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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

Murder at the Roller Rink - A 1980s Murder Mystery Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Littlestown Library

Registration

Library Branch: Littlestown Library

Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other, Performance

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Description:

Join us for this in-person murder mystery event! It’s 1988, and the Podunk Roller Rink is filled with teens showing off their shoulder pads and mullets—but it’s a strangely-assorted group. They ignore each other as much as possible and they seem r...

Mystery Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Gettysburg Library

Registration

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library

Room: Third Floor Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 29

Description:

Mystery Book Club Thursday, September 28 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, Ghosts of Harvard by Francesca Serritella. Registra...

Staying Healthy in the Fall

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Gettysburg Library

Registration

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library

Room: Third Floor Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Description:

Staying Healthy in The Fall Thursday, September 28 6PM Fall is nature's season of harvesting the bounty that grows during the summer so that you can store up for the winter season ahead. Some of the gifts of fall include letting go and pruning; cr...

Jigsaw Puzzle Contest

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Registration

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Description:

Teens and Adults Register your own team of 3-4 people, or join up with others at this Jigsaw Puzzle Contest. All teams will be provided with the same 500 piece puzzle. The first team to finish wins bragging rights and a small prize! If no puzzles ...

Coloring Classics

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Gettysburg Library

Registration

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library

Room: Third Floor Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Description:

Coloring Classics Friday, September 29 2PM Wind down your week by watching a classic film and coloring. We’ll be watching a classic blend of live-action and animation about a scrawny bookkeeper who is turned down when he tries to enlist during Wor...

French Film at The Majestic: Memoir of War

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Off Site

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movie

Description:

French Film at The Majestic: Memoir of War Sunday, October 1 · 5PM Attend the French Film Festival at the Majestic Theater to see “Memoir of War”. Tickets are FREE. You must get to the ticket box office prior to attending the event.&n...

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