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Spring Reading Challenge

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Whether you're looking for traditional books or ebooks, books on CD or downloadable files, the Adams County Library is here for you.

We offer a variety of programs, from author visits to movies.

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Upcoming Events

Explorer's Club

10:00am - 11:00am

Off Site

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Description:

JUNE 5/ JULY 3/ AUGUST 7 10:00 AM Explore the great outdoors! Join Robyn on one of the GO Adams hikes! Are you new to the GO Adams program and want to see what the program is like or do you love the great outdoors? Then this is the progra...

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Event

Registration

Library Branch: Virtual Event

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Description:

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. ...

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Room: Quiet Reading Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Description:

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. ...

cloudLibrary 101

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Trone Memorial Library

Registration

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library

Room: Adult Wing Room A/B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Description:

In this one hour session, learn how to navigate the Adams County Library System's eBook, eAudiobook, and eMagazine program. Just in time for summer vacation! Registration required. ...

Edible Flowers

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Registration

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 46

Description:

Master Gardener Carolyn Reever will give us insight into what flowers are safe and palatable for consumption! ...

Lessons from Eisenhower & D-Day

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Gettysburg Library

Registration

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library

Room: Third Floor Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Description:

Lessons from Eisenhower & D-Day Tuesday, June 6 6:30 pm Dwight D. Eisenhower faced a daunting assignment when given command over the Allied forces for the D-Day invasion in World War II. His team would be made up of experienced commanders (a...

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