Teen Program

 

Teen Services


Teen Resources

The Adams County Library System helps teens build critical digital literacy skills, which they can use for homework help, to obtain scholarships, secure jobs, effectively manage their online identity and more.  Because digital media plays an important part in a teens' life, we're working to ensure that teens are competent and ethical users of digital media, especially the nonprint resources offered, such as e-books, e-readers, databases, audiobooks, and social media. 

Teens will find resources for planning for college, career choices, and more: 

 

Teen Program

 

Teen's Programs & Book Clubs

We offer a wide variety of programs throughout the county for a variety of ages. We also incorporate unique book-related activities such as crafts and games to make the story come to life!

Visit our Events page for available programs and clubs.

Teens

 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Graphic Novel Contest

05/01/2025 @ 7:00am - 05/31/2025 @ 4:00pm
Everyone
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Create your own graphic novel! The contest runs from May 1st until May 31st. Pick up an entry form and pages from your local ACLS branch, and your entry must be submitted to a branch by May 31st!

ENTRY AGE RANGES:

This event is in the "Children" group.

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 5/27 - 5/31
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children
Description:

Enjoy an interactive story experience with a StoryWalk® outside in our courtyard!

MAY: The Book Hog by Greg Pizzoli

This event is in the "Children" group.

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children
Description:

Enjoy an interactive story experience with a StoryWalk® outside in our courtyard!

JUNE Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

StoryWalk® in the Park

All Day
Everyone
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Read the pages of a story that are displayed on storyboards as you walk through the beautiful Carroll Valley Park!

June 2-30  Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas by Aaron Blabey

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Subscription Boxes

All Day 6/2 - 6/9
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Sign up to receive a monthly subscription box, complete with a library book selected for you by staff as well as surprise gifts inside! Boxes are to be picked up at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library during the first week of each month.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Summer Craft: Poster Coloring

All Day 6/2 - 7/3
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Unwind by coloring in a coloring book, or draw your own masterpiece on paper. Get creative as you de-stress!

June-August During Teen Center Hours

Tuesday-Friday 3:00-5:00PM