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Teen Writing Contest

All Day 10/14 - 10/22
Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens

Get into the spooky spirit by creating your own creepy story! Check out our Facebook page, events page, or stop by the library for more information. Submissions are due on October 22, and winners will be announced on October 31!

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Get into the spooky spirit by creating your own creepy story! Check out our Facebook page, events page, or stop by the library for more information. Submissions are due on October 22, and winners will be announced on October 31!

Teen Monthly Craft: Scary Story Writing

Teen Monthly Craft: Scary Story Writing

All Day 10/14 - 10/24
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens

Writing supplies and paper will be provided so teens can get started on their own entry for the Short horror story contest!

October 1-October 24

During teen center hours:

Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00PM

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Writing supplies and paper will be provided so teens can get started on their own entry for the Short horror story contest!

October 1-October 24

During teen center hours:

Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00PM

Short Horror Story Contest

Short Horror Story Contest

All Day 10/14 - 10/25
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Create an original scary story in 500 words or less and send it to harbaughthomas@adamslibrary.org

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Create an original scary story in 500 words or less and send it to harbaughthomas@adamslibrary.org

We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 10/14 - 10/31
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Everyone

All Ages

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

October: We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Everyone
Description:

All Ages

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

October: We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger

Masterpiece Makers

Masterpiece Makers - Sesshū Tōyō

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Children

Learn about Sesshū Tōyō, a Zen Buddhist monk known as Japan’s most influential master of ink painting, or sumi-e. You’ll then have a chance to create your own unique masterpiece based on his works.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Learn about Sesshū Tōyō, a Zen Buddhist monk known as Japan’s most influential master of ink painting, or sumi-e. You’ll then have a chance to create your own unique masterpiece based on his works.

Gaming Club

Gaming Club

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Registration required.

Writer Workshop

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Writer Workshop
Tuesdays, Sept 9/Sept 23/Oct 14/Nov 11/Nov 25
5:00-6:00 PM

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Writer Workshop
Tuesdays, Sept 9/Sept 23/Oct 14/Nov 11/Nov 25
5:00-6:00 PM

Barks and Books

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Children

Come to the library to practice your reading skills and read to a therapy dog.  A therapy dog with KPETS (Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services) will be here at the library for you to read with.

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Description:

Come to the library to practice your reading skills and read to a therapy dog.  A therapy dog with KPETS (Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services) will be here at the library for you to read with.

Medicare 101

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join Kyle Stover from Silverback Benefits for an introduction to Medicare, covering topics such as enrollment timing, the enrollment process, an in-depth look at the various parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C, D), and Medicare supplements.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Join Kyle Stover from Silverback Benefits for an introduction to Medicare, covering topics such as enrollment timing, the enrollment process, an in-depth look at the various parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C, D), and Medicare supplements.

Stories and More! TUESDAYS AT 6:30PM and WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30AM

Stories and More!

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story Time Area at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children

Join Miss Barbara for books, songs, and a craft. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Barbara for books, songs, and a craft. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

Barks and Books

Barks and Books

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to practice reading to a Therapy dog. This program is for children who love dogs and want to practice their reading.

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:

Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to practice reading to a Therapy dog. This program is for children who love dogs and want to practice their reading.

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the library every week for some stories and songs.

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us at the library every week for some stories and songs.

Baby Storytime picture

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Carroll Valley Library
Age Group:
Children

Story time for children ages 0 - 3. 

Babies, toddlers, and their parent or caregiver will sing songs, read books, do a craft and have playtime.

 

Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Story time for children ages 0 - 3. 

Babies, toddlers, and their parent or caregiver will sing songs, read books, do a craft and have playtime.

 

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Children

 Join us at the library for stories, songs, and crafts. 

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

 Join us at the library for stories, songs, and crafts. 

Stories and More! TUESDAYS AT 6:30PM and WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30AM

Stories and More!

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Story Time Area at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children

Join Miss Karin for books, songs, and a craft. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Karin for books, songs, and a craft. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

Stories and Something to Make

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

All ages welcome. 

Stories followed by a simple arts and crafts project. 

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Description:

All ages welcome. 

Stories followed by a simple arts and crafts project. 

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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

Preschool Pals

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-5

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages 3-5

book stack

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Carroll Valley Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for some good company and conversation!

October's discussion book - The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer

Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Join us for some good company and conversation!

October's discussion book - The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer

Crafting: Book Pumpkins

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Crafting: Book Pumpkins
Wednesday, Oct 15
2:00-3:30 PM

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Crafting: Book Pumpkins
Wednesday, Oct 15
2:00-3:30 PM

Crafty Cards

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for card making classes on the third Wednesdays of the month with Kathy Freeman. Limited seats available - please register online or by calling the library! Please note there will be no Crafty Cards Class during the month of December.

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

Join us for card making classes on the third Wednesdays of the month with Kathy Freeman. Limited seats available - please register online or by calling the library! Please note there will be no Crafty Cards Class during the month of December.

Book Club 5th & 6th grade

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us once a month to discuss a good book and share a snack.

Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Join us once a month to discuss a good book and share a snack.

After School Craft Time

After School Craft Time

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a variety of art/tactile activities.  For Ages: 6–12

Sept: Fall leaf and flower prints

Oct: Pumpkin handwarmers

Nov: Let’s be thankful - Thanksgiving table mat.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a variety of art/tactile activities.  For Ages: 6–12

Sept: Fall leaf and flower prints

Oct: Pumpkin handwarmers

Nov: Let’s be thankful - Thanksgiving table mat.

Books and Brews

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults

Books and Brews
Wednesdays, Sept 17/Oct 15/Nov 19
5:30-7:00 PM

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Books and Brews
Wednesdays, Sept 17/Oct 15/Nov 19
5:30-7:00 PM