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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

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Pals

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Carroll Valley Library
Age Group:
Children

Story time for preschool children ages 3 - 5. 

Join us for stories, songs, playtime, and a craft. 

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

Story time for preschool children ages 3 - 5. 

Join us for stories, songs, playtime, and a craft. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Tuesday Tales Storytime

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for books, songs, fingerplays and activities with other babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Each week will have a new theme that encourages early literacy!

Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for books, songs, fingerplays and activities with other babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Each week will have a new theme that encourages early literacy!

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

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Library Space at New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

All needle crafters are welcome to join.

Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? That’s okay! Bring your own materials and be ready to learn!

 

Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

All needle crafters are welcome to join.

Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? That’s okay! Bring your own materials and be ready to learn!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chicks with Sticks

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

This is a knitting and crocheting group that meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Please bring your current project or join us in making items to donate!

 

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

This is a knitting and crocheting group that meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Please bring your current project or join us in making items to donate!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Historical Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Historical Fiction Book Club
Tuesdays, Sept 9/Oct 14/Nov 11
Wednesdays, Sept 10/Oct 8/Nov 12
1:00-2:00 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected historical fiction book. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Historical Fiction Book Club
Tuesdays, Sept 9/Oct 14/Nov 11
Wednesdays, Sept 10/Oct 8/Nov 12
1:00-2:00 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected historical fiction book. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting Group

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Reading Room at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a drop-in knitting time for knitters of all levels. Don’t know how to knit? Stop by and learn! Conversation and creativity abound.

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for a drop-in knitting time for knitters of all levels. Don’t know how to knit? Stop by and learn! Conversation and creativity abound.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

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!

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

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!

This event is in the "Children" group

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

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!

This event is in the "Children" group

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

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

Join us for some good company and conversation!

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

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
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
5:30-7:00 PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Children

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craftopia: An Adult Crafting Club

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Craftopia: An Adult Crafting Club
Thursdays, Sept 18/Oct 16/Nov 20
2:00-4:00 PM

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

Craftopia: An Adult Crafting Club
Thursdays, Sept 18/Oct 16/Nov 20
2:00-4:00 PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Make Your Own Kaleidoscopes

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Space at New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages: 6–10

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Ages: 6–10

This event is in the "Adults" group

Another Evening with the Paranormal

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Another Evening with the Paranormal
Thursdays, Oct 16
6:00-7:00 PM

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

Another Evening with the Paranormal
Thursdays, Oct 16
6:00-7:00 PM

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

Video Game Palooza

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Are you a gamer looking for a relaxing afternoon? Join us at the library to explore new games, race your friends, practice your aim, and much more. Held in the Teen Center. For ages 10 and up. Registration required.

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

Are you a gamer looking for a relaxing afternoon? Join us at the library to explore new games, race your friends, practice your aim, and much more. Held in the Teen Center. For ages 10 and up. Registration required.