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Cozy Reads

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Event
Age Group:
Adults

If you love cozy mysteries or light-hearted mysteries featuring amateur sleuths, this virtual discussion is for you! Registration required.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

If you love cozy mysteries or light-hearted mysteries featuring amateur sleuths, this virtual discussion is for you! Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Drop in Activity

All Day
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Designed for ages 5-12; but all ages are welcome to try the activity

Stop by the library for our featured book and accompanying activity. 

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

Designed for ages 5-12; but all ages are welcome to try the activity

Stop by the library for our featured book and accompanying activity. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Reader’s Forum

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Space at New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Adults

Each month this group reads a different genre and the discussions focus on literary critique, gaining new perspectives, and being able to chat with other readers! Below are the selections for the next three meetings.

Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Each month this group reads a different genre and the discussions focus on literary critique, gaining new perspectives, and being able to chat with other readers! Below are the selections for the next three meetings.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 9, 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

Everything You Wanted to Know About Hospice

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Space at New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Adults

Sabrina, Adams County liaison from Grane Hospice, will be sharing a review of the Medicare hospice benefit and how hospice supports patients and families navigating end of life.

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Description:

Sabrina, Adams County liaison from Grane Hospice, will be sharing a review of the Medicare hospice benefit and how hospice supports patients and families navigating end of life.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Karoke Time

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for Karaoke night at the library! Sing your heart out with friends or try out a song solo. Registration required.

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

Join us for Karaoke night at the library! Sing your heart out with friends or try out a song solo. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Science Fiction Book Club

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Science Fiction Book Club
Thursdays, Sept 11/Oct 9/Nov 13
6:30-7:30 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected science fiction book.
Sept 11: Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clark

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

Science Fiction Book Club
Thursdays, Sept 11/Oct 9/Nov 13
6:30-7:30 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected science fiction book.
Sept 11: Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clark

This event is in the "Adults" group

True Crime Book Club

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Event
Age Group:
Adults

If you love true crime, this is the book club for you! To join each month’s discussion, just register online.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

If you love true crime, this is the book club for you! To join each month’s discussion, just register online.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bounces and Rhymes - Baby Storytime

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages 0-18 months

Parents/caregivers along with their babies may join Miss Dana for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving.  Please note there will be no Bounces & Rhymes Storytime on November 28. 

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

Ages 0-18 months

Parents/caregivers along with their babies may join Miss Dana for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving.  Please note there will be no Bounces & Rhymes Storytime on November 28. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Discussion: The Collected Regrets of Clover

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Book Discussion: The Collected Regrets of Clover 
Friday, Oct 10
10:00-11:00 AM
Join us as we discuss this year’s Adams County Reads One Book, The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.

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

Book Discussion: The Collected Regrets of Clover 
Friday, Oct 10
10:00-11:00 AM
Join us as we discuss this year’s Adams County Reads One Book, The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.

This event is in the "Children" group

Movers and Shakers

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages 18-36 months

Children and their caregivers may join us for a Storytime with lots of movement, music, and interactive books.  Please note there will be no Movers and Shakers Storytime on November 28. 

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

Ages 18-36 months

Children and their caregivers may join us for a Storytime with lots of movement, music, and interactive books.  Please note there will be no Movers and Shakers Storytime on November 28. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Babies and Books

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

Join Miss Jess for Baby Story Time, filled with engaging activities to encourage early literacy! We'll have fun sharing stories, songs, bounces, rhymes, and more!

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

Join Miss Jess for Baby Story Time, filled with engaging activities to encourage early literacy! We'll have fun sharing stories, songs, bounces, rhymes, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Table!

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Tech Table!
Fridays, Sept 12/Oct 10/Nov 14
1:00-4:00 PM

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Description:

Tech Table!
Fridays, Sept 12/Oct 10/Nov 14
1:00-4:00 PM

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft-Tea Afternoons

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an afternoon of tea, relaxation, and crafting.

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

Join us for an afternoon of tea, relaxation, and crafting.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Board Game Bonanza!

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Space at New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Teens

Ages: 10–18

Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Ages: 10–18

This event is in the "Children" group

Second Saturdays: Fire Safety

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

All ages welcome

Join Miss Dana each month on the second Saturday for stories, fun, and games.  

In October, children will be participating in fire safety activities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

All ages welcome

Join Miss Dana each month on the second Saturday for stories, fun, and games.  

In October, children will be participating in fire safety activities.

Staff Development

All Day
Gettysburg Library, Trone Memorial Library, Carroll Valley Library, Harbaugh-Thomas Library, Littlestown Library, New Oxford Library
Closing
Branches:
Gettysburg Library, Trone Memorial Library, Carroll Valley Library, Harbaugh-Thomas Library, Littlestown Library, New Oxford Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Fun with Chess!

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:45pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:45pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group

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

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

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!