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OBOC Event Roundup @ Gettysburg
Mon, Sep. 10th 4:49 PM
ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
OBOC EVENTS
 
Book Discussion
Monday, October 1, 2007
6:30 PM
Littlestown Library
46 E. King Street, Littlestown, PA 17340
717-359-0446
Littlestown Librarian Keith Greenawalt will lead a discussion about this year’s selection.  No registration required.

Book Discussion
Monday, October 4, 2007
6:30 PM
New Oxford Area Library
122 N. Peter St., New Oxford, PA 17350
717-624-2182
Outreach-Community Relations Librarian Virginia Green will lead a discussion about this year’s selection.  No registration required.

First Friday Event @ Gallery 30
Friday, October 5, 2007
5-8 PM
Gallery 30
30 York St., Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-334-0335
Enjoy refreshments as you browse this contemporary bookstore. Mark Haddon’s book will be on sale.

Book Discussion
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
6:30 PM
Harbaugh~Thomas Library
59 W. York St., Biglerville, PA 17307
717-677-6257
Outreach-Community Relations Librarian Virginia Green will lead a discussion about this year’s selection.  No registration required.

Coffee Talk
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
10 AM
Gettysburg Library
140 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-334-5716
Join us for an informal book discussion complete with fresh muffins and morning java.  No registration required.

Railroading in Adams County
Thursday, October 11, 2007
7 PM
Ragged Edge Coffeehouse
110 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-334-4464
Sip specialty coffees and teas while “Bake” the conductor tells us about past and present rail lines in Adams County and their contributions to our history.  No registration required.

Police Investigation Event
Thursday, October 18, 2007
7 PM
Gettysburg Campus-HACC Library
731 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-337-1644
Mike Wallace, retired Baltimore City Police Officer, will speak about his work experiences and compare them to events in this year’s One Book selection.  No registration required.

Scott Michael Robertson
Monday, October 22, 2007
7 PM
Harbaugh~Thomas Library
59 W. York St., Biglerville, PA 17307
717-677-6257
Scott is a PhD student at Penn State University who has Aspergers Syndrome (high functioning autism). He will share his personal reflections. Support for this program is provided by the York-Adams Library District.  No registration required.

Book Discussion
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
7 PM
East Berlin Community Library
105 Locust St., East Berlin, PA 17316
717-259-9000
Outreach-Community Relations Librarian Virginia Green will lead a discussion about this year’s selection.  No registration required.

Adams County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
7 PM
Gettysburg Library
140 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-334-5716
Deputy Jacob Nelson will introduce his new assistant and explain how dogs help us solve crimes.  No registration required.

Book Discussion
Thursday, October 25, 2007
7 PM
Fairfield Area Library
31 Wortz Dr., Fairfield, PA 17320
717-642-6009
Outreach-Community Relations Librarian Virginia Green will lead a discussion about this year’s selection.  No registration required.


OBOC Movie Event
Sunday, October 28, 2007
2 PM
Gettysburg Library
140 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-334-5716
Come for a movie afternoon at the library and see “Rain Man” starring Tom Cruise and Dustin
Hoffman.  Enjoy popcorn and drinks.  No registration required.

BookTalk presents “How to Write a Mystery”
Monday, October 29, 2007
12 PM
Gettysburg Library
140 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-334-5716
Ms. Yvonne Whitney, local author, will discuss the mystery writing style and how these elements are present in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.”  No registration required.

Book Discussion
Monday, October 29, 2007
6:30 PM
Arendtsville Library
1 Chestnut St., Arendtsville, PA 17303
717-677-0444
Outreach-Community Relations Librarian Virginia Green will lead a discussion about this year’s selection.  No registration required.

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Kevin Hurley's Magic @ Gettysburg
Wed, Jun. 20th 1:37 PM
Summer Reading 2007

Kevin Hurley was magic!  He showcased some great magic to many excited children of Adams County.

Thanks Kevin!









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Summer Reading Music Mania! @ Gettysburg
Wed, Jun. 20th 1:13 PM
Summer Reading 2007

Thanks for everyone making the Music Mania program such a great success.

We sang song and were greatly entertained!










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Gettysburg Summer Reading Activities @ Gettysburg
Mon, Jun. 4th 10:40 AM
Adams County Library System/Summer 2007
140 Baltimore Street   Gettysburg, PA
717 334-5716

Storytime  For two year olds:  Tuesdays @ 9:30 & 10:15 am.  For 3-5 year olds: Thursdays @ 10:00 am & 6:30 pm; Fridays @ 10:00 am.  No registration required.

Summer Reading Club
June 4 – August 4
“Get a Clue @ Your Library!”
Weekly prizes for all readers and listeners.
Registration begins June 4.

Wednesday, June 13 @ 9:30 & 11:00 am.  Come help us kick-off summer reading with DAVID JACK’s “MusicMania.”   An upbeat, high-energy explosion of musical magic with lots of audience participation!  For ages 3 and older.  Registration begins June 4.

Wednesday, June 20 @ 9:30 & 11:00 am.  THE MAGIC OF KEVIN HURLEY is back!  Great family entertainment for ages 4 and older.  Registration begins June 11.

Wednesday, June 27 @ 9:30 & 11:00 am.  Storyteller ANN GRIFFITH presents “Clue in with Owl and Mice.”  An interactive program for children 4 and older.  Registration begins June 18.

Tuesday, July 10 @ 2:00 pm.  Author JANICE REPKA will be here to talk about her uproariously funny novel The Stupendous Dodgeball Fiasco.  This is a book discussion for 4th – 7th graders who have read the book.  Registration begins June 11 and space is limited.

Wednesday, July 11 @ 9:30 & 11:00 am.  TWO OF A KIND will entertain you with their songs, puppets, movement, and stories.  For children 3 and older.  Registration begins June 28.

Thursdays, July 12th, 19th, & 26th @ 2:00 pm  JEWELRY-MAKING WITH KAILA for ages 11 and older.  Space is limited.  Registration begins July 5.

Wednesday, July 18 @ 9:30 & 11:00 am.  WHITAKER ON WHEELS presents “Race to Renew” for children 5 and older.  Registration begins July 5.

Wednesday, July 25 @ 10:00 & 11:00 am.  STRAWBERRY HILL presents a Nature Discovery program featuring live animals.  For 3-5 year olds.  Registration begins July 16.

Wednesday, July 25 @ 2:00 & 7:00 pm.  JESSE ROTHACKER’S FORGOTTEN FRIENDS REPTILE SANCTUARY   Crocodiles, lizards, and snakes, oh my!  For children 5 and older.  Registration begins July 12.

Wednesday, August 1 @ 10:00 am & 1:00 pm.  YorkArts uses recycled materials to create exciting works of art.  For artists ages 8-12.  Space is limited.  Registration begins July 23.

Summer Reading Club prizes donated by McDonald’s Restaurants,
The Harrisburg Patriots, and The Frederick Keys.


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