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Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

Tuesday, October 28, 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

Knitting Group

Tuesday, October 28, 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 "Adults" group

Virtual Community Book Discussion

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

This book discussion meets virtually on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:00PM via Zoom. Email jbtbookclub@adamslibrary.org or call the library to reserve a copy. 

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

This book discussion meets virtually on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:00PM via Zoom. Email jbtbookclub@adamslibrary.org or call the library to reserve a copy. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gaming Club

Tuesday, October 28, 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 "Adults" group

Death Cafe

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Death Cafe
Tuesday, Oct 28
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:

Death Cafe
Tuesday, Oct 28
6:00-7:00 PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and More!

Tuesday, October 28, 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

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, October 29, 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 "Adults" group

The Adams County Office for Aging: Know Us Before You Need Us

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Adams County Office for Aging: Know Us Before You Need Us
Wednesday, Oct 29
10:00-11:00 AM

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

The Adams County Office for Aging: Know Us Before You Need Us
Wednesday, Oct 29
10:00-11:00 AM

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and More!

Wednesday, October 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 "Teens" group

Telling S'mories

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens

Make gooey s’mores with our electric marshmallow roaster as you chat and tell stories. Do you have a scary, funny, or cool story to tell? Share it as you toast a marshmallow! Registration required.

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

Make gooey s’mores with our electric marshmallow roaster as you chat and tell stories. Do you have a scary, funny, or cool story to tell? Share it as you toast a marshmallow! Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 30, 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

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Mystery Book Club
Thursdays, Sept 25/Oct 30/Nov 20
1:00-2:00 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected mystery book. 
Sept 25: Still Life by Louise Penny

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

Mystery Book Club
Thursdays, Sept 25/Oct 30/Nov 20
1:00-2:00 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected mystery book. 
Sept 25: Still Life by Louise Penny

This event is in the "Teens" group

STEM Homopolar Motor/Dancer

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

Ages: 11–18

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

Ages: 11–18

This event is in the "Children" group

Somewhat Spooky Storytime

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

All ages welcome

Families are invited to the library for a special Halloween themed Storytime.  Children who come dressed as a book character will win a free book.

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

All ages welcome

Families are invited to the library for a special Halloween themed Storytime.  Children who come dressed as a book character will win a free book.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fall Buttons and Canvas Painting

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Fall Buttons and Canvas Painting
Thursday, Oct 30
6:00-7:30 PM

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

Fall Buttons and Canvas Painting
Thursday, Oct 30
6:00-7:30 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 30, 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.

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

Bats: Our Friends of the Night

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Space at New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

All Ages Welcome

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

All Ages Welcome

This event is in the "Children" group

Bounces and Rhymes - Baby Storytime

Friday, October 31, 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 "Children" group

Movers and Shakers

Friday, October 31, 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 31, 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

Coloring Classics

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Coloring Classics
Friday, Oct 31
1:00-3:00 PM

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

Coloring Classics
Friday, Oct 31
1:00-3:00 PM