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:
- Library of Congress
- Teens Health
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Bureau of Labor Statistics K-12
- PA DMV Teen Driver Information
- FAFSA (Federal Student Aid)
- Fastweb (Scholarships)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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.
Upcoming Events
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:
Enjoy an interactive story experience with a StoryWalk® outside in our courtyard!
MAY: The Book Hog by Greg Pizzoli
Enjoy an interactive story experience with a StoryWalk® outside in our courtyard!
JUNE Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds
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
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.
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