project, or once a month select a small kit from our collection!

Homeschool children ages 5-12 are invited to join us on these afternoons for interactive stories, STEAM activities, and fun.  

December 6 - Hot Cocoa Science

January 3 - Snowball Catapaults

Film Fridays: 
Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie
Friday, February 7
1PM

Come and make pretty cards/decor using a variety of paper crafting techniques. We will have scrapbook paper, quilling paper, ribbons, etc. available for you to create with. 

Registration Required

Gettysburg Library Genealogy Club
Wednesday, February 5 
2PM

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, January's meeting will be on the second Thursday.

What Makes Your Homeowners Policy So Important!
Thursday, February 6
2PM

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

Upcycled old jewelry pieces will be given new life in this craft program.

Design a heart-shaped maze using yarn and glue.

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

Ages 4-12

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

Registration Required

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

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

Stop by to un-celebrate the season with our Anti-Valentine’s Day Party! We’ll have crafts, activities, and foods to not celebrate. Registration Recommended.

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

Mothers and daughters are invited to the library for a relaxing evening of Valentine’s themed crafts. This program is for teens, tweens, and adults. Snacks, beverages, and of course, chocolate, will be provided!

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.

If It Takes Three Years More: Lincoln at the Sanitary Fairs of 1864
Tuesday, February 4
6PM

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

Book Page Rose Wreath 
Wednesday, February 5
6PM
Join us in making a rose wreath from pages of discarded books.  Materials will be provided.
Limited Seating
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.

Sign up for a 15-minute session with a sweet, furry friend! Practice reading to KPets Therapy dog, Danny.

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

Children/youth ages 8-14 are invited to the library to learn some basic cake decorating skills.  Each month we will learn how to use a new tip and make a new pattern or design.  Supplies will be provided.  Registration Requi

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

Bring a snack to share.  Ages 13-18. 

February's selection - A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

Come to the library to make a Valentine’s Day craft and play a few rounds of Valentine’s Day bingo! 

Ages 5-10.  Registration required.

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.

Join us for this virtual murder mystery event!