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Gettysburg Library
140 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
United States

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Trone Memorial Library

12:00pm-8:00pm
(717) 259-9000

Trone Memorial Library
105 Locust Street
P.O. Box 1014
East Berlin, PA 17316
United States

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Carroll Valley Library

2:00pm-8:00pm
(717) 642-6009

Carroll Valley Library
5685 Fairfield Road
Carroll Valley, PA 17320
United States

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Harbaugh-Thomas Library

12:00pm-8:00pm
(717) 677-6257

Harbaugh-Thomas Library
59 W. York Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
United States

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Littlestown Library

12:00pm-6:00pm
(717) 359-0446

Littlestown Library
232 North Queen Street
Littlestown, PA 17340
United States

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New Oxford Area Library

2:00pm-8:00pm
(717) 624-2182

New Oxford Area Library
122 North Peters Street
New Oxford, PA 17350
United States

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Branches Gettysburg Library Trone Memorial Library Carroll Valley Library Harbaugh-Thomas Library Littlestown Library New Oxford Area Library Off Site
Rooms Children's Room Third Floor Meeting Room No room assigned Adult Wing Meeting Room Children’s Wing Room Mary Cash Room - Lower Level No room assigned Conference Room No room assigned Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room Quiet Reading Room Littlestown Community Meeting Room No room assigned Library Space No room assigned
All Day
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Exploring the Neighborhood - East Berlin History Hunt

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct 1
-
31
2024

Exploring the Neighborhood - East Berlin History Hunt

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

How well do you know the history of East Berlin? Put your knowledge to the test by completing an East Berlin History Hunt!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Oct 1
-
31
2024

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Trone Memorial Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Enter the Trone Memorial Library’s Pumpkin Decorating Contest! This competition is for all ages.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Three Sentence Horror Story Contest

All Day 10/1 - 10/25
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Oct 1
-
25
2024

Three Sentence Horror Story Contest

All Day 10/1 - 10/25
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Can you write the spookiest story in just three sentences? Create an original three sentence scary story and send it to harbaughthomas@adamslibrary.org.

Participants may submit up to three stories.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct 1
-
31
2024

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children
Description:

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

OCTOBER: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Monthly Craft: Haunted House Crafting

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct 1
-
31
2024

Monthly Craft: Haunted House Crafting

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Enjoy the spooky season by creating your own haunted house out of scrapbook paper, stickers, art, and whatever else your imagination brings you! Your haunted house will make a perfect Halloween decoration! 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

What Makes You Proud To Be A Resident Of New Oxford?

All Day 10/1 - 10/19
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Oct 1
-
19
2024

What Makes You Proud To Be A Resident Of New Oxford?

All Day 10/1 - 10/19
New Oxford Area Library
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Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

This autumn the Borough of New Oxford is celebrating its 150th year and to commemorate the sesquicentennial celebration of our wonderful town, the New Oxford Library needs your help!

10:30am
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

 Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Littlestown Library
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Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Jess for Toddler Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

10:45am
11:00am
11:15am
11:30am
11:45am
12:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree Donor Information Session

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree Donor Information Session

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Littlestown Library
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Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

In partnership with the Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree, the Adams County Library is pleased to present nine Donor Information Sessions in October.

12:15pm
12:30pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sit and Sew

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Sit and Sew

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

On the first and third Thursdays of each month, bring your machine and current project. This group gets together to work on charity quilts as well as personal projects. Beginners welcome.

12:45pm
1:00pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Diamond Painting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Diamond Painting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Adults and Teens

Join us for some sparkly fun. Bring your own project, or once a month select a small kit from our collection!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Harbaugh-Thomas Library Shelf Indulgence Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Harbaugh-Thomas Library Shelf Indulgence Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

We hope to engage our readers by offering books with a variety of story lines, genres, pacing, characters, and moods. Mostly we read fiction, but may include one or two nonfiction titles over the course of the year.

1:15pm
1:30pm
1:45pm
2:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

In Stitches

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

In Stitches

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

In Stitches
Thursday, October 17 
2PM

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Pumpkin Decorating

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Adult Pumpkin Decorating

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Stop by the library and decorate your own pumpkin! Take your finished product home with you or enter it into the library’s Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Patrons will vote for their favorite pumpkin and a winner will be selected to receive a prize!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Diamond Painting Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Diamond Painting Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carroll Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Bring your diamond painting project and join other diamond painting enthusiasts for a fun crafty afternoon! 

2:15pm
2:30pm
2:45pm
3:00pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Decoupage with Maps

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Decoupage with Maps

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

For Adults and Teens

3:15pm
3:30pm
3:45pm
4:00pm
4:15pm
4:30pm
4:45pm
This event is in the "Children" group.

Afterschool Snacks and Stories

4:45pm - 5:30pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Afterschool Snacks and Stories

4:45pm - 5:30pm
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children ages 5-12 (grades K-5) are invited to the library for an afterschool snack along with some stories.

5:00pm
This event is in the "Children" group.

Halloween Slime

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Halloween Slime

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Description:

Slime lovers join us to make spooky Halloween slime. Registration is encouraged please register online. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Classic Art Made Spooky

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Classic Art Made Spooky

5:00pm - 6:00pm
New Oxford Area Library
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Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Have you noticed recently that Halloween is trending? Haunted things are all the rage!

5:15pm
5:30pm
5:45pm
6:00pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Time

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Teen Time

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

A time for teens to hang out at the library and create different crafts! Snacks and supplies will be provided. Registration required.

September: Pet Ghost Jars

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Writing Nook

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

The Writing Nook

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Award-winning poet and flash fictionist Alba Sarria holds an all-inclusive group for adults (beginners or pros) who want to create, discuss, edit, publish, and actively do more creative writing.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Getting from Here to There: Gettysburg College’s Map Collections

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Getting from Here to There: Gettysburg College’s Map Collections

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Getting from Here to There: Gettysburg College’s Map Collections
Thursday, October 17
6:00PM
Special Collections and College Archives
Musselman Library, 4th Floor
Gettysburg College 

6:15pm
6:30pm
This event is in the "Children" group.

Book Character Pumpkin Decorating

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Book Character Pumpkin Decorating

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Description:

The book character pumpkin decorating contest is back again this year. Children are invited to join us this evening to work on a pumpkin to submit for the contest. The library will provide the supplies.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Halloween Bingo & Craft

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Halloween Bingo & Craft

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Carroll Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come to the library for some Halloween fun!

Make a Frankenstein pudding treat and play a few rounds of Halloween bingo! 

Ages 5-10.  Registration required.

6:45pm
7:00pm
7:15pm

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