A lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons featuring a book, songs, finger rhymes and bounces. Followed by open play time. For ages newborn to 24 months with caregiver. Held in the library lower level on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 am. No registration is needed.

Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 am until 10:00 am
Tiny Tots (newborn to 24 months) with caregiver
 

The Movers and Groovers storytime is held Wednesday at 10:30 am in the library lower level. It is an active storytime that includes music, dancing, instruments, books and more, followed by open play. It is for ages 2-3 with caregiver. No registration is needed.

Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 11:00 am - Movers and Groovers (ages 2-3) with caregiver

A lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons with a book, songs, finger rhymes and bounces. Followed by open play time. For ages newborn to 24 months with caregiver. Held in the library lower level on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 am. No registration is needed.

Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 am until 10:00 am
Tiny Tots (newborn to 24 months) with caregiver

The Terrific Twos and Threes storytime is held Mondays at 10:30 am in the library lower level. It is an active storytime with songs, rhymes, books, props, and more, followed by open play. It is for ages 2-3 with caregiver. No registration is needed.

Mondays from 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Terrific Twos and Threes (ages 2-3) with caregiver
 

This is a traditional storytime with books and hand rhymes, focused on helping your child learn to listen. Followed by open play. It is for ages 2 - 3 with caregiver and is held in the library lower level on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. No registration is needed.

Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
Learning to Listen (ages 2-3 with caregiver)
 

This storytime has a preschool-like setting and includes calendar, alphabet/phonics, themed books, basic math and an occasional craft. For ages 4-6 (with or without caregiver) held in the library lower level on Tuesdays at 11:00 am. No registration is needed. 

Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Preschool Pals (ages 4-6 with or without caregiver)
 

Reading sessions are held Tuesdays evenings in the library lower level for children up to age 12. Reading to a friendly dog allows children to practice their reading skills in a comforting environment to build their confidence. Three 15-minute time slots: 4:30 pm, 4:50 pm and 5:10 pm. Click here to register.

TUESDAY EVENINGS
THREE TIME SLOTS:
   4:30 - 4:45 pm
   4:50 - 5:05 pm
   5:10 - 5:25 pm

Please bring a book with you to read, or stop by the library early to choose one!

Only one adult per child entering the reading area please. The lower level gets quite crowded with dogs and readers, and we want the children to be able to read with minimum distraction. Thank you for your understanding.

Dogs used for this event are supervised by experienced therapy dog owners.

Learning to read isn't always easy. Reading to dogs can help!
•    Reading aloud can feel daunting to some children, so reading to a dog who doesn't judge them is comforting and a great way to practice.
•    Reading to dogs is a fun experience so children look forward to practicing reading rather than thinking of it as a solitary exercise.
•    Reading to a dog and petting dogs relieves stress and helps to calm nervous readers.

Questions? Feel free to call the library at (717) 486-3688 or email amelia@cumberlandcountylibraries.org

Join us for a family friendly story time full of quiet, calming bedtime stories and songs. Feel free to wear PJ's and bring blankets and stuffies to be more comfy! This storytime is geared toward children ages 0-4. No registration is required. (After storytime, feel free to stay for play time until 7:30 pm.

For grades K-6. Join us for after-school STEM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Students will create a robot to navigate a maze. Click here to register.

Hands-on learning builds strong brains! For babies through age 6. No registration needed. Just drop in between 9:30 am and 12:00 Noon on Fridays for open play and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) building activities and imaginative play. 

WEE BUILD

Come build with us! Through play, your child discovers shapes, learns how blocks can be balanced, observes how they fall, and discovers what fits together. These playful explorations are the foundation of later mathematical and scientific thinking – plus it's fun!

Thank you to Commonwealth Libraries for a grant that provided our library with the awesome Wee Build blocks and toys.

A lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons with a book, songs, finger rhymes and bounces. Followed by open play time. For ages newborn to 24 months with caregiver. Held in the library lower level on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 am. No registration is needed.

Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 am until 10:00 am
Tiny Tots (newborn to 24 months) with caregiver

The Terrific Twos and Threes storytime is held Mondays at 10:30 am in the library lower level. It is an active storytime with songs, rhymes, books, props, and more, followed by open play. It is for ages 2-3 with caregiver. No registration is needed.

Mondays from 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Terrific Twos and Threes (ages 2-3) with caregiver
 

This is a traditional storytime with books and hand rhymes, focused on helping your child learn to listen. Followed by open play. It is for ages 2 - 3 with caregiver and is held in the library lower level on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. No registration is needed.

Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
Learning to Listen (ages 2-3 with caregiver)
 

This storytime has a preschool-like setting and includes calendar, alphabet/phonics, themed books, basic math and an occasional craft. For ages 4-6 (with or without caregiver) held in the library lower level on Tuesdays at 11:00 am. No registration is needed. 

Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Preschool Pals (ages 4-6 with or without caregiver)
 

Let’s welcome in 2026 with a party!  Join us for music, snacks, crafts, a countdown to NOON, and more! For children through age 8. Click here to register.

Hands-on learning builds strong brains! For babies through age 6. No registration needed. Just drop in between 9:30 am and 12:00 Noon on Fridays for open play and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) building activities and imaginative play. 

WEE BUILD

Come build with us! Through play, your child discovers shapes, learns how blocks can be balanced, observes how they fall, and discovers what fits together. These playful explorations are the foundation of later mathematical and scientific thinking – plus it's fun!

Thank you to Commonwealth Libraries for a grant that provided our library with the awesome Wee Build blocks and toys.

Reading sessions are held Tuesdays evenings in the library lower level for children up to age 12. Reading to a friendly dog allows children to practice their reading skills in a comforting environment to build their confidence. Three 15-minute time slots: 4:30 pm, 4:50 pm and 5:10 pm. Click here to register.

TUESDAY EVENINGS
THREE TIME SLOTS:
   4:30 - 4:45 pm
   4:50 - 5:05 pm
   5:10 - 5:25 pm

Please bring a book with you to read, or stop by the library early to choose one!

Only one adult per child entering the reading area please. The lower level gets quite crowded with dogs and readers, and we want the children to be able to read with minimum distraction. Thank you for your understanding.

Dogs used for this event are supervised by experienced therapy dog owners.

Learning to read isn't always easy. Reading to dogs can help!
•    Reading aloud can feel daunting to some children, so reading to a dog who doesn't judge them is comforting and a great way to practice.
•    Reading to dogs is a fun experience so children look forward to practicing reading rather than thinking of it as a solitary exercise.
•    Reading to a dog and petting dogs relieves stress and helps to calm nervous readers.

Questions? Feel free to call the library at (717) 486-3688 or email amelia@cumberlandcountylibraries.org

A lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons with a book, songs, finger rhymes and bounces. Followed by open play time. For ages newborn to 24 months with caregiver. Held in the library lower level on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 am. No registration is needed.

Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 am until 10:00 am
Tiny Tots (newborn to 24 months) with caregiver

The Movers and Groovers storytime is held Wednesday at 10:30 am in the library lower level. It is an active storytime that includes music, dancing, instruments, books and more, followed by open play. It is for ages 2-3 with caregiver. No registration is needed.

Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 11:00 am - Movers and Groovers (ages 2-3) with caregiver